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%L AND PERSONAL. ^jj. . J? ? J* ?I? '?? >!. .J"I*,r**r,*P .I"^**rMl* -Excursion to Atlanta Juno 20th. Fare from Seuoea $2.50. Soe John A. Bischoff, agent, for particulars. -s. Li Richardson, of Garland, N. C., spent a short while in Walhalla last week, returning to his North Carolina home Saturday. .-lt. M. Cheek has purchased from Major Wm. J. Stribllng the bottling works plant, and it will In the future be operated by him under his per sonal supervision. -Paints, roofing, guttering, etc. Seo D. E. Good, Walhalla. -I). H. Rowland has opened an ice cream and soda water stand next door to the Cash Grocery Store, in the Masonic Temple building, where he will be pleased to see his friends. -George Phinney ls at his fa ther's home in West Union for the summer, having returned last week from Spartanbnrg, where he has been attending Wofford Fitting School. -Just received a car load of Alph Portlan l cement. W. M. Brown. -Harold Dean, of Charleston, is visiting his mother at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Fant. He will be here for some time, lie has many friends here who are pleased to meet him again. -Mrs. J. C. Ladner and children, of Honea Path, are visiting at the home of the former's father. Janies Phinney, in West Union. She lias hosts of friends here nnd in West Cnion who are delighted to meet her a fia in. - Married, on Wednesday, June 7, by Magistrate M. II. Lee. Miss Ethel Hunter and Thad Brown, both of the Battle Creek section of Oconce. We join with other friends in wishing the young collide every success and happiness through life. -For sale at auction, on Satur day, June 17, 2 p. m.. at my resi dence, near knitting mill, all my household and kitchen furniture, ('onie if you wain bargains. John H. Morton, Walhalla, S. C. -The Pleasant. Ridge Sunday school will picnic at the Mineral Springs on Friday, June 16. The Station, Bethel and Wolf Stako Sun day schools are invited to come, and don't forget the dinner basket, as we are going to spend tho day. The Mineral Springs are near the farm of Joel Slater. -We are in receipt of invitation to the commencement exercises of tho 126th session of the College of Charleston, which will be held at tho Hibernian Hall, Charleston, Tues day evening, June 13th. On this oc casion the annual address will be de livered by Prof. W. Spenser burrell, of Washington and Lee University. -If you ride, ride right-uso a High Point. Just received another car load of High Point buggies-the kind that wear. Come and let me ?how you before buying. Every bug gy sold under my own personal guar antee. They must bo right. W. M. Brown, Walhalla, S. C. tl -Charlo" J. Thompson, after spending several days here last week | among friends, left Saturday for Chattanooga, Tenn., where he will resumo lils duties as a telegrapher for the N. C. & St. Louis Rnilornd, ? with which lie has held a position! for a number of years. For the past eighteen months Mr. Thompson has been in Florida, where he wen on account of his health. His friends here were delighted to note; that he lias been greatly benefited by his so journ in the "Land of Flowers." "The Clemson Seniors" defeated Walhalla last Thursday on the local diamond in an interesting game by a fc e of 1 1 to 0. Westminster will play here on Friday afternoon, June 16, and a close game ls expected. Walhalla has defeated Westminster twice this season and will l-v to make it three on Friday. Admission will be charged to defray expenses to the grounds 10c; grand stand, 5c. extra. Season tickets good for ad mission and grand stand seat. La dles free. Game will be called at 6 o'clock. -On Friday morning of last week Mrs. J. A. Steck entertained infor mally at "forty-two." A number of pleasant games were played, and at the end lt was found that Mrs. Jas. II. Darby and Miss Gertrude Smith bad thc highest score. In the cut for the prize Mrs. Darby was suc cessful. Refreshing Ice tea and sandwiches were served. Mrs. Stock's guests included Mesdames J. W. Dell, j. lt. Hughes, J. A. Ansel, Jas. H. Darby, Sidney Adams, Geo. Blumner, S. A. Lockwood, 10. L. Herndon. J. 15. S. Dendy, and Misses Roxie Reid, Gertrude Smith and Sue Maxwell. A dispatch from Chester says: Kev. R, A. Vongue, pastor of tho chester cir? ult, was painfully hurt on Sunday while returning from church hy being thrown from the buggy. Ills buggy was filled, and he was standing on the back, when the horse took fright, and Mr. Vongue was pitched off. He was knocked uncon scious and otherwise badly bruised, but fortunately no limbs were bro ken." There are many friends here WhO Will leaill will) deep regret of Mr. Yonguo's misfortune. Ile Isa brother of the bile Rev. ,1. C. YongUC, former pastor ol' the Wal halla Methodist church, and at one time assisted in a protracted meeting here, at which time lie mad.