Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Walhalla Wc arc dealers in Drugs, We also handle Kine Toil? Perfumery. Prescriptions carefully coi You g?'t what you ask for WALHALLA Dli WALHA! . LOCAL AND PERSONAL. --Sec notice of administrator's aale ot* personalty. -Go to W. M. Drown for buggies, wagons, hnrnoss, otc. tf --W. H. .Morgan and family are now residing at Dcmoreut.Ga.. where they moved several weeks ago. - Mrs. E. M. Doyle and Miss Lelze Perrltt, of Bounty Land, were among friends lu Walhalla last Friday. -Trustees desiring my services as teacher can address me at Salem, S. C. Jeremiah H. Cantrell. -Dr. .lohn Q. Law left yesterday for Sumter, where he ls attending the Presbyterian Synod this week. - Frank S. Holleman and family, of Seneca, spent Sunday in Walhalla with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holleman. -Wanted-1,000 bushels sweet potatoes at factory. Price, 10c. per bushel. J. H. Harnett, Westminster, S. C. 44 -Deputy W. B. F. Corbin, Chief J. W. Davis and Louis Cantrell are in attendance upon Tinted States Court this week. - M. L. Emerson, a former Oco nee citizen, but now of Wllllamstou, was In Walhalla Monday and paid The Courier a pleasant call. He is prospering In his adopted home. Fred. Thode left last week for Atlanta, where he will continue his course in the study of medicine. His place at thc Walhalla Drug Company is being Ulled hy Chas. Muller, Pb. (J. -Marshal Jordan, formerly of Seneca, but at present a traveling salesman for tho Acorn Brass Man ufacturing Co., of Chicago, was In Walhalla for a short while Monday on business. -Quite a large crowd left Wal halla yesterday for Anderson to at tend Ringling's shows. Tho Blue ltidi;e started out with four extra coaches, and they were well Ulled be fore they ?ot to Anderson. -John C Sanders and family, of West Union, have moved from there to Walhalla and are now occupying rooms 111 the second story of the old Kidd building, ,$0^fl*?F?MRin ?And TU gaioo stre^t^.- '.p,,,^. are welcome ad dition^/to our midst. -Henry Itrnndt has our thanks for a treat to apples. Ho left a quantity with ?is last Thursday, and they were unusually fine. He has a number of good young winter apple Ire s from which he expects great results in the future. - Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ables and familv, of Oakway, spent last Satur day in Walhalla among friends, and paid The (.'ourler a pleasant call, lt was Mrs. Ables' first visit to Walhalla. Mr. Ables is one of the prosperous tanners of (he Oakway section. -Young men! If you want to know why you should become tele graph operators and what school to attend, write to Southern ?school of Telegraphy, Newnan, Qa., for free Catalogue "A." Kverybody should read lt. Positions positively guar anteed. 40-2 - An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nicholson, of Walhalla, died last Thursday morning, and its bod., was laid to rest in Westview ceme tery Kilda"' afternoon, Revs. J. C. Yongue and It. lt. Doyle conducting the funeral services. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of hosts of friends In their great sorrow. -The many friends of Frank Har rison, who for some time has been telegraph operator and agent at Lex ington, will be pleased to learn that be bas r lently received a promo tion. As soon as ?ie can be relieved of his present work he will be trans ferred to the Sont bern Railway's verifying department al Columbia. -C. E. Gaillard and family moved yesterday to West minster. where they expect to make their home in the future. Their many friends here regret their depart nie, bul wish for them abundant success in their new home. Mr. Galllard's residence will be occupied by his mother. Mrs. Davis, who will use the same for a boarding bouse. -Ai Miss Marguerite, i?i'eiiiiecke'a last Thursday afternoon the Wise and Otherwise dub held a very in teresting business and literary meet ing. In the absence of the president, and on account of the resignation of the vice president, Miss Drennecke acted as president. The most promi nent number on ibe program, "Fam ous Women," was a carefully com posed pa|ter on the life of Queen Elizabeth, written by Miss Annie ('lisp and read by Miss Yongue. The Wise and Otherwise dub will be en tertained on Thursday. October 2!?, by Hie Misses Cary, at their home. "Longview." FOR EVERY Most every day you are : soino kind and, of course, you placo to^'-u^. Cal J and soe mt u *EB THE PLAC Bell's Medicines, Paints and Oils. et Articles, Soaps, Brushes and n pou tided by a Pharmacist. at Our Store. No substitution. ITJG COMPANY, JLAJ S. C. -All priced buggies at W. M. Brown's-from $50 up. tf W. C. Hughs, Esq., was In Piek ens this week on professional busi ness. <-Hov. C. I). Mann will preach at Nazareth on the fourth Sunday at ll a. m., and at Hopewell at 3.30 p. m. -J. H. Hughes continues to Im prove his property on Faculty Hill, his last addition being a new coat of paint. -NV. R. Craig and Mrs. John F. Craig spe:.t several days last week in Atlanta, returning to Walhalla Sunday evening. -A congregational meeting of ?he members of the Walhalla Pres byterian church