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OF INTEREST TO TEACHERS. Slate Superintendent Swearingen ls Drawing the Lines Tighter. The following extracts from a let ter from J. E. Swearingen, State Su perintendent of Education, will no doubt be of interest to many of the teachers in Oconee: "There will be no Bummer school anywhere In South Carolina this year except at Wofford College. . * . Teachers whose certificates will ex pire this year might take advantage of the spring examination or of the summer school at Wofford to secure a renewal of their certificates. The law is plain on this point, and a lit tle precaution now may prevent much annoyance later." From the above you will seo that lt will be necessary, for those whose certificates expire, either ti' take the spring examination or attend the summer school at Wofford to get their certificates renewed. Please do not overlook this, as lt will be strict ly compiled with. Mooting of Teachers' Association on April 24th. ' As the meeting will necessarily be brief, meeting as we shall at 2 p. m., the program has been made short. Beginning at the foundation, the committee requests papers tho following subjects: T "Duty the -Teacher Owes the School"--Miss Bessie W >od. "Duty tho Teacher Owes tho Community"-Prof. J. E. Sanders. Committee on Program for next Meeting-Prof. Wm. McCraw, H. R. Hugh* and Misses Lelze Perritt, Jo flle Haley and Mary Lay. Committee on Membership-Every teacher in the county. W. C. Hughs, County Superintendent of Education. Humphries Wins Prize. (American Textile Manufacturer, Charlotte, N. C.) Two weeks ago we offered a prize of $10 to the subscriber of this pub lication who could guess nearest the number of names wo added to our subscription Hst during the three months ending April 1st, 1909. We now find the total number of names added to be 881, and that the near est guess ls 879, being that of John E. Humphries, carder and spinner of tho Walhalla Cotton Mills, of Wal halla, S. C. We, therefore, declare Mr. Humphries the winner, and are malling him our check for $10 with congratulations upon lils good luck. The Red-Rock of Success Hes In a keen, clear brain, backed by indomitable will and resistless en ergy. Such power conies from the splendid health that Dr. King's New Lifo Pills impart. They vitalize every organ and build t p brain and body. J. A. Harmon, Llzemore, W. Va., ?writes: "They are tho best pills I ever used." 25 cents at all drug stores. An Invitation. ' The International Sunshine Soclety of South Carolina Invites Readers of The Keowee Courier "Presents" At a Handkerchief Shower, Given In Honor of Veterans' Hospital, in Columbia, S. C. Send your "presents" by mall to Mrs. J. W. Bunch, Columbia. S. C. P. S.-Anybody can send one, for evert a flower sack hemstitched will do, and two cents will carry it. Stores Closing Early. We, the undersigned merchants, agree to close ouf stores, both front and back doors, at 6.30 p. m., every day, except Saturdays, from the 5th day of April until the 15th day of September: J. J. Ansel, Norman Store, Carter & Co., O. H. Schu macher, C. W. & J. E. Bauknlght, Moss L Ansel, C. W. Pitchford, A. P. Crisp, C. H. Humphries, J. C. Ro chester, R. A. McLees. The Townville Oil Mill. (Anderson Mall, April 13.) The following officers have been elected by the Fork Township Oil mill, which was bought some time ago by John N. Bleckley: John N. Bleckley, president; J. J. PM?tw?ll, vice president; Lee G. Ilollemnn, treasurer, and D. O. Brown, secre tary. The nilli ls now closed down and all of the old machinery ls be ing thoroughly overhauled. Some now machinery ls being instnlled. and the buildings are being repaired and painted. The nilli will reopen In September In time for the new seed, and will be in excellent condi tion. , --^?a. Items from Chauga. Changa, April 12.