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.J* *f??|??|'?I"fr ^"I**!**!**!* ?1-1**1?^** TVNOsaaJ ?NV IVOCKI >?I *.** ' -A full Uno of black turbans Just arrived nt lowest prices. Mrs. H. Callaway, Walhalla. -Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Schroder and Miss Ruth Kay are spending several dayB at Highlands. -Lucien Maxwell, of Johnston, ls visiting at the home of his mother, RVs. G. K. Maxwell. ?-Robort Y. Leavoll, of Newberry, was among tho business visitors to Walhalla tho llrst of this week. -'Dr. E. C. Doyle and Krank S. Holleman, of Seneca, were among the business visitors to Walhalla yester day. -For Sale-Almost new 4x5 Promo camera and outfit, cheap. Otto Schumacher, Jr., Walhalla. -Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pitchford and baby, of Atlanta, aro spending several days in Walhalla with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Pitchford. -Mrs. Lillio Phillips and little daughter, Beatrice, and brother Alex, of Double Springs, are visiting at the home of Rlr. and Rlrs. Lee Ross In Walhalla. ->P, A. Lewis and son left last week for Brevar', N. C., where they will spend a short while visiting Rlr. LOWIS'B oldest son, who ls in busi ness at Hrevard. -Rev. A. E. Drigge rs, of Walhalla, will preach at Friendship Methodist church next Sunday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. The public ls cordially invited to attend. -Two cars buggies and wagons for sale. Cash or time. J. & J. S. Carter, Westminster, S. C. tf -Miss Norina Mooro left Monday for Meisenhelmer Springs, N. C., where she will join her aunt, Rlrs. lt. Callaway, on her way North to pur chase her fall millinery. ?-Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Maxwell and children, of Columbia, spent a short while In Walhalla tho past week at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. G. K. Maxwell. -Miss Fannie Tolbert, of Green wood, arrived in Walhalla yesterday to spend a few days here with her grandfather and uncle, Messrs Robt, and A. I'. Crisp. Miss Tolbert ls on her way to Cashier's Valley, where she will be for ?orne time with rela tives. --Regular services will be held at St. John's Episcopal church next Sunday evening at the usual hour. Rev. Rlr. Tillinghast, of Greenville, rector of St. John's, will conduct the services, to which all are cordially invited. Rlr. Tillinghast his just re turned from a month's vacation spent In Virginia. -We are giving special bargains in every department, for next thirty days, and you get votes in the piano contest. J. & J. S. Carter, Westmin ster S. C. tf -Wo aro requested to announce that there will bo an all-day singing at Pleasant Rldgo Baptist church on the second Sunday in August (next Sunday), at which Profs. Morton, Smith and Long will be present to, conduct tho singing. The public is cordially invited to attend and take' well-filled baskets. -J. It. Hughes bas recently bad an individual ncetolyn gas lighting plant installed for his home <>n Fac ulty Hill, which adds greatly to the conveniences of his already model home, The plant, is furnishing splendid light, equaling, If not sur passing, in eirieiouc.. elect rllcty. A. C. Merrick is preparing it) have a similar plant installed at his home in East End. -Mr. and Mrs. S. A. (1. I (erndon and children, of Tyler, Texas, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L, Herndon. They will he here and among other South Carolina rel atives and friends for a month. They are pleasantly emombered here, and have hosts ot friends to welcome them back. They have resided In Texas for several years and have ad opted the Lone Star State as their permanent home. -For Sale-GO acres of fine farm ing land, near South Union; 12 acres well-drained bottom land; 30 acres in cultivation; balance original tim ber; good peach orchard; two good houses' and other buildings. For terms apply to I). Ryland Shelor, Richland. 