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.TO THINS OWN SELF BB TRUIE, AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY: THOU CANST NOT THEN BE FALHE TO A NI MAN." By/STECK, S HE LOR & SCHRODER. WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST lt, 1009. New Series No. ?HO.-Volume LIX.-No. :I2. OUR OXFORDS! . ; . . . Ladies' Oxfords at Cost. Men's Oxfords at Cost. Children's Oxfords Below Cost. ? We have some Oxfords still on our shelves, made by the best Shoemakers in the World, in the newest and best shapes, that we will sell you at strictly cost. You know lots and lots of people wear them now all winter, and few put them aside before Christmas, so come and get a new pair. /<? IT PAYS TO BUY FOR CASH. G. W. & J. E. BAUKNIGHT, LOCAL NEWS PROM TKRTIA. Deatli of ltoliert Ables-Matter* of General Interest. Tertla, Aug. 10.-Special: Crops are very promising, and lo think of realizing twelve cents per pound for cotton this fall is enough to brighten the face of any poor old farmer. The health of our community ls very good, though Dr. J. R. Heller is called Into our community occasion ally. Lewis Shirley visited his hnnw> rolks, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shirley, of Townville, Saturday. Miss Ella Guntharp, of Phlnne? Station, is spending a while with her grandmother, Mrs. D. N. Whitaker. Alex. Richardson and wife visited J. A. Campbell and family recently. J. T. Roleman, of Hartwell, spent last Friday at the home of his son. L. S. Boleman. Quite a number from here attend ed the baptizing at Earle's Mill last Saturday. Miss May Ables has been confined to her bed for several days, but we are glad to report that she has about recovered and is able to bo out again. Sam Ables, of Washington, Ga., has been visiting relatives here. Misses Leilah and (Senora romp kins, of Oakway, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson last Friday. i irs. Eva Cromer lias returned af ter a visit to relatives at Honea Path. Mrs. Bartley and two Interesting little children, of Honea Path, are visiting relatives here. <?* Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davis and fam Hy, of Fair Play, spent last Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Boleman. Mrs. Stella ErvIn and daughter, Adel, have returned to their home at Pelzer, after a visit of several weeks to relatives here. Elias Earle has his corn and wheat mill in operation and is ready to serve the public. Newt,. Richardson, of Cracker's Neck, was In our community on busi ness last week. R. H. Price and W. C. King, of Townville, spent Monday with their riends here. spirit o? Robert Ables took Its flight to the great beyond on Wednesday, August 4th, and his body was In terred at Beaverdam Baptist ceme tery on Thursday. Mr. Ables had been a consistent member of the Bea verdam church for a number of years, and was an honored citizen and Chris tian gentleman. He leaves a loving wife and Ave children to mourn his death. He was a son of Harrison Ables, who preceded him to the grave a few years. He was about ii Ti years of age. We bow to the divine will nnd think of him as a link to bind us more closely to our heavenly home, where his radiant spirit is waiting to welcome us. He had every attention that good nursing and skil ful medical caro could give, but all was of no avail. His lire from early childhood was one of strict adher ence to duty. He was loved by all who knew him. We sympathize with the bereaved ones left behind. May they In perfect faith look to God, who never makes a mistake, but doofh all things well. B. Intense Colicky Pains Relieved. "For some years I suffered from intense colicky pains which would come on at times and from which 1 could find no relief," says I. S. Ma son, of Beaver Dam. Ky. "Chamber lain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea flmnedy was recommended to me hy Ti friend. After taking a few doses of the remedy I was entirely' relieved. That was four years ago and thero has beer no roto ni of tho symptoms since that time." This remedy ls for sale by Dr. J. W. Bell, Walhalla; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. comes to one and all. The FELL BEFORE OFFICER'S ?UN. PoliecillUIl Shoots Cushier nod Sales man Iii North Carolina Hotel. Asheville, N. C., Aug. 7.