will be held In the church on next Sabbath. - Mrs. S. H. Brown, of Plckens, spent last week in Walhalla visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Craig. She return od to her home Sunday. -Win. Goldsmith, ol Greenville, spent a short while yesterday In Wal halla on business. He has hosts of friends here who are always glad to meet bini. -At the teachers" examination last week there were ten present, nine white and one colored. The result Of Hie examination will be known by next week. -Rev. E. C. Bailey, of Timmons ville, occupied the pulpit of the Wal halla Presbyterian church last Sun day afternoon and evening, preach ing to large congregations, -The Changa school will open on Monday. November 2d, willi Mis Es ...'la White as teacher. Thc patrons are requested to meet with tin? teach er the Hist morning. - For Sale-Comfortable 8-rooin cottage on three-quarters acre lot; large barn and plenty of nice fruit trees. Apply to S. N. Pitchford, 116 S. Pryor street, Atlanta, (ia. 16 --J. W. Holleinan left Monday Tor Sumter, where he is in attendance upon the sessions of the South Caro lina Synod. During Mr. Holleman's absence Mrs. Holleinan is visiting rel atives In Anderson. -The many Walhalla friends of S. N. Pitchford, of Atlanta, .will V?* ?} ret "to }oi\v? .that he .hiVs 'leen tillite ill for the past two weeks, being lin tier the constant care of a physician. We hope soon to learn of his early recovery. -Rev. L. C. Doutliit has been con ducting revival services at /ion for tile past ten days, anti much interest is being taken in tho meeting. We are requested to announce that ser vices will continue through next Sun day ami Sunday night. -Hon. A. C. Jones, ol' Newberry, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Walhalla among friends. Ile came to spent! a day witli his sister, Miss lula Jones, of the Graded Schools. Ile has numerous friends here who are always glad to meet him. -lt may not be generally known that Methodist ministers baptize by immersion when requested to do so, but lt was revealed at the last quar terly conference of the Walhalla cir cuit that the pastor 'recently Im mersed two candidates for church membership. -J. W. Reynolds and family will move to-morrow to the Return sec tion, where Mr. Reynolds bas en gaged to teach the Return school, which ls one of the best rural schools in the county. Ile will begin the session on October 2 6th. We wish him and his much success. -George Idlllg returned last week to his home In Germany, after spend ing several months with lil* sister. Mrs. John Kuemmerer, near town. Mr I,Ullg expected to remain here during the winter and probably lo cate, but was called back on account of a deatli in his family. He stop ped in Philadelphia and New York for a few days among relatives. -Mrs. Wm. J. H. Brandt expects to return to her home in Charleston Within a week or t ?MI days. She caine to Walhalla some two weeks ago. accompanied by Miss Annie Sch wecke, who ls convalescing from an attack of fever, and they are stop, ping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. II [_,. Brandt. Miss Schv/cckc will spend tho winter here. She has been great Iv benefited by ber trip io Walhalla. -Fort! Strlbling, who spent tho pas) Rummer in Walhalla looking aller the Interests of the Livingston Ice Company, left last week, the com pany having closed Its business for the season. Mr. Strlbling is visit ing his father and family at Helena. Ga., where he will probably make his I'ulure home. Ills services here were greatly appreciated by the gen eral public, and Iiis return here for the Livingstons next year would be hailed wit li delight. -DAY USE! in need of Toilet Articlos of would like to know tho best j and you will be convinced. K FOR PURE DRUGS. Drug Store. ?-: -J. W. Shelor, EBQ., is in Green ville tills week attending United States Court. -R. T. Jaynes, Esq., is In Colum bia for a few da?H uil professional business. - Miss Roxie Reid ls spending a few days In Seneca among relatives and friends. -The books for the collection of taxes opened on October 15th. The total collections io date amount to only *120. - Mrs. John Rose ard family left last Sunday morning for Ensley, Ala., where they will make their home In the future. - Married, by Jeff B. Marett, Esq., at his residence, near South Union, on Monday, October 19, 1908, Car son Mathis and Miss Amanda Rich ardson, all of Oconee county. -Rev. L. E. Hubard will conduct services at St. John's Episcopal church next Sunday morning at the usual hour. Cordial invitation is extended to all, -Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Freeman, of Mountain Rest, moved this week to Alabama, in which State they expect to reside in the future. Their many Oconee friends wish them much suc cess in their adopted State. -The many friends of Dr. D. P. 