27-35 ---Last Tuesday evening the "Pris elllns" were informally tentertalned by Mrs. ('laude Heid, assisted by ber mother, ?it tho home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Pitchford, on Fac ulty Hill, In honor of Miss Dora Pitchford. The grove was beauti fully lighted with Japanese lanterns, and a delicious lee course was served by Misses Letitia Kidd. Ida Riemann and Ulah Pitchford. Each 'Pris cilla" was requested to invito n young man. Those present were: Miss Dora Pitchford and Marvin Phinncy, Miss Mamie Harrison and John llauknight, Miss Annie Rie mann and Wade Hughs. Miss Ger trude (tiemann and Billie Craig, Miss Eloise Strother and Will Veiner, Miss Sue Maxwell and Rleppie Rlc mau and Eddlo Cudworth; Miss Nor ma Moore and Dick Riemann, Miss Helen Pani and Walter Moss, Miss May Fan! and Lewis Harrison. Miss Hannah Miller Harrison and Monroe McDonald, Miss Letitia Reid and Charlie Pitchford, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Held. The music by Misses Helen Fant. Dora Pitchford and Le titia Reid was very much enjoyed. -.Hist received a car load of Mph Portlat. ; cement. w. M. Brown. FRESH : CAN BBLI/vS DRJ -For buggies, wagons and har ness see W. M. Brown, Walhalla, -Ml8B Dora Pitchford returned to Atlanta last week, after having spent two weeks hero with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Pitchford, on Faculty Hill. -Dr. 13. S. Lucas, of Laurens, ls visiting at the home of his son, li. It. Lucas, in Walhalla. The Doctor has numerous friends here who are al ways delighted to note his presence lu Walhalla. -Mr. and Mrs. T. Walter Thomp son and three children, of Hamlet, N. C., are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Herndon. They have many friends bore who are warmly welcomlug them back to Walhalla. -Wanted-All the good white oak, post oak and chestnut oak crosB tles 7x9-8% feet long. Will pay 35c. cash or 40c. trade at cash prices for goods. Carter & Co., Walhalla. tf -Earle Beard has discontinued his business of operating a pressing club and has entered the Insurance field, having accepted the local agency for the Southern States In surance Co., of Atlanta. He has Bold his pressing club outfit to Ceo. C. Ford, who will continue the busi ness at the same stand, on Catherine street, opposite the Walhalla Hotel. -The faculty for tho Walhalla High School has not as yet been com pleted, there being two vacancies to fill. The corps of teachers for the coming session, however, will contain tho following names: Prof. H. W. Casque, principal; Miss Kate J. Stock, Mrs. A. P. Crisp, Miss Alice Strong and Prof. W. R. Smith. The primary department remains to be provided with two teachers. -A very enjoyable meeting of the "Prlscillas" was held with Miss Burda Long on Friday, August 6th. After some time was spent in needle work and in conversation concerning the club, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. This waa the last meeting at which Miss Lout; will be present, and it is with regret that the members give her tip. The next regular meeting will be held with Miss May Fant. -.Inst received, on August 1st. another car of High Point buggies. Now that crops aro lald-by you can enjoy life by buying a High Point buggy. "If you ride, ride right." Our guarantee goes with each ve hicle. "They must be right." \V. M. Brown. Walhalla. S. C. 31 - Hon. J, E. Boggs, of Plckens, was among the visitors to Walhalla Monday last, and was circulating among his numerous friends here. Mr. Boggs Informed us that he, in company willi a number of Plckens citizens, will establish in tho near future a new paper In "The State of Plckens," and that this new-comer in th" journalistic field will be a win ner on merit. He and his associates I contemplate an establishment first class in every respect. -W. B, Lewis, of Atlanta, died at his home In that city on Tuesday evening of last week at t?.HO o'clock, after an illness of some length. Mr. Lewis suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago, from the effects of which he never fully recovered, and a second stroke about two weeks ago i resulted in his death. He was known I to a number of people in and around i Walhalla, where he had visited on a I number of occasions. Ile married Miss Rosa Pitchford, a sister of C. W. and S. N. Pitchford, of Walhalla, who survives him. Mr. Lewis was a locomotive engineer and had been a valued employee of the Southern Railway situ e, 1 S8i?. Mr. Lewis was prominent in secret order circles, be ing a :'.'Jd ('egree Mason, an olllcer ol' the Brotherhood of Locomotive ?On ginecrs, and a prominent member of tho Woodmen of the World. Fune