-Paul C. Collins, cashier of the bank of Hills boro, N. C., and John H. Bunting, a traveling salesman, of Wilmington, N. C., were shot in their room at the Gladstone Hotel, at Black Mounts \, fourteen miles from this city, about 2 o'clock this morning by Policeman F. C. Watkins, of that tow:;, and arc now at the Mission Hospital, this city. Bunting !s expected to die from the effects of a wend In the abdo men, while Collins, though shot un der the heart, is expected to recover. Policeman Watkins, who came in to-day and surrendered to the au thorities of this city and was placed under a $1,500 bond pending devel I opments, claims that he was called from bed by the proprietor of the hotel, who stated that the men were creating a disturbance in their room, cursing and threatening the guests of the hotel. When he reached the hotel, the policeman claims that he heard the men using the language attributed to them; that on enter ing the room he was attacked by Collins and Bunting, who upset the lamp, and that he drew his revolver and shot in the darkness to protect himself. Watkins says he fired twice, and the men fell away from bim. A light was secured and Col lins and Bunting were seen lying on the floor of the room, both bleeding profusely. The wounded men are responsible citizens and of high standing In their respective commu nities. Telephone messages to Black Mountain to-night developed many conflicting rumors about the case. Friends from tho section where Mr. Collins lives say that when his condi tion warrants it, he will make a statement which will throw a differ net light on the case. John H. Bunting died at the Mis sion Hospital this morning at 12.05 from the effects of his wounds. He did not recover consciousness. F. C. Watkins, the policeman who shot him, will, it Is stated, be rearrested and jailed on the charge of murder. THE NEW'REPOT MATTER. Preliminary Work Begun by Rail way-Actual Building Soon. The following notice from the Railroad Commission hus boen re lived, which ls In connection with correspondence of last week, pub lished elsewhere in this issue: (Passenger Dopot at Walhalla, S.C.) Columbia. Aug. 7.-J. A. Steck, Mayor, Walhalla. S. C.-Dear Sir: Following up our correspondence on the above subject, the Commission directs nie to inform you that lt took up the matter of building a new de pot at Walhalla with Mr. Anderson, superintendent of Hine Ridge Rail way, and Mr. Anderson asattfes the Commission that he Immediately went to work after tho meeting at Walhalla and had the actual plans and specifications In line with the rough sketch submitted with the Walhalla people; that on last Mon day he succeeded lu getting same from the architects, ard that they are now in the hands of tho contrac tors; that as soon as nocessary bids are received, and tho material laid down at Walhalla, the work will be gin on new depot. Taking this Into consideration the Commission does not deem lt nec essary to Issue the order at this time, ns lt seems that the work will be pushed and completed ns soon as possible.. Respectfully, T. B. Lunipkln, Secretary. LOCAL MATTERS ABOUT SENECA. | Death of Mrs. S. P. Barron-Per HOIIUIS-Enjoyable Entertainment. Seneca, Aug. 10.-Special: An nouncement cards have been received hero of the marriage of Miss Carrie Shelor, of Anderson, to Dr. Adam Fisher, of Charlotte, N. C. MIBB She lor Is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Warren Shelor and the late W. R. Sbelor, and is a young.woman of many charms of character. The fam ily resided In Seneca for many years, and a host of friends here and throughout the county will wish for the young couple u full measure of happiness. Prof. John W. Gainos, the presi dent of Cox College, was a recent visitor to Seneca. Prof. Gaines is a native of OcDiiee county, and until just recently a resident of the Slate, having taught for several years the Welsh Neck school. He has done honor to his county and State, and his friends will watch with Interest his sojourn in his adopted State. Miss Mary Symmes, of Greenville, spent several days last week with Mrs. W. P. Nimmons. Miss Lillian Caldwell's friends are pleased to see her in Seneca again. Mrs. F. S. Holleman was taken to Greenville to-day for treatment at a hospital there. We hope to hear.en couraging news from her at an early date. Hon. S. Y. Slrlbltng. of Roswell. Ga., s peni several days here last week. Mrs. J. E. Crayton and children and Miss Sue Thompson will arrive in Seneca Thursday and will be wel comed visitors