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LURED SON TO DOOM. As Little Moy ??? fwr o' Pea nuts His Father Shot Him. Pittsburg, Pa., Marali 28.-After flriug two bullets at his wife, point ing a revolver at bte mother-in-law, when she attempted to help her daughter, and trying vainly to got his little daughter out of a neighbor ing house that he might kill her, Harry Smith, aged 31 years, llvlug at Coraopoli8. near here, to-day sent a bullet through tho brain of hlB 0-year-old son, Russell, killing the boy Instantly, and then shot himself through the head, dying in a few moments. The cause of the tragedy is said to be liquor and jealousy. Smith, who has been married for 13 years, came home from work this afternoon, and upbraided his wife about a domestic matter. Fearing trouble, the woman sent the two children to the home of a neighbor. During the argument which ensued, Smith ls said to have drawn a revolver and fired two bhots at bis wife, who ran from the house. He then pointed the revolver at his mother-in-law, who tried to quiet him, but did not pull the trigger, and left the house, going to the home of a neighbor, where the children had been sent. He called to his girl to como to him, but the child did not respond. Hearing his father's voice, Russell came to the door and was shown a bag of peanuts, which Smith offered to give him. Unsuspectingly, the boy ran to his father, but the latter, instend of giving the lad the peanuts, drew his revolver, and fired a shot through the child's brain. Without pausing, the man turned the weapon upon himself, and sent a bullet into his temple, falling beside the body of his mdrdered son, and dying al most Instantly. Stiff Neck. Stiff neck Is caused by rheumatism of the muscles of the neck. It IP usually confined to one side, or to the back of the neck and one side. While it is often quito painful, quick relief may bo had by applying Cham berlain's Liniment. Not one case of rheumatism in ian requires internal treatment. When there is no fever and no swelling as in muscular and chronic rheumatism, Chamberlain's Liniment will accomplish more than any internal treatment. For sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lun ney, Seneca. Conncross Items. Conneross, March 29.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Marett, of Wal halla, spent last Tuesday with their daughter, Mrs. Selma Barker. Mr. Dean, of Avalon, Ga., was a welcome visitor to friends in our community last week. Misses May and Lula Smith, of Westminster, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Barker Saturday and Sunday. fhe . . people of this section ire ai ag attending the sing lope next second Sun day. . od that wedding bells v. ?.1 ?aun Lie hoard ringing in our community. Misses Beulah and Irene Elrod and little brother, of New Hope, were welcome guests of the Misses Barker last week. Mrs. J. M. Julian and daughter, of Return, spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Abbott. Quite a number of our farmers at tended the county union meeting at Oak Grove Friday. They reported a good meeting. Little Daisy Hesso spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. C. Davis, of Westminster. Zadie Abbott is visiting her uncle. Avery Julian, at Return, at present. We are glad to know that our friend, R. H. Dilworth, is improving from his serious Illness. One of the most pleasant enter tainments of the past week was a pound supper given at th'e homo of Monroe Gambroll in honor of his cousin, Miss Jessie Doyle, of Bounty Land, last Friday night. Quite a number of guests were present. Westminster, Walhalla, Richland, Bounty Land, Conneross and Poplar Springs were represented. The hostess spared neither time nor pains in making everything attract ive. After enjoying several hours at games all were ushered Into the dining room, where the real plea sure of the evening began. The event was one long to be remember ed. Another enjoyable entertainment was a sociable given by Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Barker at their home on Satur day night, March 27. There were forty-six present. K. E.R. Oakway items. Oakway, March 20.