- ;i hos! nf friends. BELL/oS B. Wc have a splcndi< (Oriental < IO CENTS . And in balk twenty Phys?c?ans' Pi'escr?j best and purest Dr. J. \ --For buggies, wagon? and har ness see W. M. Brown, Walhalla. -Married, at thc residence of W. J. Bearden, on Sunday, June ll, Miss Lillie Thomas and James George, Kev. r>. R. Bearden of?leiating. -Will Veiner is the latest addi tion to tho local force of auto cranks, he having purchased last week a handsome Mitchell touring car. -Two cars buggies and wagons for sale. Cash or time. J. & J. S. Carter, Westminster, s. C. tf - Miss Hattie Darby is among the Walhalla visitors nt the commence ment exercises of Clemson Col lego this week. - Misses Rutli Kay and Mary Ellon Wilson liavo accepted positions on the clerical force In the olllco of John F. Craig, Clerk of Court. -Lucien Abbott, of Pell City, Ala., spent a few days In Walhalla last week among relatives here, return ing to lils new home Sunday after noon. -Moving picture show at Bethel school house, Oakway. Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Admission 10 cents for grown people, 5 cents for children. Be sure and come. Jame son Strlbllng. -Good 4 h.-p. upright engine for sale cheap for cash or on time. T. E. Alexander, Walhalla, S. C. -F. C. Bischoff was summoned to Walhalla last week from Jackson ville, Fla., on account of the Illness of his little son. Friends of the family hope for the complete resto ration of the little one to health. Mr. and Mrs. Bischoff have gone with the little sufferer to spend a while In the mountains, hoping that the change will be beneficial. -I). A. Smith loft last Saturday for Milwaukee, Wis., where he is attending the session of the Supreme Conclave. Improved Order Hepta sophs. Mr. Smith carried with him as a souvenir from the South about 500 bolls of cotton, each boll, with a full stem, being attached to a.ship ping tag, on which ls printed ".Mil waukee, lilli-Compliments of 1). A. Smith, D. D S. A" District No. 08. Walhalla. S. C.-South Carolina and Georgia." Mr. Smith will be absent from Walhalla for some ten days. Ho was accompanied by W. 1). Moss, Sitting Fast Archen ot* Oeonee Con clave. No. 827, of Walhalla, as tho official representative of the local conclave. They have hosts of friends who join us in wishing them a pleas ant sojourn in the city that is pecul iarly famous. -Dr. Fahnestock, dentist, in office Wednesdays and Saturdays. Will make appointments for other days if desired. -R. T. Jaynes, Esq., has pur chased through the J. K. Crayton agency in Charlotte the Edison busi ness phonograph outfit, which will be installed this week by Mr.Crayton. This system comprises a receiving and transmitting phonograph, and Into the former the business man talk? or dictates his correspondence, a record of same being made. The stenographer, at any time conven ient, takes this record, placing lt on the transmitting machine, which gives the dictation accurately, though the business man may be miles away attending to other matters. Where the system has been In use lt has been found not only thoroughly prac tical, bul of wonderful advantage, especially in offices and businesses where the one who gives dictation ls frequently Interrupted. -Royal Portland cement $2.25 per barrel, in cloth sacks; sacks worth 10 cents each. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, S. C. -Columbia State, June !): "Mrs. Mary C. Arnot te, ol' Pair field county, and well known throughout tho State, died yesterday in this city. She was a granddaughter of (Jen. Winn, the founder of Winnsboro, and a niece of the late David Evans, Con gressman for many years from that district. She is survived hy four children. Mrs. E. R. Lucas, of Wal halla; J. C. Arnette and R. E. Ar nette, of Fairfield county, and W. Julian Arnette, of Creenvllle. Two sisters of the deceased, Mrs. W. J. Elliott and Mrs. (). M. Wallace, re side In this city." The many Wal halla friends of Mrs. Lucas and the Other bereaved ones sympathize deeply with them in their sorrow. Mr. Lucas attended the funeral, but Mrs. Lucas was unable to go on ac count of tho illness of their baby. Last Friday night the Walhalla (lppol was entered by sneak thieves, or a sneak thief, and the money drawer was torn loose from its "moorings" and rilled. Fortunately all the money had been removed from the drawer at the close ol' business, and fifty Lincoln pennies constituted thc sum total of the theft. These had been set aside, Wrapped