here. They are with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Holland. Mrs. Frank Martin and family, of Greenville, are visiting their rela tives here. Their many friends are most pleased to welcome them to Seneca. A picnic at Clemson ls being plan ned for this afternoon by the young set. Harry Sllgh was in Seneca last week visiting among relatives and friends. union services were held in the Presbyterian church last Sunday night, Rev. J. C. Yongue preaching. Mrs. J. L. McWhorter and chil dren will go to-morrow for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fant, near Townvllle. Mrs. G. W. Glgnllltat ls at Hender sonville for a stay of some days. A strong representation of Oconee doctors attended the meeting of doc tors at Abbeville last week In the interest of the so-called new disease, pellagra-Drs. E. C. and W.R. Doyle, E. A. Hines, of this place, and Dr. John W. Wickliffe, of Walhalla. The meeting is reported as being of great interest, members of the profession from all over the State and North Carolina being present. There were a number of patients, said to be af flicted with the disease, and the number of cases reported throughout the State was alarming. Attention to this distressing and rapidly in creasing disease is most timely, and we are pleased to note that Oconee physicians are w> the front in the effort to combat with lt. Miss Carol Herndon ls nt home again after a visit of several days to her friend, Miss Mary Earle, at Bea verdam. Mrs. Cornella Sherrard arrived in Seneca last week and is making her home with her son, Sam Sherrard. Her friends and relatives here are glad to have her lu Seneca and to know that ph? viii make her home In their midst. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hunter and daughter, Miss Annie, returned yes teu iy from a week's visit to 'Mon trent. T. A. MoElroy. of Pelzcr, Is visit ing the family of John Myers. News wa? received here last week of the death of Mrs. Josephine Bar ron, wife of S. P. Barron. Mrs. Bar ron had been in III health for seve ral months, and willie her denth was not unexpected, lt was sad Intelli gence to her relatives and friends. J. M. Barron, of the firm of J. M. Barron & Co., and William Barron, for several years with J. H. Adams, are sons of the lamented friend, and their many friends in Seneca arc sympathizing with them In their be reavement. Lucien Dumas, of Charleston, will visit his sisters here during the next week, Mrs. Ruskin. Anderson and Miss Dora Dumas. Mrs. W. J. Lunney and Mrs. Rus kin Anderson represented the Wo man's Missionary Society of the Bap tist church here at the union at Wal halla last week. They report a pleas ant and profitable meeting nnd are extravagant in their praises of the entertainment afforded them by the good people' ?f Walhalla. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mason, of Charlotte, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lunney last week. Rev. C. S. Blackburn attended the lunn,ii of his brother-in-law, Clark Waring, Jr., last week In Columbia. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Guy T. Grove, of Texas, will be glad to learn that they wi?> arrive In Oconee at an early date to visit their rela tives in the county. Rev. E. P. Davis, of Greenville, will fill the pulpit of the Presbyte rian church next Snbbath. Mrs. W. P. Reid's friends were pleased to see her In Seneca yester day. She wac passing through and Is now with the fnmll\ of J. B. Pickett, at Bounty Land. SERIOUS WRECK NEAR MEMPHIS Negro's Caricssness Causes Fatal Collision on Ii. ? S. Railroad. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 8-Careless ness or nervousness on the-part of Arthur Bell, a negro porter, caused him to give a switch the wrong throw at Galloway, Tenn., 28 miles east of tills city, nt 2.1G o'clock this afternoon, und south-bound passen ger train No. 103, on the L. and N. road, crashed into north-bound pas senger train No. 102, which was standing on the siding. Joe Lewis, engineer on the south bound train, an employee of the road foi* thirty years, was pinned In the cab an ' met instant death. Engi neer W. Johnson escaped with but slight injuries. Fireman John Lewis, a nephew of the dead engi neer, was so badly crushed that he will probably die. Roe Williams, fireman on the other train, was severely bruised. A mall clerk had several bones broken and may have suffered Inter nal Injuries. Mrs. Ed. Adam.