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ISSAQUHXA LITERARY SOCIETY Held Contest nt Wagoner Theater. Moduls are Awarded. On last Friday evening the Issa quenn Literary Society of tho Wal halla Graded School held Us first public meeting lu Wagener Theater. The exercise^ were lu the form of a contest by members of the society for a medal for the best declamation, the best essay and the best debate. The subject for debate was: "Re solved, That South Carolina should lum- a compulsory education law." One oT Hie largest, most represen tative and most appreciative audi ences ever gathered In Wagoner The ater was posent to lend encourage ment to tho young people in their efforts. The contest was spirited, but con ducted in the best of humor, nod when the judges announced their de cisions, each contestant seemed to be .glad that the ones to whom the medals had been awarded had won. It would require too much space to speak IndividUulJy of the merits of the speakers, but they all did them selves, their society and their school credit, and they uro to be congratu lated upon the excellent entertain ment furnished their parents and friends. There was only one entry for the declaliuer's modal, so the judges had little trouble In deciding that Millard Nix, of Whitewater, bad won lt; but their troubles began when they came to consider the essays and debates. Finally, however, they reached the ".onclusion that MiSJ Helen Beard bad won the med&i for the best es say and Miss Lois McCarey had won it for the best debate. At the close of the contests Su perintendent of Education W. C. Hughs made a short talk, commend ing the Interest taken in educational matters by tho Graded Schools hero and by the public in general, as In dicated by the large and enthusias tic audience that greeted the Issa quena Society nt Us first appearance In a public way. He spoke most en couragingly of the educational Inter ests over the entire county, Oconee as a whole having made wonderful strides during the past few years. At present th outlook ls even brighter than ever before for mate rial improvements along all lines in matters pertaining to education. In other parts of the county he had noted an increase in public interest in the schools similar to that Indi cated by this public demonstration In Walhalla. While the entertainment furnish ed by the members of the society was elevating and inspiring, the mu sic furnished by the Clemson Col lege Cadet Orchestra was of such a high order as to add materially to the evening's pleasure, lt ls a rare thing that such music as they ren dered is heard from anything less than professionals in the art. lt ls to be boped that the meeting last Friday night ls only the begin ning of a number of such by our boys and girls. A Healing Salve for Hums, Chapped Hands and Sore Nipples. As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and chapped hands Chamberlain's Salve is most excel lent. It allays the .pain of a burn al most Instantly, and unless the Injury is very severe, heals the parts with out leaving a scar. Price, 25 cents. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. SESSION OF PRESBYTERY. Movement lo Divide the Body Car ried-The Orphanage. The Presbyt ?ry of South Carolina convened at Easley on Tuesday of last week. The attendance was good, and the large hearted citizens of this flourishing town made everybody happy. Rev. W. H. Prazier, of Anderson, was elected Moderator, and Rev. F. >V. Gregg, clerk. . The question of dividing Presby * lery culminated. There was consid erable discussion. The territory of Pendleton District- Anderson, Pick end and Coonee-will comprise tho new Presbytery, which will probably be named Piedmont. Synod must assent to the change to make lt binding. One of the interesting features of the occasion was tito celebration ol' the -100th anniversary of the birth Of .lohn Calvin. Ho was horn at Noy on, in Plckardy, 7 0 miles north east of Paris, France, on July 10th, k1500. Three interesting addresses Svere delivered. The '-Laymen's Movement" ap peared before Presbytery, and seve ral effective speeches were delivered. The report of Tbornwell Orphan age was interesting: "Two hundred and eighty-live fatherless children have been enrolled during the year. Thirty-three years ago tills institu tion was founded and consisted of a single two-story building and eight little