-Special: We are glad to hear that Dr. Strickland ls going to move to our little town in the near future. We are sorry to heat that Rev. J. G. Graham is no better. He and his wife went to Atlanta last Wednesday to consult a physician as to the ad visability of an operation. Mlas Carrie Foster returned home Friday, after an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Cary Poore, of Toccoa. Mrs. Ellen King is very sick. About one year ago she fell and crip pled herself. She ls confined to her room all tho time. She Is nt the home of her son, S. B. King, and would be glad to seo any of her friends at any time. Mrs. J. G. Graham has resigned her position as teacher in our school on account of Mr. Graham's Illness. She ls to be succeeded by Prof. H. R. Hughs, of Richland. We are very sorry to give up Mrs. Graham, but are more than glad to welcome Prof. Hughs into our midst. Prof. Wm. McCraw, teacher of Oakway High School, spent the week end with his family at Gaffney. Prof. W. C. Taylor, of Westmin ster, will lecture at the Baptist church next Friday at 7.30 in the interest of our school. Everybody who can should hear him. We are expecting something good, and are sure that we shall not be disappoint ed. X. Y. WOMAN ELECTROCUTEO. Mr?. Farmer, Convicted of Murder, Meets I>eath in Electric Chair. Auburn, N. Y., March 29.-Mrs. Mary Farmer was punished for the murder of Sarah Brennau by death in the electric chair in the Auburn priam this morning. Five women and a score of men witnessed the execution. The woman left a confession In tho hands of her confessor, completely exhonerating her husband, James D. Farmer, who is also udder sentence of death. Tho woman says her hus band was not at home at the time and had nothing to do with the crime. The woman was led. to the chair a little before 6 o'clock. The cur rent was applied and 1,840 volts sent through her body. The ourreut was kept ou her for a full minute, then shut off and again applied for five seconds. Persistent life flutter ed within her breast and the current was again applied for throe seconds. The physicians then announced that doath had ensued. Good Cough Medicine for Children. The season for coughs and colds is now at hand and too milch care cannot be used to protect the chil dren. A child is much more likely to contract diphtheria or scarlet fe ver when he has a cold. The quicker you cure his cold the less risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the sole reliance ot many mothers, and few of those who have tried it are willing to uso any other. Mrs. F. F. Sturdier, of Ripley, W. Va., says: "I have never used anything other than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for my children, and lt has always given good satisfaction." This rem edy contains no opium or other nar cotic and may be given as confidently to a child as to an adult. For sale by Dr. J. W? Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Daughters of Confederacy. The women who wish to join the U. D. C. of South Carolina, appointed meet at the ofllce of W. P. Anderson, in the bank, on Friday, April 9th, at 2.30 p. m. Mrs. Robert Welch, president of U. D. C. of South Caroll8a, appointed me chairman of a committee to col lect the $5 0 to pay for two "vete rans" In the Confederate Home in Columbia, and to collect articles for the home, such as towels, handker chiefs, bed linen, and all things to be used. I want a young lady In each school district to serve on this committee, and I am not going to appoint one, but ask her to do as your father did-offer yourself to your country. Send me your name by April 9th. A Hst will be publish ed. Surely the finger of scorn will not be pointed at Oconee any more. It is the only county where the wo men have not banded together to preserve the history and care for the soldiers. Young women, you will not lose by serving your country. Please lend a hand. Faithfully, Marye R. Shelor. Public Meeting at Westminster. Westminster, March 27.-The citi zens of Westminster (and of Oconee county residing on the line of the proposed railroad to Townville, be tween Westminster and Oakway), are requesteu to meet at the City Hall on Friday at 8 p. m., April 2d, to consider a 'iropositlon made by Townville In . oference to building said railroad. A. Zimmerman, Mayer. An ideal Cough Medicine. "As an Ideal cough medicine I re gard Chamberlain's Congh Remody in a class by Itself," says Dr. R. A. Wiltshire, of Gwynneville, Ind. "I take great pleasure in testifying to the results of Chamberlain's Cough Medicine. In fact, I know of no other preparation that meets so fully the expectations of the most exacting in cases of croup and coughs of chil dren. As lt contains no opium, chlo roform or morphine it certainly makes a most safe, pleasant and effi cacious remedy for the Ills lt ls In tended." For sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J, Lunney, Seneca. 8100,000 Prairie Fire. IMnln View, Texas, March 29.