'houison are pleased to note that he ls able to be out again, lie and Mrs. Thomson and two children are now in Anderson for a visit of a few days among relatives and friends. -Yesterday was a dismal day in Walhalla. In the first place, a large crowd went to Anderson-not to the circus, but to see the animals--and the absence of the large crowd was very noticeable. Then, too, a heavy cloud of smoke settled over town ?.arly In the ?lay and remained until early this morning. -E. M. Du Pre showed us this morning seven single-stem chrysan themums, the largest and finest we have seen, each a different color. None was less than 1 inches in diameter and several exceeded five Inches In diameter. Mr. DuPre is a specialist with chrysanthemums, and was sending this fine collection to his daughter. Miss Gussie, at Wlll t hrop. -Lee Cooley was In Walhalla yes terday among friends. He has just returned from the Philippine Islands, where he has been lor quite a while < as a member of a cavalry company In the United States Army. He will be ' here for some time visiting his mo ther, Mrs. M. A. Cooley, who lives near West Union, and other relatives. He is remembered by many here, who are glad to meet him again. -On the advice of physicians Ed ward Callas left here last Wednes day morning for some of the West ern States, where he will spend a while In the hope of regaining . his health, he having never fully recov ered from a severe attack of fever a year ago, and for the last month Mr. Callas has been declining. Ile has not decided yet just where he will locate. During the past week he has visited numerous places in Geor gia, and is at present at Dougherty, where he will be for a few days, and will then continue his journey west ward. Items from Little River. Little River, Oct. 19.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. Janies Cannon have ' another boarder at their 1 \ and lt is a girl. Nathan Lusk, of Glenville. i\. C. was visiting in these parts last week. Krank Alexander has a broad smile on his face. He has a girl at his house. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Talley, of .lo cassee. made a short visit lu this sec'lon the past week. Miss Conyers Allen closed her school at this place last Friday and returned to her home at Central. She ls a good teacher and believes In strict discipline In the school room. The death angel visited this sec tion on October ll, when the spirit of Miss Sallie Talley took its Hight to tIK,- beyond. Her death was cann ed by a complication of diseases. She was in the 21st year of her age and was one of the fairest young ladies of this section. She was held in high esteem by her many friends in upper Oconee. The remains were laid to rest at Whltmire Methodist church on the 13th Instant, after ap propri?t? funeral services conducted by ber pastor. Rev. R. R. Doyle, in the presence of a large1 concourse ol' sorrowing relatives and friends Sin* spoke of leaving this vale of sorrow and said she was ready to go. She was to have been married In a short time to Sam Lay, a promising far mer of ibo f'heohee section, who is left heart-broken. She was buried In her bride's dress. She was a con sistent member Of Whltmire Metho dist church. She leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. .1. L. Talley, with four brothers and five sisters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The be reaved ohos have lb? sympathy of many friends throughout the county. A Friend. ' Looking After Bettor Rates. At its regular weekly meeting in Columbia yesterday the Railroad Commission held a hearing on the petition of the Oconee Knitting Mill in regard to rates on knitting mill products. R. T. Jaynes, of Walhalla, as attorney, and I). A. Henning, of Greenville, as expert, appeared for the Oconee mill. Mr. Pegram, of the Southern, Mr. Perrin, of the A. C. L., and Mr. Williams, of the Charleston and Western Carolina, appeared for the railroads. The testimony was taken and the decision of the com mission will be announced later. Omaha Broker Kills Woman. Omaha, Neb., Oct. IS. -Sewell Steuman, reputed to be worth haifa million dollars, and well known throughout the West as a broker, last night shot and Instantly killed Eva Hart, whose company he has been keeping for some time, and then took bl? own life. The shooting occurred at the home of Miss Hart, whither the two had driven In an automobile a short time before t '"nble trag edy occurred. K NC? LIS H sin ?WM ? \ KILLED. Carnival Attache waa Iv ?H'M While at at Greenville. _ Greenville, Oct. 18.-Jesse Harri son, a motorman in the employ of the Greenville Traction Company, was held hy the verdict of the coro ner's jury at the inquest over the ?li-ad hod y of Fred Hubie, the young BuglismSn who was shot at the car nival grounds Thursday night and Instantly killed. The verdict of the jury was to the effect that Ruble came to his death from wounds In dicted by Harrison. Ruble's home is in England and he was helping to support his wid owed mother. A * cablegram was sent to his mother In England to-day notifying her of her son's death. Ru bie was a quiet. Inoffensive fellow and his death ls greatly deplored here. It is said that Harrison was Intoxicated when he fired the fatal shot. The carnival authorities will probably bury the body here In Christ Church cemetery, the dead yoting man being of Episcopal faith. The matter has been reported to the British ambassador in Washing ton, and it is probable that tho Brit ish government will make an investi gation of the killing. Home Burned ; Family Perished. Lexington, Ky.. Oct. 19.