children. There are now twen ty buildings, thirty-four matrons and teachers and an average attendance of 250 fatherless children. No seri ous sickness during the past year was reported and there have boon no deaths among the children for five years. Many improvements have been made during tho last year to the material equipment of the insti tution." Rev. W. II. Frazier was elected commissioner to tho General Assem bly, soon to assemble at Savannah. Rev. F. W. Gregg was elected alter nate. The roports on foreign and home missions wcro unusually interesting and useful. Rev. G. M. Wilcox, a student of tho Columbia Theological Somlnary, was examined upon his application to en ter the ministry, beforo the Presby tery. Thc examination was very sat isfactory, and his trial sermon a inodel of the kind. He will bo In Jtstalled as pastor of the group of W churches known as Richland, Wal halla and Bethel. Par-a-slt-l-clde cures Itch In 30 minutes. Price 50 cents. Sold by H. B. Zimmerman & Co., Westmin ster, S. C. GET IN THE COHN CONTEST ! There Will Be ?JiOO or ?400 Divided ! Into Three Prizes. The prellinltmry work fo the Oco noe Comity Corn Contest har pro gressed well so far. . Tho committee that canvassed Walhalla one after noon secured $100 here In a cdiort while, and others ?re to add to this contribution later. Committees are also at work In Seneca and Westmin ster and in tho county, and Clemson College will also be visited in the In terest of funds for the com contest. At present tho outlook ls bright for a fund of about $4 00 for tho prizes. Whatever the total amount raised, the prizes will be graduated as fol lows: First prlrq, f>0 per cent of to tal amount; 2d prize, uo pei cuni; 3d prize, 20 per cent. In other words, If the total prize money reaches $100. the first prize, for the best yield of corn on one acre of upland, will be $200; the 2d prize will be $120, and the 3d prize $80. Aside from these prizes there will be a reward for every'farmer who en ters the contest, because the increas ed yield ls bound to moro than pay for expenses entailed and extra la bor. If the prize money should fall below $400, of course the amounts for the three prizes would necessarily nil be proportionately decreased. On the other hand, If lt exceeds $100, each prize will be proportionately In creased. Whatever the amount, lt will be well worth one's while lo en ter the contest. Thc Prizes ure Offered for the best acre of upland corn. This requirement as to upland Is made for two reasons-(1) every farmer has upland, but everybody does not have bottom land, and so every farmer ls given an opportunity to compete; (2) lt ls desired to show by the results of the contest that corn can be profitably raised on upland if the proper methods of cultivation are used. Every Acre Entered must be surveyed and staked off by a surveyor, and the crop will be mea sured by a committee of three, the result being given under affidavit by them. Every contestant should keep an accurate record of his modo of cultivation, dates for planting, plow ing, working, and the kind, quantity and mode of fertilizing, lt ls the in tention that the detailed information in regard to the crops of the prize winners shall be made public after the close of the contest. This, too, Will be of great benefit to all corn ! raisers. Of course, each contestant ts to use his own judgment as to the modes and methods used in his work. This contest if entered into heart ily by all mir farmers should prove of material benefit to each Individ ual planter, as well a^ to the county as a whole. We are annually bring ing Into Oconee hundreds of carloads of corn that ought to be raised right here at home. Oconee soil ls prima rily a grain soil, and we ought to ship corn from this county to other sections Instead of buying it from the West. Let every Oconee farmer enter this contest. The more the better. We believe the prizes offered will aggre gate $4 00. Walhalla has gone in for $100 and over; Sencea and West I minster will loubtless each do as well, and Ck ?son and the county will bring In the other hundred if the finance committees are energetic. At any rate, get busy for the corn contest. One of those prizes would look just as good In your pocket ns In the pocket of your neighbor. Re member, it will be yours If you win j lt. .Make tho effort. The State corn contest ls also well worth