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Walhalla We aro dealer? in Drugs, We also handle Kine Toi Perfumery. Prescriptions carefully 00 You get what you ask '01 WALHALLA D] WALHA] . LOCAL AXD PERSONAL. ? -Go to W. M. Brown for buggies, wagons, harness, etc. tf -M. C. Long, cnndidnte for Solici tor, spent Sunday in Walhalla among friends. -Get all the news in The Courier while it ls fresh. The leading paper of the county. -J. R. Suttles, a former Oconeean, now of Greenville, was in Walhalla last week among friends. - Miss Alloe White, of New Hope, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. .lohn F. Craig, on Faculty Hill. -Mr. and Mrs. Ponier, of Charles ton, are spending a week or two at the home of Mrs. J. M. Kell, near town. -F. A. Berne, of Atlanta, spent last Sunday and Monday with his family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Steck. -S. F. Henson and family left Monday for Greenville, where they will be for a week or ten days among relatives and friends. -Bickens R. Thompson and fam ily, of Enoree, are spending some time with the family of Col. Robt. A. Thompson, near town. - Mrs. Annie Bennett, of Charles ton, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mis. H. C. Busch, In East End She will return home Monday. -Willie Cappleman, of Charleston, has been spending several days at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Lena Schro der. He will return to Charleston Saturday morning. - Will Rose, of Albany, Ga., was rpotMWly nt home for a short visit to his mother, Mrs. Julia Rose, at the Blue Ridge Hotel, West. Union. His friends here were pleased to meet him again. -All priced buggies at W. M. Brown's-from $50 up. tf -Thei\ was a very pleasant dance given at Hie hotel in West Union last Friday night. A large number attended from here and from Seneca and Richland. The evening was greatly enjoyed. - For the information of the pub lic we call attention to tho fact that the town ordinance forbidding the getting on anti off of trains, (except passengers and employees) is being rigidly enforced. -For Sale-Good farm, 96% acres, one mile from Conneross church; 20 acres good bottom land; good dwelling and outbuildings. J. F. W. .Stelling. Walhalla. S. C. Route No. 1. 35-36* - Mr. and Mrs. .1. B. Reid and child, of Columbia, arrived In Wal halla last week to visit the family of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Reid. Mr. Reid returned Saturday, hut Mrs. Held will remain in Walhalla for several weeks. -Curtain poles, window shades and curtains nt J. J. Ansel's. - Married, on Sunday, August 9, 190K, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. W. Abbott, near Jordania, J. H. Tollison and Miss May Chandler, both of near Newry. We extend congratulations and best wishes. - R*rs. A. L. Roberts and daugh ter, Miss Annie, left Monday for Con cord. N. C., where they will spend a short while visiting tho former's bro ther, John Hendrix. They will also visit relatives at Charlotte on their return home. - Mr. and Mrs. Fritz K?hrstedt and son ErvIn, of Oharlcuon. are at the home of Mrs. Suhrstedt's parents, Mr. and Mi. Kuemmerer. They will he here for several days yet, re turning to their home with the ex cursion party. -Masters Ernest and Paul Thomp son, sons o' Charles J. Thompson, of Charlotte. N. C., left for their home on Saturday last, after spending a few days very pleasantly with their maud pa rents, Col. and Mrs. It. A. Thompson, near town. -The many friend? of Miss Lizzie McAnally. ot* Charleston, are delight ed to meet her again. She ls visiting at the home of Mrs. J. S. Bauknight for a few weeks. She is pleasantly remembered by the people of Wal halla, having resided here for years, when she was the prime leader lu all functions dramatic and musical. ?-Married, on Sunday, August it, 190S, by Rev. W. W. Abbott, at his home, near Jordania, Clarence Miller and Miss Hertha Crooks. Mr. Miller is a son of County Commissioner J. L. Miller and Mrs. Miller, as Miss Crooks, was one of Return's most ac complished young ladies We wish the youi.g couple much happiness and prosperity lu their journey through life. FOR EVERY Most every day" you aro some kind and, of course, yoi place to buy. Call and seo m RE M EM BE R TI IE PLA ( J. W. Bell's HESS ? Drug Co. Medicines, Paints and Oils, let Articles, Soaps, Brushes and inpounded by a Pharmacist. . at Our Store. No substitution. M COMPANY, LLA, S. C._ -I will buy all your chickens and eggs at highes market