In pa per, and were doubtless thought by the thiel' to be a valuable little pack age. Aside Hom these a few loose pennies wei,, all that had been lett in thc drawer, and they wore strewn about the office Hoer. Entrance into the office was made by breaking the glass at one of the windows, a small hole having been made sufficient to admit a person's hand, and the In side fastenings were then undone. Tho rock that was thrown through the window was found on t lu? office Moor. No fit her damage: was done, and fifty or se ven ly-fi ve cents covers Hie monetary loss. --Wo are giving special bargains in every department fm- next thirty days, and you get voles in the plano contest, j. & j. s. Carter, Wostmln I Lor, s. C. if ARGAINS. i Talcum Powder, Ddors,) at PER BOX. five cents per pound, >tions filled with thc drupes obtainable, V. Bell. -Por best grades cement and roofing call on W. M. Drown, Wal halla. -Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Harrison and Mrs. Ida H. Darby aro at Clem son attending the commencement ex ercises. -Miss Susie Sharp, of Rivoli, is spending some time hero visiting at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Jnmes M. Moss. -Miss Cornelia Corbin, who lias been spending some months in Re public, Ala., returned to Walhalla last week. -Uso Royal Portland cement; $2.25 per barrel, cloth sacks. Mathe son Hardware Co., Westminster. -Clarence Duncan returned to lils home In West Union Saturday, after having spent the fall and winter months In Summerton, S. C. -Mr. and Mrs. Claude W. Reid and Miss Letitia Hold are again making their home In West Union, having moved from Walhalla last week. -Miss Beth Harrington, of Cen tral, returned to her homo Saturday after spending ten days with her friends, Misses Ellen and Dora Dun can, of West Union. -The town officials are having some much needed work done on the sidewalk on the north side of Main street, near the Methodist church. Concrete retaining walls are being built, and the walk will he raised about six feet. -T.alu No. -12, known as the Bell train between Charlotte, N. C., and Seneca, will change schedule next Monday, the 19th, leaving Seneca at 7.35 a. m., thus giving connection with the Blue Ridge train leaving Walhalla- at V o'clock. The "Bell" train has heretofore been leaving Seneca at G.50 o'clock. The change will give the traveling public from Walhalla additional accommodation in making points East and North. No. 42 will make close connection at Spartanburg for Asheville. -Royal Portland cement, in cloth sacks, $2.25 per barrel. You can get 1 Oe. each for the sacks. Now Is the time to use cement. Mathe son Hardware Co., Westminster. -There are quite a number of Walhalla people taking an unusual interest in the commencement exer cises of Clemson College this year owing to thc fact that two Walhalla boys-Lewis C. Harrison and James Harrison-will completo their edu cation at that Institution this year These young men have taken excep tionally high rank In the student body, and we bespeak for them suc cessful careers in whatever spheres they may occupy. They are both worthy young men, and their course at Clemson has been watched with interest -J. W. Lee yesterday brought to this office a young opossum which he had caught in a large wire rat trap. For a night or two Mrs. Lee had noticed that some of her young un if ied in f?d chickens were being taken from der the hens and eaten up. Th lng one end of the trap well fi set the trap, and was surprised deed when ho found yesterday mam lng one end of tho trap well-fl? with opossum. Mr. Lee thinks his captive Is one that some one was raising, as it seems improbable that one so young would stray so far Into town from the woods. It appears to be about three weeks old -The price of $2.25 per barrel on Portland cement will not lapt long. Do it now. Matheson Hard ware Co., Westminster, S. C. -John E. Humphries has accepted a position with the Dary Ring Trav eler Co., of Taunton, Mass., repre senting them In the States of South Carolina and Georgia. Mr. Hum phries will travel in portions of these two States, retaining Walhalla as his headquarters. Mr. Humphries' company are large manufacturers bf spinning and twisting travelers, us?d In the manufacture of cotton goods. He has hosts of friends here arid elsewhere who will join us in wish ing him well In his new field. He ls an experienced mill man, having held several responsible positions in tills State, the last, being overseer of card ing and spinning, with the Walhalla Cotton Mills, which he relinquished to enter other lines of work. -W. W. Burnside died at his home near Holly Springs, this county, last