-, of Morton's Gat), Ky., a passenger, received painful In ju rles. The ('rime of Idleness. Idleness means trouble for any one. lt's the same with a lazy liver. It causes constipation, headache, jaundice, sallow complexion, pimples and blotches, loss of appetite, nau sea, but Dr. King's New Life Pills soon banish liver troubles and build up your health. 25c. at all drug gists. Married at Townvllle. (Anderson Mail, 10th.) A surprise wedding was celebrated at Townvllle Sunday afternoon when George Smith, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Miss Elmina Mays were quietly married at the home of the brother of the bride, Eugene Mays. The cer emony was performed by Rev. C. L. McCain, the bride's pastor, In the presence of a few relatives and friends. Mr. nnri Mrs. Smith left immediately after the ceremony for Charlotte. N. C., for a short visit. They will return to Townvllle for a short visit before going to Chatta nooga ta reside. The groom is a pop ular young business man of Cliattar no'oga, and the bride is one of Town vllle's attractive and accomplished daughters. The best of good wishes of many friends go with them to their new home. Mrs. Robert Monroe, of Laurln burg, N. C., left to-day for a short visit to Atlanta before returning to her home. She has been the guest of Mrs. Luke Vernor for several weeks. Seneca was well represented on the excursion to Asheville last week. Miss Carrie Hunter contributed a delightful afternoon's entertainment last Thursday afternoon, the affair being given in honor of her guest, Miss Leavelle, of Oxford, Miss. A novel music program was rendered, the entire company being called upon to take part. Immediately upon the arrival of the guests, cards were pre sented them, containing a verse from some popular ballad, tho chorus and verse being on separate cards and designating partners for the ensuing program. The hostess then announc ed the fact that the program would be Introduced by the couple having cards number one, and M bises May Hamilton and Bessie Ellis responded and sang "Sweet Adeline"; Mrs. Rob inson and Mrs. W. K. Livingston, "School Days"; Mrs. C. V. McCarey and Mrs. Frank Alexander, "I'm Afair to Go Home in the Dark"; Mrs. R. L. Nimmons and Miss Helen Cary, "Juniata"; Mrs. Leslie Stab ling and Miss Leah Harper, "Old Kentucky Home"; Miss Leavelle, "Comln' Through the Rye"; Mrs. B. F. Sloan and Miss Mary Cherry, that popular old song, "Maggie", which was voted the blt of the evening. Mrs. Jas. Thompson and Miss Lollle Ellis sang "Swanee River." At the close of the IIIUF?C program the guests were given pencils and asked to draw a musical Instrument on the back of the cards. At the close of the contest the prize, n handsome box of stationery, was presented Miss Mary Cherry ii, a draw with Mrs. Robinson and Miss Bessie E!!ls, Mrs. T. E. st ri li I i nc acting as judge. The hostess then served a delicious salad course, which closed the pro gram of one of the most thoroughly charming social affairs of the season. Miss Nan Nimmons and R. K. Nimmons are visiting nt Toxaway. Mrs. Theodore Bau m haver, of Mobile. Ala., will visit Mrs. R. L. Nimmons next Sunday, and on Mon day the two will leave for Baltimore for a visit of several weeks. Mrs. Frank Alexander leaves on Thursday for a visit to Anderson. Mrs. J. W. Byrd and boys, Charley and Joe, Jr., will go to Townvllle the latter part of the week for a week's visit. Miss C.-roi Herndon ls visiting in Waihi Rn. Ven.y, we still find that there are "thlngti hid from the wise and pru dent and rever'->d to babes." A color ed friend of the old school, a mamma of tho old regime, called this morn ing and offered her services as cook and maid of all work. She declared bor Intention to work "cf she could get in with the 'restocrats," and had leard that the undersigned filled that bill! M. V. S. AS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7. 1 r Joint W. Shclor Write? of Mattera Concerning Recent Election. Westminster* Aug. 9.