ral services wore conducted last Thursday morning in Atlanta, ser vices at the grave being in charge of the Masons and Engineers. S. X. Pitchford, of Walhalla, attended the I ii nora I services. There are many who will join with us in extending to the bereaved ones sincere sympathy. -For best grades cement and roofing call on W. M. Brown, Wal halla. -Last Friday afternoon the mem bers of tho Paul Hayno ('ireh; and a few visitors were entertained at the home ol' Mrs. J. A. Stock. Miss Annie Held assisted Mrs. Stock in receiving and entertaining the guests. The parlor was decorated in beautiful cut Howers, and In the hall refreshing fruit punch was served. The pro gram was as follows: Roll call, "Mu sical Celebrities of Vienna:'' reading. "The Music of A list ria -11 u uga ry," Mrs. Hotrlck; "Short Sketck of Jo soffy," Miss Strong; current musical events. At the close ol' the program an historic, contest was enjoyed, (iulie a number tied for tho honors and cl row for the prize, which was won by Miss Ruth Walker. The first prize was a beautiful potted pink geranium. In the draw for Hie sec ond prize Miss Annie Reid drew the shortest straw and received a book entitled " \uno Rond,'' hy Harbin. Helidon* ice cream and cake were served at the close of the contest. Those present were: Mesdames C. F. Hotrlck, L. M. Rio wu, J, ll Darby. C. \\\ Bnuktlight, Sidney Adams, S. A. Lockwood, R. i,. Hog ers, (bo. Rlumner; Misses Gertrude Smith, Ruth Walker. Daisy and Alice Strong. Annie Reid. Mamie Ansel, Annie Riemann, and Mrs. Chas. M Nield, of Vicksburg, Miss.; Miss .Mat tie Rlggerstaff. of Philadelphia, and Mi.-s Coia Strong. - Dr. FahnestOCk, dentist, in office Wednesdays and Saturdays. Will make appointments for other days If desired. SUPPLY DY HG STORE. -Paints, roofing, guttering, etc See D. E. Good, Walhalla. -Joseph and Oliver Sharp, of Kivoll, Anderson county, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ji.s, M. Moss. -A protracted meeting will begin next Monday night at Double Springs Metl odist church. Kev. W. C. Kel ley, of Anderson, will assist the pas tor. - R. Turner Kay, of Birmingham, Ala., visited friends and lenitives la Walhalla last Friday and Saturday. His friends here were pleased to meet him again. -Will pay ific. cash for your eggs this week. Fowler Bros., Walhalla. -Friends of Capt. John C. Ne ville will regret to learn that his condition i8 not improved thia morn ing. Capt. Neville Is extremely 111. grave fears for his recovery being en tertained. He has hosts of friends here and elsewhere, however, who hope for his recovery. -Mrs. J. D. Watson and daughter, Miss Lillie, Orr and George Watson, of Greenwood; Miss Lizzie Carter, Joseph and Erskine Carter, of Clin ton; J. R. Crawford, of Clemson Col lege, and J. W. Strlbling, of Seneca, are visiting at the home of Major and Mrs. Wm. J. Strlbling, near town. -Marvin and George Phlnnoy, H. P. Holleman, Frank Brennecke, Klaren Ritter, Clyde Smith, Harry Cary, Dick Biemann, John Schu macher, Lewis Rowland and Gray Macaulay left Tuesday morning for a ten days' trip in the mountains. They have our sympathies-the mountains, we mean. -There will be services at the Lu theran church next Sunday morning at l l o'clock and In the afternoon at .1 o'clock. Miss Gertrude Simpson, of Prosperity, S. C., held secretary of missions, will address the afternoon meeting. The public ls cordially in vited to attend. He sure to come for Sunday school at 9.40 o'clock. -Lost-Coat, on road from Pop lar Springs to Wolf Stake church, Saturday July 29. Return to H. A. Wood, V Union, Route 1, and get reward. - Farm and Factory: "Blood poi son, developed from the effects of il rat bite on the finger, caused Mr, Murphy, miller at Coleman's mill, tc have his hand taken off. Several days after the rat blt him his hand swelled to almost double its natural size, and lt was thought best to take lt off. Mr. Murphy ls resting easy." -W. D. Martin, of the Oakwnj section of Oconee, reports a rathol remarkable record for a few acres ol his cotton, which was late in belnf planted. Owing to unfavorable wea thor Mr. Martin did not get a gooc stand of early cotton, and on Juin 10th he planted several acres over Last Friday, the 4th of August, hit first bloom appeared in this field. Hit