Sunday afternoon, at the age of about GO years. Mr. Burnside was a Confederate veteran, having served through the War Between the States, and was said io have made an excep tionally good soldier. ile was member of the Holly Springs Baptist church. Interment was made at the Holly Springs cemetery Monday af ternoon in the presence of a large number who had gathered to pay the last sad tribute to the decased. Mr. Burnside had not been sick, (loath coming suddenly and unexpectedly at his home while taking a noon iv t. He ls survived by his wife and ilvi children Mrs. S. K. Thompson, W. ("liarles Burnside, Mrs. J. J. Busch, J. Ed. Burnside and one young son at home. There are many friends ?f tho family who will join with us in extending sincere sympathy to thoi in their sorrow -There are many in Ooonoe who will learn with deep regret of the death of Thomas D. L<ong, who pass ed away at Westminster la.^t Satur day. after a long illness. Mr. Lon$f'? was one of the familiar landmarks of Oconoo. Honest, upright, truth ful, and generous to a fault, ho ?iud during his long, life made hosts of friends, and his jovial manner and genuine friendliness made lt certain that, once a friend of Thomas Long, one was sure to be his friend always. Long years of intimate acquaintance with Mr. Long had strengthened lils friendship for The Courier and The Courier's friendship for him into a tie that linked them together in a strong fellowship that could bo broken only by the hand of (loath. For many years he had been an oc casional contributer to the columns of this paper, his communications al ways embodying a feature of news, Into which was Invariably woven a thread of good humor, for which lie was so widely known. Wo sorrow with others in his taking away. He was n good man and true, and he will be missed. -Norton Stribling und Jack Ver nor aro at homo from Clemson. -Mrs. B. F. Solan ls spending this week visiting among relatives at Clemson College. 1IAYXF, CHICLE ENTEIITAINED. 1 - Meeting Juno ?th Was i Vf M With Miss Alice strong as Hostess, One of thO most delightful meet ings ever held hy the Paul Mayne Club was on the afternoon of the 6th of June, with Miss Ailee Strong. The guests were given a cordial wel come by the hostess, who was assist ed in entertaining throughout the af ternoon by her mother and sisters, Misses Cora and Daisy Strong. After exchange of greetings and pleasant conversation for a few moments the club was called to order by the pres ident, Mrs. 10. L. ilerndon. Miss Walker then called the roll, the mem bers responding with current French art notes. The program, a most in teresting one, was as follows: Art Galleries and Salons of France, Miss Walker; short sketch of Carot, Bon Hour and Astl. Miss Daisy Strong; poem, Venus de Milo, Mrs. John A. Ansel, (who kindly assumed an ab sent member's duty) ; and the Twelve World Pictures, Mrs. John A. Ansel. By special request Mrs. Ansel then read The Critic, which provoked hearty laughter, so true to life was its sentiment. Business which followed was soon dispatched, and a motion to adjourn was carried. The next meeting will be with Mrs. C. W. Bauknight. Immediately after adjournment Miss Alice, in a graceful manner, in troduced a clever contest, which was wholly lr. keeping with the subject in hand and was a suitable climax to an already most Interesting moot ing. Arranged on the piazzas were copies of pictures by famous French artists, and the guests were asked to name these. Time was soon called and again those present were invited into tim parlor, where each found her place at prettily appointed tables by means of miniature reproductions of famous artists. Kef resiling Iced tea and sandwiches were served, after which lt was announced that Mrs. Sidney Adams was the only one who had all tho correct names of tho pic tures. She was then given "The Girl With the Muff," which will serve as a pretty reminder of a most pleas ant afternoon. The guests were loud In their praise of such a successful and en joyable entertainment. Tho club members were glad to have as visit ors Miss Cora Strong, Mrs. Schroder and Miss Schroder, of Charleston, and Miss Patterson, of Philadelphia. Members present were Mesdames Ilerndon, Darby, Dendy, Verner, Blumner, Ansel, Bauknight, Steck, Adams, Hetrick, Carter and Bell; Misses Daisy and Alice Strong, Ne ville, Smith, Ansel, Blemann, Harri son and Walker. HON. THOMAS I). LONG DEAD. Confederate Veteran and Prominent Citizen Pnsse8 Away. (Greenville News, 11th.) Thomas Drayton Long, brother of the late Dr. Rudolphus D. Long, of this city, died early yesterday morn ing In Westminster, whore he1 had made his home for several