price. J. F. Rochester, Millville, 40* Walhalla, S. C. -J. Townes and Lee G. Holleman, of Anderson, spent last Sunday In Walhalla with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holleman. -Protracted services will begin at Whltmlre the llrst Sunday In Sep tember at ll a. m., and at Zion the second Sunday at ll a. m. -Mrs. Carrie Anderson, of An derson, and Mrs. Carrie McSwaln, and her son, Lee, of Newberry, are visiting the family of Col. Robt. A. Thom pson. -Prof. and Mrs. D. F. Nicholson, of Seneca, are spending this week In Walhalla among tr?enos. They are stopping at the home of Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Probst. -Revival services will begin at Fairview Methodist church next Sun day at ll o'clock. The pastor will be assisted by Rev. H. J. Guess, of Johnston', S. C. - Fred. Wiebens, of San Diego, California, has returned to his home after a ten days' visit with bl? sis ters and friends In Oconee and Hart well, Ga. This was his first visit here In almost twelve years. -W. B. Alexander and family, of Gastonia, N. C., are In Walhalla for a week visiting the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Alexander. They have hosts of friends here who are delighted to meet them again. -H. D. Knox and family return ed last week from Commerce, Ga., where they had been for a few weeks. Mrs. Knox has been quite unwell, and their early return was due to her condition. We are glad to report that she ls improving. -Rev. J. H. Ayers, pastor, assisted hy Revs. J. A. Bond and W. T. Wel don, closed a protracted meeting at Conneross Sunday morning. There was a great revival in the spiritual condition of the church. There was one addition by experience. -E. M. Foster, of North Carroll ton, Miss., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Foster, near Rich land. The many friends of the family will regret to learn that Mrs. E. D. Foster has been in declining health for Borne time, but hope for her early recovery. -There will be a baptizing at Hopewell on the first Sunday ID Sep tember nt ll o'clock. There a e eleven candidates for immersion. There will also be services on Satur day before, when a conference will be held. Rev. W. T. Land will be assisted in the services by Rev. Wil liams. -J. A. Singleton, of Carnesville, Ga., was In Walhalla for a short while last week, visiting his brother, .las. F. Singleton, and family. Mr. Singleton moved to Georgia from Oconee about eight years ago, and has become a permanent citizen of that State. He was a most welcome visitor in Walhalla. -G. E. Rhodes, of Bamberg, spent several days In Walhalla last week, visiting at the homc of A. P. Crisp. Mr. Rhodes ls a deaf mute, a gradu ate of Cedar Springs Institute, near Spartanburg. He ls a linotype ope rator, working at present with the Bamberg Herald. He is a young man who makes many friends, and paid The Courier several very pleas ant calls during his stay In Walhalla. -The announcement of the death of R. W. Shelor, a former citizen of Oconee, which occurred at his hon.? in Anderson last Friday, was receiv ed with deep regret In Walhalla, where Mr. Shelor was well known. The hosts of Oconee friends of the family join In extending the deepest sympathy to them in their sore be reavement. Mr. Shelor was a most worthy citizen and will be sorely missed on all sides. -For Sale-Buggy; good condi tion; canopy umbrella top. Apply to W. I). Holland, ?seneca, S. C. ?- Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Simpson, of Iva, Anderson county, spent the first of this week In Walhalla, visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Burton and fam ily. They have been visiting in this section for a week or ten duys. They returned to their home yesterday af ternoon. - fho news of the death of Hon. John C. Cary, which occurred at Greenville last Sunday, brought gen uine sorrow to his hosts of friends in and around Walhalla. He was well known and universally respected by all foi his sterling worth in all the relations of life, and his death will I be felt most keenly over the entire ! upper section of this State, with the [development and upbuilding of which he was closely identified during his entire Ufe. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones. ?DAY USE! in need of Toiled Articles of 1 would like to k,iow the best o and you wii i be convinced. jE FOR PURE DRUGS. Drug Store. -Mrs. W. W. Mills and daughter. Miss Mary, of Camden, are visiting at the home of Mrs. C. Q. Strong. -Geo. Thelling, of Charleston, is visiting at the home of his grand mother, Mrs. R. M. Dusch, near town. -Misses Marie and Margaret Wil son, of Newburn, Ala., spent last week visiting Mrs. C. G. Strong and daughters. -On next Tuesday, September 1, the Paul Mayne Circle will meet with Mrs. L. M. Brown at her homo in West Union. -Mrs. Wilhelmina Uarkin, of Charleston, is in Walhalla for a cou ple of weeks, visiting at the home of Mrs. Bertha A. Klaren. -Mrs. G. T. Baughmnn mid chil dren left this morning for Atlanta, after a pleasant visit of two weeks to Mrs. C. M. Brennecke. -Rae Ivester, of Mountain Rest, recently left for Oklahoma City, Ok lahoma, where he expects to make his future home. We wish him much success. -The third quarterly conference for Westminster charge will be held at Hopewell on the first Saturday In September instead Of the fifth Satur day in August. - Miss Mamie Speights, of Spar tanburg, ls in Walhalla for the sum mer with her niece. Mrs. G. Worley. Miss Speights ls stopping with Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Probst. -On account of the usual rush at election times and the space required to give the election news, several communications of minor Importance are unavoidably crowded ou* this week. -Rev. L. M. Lyda, the pastor, con cluded a very successful meeting at Bethlehem last Sunday. There were five additions, and the church greatly revived. The baptizing will take place on the fourth Sunday In Sep tember. -.Miss Maud Kay recently accept ed a position with the millinery es tablishment of R. A. Lewis at Hel ton. She left last week to assume her dutl?s, and is now in New York for the purpose of selecting Mr. Lewis's fall stock of millinery. - Misses Ramel and Loreta Nich olson,'of Anderson, spent Inst week in Walhalla visiting at thc home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Beaty. They are spending this week at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rankin, at Ta massee. . -The remaining members of tin Wiebens family held a reunion at thc home of Mrs. J. R. Duncan, In West Union, Thursday, the 13th. Those who met with thankful hearts were: ? Fred. Wiebens, of San Diego, Cal.; Mrs. A. M. Manthey, of Charleston; Miss W. F,. Wiebens, of Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Dora Wiebens, of Westminster and Mrs. J. R. Duncan, of West Un ion. -Frank E. Harrison, Jr., of Lex ington, is in Walha da on a week's visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F E. Harrison. He Is now holding tin position of depot agent and telegrapl operator at Lexington, which is ? very important office. He is anothei of Walballa's young men who hav< j "made good" at distant points. Hil many friends here are pleased te i meet him again. -Next Sunday Rev. H. C. Dum will be ordained to the ministry a South Union Baptist church. Rev ! A. M. Simms, of Greensboro, N. C. ' and Rev. Mr. Thompson, of Gaffney j will assist the pastor, Rev. S. A. Mc Daniel, In the services,which will h< held at 11 o'clock a. ni. Dinner wll be served on the ground. In the af I ternoon addresses will be delivere< by Dr. Simms and Prof. M. E. Brock I man on "Christian Education." Cor ! dial Invitation is extended to all. -The Southern Railway an > nounces reduced rates to the Na tlonal Convention Farmers' Unioi from various points In South Caro lina. Tickets on sale August 29. 3( and 31st, good to return, loavlnf Fort Worth not later than Septem ber 30th. The convention . will b< held September 1st to the 5th a Fort Worth, Texas. The rates fron up-country points are as follows: Abbeville $37.65, Anderson $37.65 Greenville $38.25,Greenwood $38.05 Spartanburg $38.75. This will giv< splendid opportunity for a very chea] trip to Texas. -Yesterday's Blue Ridge traini failed to make the usual runs. Th? train leaving Walhalla at 8.35 go only as far as Pendleton, when th? crew found the track submerged un der mud and debris to an lmpnssabh degret. near Autun. No trains ar rived from Anderson, as 150 feet o track just this side of the city wen completely washed away. Dhu Ridge service was blocked betweei Pendleton and Anderson, the onl: wheels turning on the road being be tween Holtem and Anderson, ll miles, and between Walhalla an< Pendleton, 20 miles. Work of re moving obstructions and repalrlnj the washout was begun at once, am lt is hoped to have trains runninj regular schedules In 24 hours. - St. John's Lutheran Church Walhalla. Rev. T. B. Bptlng, pastor -Morning service every Sunday a 1 1 o'clock. Sunday school at 10 a m. At the morning