-Special: Farm work is well under way, and the far mers are planting their corn 'first this time. R. C. Floyd has returned to Ashe ville, N. C., after a two weeks' visit to lils motlier. The friends and patrons of the school hero will be pleased to 'earn that the summer term will be taught by Miss Rena Hunsinger. W. IL Loo has greatly improved lils dwelling by the liberal use of the paint brush. Mrs. S. K. Thompson made a short visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Burnside, near Holly Springs, recently. Mrs. S. R. Cobb and son Marshall, of Stephens county, Georgia, visited relatives here recently. Benjamin Blackwell died at his homo on Chauga on April 8th afters long Illness. He was a United States pensioner. His body was laid to rest in Holly Springs cemetery. S.W.N. A large assortment of Campbell's Stains and Floor Finishes havo Just been received by Carter Hardware Company. These Stains are une qualled for staining and varnishing furniture and interior woodwork. The floor finish ls very durable and suitable for all floors. Ask for color card. PLEA FOR coon ROA ns. Mr. Zachary Contends Oconec Roads are Hotter Hum Anderson's. Editor Keowee Courier: With your permission I will state a few more facts about the roads on the east side of Seneca river, but I am at a loss where to aim. As my friend from Pendleton ls first on one side of the river and then on the other, it is impossible to locato him. How ever, -will content myself with one more shot on the wing, and one only. My friend mistook my meaning if he thought I was making light of their being recognized as part of Oco nee. I was somewhat amused that good, level headed citizens would want, io be cut off into another coun ty when they know the traveling facilities are no better, and in many places woree. Thea? are tacts, and all living on that side know it as well ab I do. Now let us see how badly they have been neglected for the last ten years. I know that four years of that time every dollar of taxes for roads belonging to that section waa placed on their roads, and their own citizens did the work; and I have good reasons to believe lt has been the case ever since. Let us review the bridge matter a little: Maxwell's brldgo cost Ocon?e $3,500, and passing up the river five miles you como to Cherry's bridge, which was erected at a cost of $4,000. This is In sight of Rave nel's, which cost $750. Now, Friend Miles, couple these figures together and see If your friends have been sadly neglocted. I am of tho opin ion that my friend should have an Inlet to his own town by , .nding down the Eighteen-Mile hill, which he admits ls still there, but in fair fix. ' We would ask our friend to turu his battery on the officials of his own county and have that hill graded. Then I am assured by our Supervisor that he will attend to Oconee's side. My friend refers to the road lead ing from Townvllle to Maxwell's bridge, and-wants to know If there ls a worse road In Oconee. I don't know the condition of all the roads,' hut I can assure him there are plenty in Anderson county In worse condi tion, one of which ls the splendidly graded road to Townvllle. We don't want any such grades in Oconee, es pecially on this side of the river. Well, what If lt was a good grade? (which it ls not). There ls no cross ing on the river but a flat. There was an Andorsonian had cause to pass I that way last winter and had to walt two days and nights before he could get across-his horse and buggy on one side and he on the other. Do you call this an up-to-date crossing for the "banner cctnty"? This same road crosses the 1 ghteen-Mile creek in the Plnckney bottoms, and I Lad cause to pass that way In January, and the road was so bad that the travel had to quit the road bed and was compelled to turn out In the bottom about thirty feet from the road, thereby trwspn?sinjr ccrr.c more of Anderson's valuable land. I have heard of no one having this to do at Conneross. which my friend calls my attention to. 1 want the public to know also that two-thirds of this road ls In Anderson county. The little piece of road this side of Maxwell's ls narrow, but level, which seems to be a disgrace to Oconee, yet lt ls not so much so as the road leading directly to the city of An derson, which ls so narrow you can gather plums as you travel along In your buggy. Now, Miles, this ls the truth and you cannot deny lt. If you do 1 will prove lt by one of Pendleton's citi zens. Now for that valuable land which was cut ort by the change at the Smyth place. It had been abandon ed for years and there was nothing on lt but a few bunches of broom straw, some scrubby pine bushes and the balance In poverty grass, and I had my doubts If lt was strong enough to hold up the road-bed, but lt has so far. . If Anderson has no deficiency let her draw out