your consideration. Write to Commissioner Watson for particu lars and enter tills contest also. Rest Treatment, for Colds. "Most ordinary colds will yield to the simplets treatment," says the Chicago Tribune, "moderate laxa tives, bot foot baths, a free perspira tion and an avoidance of exposure to cold and wet after treatment." While this treatment ls simple, it re quires considerable trouble, and tho one adopting lt must remain indoors for a day or two, or a fresh cold is almost sure to be contracted, and in many instances pneumonia fol lows. Is It not better to pin your faith to an old reliable preparation like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, that is famous for its cures of colds and can always be depended upon? For sale by J. W. Hell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. Singers to Meet ut Pleasant Ridge. West Union, April 20.-The sing ing convention Will meet with Pleas ant Ridge Baptist church on the sec ond Suiu' v In May. We invite all singers t come. Pring your books. .1. F. Morton, President. Free from Alcohol Since May, 1906, Ayer's Sar saparilla has been entirely free from alcohol. If you are in poor health, weak, pale, nerv ous, ask your doctor about tak ing this non-alcoholic tonic and alterative. IP he has a better medicine, take his. Get the best always. This is our advice. A Wa publish our formulas yers . Wo banish alcohol from our medicines We ure* rou to oonsult your doo tor A sluggish liver means a coated tongue, a bad breath, and constipated bowels. The question Is. " What is the best thing todo under such circumstances?" Ask your doctor if this is not a good answer : "Take laxative doses of Ayer's Pills." ? r Mailt br UM 0. Ay sr Co.. Lowell, THOSE AWFUL PUBLIC ROADS. Mr. SUto? Sccs Road Machine mid is More Hopeful. Pendletou, April 19.-Editor Keo wee Courier: In replying to my friend. J. R. Zachary's evasive men tion of my 'est letter to Tho Courier, 1 am also Ri a los? to understand his levity. The conditions of all the public roads ls a serlouB matter to tho people. My friends who first Sigke? me to write Tho Courier In reference to the condition of the roads on boili sides of Seneca river bridge were in hopes, li the matter was aired a little, they could get something done. Now, If Friend John will look well Into the "matter he lins written he will find lie ls tho \* one who Is Jumping from pillar to post, and If he will visit the road lu the Pinckney bottoms and seo what bas been done thove, and will do the sanie on the Conneross bottom road, no complaint will be made. Our friend Dr. Sharp says he has trav-' e!el four miles further to avoid this piece of road. Now, Friend John, you know bet ter than to assert that two-thirds of this road or which I made mention ls in Anderson county, for the line is' a half, mlle west of the Conneross bridge; and as to the finances of Uconee, do you remember tho ap pointment of two overseers on this road from tho bridge to Pendleton when the county paid twice for the same work? Now this kind of man- i | ageinent of county funds won t work | ( roads much. I am glad this little controversy has taken place, for the road scrape ls just across the river and- tho peo ple are hoping they will come across on this side. And If they do lanko a road the people will remember The Keowee Courier for their kind ness In allowing our little confabs published. So we must hold up and see results, Friend John. M. N. Sltton. For Constipation. L. H. Farnham, a prominent drug gist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: "Chamberlain's Stomach and T iver Tablets are. certainly the best thing on tie market for constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant lu effect. Price, 25 cents. ? Samples free. For sale by J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. NEW STORE ! Visit Norman's Nev/ Store. Every thing kept clean and fresh. Jersey Milk Shakes, Ice Cream, Ice.;, Sun dries, etc. Everything used about our Fountain comes In contact with glass and is sanitary. Elegant line of Fruit Drops, Candies, Stationery. General line Household Drugs. Pat ent Medicines, Toilet Articles, China, Class and Toys. "Norman's New Drug Store $150 Not Often A Bargain Lille This. An Upright Piano in nice con dition ease; refinished; looks like new. Eboni/.ed case. therefore will go with any style furniture. if you want this bargain WRITE TO-DAY. Chas. M. Stieff, jj Manufacturer of the Artistic Stieff Shaw and Stieff Selfplaycr Pianos 5 W. Trade St., Charlotte, - - N. C. C. H, W1LMOTH, Manager, Mention this Paper. I SPRING CLOTH A NORBY LINE OF SUITS, PA WILL RE SOLD AT SPECIAL LOW LADIES' SKIRTS AND SHIRT HOSIERY. .?? -v -v * We Are Ice Cream Freezers, Rcfr Windows, Fly Traps, Har Ri?les, Lawn Mowers, Pai * kind of Cot ion Planters an< i* ??