service next Sun day the Installation sermon will b preached by Rev. C. E. Weltner. o Columbia, and the pastor. Rev. Ep ting, will be formally installed a pastor of the congregation. Pasto I<;ptlng has kindly arranged to glv the German loving people a servie and communion on Sunday aftemoo at 4 o'clock. On Sunday (?vening a 8 o'clock there will be a public mil sionary service, at which Pastor Welt uer will also speak. On Tuesda evening at X o'clock Rev. Mr. Well uer will deliver an address on th very Important subject. "The Chll and the Church." offerings c Sunday afternoon and Tuesday nigh will be for the expenses of the ocCt sion. The offering on Sunday nlgr will be for missions. On Monda: Tuesday and Wednesday a Sunda school normal will be held In th Lutheran church for the benefit of a who care to gain some knov"c"? and interest In Sunday school worl Pastor Weltner ls well versed alon this line, and If you are at all Inte: ested In this sphere of the klngdoi you will bo well repaid for your a tendance. There are no condltloi at all to the Invitation. Come. Th program appear?? elsewhere. -Miss Marie Burklein and Miss Belle Mclnnis, of Charleston, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ceo. Burkleln, near town. They will return to Charleston on September 1st. -There will be a box party at the Pl'get Post lifhcol house on Friday night, Septumoer ith, at 8 o'clock. A cordial Invitation is extended lc all, and a pleasant tlnn ls at--med to every one who attends. Lot every body go. -Married, on Sunday, August 23, at the residence of the bride's fa ther, Andy Brown, Vance Galloway and Miss Varlna Brown; all of Oco noe county. The ceremony was per formed by Magistrate W. H. Talley. The young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends. -Mrs. Dr. Gaines Worloy and lit tle son, Ansel, of St. Augustine, Fla., are spending the summer In Walhalla and are stopping at the home of Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Probst. Mrs. Wokiey ls pleasantly remembered here as Miss Gertrude Ansel, a daughter of Governor M. F. Ansel, and has many friends here who are pleased to meet ber again. - -Last Sunday afternoon, August 2 3d, at the home of Rev. C L. Craig, the officiating minister, Aliss Ger trude Rimrodt and Otto Fricks were married. The happy event was quite a surprise to the many friends of the poung couple. The bride ls a daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Rimrodt ; and a young lady of most excellent ! qualities. Mr. Fricks is a young I farmer, residing in the Picket Post ' neighborhood, and a son of Mr. and : Mrs. J. L. O. Fricks, of Walhalla. I The young couple have the best ; wishes and congratulations of hosts j of friends. -C. J. Seeley, of Philadelphia, ; representing the Mayo Machine and ' Needle Co., spent Monday and Tues ! day In Walhalla on business with the Oconee Knitting Mill, which ls ln j stalling a lot of machines of 220 j and 240 needles for making extra fine stockings from lisle and mercer . ized yarns. Such goods find ready sale at 25 cents a pair. Mr. Seeley ls an expert machinist and hosiery manufacturer. He expects to return ; in October and spend about a week i in the mill, installing the Acme ma chines and putting the finishing touches on the goods. THF SUNDAY SCHOOL NORMAL. Interesting Program Prepared for the Three Days' Session. . Following is the program of the .'unday School Normal to be held In the Lutheran church of Walhalla for three days, beginning August 31st, : 1908: Monday. 10 a. m.- (1) The Sun day school-(0) purpose, (b) offi I cers. (2) The Teacher-(a) Voca tion, (b) In clas?!, (c) In church, (d) In home. (3) Sunday school music. Monday, 4 p. m.- (1) Preparation of the lesson; (2) primary work; (3) round table talk. I Tuesday. 10 a. m.- (1) Sunday school music; (2) how to teach, be ginning and procedure; (3) a teach er's training class. j Tuesday, 4 p. m.- (1) The teach er's greatest help-(Some facts about the Bible); (2) round table talk ; (3) the cradle roll. ! Tuesday. S p. m.-"The Child and the Church." Wednesday, 10 a. m.- (1) sunday school inusl?t (2) parents and the Sunday schofl; (3) Old Testament History and Chronology. Wednesday, 4 p. m.