some of her surplus cash and expend lt on the roads be tween the Eighteen-Mile creek and the line of Oconee. Now, Friend Sltton, have these roads put in good shape, and then talk about extending your boundary line over In the fertile valley of the Seneca. I have tried to show to the pu Lite the status of the situation In and around the territory discussed with the best of feeling toward all concerned, and If I have wounded the feelings of any one I did not intend lt. John R. Zachary. Card of Thanks. Editor Courier: We deslre.through your columns to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted in caring for our dear mother in her last, illness.' M. R. Boyd, E. V. Cannon, A. E. Fricks. \Without Alcohol A Strong Tonic Without Alcohol A Body Builder Without Alcohol A Blood Purifier Without Alcohol A Great Alterative Without Alcohol A Doctor's Medicine Without Alcohol Ayer's Sarsaparilla Without Alcohol A Wo publish our formulaa tiers Wa baulah alcohol from our inconclusa Wa urea you to oonault your doo tor Ayer's Pills are liver pills. They act directly on the liver, make more bile secreted. This ls why they are so valu able in constipation, biliousness, dys? f?eosla, sick-headache. Ask your doctor f he knows a better laxative pill. -iua.Ua by tba J. O. Ayer Oo., Lowell. Maas. I V MI US' UNION < 'AM. ISSI'Cl?. County Presidents to Meet In Colum bia on April 20. The following important meeting has been ordered: "All the county presidenta are es pecially requested to meet with the State executive committee on Thurs day, April 29, 1909, at 8 p. m., in the city of Columbia, S. C., for the purpose of consulting together in reference to the handling of the cot ton crop of 1909, and such other matters as .may be useful for the up. building of the union in securing a more complete organization in all the counties of the State. "As many of the county secretaries and county business agents as can conveniently do so are requested to attend also, together with as many members of the union who can come. "A mass meeting is desired for discussion and consultation. "B. Harris, "President S. C. Farmers' Union. "J. Whltner Reid, Sec.-Treas." For Constipution. L. H. Farnham, a prominent drug gist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: "Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aro certainly tho best thing on the market for constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to lind them agreeable and pleasant In effect. Price, 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Blacksmith and Repair Talk. Yes, slr, you can get your Buggies, Surreys, Wagons and all kinds of vehicles repaired and painted up-to date. I repair also all kinds of farm tools and 1 make horseshoeing a spe. clalty. I have a good line of horse and mule shoes on hand, and horseshoe nails, all sizes, to suit the shoes. 1 have bought W. M. Brown's ma terial and tools, and have moved tho samo to my old stand below the Wal halla Hotel on the railroad. When your wagon or buggy tires get loose bring them to me and have them set hot or cold. 1 have a complete line ot" all materials needed for repairs and all up-to-date tools. Come and see my stock of mate rials and be convinced that I have the best assortment of materials ever kept in town. Thanking my friends and custom ers for past favors and patrormge, Yours for Business, ? \ki i r-fT %J. VV. L-L-EL WALHALLA, S. C. 14-17 $150 Not Ofter? A Bargain L/iKe TKis. An Upright Piano in nice con dition case; refinished; looks like new. Ebonized case; therefore will go with any style furniture. If you want this bargain WRITE TO-DAY. Chas. M. Stieff, Manufacturer of the Artistic Stieff Shaw and Stieff Seifplayer P?anos Ulli IM' I t 5 W. Trade St., Charlotte, - - N. C. C. H. WILMOTH, Manager. Mention this Paper. SPRING CLOT* A NOBBY LINE OF SUITS, V WILL BE SOLD AT SPECIAL LOW LADIES* SKIRTS AND SHIR HOSIERY. NORMA* WALHA We Are Icc Cream Freders, Refri Windows, Fly Traps, Har Rifles, Lawn Mowers, Pai kind of Cotton Planters anc jt% ju SI * Carter Hard ?*. ?J. *|? *|? ?|* ?|* ?|* *|* ?J? ?|? *|* ?