* ??* SI !? *. Carter Hard fr * * * * * * * * * * * * Wagon Talk! Some Reasons Why Farinera anil DI hers Should Uso the Rest ?Mudo Wagons to do their Hauling: First. You will save money to buy [he best wagon that ls put up. In doing this you also save time and Jther loss. For example: You buy an ordi nary two-horso wagon for $45.00, [ind this looks cheap enough and looks pretty well. Now, then, add tho interest on your money to the repair bills and time lest, and wo [isk you what is your answer. Wo venture to say that you are 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, the reason for lt ls that you have paid it out to tho blacksmith. Buy a MILBURN WAGON, manu factured by the Milburn Wagon Co. It will cost you around $60.00. Every part of the wagon is guaranteed for twelve months, and we give lt to you In writing. Add the Interest on your money to the repair bill for Ave years and we feel safe in saying that it will not cost you over 10 per ceut per annum. For every-day uso you can run the MILBURN WAGON every day for three years cheaper than you eau run a lower grade of wagon ono year. An old wagon that begins to go to the shop is dear property, and If you will allow yourself to make some figures on lt, you will agree with us that it is better to make firewood of thom. 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 & SON, Fair Play, 8. C. T. E. ALEXANDER. The Land Man WALHALLA, S. C. T il L That stands for the man who has just received A Lot of Real Nice HORSES, GOOD SADDLERS AND DRIVERS, all in good shape. Also an addition to his MULE STOCK. NEW SPRING STYLES OF 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 tl* at we are making everything in the linc of Harness, Bridles, etc., and Repairing, too. All cf best work and material. T. M. LOWERY, Seneca. Westminster. ING and SHOES. .NTS AND SHOES ARRIVING, AND FIGURES. WAISTS, BE I/rs, COLLARS AND i'S STORE, LA, S. O. ?j? *i? ?fr "fr ?fr ?fr ??* *!**{**{* *!* "I* *?j *fr *fr *fr *{**t*t9* *fr *fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr * .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr .fr n?a J _T With a complete line rVWClUy of the following : igerators, 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. 2? US AND SAVE MONEY. ? j? ware Co., S3 : Walhalla. ?J? ?J? ?J. ?J? ?|? .J. ?J? ?J, ?J. |lt .J, ?J? ?J? ?J. ?J. ?J? ?J? ?J? ?J. ;J? ?J. ?J? Get the Habit. A teacher in school ono day said to ono of hoi* pupils, "Johnny, I want you to write n composition on thc word habit." Shu W?s very much surprised (nut night when she got Johnny's paper to find that, muong other things, he had said: "'Habit is ono of those things you can't get. away front. Whether its inllucnce is for good or evil, it always remains with you. You take oil' the H, and you have abit, take off the A and the bit remains; tako off the B and yon have the whole of IT; take off the T and the T remains. Yow can't get away from Habit." GET THE HABIT OF TRADING AT OUR STORE, AND YOU WILL NOT 00 ELSEWHERE. W. S. Hunter & Co., Seneca, S. C. J. W. Byrd. J. Ft Alexander. J. W. BYRD 6? CO., GENERAL MERCHANDISE, GUANO, COTTON _SENECA, S. C._ Wc want your business for J 909. J* Buy a Cole Cotton Planter, Guano Distributor and Grain Drill, ft and if not pleased return the machine and get your money back. ?fi Sec us before buying Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions, Hats, Pants, Overalls, Hardware, Tinware, Crockery and Groceries, J* ?fi J* J* We appreciate your trade, J. W. BYRD OL COMPANY, Seneca, S. 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 the public generally to call land sec me. Yours for right prices and right treatment. R. L,. 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, i Manager, MILLINERY We carry in stock Long?Cor sets, Dutch Collars, Hair Rolls, very latest in Neckwear and Belts. The newest and best of everything in Hats and Millin ery constantly arriving. R. CALLAWAY OX CO. WESTMINSTER. S. O.