--Editor Keo wee Courier: School district No. 7 hus attracted much criticism in school circles on account of the man agement of Its financial affairs-so much so that a petition was present ed to the county board of education to vote out the township high school. After much parleying an election was ordered and published in The Keo wee Courter calling for an election on the high school, which was unani mously voleo out. and also a special election on the "levy now collected." Now, what does that mean? If lt refers to high school tax, the voting out of the high school carries with lt the destruction of that levy. If lt refers to the levy of the common school lt was not the intention of patrons to Interfere with lt, but the language is so ambiguous no one could Interpret lt; but the superin tendent of education, after being clos eted with the trustees of district No. 7, saw flt to arrange for an order to be sent them, signed by the superin tendent of education, directing that the special election was for two addi tional mills to be voted on under the cover of advertisement to vote out the high s< hool. This order was BO grossly dictatorial and without color of law that many were dumfounded and refrained from voting, so lt was carried by two majority, under In structions from the superintendent. Now, the law for high schools says lt any surplus Is left over or unused it reverts to the common school funds and shall Interfere in no way with the common school to the detr!, ment thereof. The superintendent says that the trustees overdrew the apportion allotted to the South Un ion high school (so called), and he refused to pay lt and the trustees of District No. 7 took from the trea sury of the common school about $(15, and paid the high school claim without color of law, which was ap proved by the superintendent of ?du cation, i presume the superintend ent knew what he was doing, for the teacher protested that lt was wrong, for lt belonged to the children of the lower grade?, thus depriving tho children of over a month's schooling |n order that a few families who had children In the so-called high school could have their tuition free at an unreasonable cost of eight or ten dol lars per month per scholar. Such injudicious expenditure for tuition fees strongly suggests some thing besides educating the little children, who are unable to care for themselves, so 1 will conclude that the election for an additional levy of two mills ls unlawful and tramples under foot the rights of the patrons of the district; (2d) the voting out of the high school votes out with lt the high school tax levy; (3d) the present levy of two additional mills for the common school is unaffected by this election, and Is the only tax that can be legally collected. Respectfully, John W. Shelor. DROPPED DEAD PROM WAGON. Mi-s. Ida !.<?<? Stricken Suddenly by Heurt Failure. News was received in Walhalla last Saturday of the sudden death of Mrs. Ida Lee, wife of M. H. Lee, of Hattie Creek. Mrs. Lee was starting on a visit to her brother in North Carolina, in company with her young son, a boy of about 10 years. They had gone about a mlle from their home when Mrs. Lee was taken sud denly ill. She arose to a standing position in the wagon, clasped her hands to her breast with a slight moan ami sank unconscious, her body falling from the wagon. Death was Instantaneous. Mrs. IA.'C had only a short while previous left her home in apparent robust health, and the news of her death came as a severe shock to her family and to her neighbors. She was in her 48th year, and leaves to mourn her death her husband and nine chil dren, three boys and six girls. She was an excellent woman, a conscien tious Christian and devoted wife and mother. She had been a member of the Damascus Iluptist church for 80 years.' Her death is the cause of deep sorrow throughout the Damas cus community, in which she was widely known and greatly loved for her many noble traits and kind deeds. The sympathy of many goes out to the bereaved ones. On Sunday afternoon the remains were tenderly lowered to the grave in the Damascus cemetery, the fune ral services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. D. F. Carter, assisted by Rev. M. .1. Moore. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends of the deceased to pay the last sad trib ute to her iiemory. Washington's Plague Spots He in the low, marshy bottoms of the Potomac, the breeding ground of malaria germs. These germs cause chills, fever and ague, biliousness, jaundice, lassitude, weakness and general debility and bring suffering or death to thousands yearly. But Electric Bitters never fall to destroy them and cure malaria troubles. "They are tho best all-round tonic and cure fo?* malaria I evor used," writes R. M*. James, of Louellen, K C. They cure stomach, liver, kidney and blood t.