held now, he says, is thick wltl blooms, and his prospects for a goot crop are excellent. The appearanci of blooms on cotton 55 days af te planting is a good record. -Mrs. J. Allen Kelley died at ?e home in tho Wolf Stake sectionnas Monday morning after a brief H.lnWl Mrs. Kelley was a most estimabh lady, and her death will bring soi row to many She was about 51 years of age, und for many ye* had been a consistent member of th Raptlsl church and a consecrate! worker in Hie affairs of the church Funeral services were conducto Tuesday afternoon, Interment bein] made in the New Hope cemetery. W Join with other friends of the tamil In extending sympathy in their soi ro W. --For Sale-One good 1,100 pound mule, cash or on time; 10 bushels Appier seed oats, 7.1c pe bushel; 50 White Leghorn cockerel from finest laying strain in th South, .$1 each. Get one and Ira prove your flock. Mrs. S. H. Cot Richland. ( 82-tf -Seneca Farm and Factory: "C T. Phillips ls dead. The end cam Sunday evening at half past eight, a his home on First North street. Fo three months he had suffered wit paralysis, most of the time confine to his bed. Charles Tillman Phil lips was 04 years old. December 21 1871, he married Miss Margaret Su Harper, to which union three chi! dren were born. They aro Misse Halsy and Bessie Phillips and Mn lOrnest Cochran. L. O. and W. I! Phillips, of this county, and B. E Phillips, of Ninety-Six, are brothen and Mrs. M. T. Con wei I and Mis Alice Phillips, of Oconee, are Bisten Tho remains were laid to rest 1 Fri ndship cemetery after funen services at the residence by Rev. ( S. Hlackburn, of the Seneca Ba pt li church. Mr. Phillips had lived i this county many years, six month ago moving to Seneca." - Mrs. M-.ry Lee, widow of th late Henry Leo, died at ber hom about three miles from Walhalla tai Saturday morning about 2 o'clock,! the age of 7.X years. She had bee in declining health for a number< years, but bad been seriously il) fe only uinc days when death came t relieve her suffering, which carnee a result of a complication ol' dh eases. Mrs. Lee was a good womal a consistent member of Zion Motin dlsl church, and her death will brin sorrow to many who had known lu for many years and bad loved lu for ber many excellent traits of cha acter, She leaves seven children I mourn ber death, as follows: Messr \V. IL, J. L" Kohl. 15. and Fred Le Mrs. Sallie Fitzgerald. Mrs. lau Ross and Miss Fannie Lee, all < Oconee county. To these bereave ones wo Jobi with other friends hoi and elsewhere In extending slncei sympathy in their sorrow. Funer services were conducted Sund; morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. C. 1 Mann, after which interment wi mn do in the Neville cemetery in tl presence of a number who had gatl orod to pay the last sad tribute I the deceased. Lost -On pilbil?, road bot wet Walhalla and Westminster, or Wes minster and Richland, or Rlchlar and Walhalla. Sunday afternoo brass bub cap and brass hub ot) wire lock, about 2 \<> inches in dian eter, from wheel of Chalmers ca Any person finding and returnir same to tins ellice will be amply r warded. -Lost-Gold signet stick pin. Reward If returned to The Courier office. -W. I* Thelllng, who spent seve ral weeks h?re among relatives and friends, returned to Charleston last Thu rsday. -Henry Stelnbracker, of Charles ton, spent last week visiting among friends In Walhalla, returning to his home yesterday. -C. M. Nield, of Vicksburg. Miss.. Is spending some time here with his family at the home of Mrs. G. K. Maxwell. Mr. Nield has hosts of friends who are delighted to welcome him back to Walhalla. -For Sale-Two milk cows with young calves. J. P. Strlbling, Rich land, S. C. 32 -W. R. Cobb, of Wllllamston, spent several days hero last week vis iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cobb. He has numreous friends here and elsewhere in the county who were delighted to meet him agalu. -Comptroller General A. W. Jones was In Walhalla last Friday and made his annual settlement with the different county officials. Mr. Jones reports that this was the best settlement made In the State In re gard to time required making lt. -Oconee can congratulate three of her young men upon having re ceived Clemson scholarships through the recent competitive