-A prairie fire which swept Crosby conn, ty fifty miles south of here to-day caused a loss estimated at $100,000. Tho bro destroyed a number of resi dences and stores at Kinma, the county seat. Citizens have left the town to fight the blaze, which is be ing fanned by a 60-mlIe gale. Cattlemen throughout the county report loss of residences, barns and farm implements. No lives were re ported lost. The fire destroyed grass which was greatly needed by live stock. Throat Cough Ask your doctor about these throat coughs. He will tell you how deceptive they are. A tickling in the throat often means serious trouble ahead. Better explain your case care fully to your doctor, and ask him about your taking Ayer's Cherry Peroral. A We publish our formulu ijers m We b?nl?h eloohol W from our medtoli from our medlolnee We urge you to OOH?.nt your dootor Who makes the best liv.- pills? The J. C. Ayer Company, of Lowell, Ma?s. They have been making Ayer's Pills for over sixty years. If you have the slight est doubt ?bout using these pills, ask your doctor, Do as he says, always. --Mid? by the J. 0. Ayer Co.. Lowell, M?M. OCONEE COUNTY CORN CONTEST County Union Offers Prize for Rent Yield on Acre. Westminster, March 29.-Editor Veowee Courier: The Oconee County Farmers' Union will <>. r a hand some prize for the best acre of corn grown in Oconee county this year. We hope the farmers, whether mem bers of the union or not, will take an interest in this contest. There is no good reason why there cannot be as much corn grown per acre in Oconee as in any other county in the State, provided the soil is properly prepar ed, fertilized and cultivated. We would also be glad to see the busi ness men of the county take an in terest iu this contest and help bring Oconee to the front ID. the production of corn. All interested may apply to the following committee for full particu lars of prize contest: J. H. Barnett, J. B. Harris. A. H. Ellison, Thos. Y. Chalmers, T. E. Davis. J. Wade Dickson, County President. WE WANT our friends and patrons to leave their Printing and Engraving orders with us. Prompt attention and best service. Call and b?e our line of samples. THE KEOWEE COURIER. Walhalla, S. C. Readers, Read StiefTs Ads Every Week You will find them not only interesting, but instructive, and if you expect to buy a Piano and will be guided by our knowledge gained from sixty-six years' experience, you can secure a piano that will always be good, and buy at the RIGHT PRICE. Watch for Special Bargains. Write To-day. Chas. M. Stiefi, Manufacturer of the Artistic Sticff Shaw and Sticff Seifplayer Pianos 5 W. Trade St., Charlotte, - - N. C. C. H. WILMOTH, Manager, Mention this Paper. STOCK AHSE! .j? ?j? ?j? ?j? (j* ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?I? ?j? ?|? t SALE OF The undersigned desir * ir.g to retire from the .fr mercantile business, of .I* fers his entire stock of .I* merchandise, consisting ^ .I? of dry goods,notions and . .j. groceries, for sale to * . some one who Would * "f like to engage in mer- *** * chandising at the thriv- 4? * ing town of Clemson 4? 4" College. J> Reasonable - * 4? terms will be made to 4. .p suit purchaser. J* Pres- ^. * ent building can be 4, .f. rented by purchaser. * ? T * E.A.Teems % 4. Clemson College .j. * South Carolina ^ ?j. .j. .j. .j. .j* tj. ?j? ?j? ??. ?j? ?j? ?j* Millinery THURSDAY 1 April 1st ATLANTA M WALHA! .J. ,T. .f? oj. .g. ... ... ... "j, We Are * Icc Cream Freezers, Ref ri j, Windows, Fly Traps, Har Rifles, Lawn Mowers, Pai .fr' kind of Cotton Planters an< *V J* j* j* SI .fr * Carter Hard ?j? ?j. ?*.?*?.*? ?j. ?j? .?. ?j. ?*. . i* ?j? Wagon^. Talk ! Some Keasons Why Farmers and Others Should Uso the Best Made Wagons to do their Hauling: First. You will Bave money to buy the best wagon that ls put up. In doing this you also save timo and other loss. For example: You buy an ordi nary two-horse wagon for $4 5.00, and this looks cheap enough and looks pretty well. Now, then, add the interest on your money to the repair bills and time lost, and we ask you what ls your answer. Wo venture to soy that you aro paying 25 per cent per annum, and yet some people say that they are not ablo to buy a good wagon; and If you are not really able, tho reason for it is that you have paid it out to the blacksmith. Buy a MILBURN WAGON, manu factured by the Milburn Wagon Co. lt will cost you around $60.00. Every part of the wagon ls guaranteed for twelve months, and we give lt to you In writing. Add the Interest on your money to the repair bill for live years and we feel safe in saying that lt will not cost you over 10 per cent per annum. For evjry-day ?s? you can run the MILBURN WAGON every day for three years cheaper than you can run a lower grade of wagon one year. An old wagon '..hat beglus to go to the shop ls dear property, and