years. The nows of Mr. Long's death was received here with sincere regret by the older residents of the city, who remember him during his residence here. Mr. Long was born in the building now occupied by the Com mercial Hotel on the 22d of Febru ary, 1837. Part of this hotel was built by his father, Capt. Davis Long, who came to Greenville by private conveyance from Shelborn Falls, Mass., when Greenville was only a small country town. The hotel was known then as the Planters' Hotel, and was run by Capt. David Long. Mr. Long had seen Greenville grow from the small \illage to Its present size, and he always felt the keenest interest in ever, " lng per taining to the growth and interest of his native city. Ho enlisted in Orr's Regiment at the beginning of the Civil War and was a member of that regiment through the struggle Between the States. Mr. Long married Miss Susan Per ry, a niece of the late Governor Per ry. Soon aii^r his marriage lie mov ed to Oconee county, whore had since resided. The remains were brought to the city yesterday afternoon from West minster and carried to the residence of Mrs. Rmily S. Long, on Fast Washington street, where the fune ral service will be held this morn ing at 10 o'clock and will be con ducted hy the Rev. Z. T. Cody, D. D. The interment !" he in tho fam ily plot in Springwood. - . Deatli of Mrs. tallie Myers. South Union, June 12.-Special: Mrs. Lillie .Myers died at her home, noar South Union, on Sunday morn ing, .May 28, at tho age of 41 years. She had been sick for only a short time and her death came as a se vere blow to her husband and ot bel ieved ones. Before her marriage to Mr. Myers she was Miss Lillie. ?Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Moore, of Walhalla. She was a woman of many noble traits and a consistent member of South Union Baptist church. She had been mar ried about 2 1 years, and is survived hy her husband and ten children, her mother, four brothers and two sisters. Panerai services were con ducted nt. South Union on Mondav, May 29, by Rev. A. I'. Marett. There are many friends of (lie family who will Join with us In ex tending sympathy lo tim bereaved OIK'S In their hour of sorrow. Clll'd of Thanks. Editor Koowoe Courier: To those who have kindly remembered us in tho death of our daughter by sending messages of love and sympathy, and other doods of appreciation shown us, WO desire to acknowledge such favors {is divinely "nt. and ask that the blessings of an all-wise Fathei in Heaven may rest upon them for ever. John W. Shelor and Family Richland, Juno 12, IOU, Don't Mend the End. End the Mend. Holeproof Hosiery. Both Cotton and Silk For Men and Women. LOWRY & HOLLOWAY, SENECA, S. C. leather Knickerbocker has an' eye open for comfort. He's just built the Williamsburg Bridge, a short cut between New York and Brooklyn. It saves New Yorkers a good many weary steps. Another short cut to comfort is the CROSSETT shoe. Like the Williamsburg Bridge, it saves weary steps. It's wearer's CROSSETT SHOE "MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY" walk with the free, easy swing that only a well fitting shoe can give. $4 to $6 everywhere. LKW IS A. CROSSETT, Inc., Makers North Abington ? Maw, fe C. W^PITCHFORD, ' WALHALLA. S. C. Could anything be more suggestive than a good Hammock right at this time for the_ Summer's Comfort ? Prices From $1.50 to $4.00. We have many other things that will interest you right at this time. Refrigerators, Ice Boxes, Ice Cream Churns, Icc Tea Glasses, Enameled Ware, Jelly Glasses. BKHKCA H?EDW?BE ?Oe lu Memoriam-Frit/, Muller. Your body's gone, dear Fritz. In the cold vault to lay. Our hearts .aro breaking. Fritz; Cod has taken you away. lt's hard to bear, dear Fritz; What can wo do but pray Thy will be done, dear Father; Bul it's oh! so hard to say. Home is not home without yon; Wo miss you day and night, Yon were such a comfort to us, But now you're out of sight. We hope lo meet you, Fritz, In that fair land above. Where tlx re's no more sorrow, Hut all is peace and love. ?-A. lt is worse than useless to take any medicine internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that ls needed is a free application of Cham berlain's Liniment. For sale by all dealers. In the cure of consumption.*' concentrated ^easily d ?gestea nourishment is necessary. -'? For 35 year? * . Scott's Emulsion has beon the standard, world-wide treatment for consumption._AH Progghu Oxfords] We now have a full line of Ladies', Misses' and Chil dren's Oxfords. We mean to move the goods, and our prices will convince you. I S. STRIMING, WESTMINSTER, S. C. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTO R I A