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TO THINK OWN SELF BE TRUl* AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS TUE NIOUT THE DAY, THOU CANSTyNOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN. Y JAYNKS, 5HELOR, SMITH & STECK. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MAY 15, 1907. NEW SERIES, NO. 473._VOLUME L VIII_NO. 20 THE DULL SEASON SALE The Dull Season is with us. Good time to buy something for less than it is really worth. We will commence Our Annual Mid-Summer Sale *v THURSDAY, JULY 29th, and continue TEN DAYS. Be Sure and Remember the Date Mon's Dross Negligee Shirts, the j $1.00 kind, in this Sale nt 77c. Men's Dress Negligee Shirts, the 50c. kind, in this Sale at 38c. Men's B. V. D. Athletic Under wear, in Shirts and Knee Draw ers, in this Sale nt, the Suit, 75c. 38 cents for each Garment. This is EXTRA SP KC I AL. and won't last long. Men's 50c. I'lidcrvcsls, in the boat makes, in this Sale at 38c. DRAWERS TO MATCH. Men's 2.r>c. and 35e. Undorvests, in this Sah' at 20c. DKAWKItS TO MATITI. Ladies' TJndervest. 10c. kind in this Sale at 8c. tl2c. kind in this Sale at } 10c. 15c. kind in this Sale at 12c. Extra Special in Ladies' Hose. Wc expect to sell over J 00 dozen in one single number. ?&.'><'. values in this Sale at 18c. 15c. values in this Sale at 10c. These are the ones wc expect to sell 100 dozen. 10e. value, the hest to he had, two pairs for 15c. IT IS A HUM M RR. These same prices in Half Hose FOR MEN. Men's Clothing. We have the things in Men's Suits. $15.00 Suits in this Sale at $11.50 $12.50 Suits in this Sale at $9.50 $10.00 Suits in this Sale at $7.50 $8.00 Suits in this Sale at $5.75 Men's Pants and Boys' Knick erbockers Knee Pants in this Sale at greatly reduced prices. Too many to list. Men's Low Cut Shoes. FL?RSHEIM $5.00 O (fords in this Sale at $3.85 $4.00 Oxfords in this Sale at $2.85 $3.50 Oxfords in this Sale at $2.50 $3.00 Oxfords in this Sale at $2.35 Ladies' Queen Quality Oxfords. $3.50 Oxfords in this Sale at $2.85 $3.00 Oxfords in this Sale at $2.35 $2.50 Oxfords in this Sale at $1.95 Forty-eight puirs Queen Qual ity Oxfords, in small sizes, from 1 to 3'/_>; Kxtrn Special for this Sale at $1.50 AU oilier Low-Cut Shoes Men's, Ladies' and Children's in (his Sale at COST. We Have made the price on all Spring and Summer Stuff that will maRe our Mid-Sum mer Sale, as always before, a howling suc cess. * * ****** * We are determined, as before, to clean our shelves and counters in these TEN DAYS to maRe room for our Winter Goods. * * j, IT PAYS TO BUY FOR CASH. C. W. & J. E. BAUKNIGHT, WALHALLA. S. C. LOCA Li MATTERS ABOUT SENECA. Daughter of John H. Verner Critically 111-Personal Paragraphs. Seneca, July 27.-Special: Gen. John S. Verner, who has been report ed very sick at his home near Bre vard, ls reported better. Mrs. J. E. Jumes, who ls spending the summer with the family of lu ' father, Gen. Verner, at Brevard, N. C., ls seriously 111. She went to. Bre vard a few weeks ago In perfect health. A few days ago a surgical operation was found necessary and the work was done at Brevard by an Asheville specialist. Since the ope ration her condition ls most critical. The Misses Harris, of Anderson, will visit Miss Marguerite Adams this week. During former visits here these attractive young bulles have 'become most pbulnr. and their com ing is regarded as a delightful acqui sition to the society of Seneca's yoting set. Miss Verna Strlbling ls spending a few days witli lier friend. Miss Helen Hopkins, in the country. Mrs. Reuben Moorman arrived in Seneca yesterday for a visit of some days to relatives here. Last night she was called by long distance tele phone to Brevard to nurse Gen. J. S. Verner. Miss Emily Hunnlcutt, of Atlanta, has been visiting Mrs. J. L. Marett. Master William P. McWhorter will be nt home to a large number of his young friends at a birthday party Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J. M. McGowen and Mrs. L. M. Oliver, of Alabama, who were ex pected to arrive this week to visit their friend, Mrs. E. C. Verner, will not visit South Carolina this summer. This is a real disappointment to their friends here, who had anticipated their coming with genuine pleasure. Misses Sarah and Lula Grierson, of Anderson, will arrive to-day for a visit of several days to Miss Rebecca Todd. Miss Bertha Lee Cox was at home to Seneca society en masse last Fri day evening from S.30 to 12 o'clock. The affair was given in honor of her visitors, Misses Flossie Brown and Jessie Anderson. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Holleman will be glad to learn that their little daughter, Frances, ls Im proving from a recent illness. Mrs. Lee Carpenter and her guest, Miss Annie Belle Johnson, of Union, will arrive to-day to visit Mrs. W. S. H unter. Seneca is dry from continuous drought. There are indications of rain to-day. . Earle Samuels, who has been clerk ing the past season for J. II. Adams Co., returns to his home in Georgia this week. Mrs. Muroe, of Laurenburg, N. C., is visiting Mrs. Luke Verner. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Neill and their guests, Mrs. Houck and children, are visiting in Brevard, N. C. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. \ i m mons regret to know that they contemplate moving back to their home on Keowee. They will possibly move next week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Holleman, of Anderson, passed through Seneca Sunday on their way to Walhalla, traveling in their handsome touring car. Mrs. ErvIn and daughters, of Mad ison, Ga., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Lowery. Rev. M. R. Kirkpatrick leaves to day for Montreat, where he will spend the vacation granted him by his session. On next Sabbath his pulpit will be filled by Dr. Adams, the president of the Clinton Presby terian College. Misses Margie Holland. Lulu Glg nilliat and Bessie Wilson le?t this morning for a visit of several weeks to Montreat. Col. R. E. Mason, of Charlotte,was in .seneca Sunday. Rev. Geo. H. Judd filled Hie pul pit of the Baptist church last Sun day. We extend a cordial welcome to Dr. and Mrs. I). P. Thomson, who are now residents of Seneca, having moved this week into the cottage for merly occupied by Dr. T. M. Mc cutchell. Mr. and Mrs. Sign, of the South ern Short Dog. spent last Sunday in Seneca. The latter is better known to the public as one of the editors of the Abbeville Medium. T. M. Lowery has purchased an automobile. Major-B. F. Sloan has returned from a pl. asant outing to Caesar's Head. _ M. V. S. Minister Opp ses Prohibition. Charleston, July 25.-Rev. Dr. Howard Lee Jones, the able and elo quent pasto; or the Citadel Square Baptist church, preached a sermon to-night on "Prohibition, a Force or a Farce," in which tlie scholarly minister advised against the support of prohibition in Charleston at this t? me. The sermon was probably the strongest support which could have been given to the anti-prohihitlon movement in Charleston, coming as it did from Dr. Jones. Dr. Jones ls himself a prohibitionist and only re cently preached a sermon in auvo cacy of prohibition |?j Berkeley county, and will make similar ad dresses elsewhere during the pres ent campaign, sieving that in tak ing the position that he does in Charleston ho Is acting nlong the linc Which he considers best for the cnuse and host for tho community. THE NEWS - BOM BOUNTY LAND. 1.1, . Mrs. Stephen Barron Seriously IB. Local Now? Gathered. Bounty Land, July 26.-Special: Crops are beginning to need a shQwr of rain. Farmers In this Bectlon ar not through lnylng-by yet. The f rienda of Mr. and M r.s. Geo. Bagwell, of Corona. Ala., sympathize with them In the death of their in fant daughter, Theresa, which oc curred on the 19th of July. Mrs. C. 1). Corbin and children, lit tle Emily and Chris, after an extend ed visit at the home of D. A. Perrltt, left this morning for their home j near Whitewater. They were accom panied by Mr. and Mrs. Perrltt. Doubly Land school opened last Monda} with Miss Filen Hookhardt, of Blythewood. Fairfield county, as teacher. Miss Bookhardt comes to us highly recommended and is a lady of rare Intellectual Ability and re? finement. Pope Yow and sister. Miss Flori , of Marlin, Ga., are guests at th > home of their uncle, J. J. Davis. Miss Emily' U. Dendy, ot Augusta Ga., made a brief visit last week to relatives here and at Richland. Mesdames A. C. Bnllenger and Wilton Auld, of Elberton, Ga., were guests last week of Mrs. J. B. Pickett. Mrs. Auld left Friday for Sandy Springs and Spartunburg. Mrs. Ballenger will remalli some time with her sister. Prot? acted services