- (1) The home department; (2) the mlsslon ary feature of the Sunday school; (3) round table talk. I Please let each one who comes bring tablet, pencil and Bible. Unclaimed Letters. Following is a Hst of unclaimed letters remaining in the Walhalla post office for the week ending Au gust 24, 1908: Dodd, Will. Dorn, A. D. Reaves, Henry. Roach, Thomas. Waithon. Tom. Persons calling for the above will please say they were advertised. J. M. Merrick, P. M. Miss Hose FiiitertniiiH. A most delightful meeting of the B. M. Club was held with Miss Sophie Rose last Thursday afternoon at the Blue Ridge Hotel, West Union. After the meeting was called to order each member responded to roll call with a quotation from Longfel low. An Interesting number on the program was "Hiawatha's Wooing," read by Miss Annie Verner. Sub jects of Interest to the club were dis cussed and some business matters were attended to. After adjournment the guests were ushered on the piazza, where several Interesting and exciting gamen of progressive old maid were played. The score cards were clever pen and ink sketches of cats, and the prise for highest score was drawn for by Mrs. Bennett and Miss Irene Strother. A pretty Jewelry case was won by Mrs Bennett. The colors of the club, pink and blue, were beautifully carried out In every particular. Delicious cream, with chocolate and pound cake, were served by Miss Julia Mae Rose. The afternoon's attractive visitors were Mrs. Bennett und Miss Sterling, of Charleston. Those who enjoyed Misa Rose's charming hospitality were: Misses Gertrude Biemann, Anule Verner, Irene Strother, May Fant, Mrs. Ben nett and Miss Sterling. 1,500 HOUSES BURNED. Fenrful Conflagration Rages In Con stantinople. Constantinople, August 23.-Fire broke out thia evening In the Stam boul quarters, and within a very brief period a terrific conflagration was raging. A strong wind carried the flames at great speed, and for six hours they swept over the section, destroying 1,500 houses and shops. The fire was still burning at 9 o'clock to-night, but thc wind had ^creased considerably. Every summer you read of somebody's barn being struck by lightning, no insurance-total loss. Here is the remedy-Cortright Shingles arc not only lightning-proof and storm-proof, but they are also easy to put on, never ncccls repairs, and last as long as the building. Drop in( 0 and sec samples, or send for 56-page book, "Rightly Roofed Buildings." * SENECA HARDWARE COMPANY. ROLLER KING FLOUR! I Low-Cut Shoes - Turnip Seed. WE SELL ROLLER KING FLOUR, MADE RY J. ALLEN SMITH & CO., OF KNOXVILLE, TENN. IF OTH ERS TRV TO SELL YOU ROLLER KING, MM > Iv FOR J. ALLEN SMITH & CO.'S NA M E ON THE SACK BE FORE BUYING. FIFTEEN PER CENT DISCOUNT 4 ON ALL LOW CUT SHOES FOR J- CASH. WOOD'S TURNIP SEED IN BULK. ^u^Zmm GIVE US ALL THE TRADE YOU ?*vN? CAN. WE APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. 4 J. W. BYRD, SO. CAROLINA. A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK White Dress Linens and Lawns, Fancy Muslins, Silk Waistings in new Plaids and Stripes, J- Swiss and Cambric Embroideries, Torchon Laces and Gauze Vest. & Ladies'* and Chil dren's Low Cut Shoes, newest styles in Patent Leathers and Tans. J- Men's! | and Boys' Light Weight Choth ing. J- Most of this entire Stock must be moved within the next 30 days. ?*f Do not fail to examine our stock and prices and sec what we have to offer you. J* Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime and Cement, J? Paints and Oils at lowest prices. W. P. NIMMONS, Ki SENECA, S. C. Gard of Appreciation and Thanks. Walhalla, S. C., Aug. 24, 1908. We, the officers and members of New Galilee Baptist church, hereby tender our heartfelt thanks to the Mayor and Aldermen of the town of Walhalla for the manner in which they looked after the preserving of good order during the three days of our association; also to Col. R. T. Jaynes for the kindness shown and good advice contained in his most excellent address delivered tor the enlightenment and uplifting ot our people. We wish also to thank Flat Rock Baptist and Trinity Methodist churches for courtesies shown. We pray that the blessings of Him who doeth all things well may rest upon all the above named persons. Rev. J. 8. Stuard, Pastor. D. Gadsden, Deacon. M. A. Acfcer, Deacon. E. V. Chapman, Church Clerk. Lower Division Benverdam Union. Tho Lower Division of the Beaver dam Union Meeting will convene with Double Springs Baptist Church, in Anderson county, next Saturday at 10 o'clock a. m. Subject: "Better Sunday Schools." All who are interested in Sunday school work nre Invited to attend and speak on their own theme. The deacons of Double Springs will arrange for preaching on Sunday. S. M. Vandiver, J. L. Reeder, 8. A. McDaniel, Committee. Once Used Always on Hand 260. EVKRVWHCR?