|? Wagon Talk! Some Reasons Why Farmers and Others Should Use tho Best Made Wagons to do their Hauling: First. You will save money to buy the beat wagon that is put up. In doing this you also save time and other loss. For examplo: You buy an ordi nary two-horse wagon for $45.00, and this looks cheap enough and looks pretty well. Now, then, add tho interest on your money to the repair bills and time lost, and we ask you what is your answer. We venture to say that you aro paying 25 per cent per annum, and yet some people say that they are not able to buy a good wagon; and If you are not really able, tho reason for lt is that you have paid lt out to the blacksmith. Buy a MILBURN WAGON, manu factured by the Milburn Wagon Co. It will cost you around $00.00. Every part of the wagon is guaranteed for twelve months, and we glve.it to you in writing. Add the interest on your money to the repair bill for five years and we feel safe In saying that lt will not i cost you over 10 per cent per annum. F?r every-day use you can run tho MILBURN WAGON every day for I three years cheaper than you can I run a lower grade of wagon one year. An old wagon that begins to go to the shop ls dear property, and if you will allow yourself to make some figures on it, you will agree with us that it is hotter 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 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 A SON, Fair Play, S. C. ??BHSHHSHBSSBSSSSSSSSSHi IT. E. ALEXANDER. il The Land Man WAI,HALLA, 8. C. 1 manmmmsmtrrwammtMtmmi?mmatmitmkWkvmmmmsm T n L That stands for the man who has just received A Lot of Real Nice HORSES, GOOD SADDLERS AND DRIVERS, ail in good shape. Also an addition to his MULE STOCK. NEW SPRING STYLESJOF VEHICLES ARRIVING EVERY DAY. K K and that means KUM KWICK and make a selection before somebody else gets the very one you would like to have. And don't cease to remember that we are making everything in thc line of Harness, Bridles, etc, and Repairing, too. All of best work and material* T. M. LOWERY, Seneca. Westminster. UNG and SHOES. ANTS AND SHOES ARRIVING, AND ' FIGURES. T WAISTS, RELT8, COLLARS AND * * - ?fr .fr .fr .fr .fr J'S STORE, LL A, 8. C. Dnn/lir With a complete line IvCclUy of the following : .j. ,?. .?. * * * .j. -j. -j. 4.4.4. ?fr 4? v 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? ?fr + 4 4 4 4 4 4? 4* .fr .fr 4? .fr 4 4 .fr .fr .fr 4? iterators, Icc Chests, Water Coolers, Screen Doors and rimocks, Base Ball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Bicycle Goods, nts, Oils, Varnishes, Garden Plows and Tools, most any 1 Guano Distributors. ?E US AND SAVE MONEY, j? ^ ^ ware Co., - - - Walhalla. 'I* 'l* .f. ?f. ?j. ?|. ?j? ?j? ?j. ?j. ?|? ?j. 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* MANY NEW THINGS OPENED THIS WEEK, THE CHOICEST AHE A LINE OE 87-INCH MERCERIZED LINEN PONGEE, THE NEWEST AM) PRETTIEST GOODS OE THE SEASON, AT ?5 CENTS, AND A LINE OF 25-INI LL UNION LIL NEN SUITING AT 18 CENTS. ASE TO SEE THESE. THEY AHE VALUES WORTH YOUR ATTENTION, ALSO OUR ??-INCH DUTCH SILK FINISH GINGHAMS AT 12 M CENTS, A BEAUTIFUL NEW EAHR IC THE GREATEST "HIT" FOR THE TRICE IS 28-INCH HEAVY LADIES* SUITING AT 10 CENTS. NEW LINE OF LADIES' WASH SKIRTS $1.50, AND COAiS TO MATCH $1.75. A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF LADIES* READY-MADE WAISTS, EM BROIDERED IN ALL THE NEW STYLES OF THE SEASON-50c, 75c, $1.00 AND UP TO $5.00. IF YOU WILL LOOK OVER THESE YOU WILL A G REP-] WITH US THAT IT IS A GREAT LINE. TRADE WITH US IN CONFIDENCE. WE SELL GOODS FAIRLY AND SQUARELY ON THEIR MERITS. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS, AND WVLL APPRECIATE ANY YOU WILL GIVE US. W. S. Hunter & Co., seneca. 1J, W. Byrd. J. F. Alexander. J. W. BYRD V CO.. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. GUANO. COTTON _SENECA, S. C._ We want your business for 1909. 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. BYRD (Si COMPANY, Seneca. S. C. rt** ****** 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 the public generally to call land see me. Yours for right prices and right treatment, R. Ly. NIMMONS, Cast End, SENECA, SOUTH CAROLINA. WALHALLA FRUIT AND CANDY CO. Located in Store Room next door to Ansel's Furniture Store, five doors east 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. L. P. KONDWROS, Manager. MILLINERY We carry in stock Long'Coi*-* sets, Dutch Collars, Hair Rolls, very latest in Neckwear and Belts. The newest and best of everyth;ng in Hats and Milton-* ery constantly arriving. R. CALLAWAY OX CO. WESTMINSTER, S. C.