are being held at Poplar this week. The meetings aro conducted by Revs. Huff and Mc nbee. Misses Julia, Cathleen and Frances Burns, three of Auder in's attract ive young ladles, are VJt Iinji at the home of Capt. J. J. Ballung r. Miss Fennell, of Pelzer, and Miss Gena Fennell, of Bear Swamp, were recent guests of their aunt, Mrs. Elijah Gilllson. Tho many friends of Mrs. Stephen Barron are growing apprehensive of the serious turn of her illness. Mrs. Barron lias been ill for several months and very little hope ls enter tained for her recovery. Misses Carrie Smith and Lelze Per rltt have opened school at Poplar Springs and Bear Pen respectively. Elijah Gilllson and Oscar Doyle anticipate a trip to Hartwell in a few du.VB. Last Thursday, just as our R. F. I), carrier, Mr. llunnicutt, arrived at the box of D. A. Perrltt, lils horse became frightened at an automobile. Mr. llunnicutt immediately ran to his head, but the animal jerked loose and ran about a mile, tearing the shafts from the mail cart. No serious damage, however, was done to the horse or mall. Lumber ls being hauled for the erection of two new residences in our community, belonging to Duncan and Jame- Wright. Tlie fruit crop of this section ls almost a failure. Very little can ning has been done. Little Miss Dede Cromptin. of Westminster, ls with her grandpar ents, Mr. and M.rs. Robert Rankin, and is attending school here. Miss Sallie Davis, who has been ?.pending a willie with her aunt, Mrs. W. R. Davis, returned home Satur day, accompanied by her cousin, Cherry Davis. We regret to learn of the illness of Miss Lillian McDonald, and hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. 'Javis, with theil children and grandchildren, had a delightful picnic at the old Davis home, near James's station, recently. Dr. W. R. Dendy, of Pelzer, made an auto trip to this section yesterday und was the guest of his uncle, A. H. Ellison. Broadus Bi .well and sister, Miss Ora, were guests of their cousin, Mrs. Sam Dickson, of Westminster, re cently. Mrs. J. L. Shnnklin organized a Sunshine band at Bounty Land Behool house recently. Fifteen mem bers were enrolled. Several of our ladles antic?pale at tending the Woman's Missionar} Union, which convenes at Walhalla "uesday and Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Thornton and family are expected at the home of their mother, Mrs. Sallie Gilllson. J. B. Pickett will leave Wednesday for Columbia in the Interest of the Farmers' Union. E. M. D. Every one would be benefited by taking Foley's Orino Laxative for stomach and liver trouble and habit ual constipation. It sweetens the stomach and breath, gently stimu lates tho liver and regulates the bowels, and ls much superior to pills and ordinary laxatives. Why not try Foley's Orino Laxative to-day? J. W. Bell, Walhalla; Stoneeypher Pharmacy, Westminster, S. C. Cloudburst Kills Two. Boulder, Colo., July 24.-Two are dead and two seriously Injured as a result of a cloudburst that deluged Two-Mile Canyon, north of Boulder, to-day. The victims were members of a picnic party. When tho rain began to fall the party sought shel ter undor a large boulder. Presently |a torrciil i\? r? feet deep swept down tho canyon. The walls of the can yon wore preclpltoixr. ?r.? it w?r. "'Uh dlfllculty that they found places cf safety. Six wore ahlo to gain shel ter, but In aiding their companion!' two of them were swept down the current. NEWS PROM CONNBROS8. .Items of Local Interest-Improv . mont Noted AIIIOIIK Sick. Conrieross, July 26.-Special: The MimerouB friends of Miss Kona Hun zinger will be pleased to know that she Is rapidly improving from her recent attack of typhoid fever. She is now able to be up, and we hope soon (o see her out again. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Adams, of Westminster, and Mrs. J. ll. Harnett and little daughter Maggie wore wel come visitors at the home of W. O Alexander, Sr., recently. Paul Barnett, of near Pleasant Hill, was the guest of the Messrs. Ha rh cr recently. Mrs. W. W. Mitchell, of Westndn ?ter, spent last week with the fam ily of Marshall Abbott. Mr. anti Mrs. R. A. P. Dean, ot Avalon, Ga., made a brief visit to Conneross relatives last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Addis, of Wost Tulon, were recent guests of W. li. Huller and family hero. W. O. Alexander, Jr., who has boen confined to his room for some time. ls very 111 ut this writing, lils many friends regret that lils illness la of such long duration and hope he may soon be completely restored to health. K. C. Moore and Will Smith, ?f New Hope, visited friends in our community recently. Miss EBtelle Hall, of Walhalla, spent several days last week with her cousin, little Miss Daisy Hesse. Miss Lethie Barker and brother, G. L., attended the layman's meeting and singing at Wolf Stake. Mrs. Maille Grubbs was with homefolks here Saturday and Sun day. The school at Chauga, to be taught by Miss Renn Hunsinger, will begin next Monday, Aug tst 2. Miss Rena's sister, Miss Burt, will ojien the school and teach until Miss Rena is able to take her place in the school room. Miss Burt is a winsome nnd accomplished young lady and will no doubt g<ve satisfaction to the puulls and patrons of the school. Will Barnett, of Oak Grove, and Misses Dunlap and Viola Adams, of Westminster, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Nettle Hesse. A protracted meeting ls in pro gress now at Poplar Springs Bnptlst church, near here. Rev. W. E. Huff, the pastor, will conduct the services. He is a preacher of force and ability, and his congregation always linds his discourses both Interesting and high ly edifying. Services aro hold twice dally. Miss Maud Hesse spent last week in Wistminster with her sister, Mrs. Mamie Davis. The friends of Miss Vesta Marett, of Walhalla, were glad to have her lu our midst recently. ll h with regret that we chronicle the illness of A Ive rt Koo, who re sides near hero. Ho has been unable to leave his room for the past sev eral weeks. Ho is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. His condi tion Is thought lo be somewhat hn I proved, and we hope for the contin ued improvement of (ne young man. Mrs. Krank Hochester, nee Miss Janie Davis, of Walhalla, is on an extended visit to lier mother, Mrs. H. B. Owens, and other relatives nnd friends in this community. Our B. Y. P. II. met Sunday at 4.30 p. m. and had a very interest ing meeting. Our union ls in a thriving condition. Our enthusias tic president, W. H. Butler, with his several co-workers, 1B very much en couraged over the Increased attend ance and Interest shown In the work. Tho following officers were elected Sunday for the ensuing year: Presi dent, A. N. Prichard; vice president, Brunis Alexander; secretary, Miss Janie Alexander; treasurer, Miss Minnie Barker; program committee, W. H. Butler and J. C. Barker. Misses Kona Hunsinger, Janie Alex ander and Minnie Harker; member ship committee, Misses Mattie Hesse, Hurl Hunsinger. Madora Alexander, Mrs. H. I). Breazeale. Mr. and Mrs. (marlie Hester are entertaining a little ghi at their home, she having arrived last week. Kev. H. T. Abbott, of Virginia, arrived at Conneross 'asl Wednes day for a two weeks' visit. Mr. Ab bott ls a very popular young man and an eloquent preacher, lie has hosts of friends in tills community who are always glad to have him willi us, and we wish him a pleasant visit. Miss Marie Isbell was the charm ing guest of Miss Katie Abbott re cently. Miss Myrtle Clark and brother. Armina*, were recent visitors at Con neross. Some of our Conneross people are expect lng to ai tenn the singing con vention at Fair P!< y Sunday. K.E.ll. TICS Hands and Drowns Self. McComb, Miss., July 26.-Tying his hands behind lils buck, Henjam,, Youngblood, an engineer on the Illi nois Central Railroad, wuded out into the Bogue Chitto river, near here. When tho water roached his waist ho thrust his head beneath the sur face and remained in a stooping posi tion until dragged to the bank by persons who wore altractod by his strange conduct. Although his back was not even wet, water had gotten into his 1UI?T?. and ho died within a few minute*.. His friends say that he had been acting strangely for sev eial days. M :\VS FROM WESTMINSTER. Methodist Ladlee Raise $U0 for Church-Local Matters. Westminster, July 27.