-Cut off from escape while asleep by roaring Hames. George Stafford, wife and their three children met death in their home at Paiutsville last night. T. E. ALEXANDER. The Land Man WALHALLA, S. C. Locals from Whitewater. Whitewater, Oct.. 20.-Special: .Miss Rebecca Nicholson has been right sick, suffering from neuralgia. The little son of John Breedlove has been sick for some time. We hope to see the little sufferer well soon. Mrs. J. D. Harklns and two chil dren, Paul and Nora, of the Picket Post section, were in these parts Sat urday and Sunday. Mrs. F. E. Corbin is on an extend ed trip to Lake Toxaway and other points In North Carolina. ' Our young friend. Millard Nix, /s attending the Walhalla Graded School this session. Mrs. D. E. Nicholson and little daughter, Boaulah, are on the shit list this week. W. M Breed love, who has been In Wyoming for some time, writes very encouragingly about the West so far as money matters are concerned, but says it takes him with his gun over half his time to keep the wolves and other wild animals off his sheep. This would be a good place for some of oar Goonoo boys to go to practice shooting. C. Thc Rubber Snake Fool. Savannah, Ga., Oct. 20.-The sud den uncoiling of a rubber snake a few Inches in front of her face gave Mrs. Harry Lorraine, wife of the manager of the Academy Theater here, a narrow escape from death last night. The woman, as soon as she saw the fake reptile, fell to the door of the theater and lapsed Into unconsciousness, from which she did not recover for several hours, despite efforts of physicians to revive her. Harry Harris, the young man who re leased the coiled snake In an effort to frighten Mrs. Lorraine, has been ar rested. Go to T. E. Alexander, For Your Buggies and Harness. Nor?s from Hopewell. Hopewell, Oct. 19.-Special: The Farmers are feeling truly thankful for the beautiful weather this fall ind are getting along nicely gather ing. Some aro nearly done gather ing corn, and are keeping the cotton Dicked as fast as it opens. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bickens are vis iting the latter'* parents ;u:a? Lib erty. She was summoned home last week on account of the death of her brother. On last Wednesday night a few of our young folks were Invited to a possum supper at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. McAlis ter. In addition lo the three well cooked 'possums, there were pota toes, vegetables, custard'-, etc., but nothing was ns good to us as the " 'possum and 'taters." Mrs. G. W. Silencer has been very sick recently, but ?re are glad to re port she ls much better. A jolly crowd from the Hopewell section enjoyed the singing at Tabor Sunday. They report a good time, piontv or dinner and a large crowd. They heard some splendid singing by Profs. Durham and Hall. Little Misses Bertha and Flhel and Master Bu port Hall bang and played while the people gathered In the house after dinner, which was line and greatly appreciated by all. Thev are the children of R. L. Hall, the oldest about fifteen years. John McAllster, of Gaffney, visited homefolks last week. James E. Barrett and Eddie Pick ens visited friends at Walhalla Sun day. Ellis Land and family visited rela tives near Walhalla Saturday and Sunday. J. M'?mi t.? get chilly at ni?ht - doesn't it> Won't b? long till lhere'? (rosi. rmi not much ST 7 7"*L~ HOW'S THE ROOF ? gi, ,, wffl.... ,K. winier through without coiling mote for repairs than would buy a new Cortright Shingl. Roof thal never needs i<-|>air, as long as th? building lasts? If net. Ut us examine it and quot? pnces. - you li never regtet it. for Cortright Shingle a wake everybody happy. SENECA HARDWARE COMPANY. New Shoes at lower prices. Scale Beams and Steelyards to weigh the Cotton. Home-made Baskets. Fall Goods coming in. Call and see them and hear our prices. We appreciate your trade. I j. W. BYRD, SO. CAROLINA. SHOES.SHOES We are showing the most complete line of Men and Women Shoes ever shown in Walhalla. MEN'S "WALKOVER" SHOES, MEN'S "JUST RIGHT" SHOES, WOMEN'S KRIPPENDORFF DITTMAN CO. SHOES. Every pair guaranteed. Be sure and see our line beforo buying. We have the prettiest line in Oconee. Moss & Ansel, CEMENT FRONT, Walhalla, So. Ca. TIllS O lil .iSBH-A/r El ) CROSSETT SHOE, The Best on Earth. High Class Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Groceries. The Best of Everything: C. W. PITCHFORD, WALHALLA, S. C. Cloaks ! Cloaks ! Thc best and cheapest lino I havo ever handled. Don't miss seeing them if you want a bargain CROSSETT SHOES for men still make life's walk easy. I have thom. GODMAN'** SHOES for ladies and children-none bettor. I havo thom also. DRESS GOODS-full linc-prettiest patterns. Prices right. NOTIONS, HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, RUGS-almost any thing kept in a first-class Dry Goods Store . M. S. STRIBLING, WESTMINSTER, S. C. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Cold*. Croup and Whooping Cough. Cure* Colds, Croup and Whooping Cough.