-oubies and will prevent typl Md. Try them, f>0e. Guaran teer* >y all druggists. NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER. Items of Interest Gathered Up. Benth of Mrs. Liz/I i Harrison. Westminster, Apg. 10.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. A. Gaines have return ed from a pheasant trip to Charles ton. Mrs. J. P, Reese left. Friday for Franklin Springs, Ga., where she will spend some time nt Spring View Hotel. Miss Lorena Drown, of Atlanta, visited Miss Blonde Leathers last week. Miss Marie Zimmerman, daughter of Sam Zimmerman, of Columbia, ls visiting her cousin, Miss Emma Zim merman. Miss Tillie Ford, of Atlanta, who has been visiting bor sister, Mrs. T. P. Moore, has gone to Liberty to visit relatives: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Marett and lit tle daughter, Emily, have been visit ing S. H. Marett, Esq., and other relat ives. Miss Hattie Norris, who bas spent several delightful weeks with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Norris, leaves to day for Roanoke, Va. Mrs. J. H. Moore is sepndiug th? week in Pendloton, where her hus band Is In charge of protracted ser vices. The many friends of Prof. and Mrs. M. E. Knu k niau, of Greenville, were delighted to see them hero this week. Miss Theresa Crisp, of Cross Hill, S. C., is visiting ber cousins,' Mr. and Mrs. M. ll. Smith. Mr. and'Mrs. O. M. Stockton have returned to their home In Atlanta, after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Zimmerman. Prof. and Mrs. M. C. Barton and sons, Morris C. and Wm. S., of Pied mont, are visiting Mr. mid Mrs. W. .1. Stribltng. Miss Emma Acker, of Greenville, ls visiting friends in town this week. Carl Neville and sons, of College Park, Ga., passed through here yes terday on their way to the home of ton ?QJUSK?MI vf Suuih union. W. R. Hunt, of Elberton, Ga., spent the week-end here with his family at J. W. McGee's. Miss Lucy Harrison, of Lavonla, has been with her cousin, Miss Lil lie Harrison, during the late illness of her mother. Hosts of friends are sympathizing with the family of Mrs. Lizzie Harri son, who died on August 3d, after a lingering Illness. She bore ber suf ferings with Christian fortitude. Mrs. Harrison was In her 50th year. She was an only child, and her aged mother ls left to comfort her only daughter, Lillie, and son, VV. ll. Af- - ter funeral services by her former pastor, Rev. Cooper, of Lavonla, ber remnius were laid to rest in East view cemetery. Many friends ex tend condolence to the bereaved mo ther, husband and children In their deep sorrow. Misses Mary Sheldon and Helen Thompson, of Fair Play, are In toVn to-day. Misses Virginia and Hattie Norris were in Senecn last week. Miss Rubie McGee's spend-the ''ay party was greatly enjoyed by those partaking of her hospitality. The Bibb-Jamcson-Strlbling camp ing party leave Thursday for a ten (lays' trip to Highlands, Sapphire Cashiers, and other watering places. Misses Ila and Cordelia Bearden were with the family of L. D. Bear den recently. Miss Anna Marett, of Fair Play, is in town to-day. M. A. and R. C. Terrell, after a pleasant visit home, have re'e./ned to Atlanta. J. R. Garner has returned to T.oeV hart after visiting bis wife and son at the home of M. A. Terrell. Mrs. A. C. Burton nnd son, of At lanta, are with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Leathers. The Cherokee Indians of Chicago will play ball with Westminster's first nine on August 19. Two games are scheduled at 4.30 and 8.30 p. m. All invited to see a ball game at night. Dr. W. J. Carter spent yesterday in Walhalla. Miss Ida Jameson, who has been visiting Mrs. J. R. Orr, rettirus to day to her home in Anderson. Mrs. J. H. Hughes ls visiting her mother In Greenville. T. N. Carter, I. S. Pitts, M. C. Barton and Jameson Strlbllng aro attending the Beaverdam Associa tion. Mr? E. L. Siskc and daughter. Miss Hattie, of Elberton, Ga., have been visiting Mrs. J. R. Moore. 8= John G. Capers steps Out. Washington. Aug. tl.-Official an nouncement of the resignation of John G. Capers, of South Carolina, as Commissioner of Internal Reve nue, to take effect September I, and of the appointment of Royall E. Ca ben, pie eui postmaster of Rich mond, Va., to succeed him, wus made by the Secretary of the Treasury late to-day. 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