-Special: Sam McConnell and wife and son, Carroll, of Atlanta, are with Dr. and M ra. W. J. Carter. Their many friends and relative? are greeting them cordially on th.:, their first visit to South Carolina in a numbor of years. The many friends of W. B. Torroll, of Spartanburg, ure pleased to seo him here again at his boyhood homo. Ile and his wlfo and children are vis iting Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Terrell. The ladies of the Methodist church served excellent supper In the grove at the M. E. Church friday evening. Sixty-six dollars was realized. This will be used in carpeting the church. Many thanks are extended those who so kindly rendered services and pa t rouage. Miss Mary Dunnoway, or Atlanta, ls spending the week with Miss Bar bara Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Anderson Poore and young son, of Bolton, aro visiting their mother, Mrs. Clarissa, Dickson. Mrs. Poore will remain herc a few weeks after her husband, returns to Belton to-day. J. E. Singleton, or Tabor, and Olin Coly, of Brushy Creek, aro guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. L?. Sin gleton. Miss Margie and Lee Strlbltng leave to-day to visit their cousin, Miss Ethel Bruce, at Avalon, Ga. Mrs. M. J. Epting, of Williamson, ls on a V?BH to her mother, Mrs. C. E. Anderson. Misses Daisy and Bessie Foster have as their guests this week Misses Elizabeth Auld and Beth Duncan, of Elberton, Ga. W. H. Irvin and family, of Elber ton, who have visited their mother, Mrs. J. Y. Vernor, of Retreat, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Foster. Miss Henry Austin and Mrs. Lilla Cox, of Williamston, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Breazeale. Mrs. Bert Freeman and children, of Atlanta, are with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rhyne. Mrs. J. E. Barton, of Townvllle. ls spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Strlbllng. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. D. H. Darrlcott, who boarded tho train here for her home In GuUd, Tenn. Miss Annie Mae and Will Page, of Hartwell. Qa., are visiting their cou sins. Miss Mary and J. II. Carter. Mrs. Maggie Fidlers, of Newberry, spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. M. S. Stribllng. Mrs. W. T. Irvine and daughters, Misses Helen and Annie, of Madison, Ga., are with Mrs. J. G. Breazeale and Mrs. J. T. McLeskey. They, with S. T. Ru .ell, leave to-day for a week's outing In the mountains near Russell's. Mr. and Mrs. Charlea Singleton, of Sumter, nre visiting their nephew, F. M. Cross. Tho beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carter wa? the scene of much merriment Monday evening when their daughter, MIBB Mary, re ceived In honor of her IIOUBC guests, Misses Sattorfteld, Vandiver, Page, and Mr. Pago. Tho lawn was very attractive with the many Japanese lanterns and Illuminations and cozy seats and rugs. Luscious peaches were enjoyed. Vocal and Instrumen tal music was a pleasing feature of the evening's entertainment. Names of flowers was a unique way of se lecting partners for the dainty re freshments served. Mrs. Vardy McBee, of Kansas City, Mo.. Is with W. I,. England and other relatives. Misses Augusta and Ella Harper, of Clinton, leavo to-day . jr Glenn Springs. S. President Helps Orphnns. Hundreds of orphans have been helped by the president of tho Indus trial and Orphans' Home at Macon, (la., who writes: "We have used Electric Bitters In this institution for nine years. It has proved a most excellent medicine for stomach, liver and kidney troubles. We regard lt as one of the best family medicines on earth." It Invigorates the vital organs, purifies tho blood, aids di gestion, creates appetite. To strengthen and build up thin, p.ile, weak children or run-down people it has no equal. Best for female com pin i nts. unly r>0c. at all druggists. Rig Picnic at Richland. Richland, July 2f>.-Special: Tho biggest picnic ever held In Oconeo county will be given at Richland, un (fer the auspices of the Woodmen of the World, on Wednesday, August IS, 10 09. Good speakers, music, ami other attractions. Every Woodman, every camp, and every man, woman and child of tho county and sur rounding counties, is urged to bo prient. Bring a good basket; have a good time; boost Woodcraft! S.S. Measuring Party at Townvllle. ' Townvllle, July 26.-Special: The ladies of the Presbyterian church will have a moasurlng party on tho school ground on July 30th from 7 to ll p. m., for tho benefit of their church. The Cromer String Band will furnish music. The tallest cou ple will be furnished Ice cream free of charge. Public cordially invited to attend.