lt you will allow yourself to make some figures on lt, you will agree with us that lt Is better to make firewood of them. We have now on hand a full car load of MILBURN WAGONS, and they must go in the next four months. Our prices and terms are right. We mean business and will trade If you know values. We carry these Wagons In stock at Fair Play and Westminster. When in Westminster call on K. W. Marett at the Oil Mill. E. C. MARETT ?ft SON, Fair Play, S. C. T. E. ALEXANDER. The Land Man WALHALLA, 8. C. A Business Proposition I linve in my Hams A Big Lot of StocK, from a Good i 1 UK to High Class MULES and HORSES and can CKRTAINLJYSUIT ANYBODY COME NOW ! Before work rushes you; and don't forget that I ha\e a big assortment of Wagons, Buggies and Farm Im plements. JUST RECEIVED A lot of the celebrated GEO. IO. NISSEN WAGONS-all sixes A car load of the always reliable Hickory Wagons, from Hickory, N. C., 2 Vs, 2% and 2 Vs sizes. They are handsome, omi ns Good ns they Look ! Tho White Hickory, made In At lanta, Ga.-ono and two-horse Wag ons that you all know give satisfac tion. Chase City Wagons. Good Wag ons at reasonable prices. RUGGIES to suit any buyer. A new lot just In. Harness and Bridles Mado of best material, In my own shop, by a first-class workman. Can supply any part of Harness or repair your old Hnrness. Disc Plows, Disc Harrows, Spike Harrows, Weeders-all warranted to give satisfaction, and GOING AT REDUCED PRICES. Give me a chance at your business. T. M. LOWERY, Seneca. Westminster. Opening \ND FRIDAY, : and 2d. ILLINERY CO. JLA., S. G. ************************ * Ready With a complete line of the following : iterators, Icc Chests, Water Coolers, Screen Doors and nmocks, Base Ball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Bicycle Goods, nts, Oils, Varnishes, Garden Plows and Tools, most any i Guano Distributors. iE US AND SAVE MONEY. ^ j? * ware Co., ? - ? Walhalla. * * * .J. * * * .J. J- * * .J. * * * * * * * ?J? ?J? ?J? * * * * * 4? Try Us for Your Spring Line of Dry Goods. IF WK DON'T GIVK YOU SATISFACTION IN PRION, QUALITY AND SERVICE, WK WON'T ASK YOU TO TRADE WITH US AGAIN. FROM HEAD TO FOOT WE CAN FIT YOU UP, IF YOU COUNT ST Y 1,10, FIT AND DURABILITY WORTH ANYTHING. WK CHALLENGE ANY STORK IN THIS COUNTY TO SELL A DILL FOR LESS. IT CAN'T BE DONE, AND WK ARK NOT GOING TO SELL YOU A SHON WORTH 91 FOR ?OC; OR A SUIT OF CLOTHES WORTH $20.000 FOR $10.00; OR A LADY'S RKADY-MADF SUIT AT HAIJF ITS PRICE, NOR WILL ANY ONE KLSK DO THAT, BUT WK WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE YOU A SHOE FOR $1.00 THAT IS WORTH $1.00, AND 80 ON THROUGH THE .VTORE. YOU CAN SK ND YOUR CHILD AND YOU WILL GKT SA MK VALUKS. NO SCI I KM KS OR DECEPTIONS ALLOWED, IF WE KNOW IT. COME AND TRY US IF YOU NEVER HAVE. WE WANT TO SHOW AND TALK IT OVER WITH YOU. EVERYTHING CAN RE FOUND HERE IN DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES AND READY-TO-WEAR GOODS. PRICES AND TERMS THE REST. W. S. Hunter & Co., seneca. ONE CAR OF GOOD OLD "VALLEY OF VIRGINIA" FLOUR AT PRICES LESS THAN YOU WILL GET IT. J. W. Byrd. J. F. Alexander. J. W. L ?HRD fi? CO. GENERAL MERCHANDISE, GUANO, COTTON ._SENECA. S. C._ We want your business for J 909. J* Buy a Cole Cotton Planter, Guano Distributor and Grain Drill, and if not pleased return the machine and get your money back, J* See us before buying Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions, Hats, Pants, Overalls, Hardware, Tinware. Crockery and Groceries, J* J* J* j* We appreciate your trade, ~~J. W. BYFJD (EL COMPANY. Seneca, ?. C. AN INVITATION! Having bought the General Merchandise Stock of the Wit sell Supply Co., I will add a full line of GROCERIES and otherwise replenish the stock. I invite all my old friends and thc public generally to call and see mc. Yours for right prices and right treatment. R. Iv. NIM MONS. Rast End, SENECA., SOUTH CAROLINA. WALHALLA FRUIT AND CANDY CO. Located in Store Room next door to Ansel's Furniture Store, five doors cast of Post Office. Wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of Tropical Fruits. Fresh Candy of all kinds, made in our own kitchen every day. Call and see us. Walhalla Fruit and Candy Co. MILLINERY OPENING ! MARCH 25 and 26, Thursday and Friday MISS DENNY, of St. Louis, will show to the ladies of Westminster and Oconee the handsomest line of PATTERN HATS, Shirt Waist Hats, and all kinds ot Ladies' and Children's Headwear. Our trimmer cannot be surpassed even by the trimmers of the largest establishments In the large cities. Call and see us. NEXT THURSDAY AND FRTOAY, MARCH 20-26. L. P. KONDWROS, Manager, R. CALLAWAY (EL CO. WESTMINSTER, 8. 0.