examination. The successful ones were H. D. Par ker, of Coneross; George Harris, of Westminster, and Alfred Perritt, of Bounty Land. -Anderson Mall, August 2d: "A card from Lee G. Holleman states that he left Anderson in his auto mobile at 7.:U> a. m. and arrived in Salisbury at 9 p. m. Had a fine drive of 20;") miles, with no accidents. Mr. and Mrs. Holleman and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sharpe are going through to Chestertown, Md." -There will be an all-day singing at Whetstone school house on the second (next! Sunday, beginning at 0 o'clock In the morning. All lovers of music are requested *o attend and take part in the exercises. All are requested to bring well-filled bas kets and como prepared to enjoy a full day of good singing. -For Sale-Thoroughbred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for setting; $1 per setting of If). D. A. Smith. -Attention is directed to the an nouncement of John T. Burriss & Sons, of Anderson, which will be found elsewhere in this Issue. This firm Is represented In Walhalla by J. C. Garrison, who will be pleased to present the merits of the Burriss shingles to any one who may be con templating building or repairing. A card addressed to Mr. Garrison at Walhalla will bring prompt informa tion, or he will be pleased to attend personally to any call for informa tion or estimates. The Burriss shin gles are well known and widely en dorsed. -B. D. Moorehead, wife and four children, of Americus, Ga., spent the first part of this week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Perry, tho latter being an aunt of Mr. Moorehead. They will be among rel atives and friends for a few days more. They are at Richland for the present, where they will attend the Old Richland Academy reunion. Mr. Moorehead is a native of Oconee, having been born in the Richland community, where be attended school until about ten years of age. He is a son of G. L. Moorehead, who is pleasantly remembered in Oconee. He is now a resident of Milan. Ga. (Locals Continued on Fifth Pago.) Lifo Saved at Death's Door. "I never fell so near m j grave," writes W. lt. Patton, of Wellington, Tex., "as when a frightful cough and lung trouble pulled me down to 100 pounds, in spite of doctor's treat ment for two years. My father, mo ther and two sisters died of con sumption, and that 1 am alive to-day is due solely to Dr. King's New Dis covery, which completely cured me. Now 1 weigh 187 pounds and have been well and strong for years." ? Quick, safe, pure, it's the best rem edy on earth for cough, colds, la grippe, asthma, croup, ana all throat and lung troubles. !>0e. and $1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists. Real Estate T? O H. SALE! 53 Acres, Two miles south of Walhalla, on public road ; 2 good build ings, with all necessary out buildings ; lund dark red ; in a high statt' of cultivation ; nhout?'K) acres in cultivation ; balance in pasture and woods. Price, $2,200. 125 Acres, Five miles north of Walhalla, on public road ; 7-room dwell ing finished : large barn and out-buildings; 3-room new tenant house with nil out buildings; about 50 acres in cult ivation ; '20 acres of it fine Creek bottom ; lois of good timber on this tract, If you want a bargain come and see this. Price, $4,0C0. JAS. H. DARBY Real Estate Dealer, Walhalla, H. CJ. that helps you*?succeed Y^U do not need to be a scholar to get the greatest use from this book? Many an uneducated person is now enjoying all the best the world can jfivc with its help. A bunk lunik will sturt you on tho rood to success. Come into this hank to-day and let us give you one. The Bank of Walhalla, Capital, $50,000.00. Surplus, $12,500.00. Deposits, $175,000.00 Officers and Directors : J. 1). VER NEK, President. W. I*. VERNEP?, Cashier. S. Ii. VERNBR, Asst. Cashier. J. 1). VERNER, J. W. WICKLIFFE, W. L. VERNER, J. W. BELL, J. G. LAW, C. IL I). BURNS. J. W. SHEL0R. South Georgia ? i Linds Sixty-Five Thousand Acres $5.50 to $55.00 per Acre. EASY TERMS. HOUSTON COUNTY, BEST COUNTY IN SOUTH. WRITE OR SEE Strother & Smith, (Jubo Strother.) ss PERRY, GEORGIA. \ AT THIS STORE You will find every Tool that you could possibly need. Now you arc going to do some Building this Summer, wc know, then let us show you our linc of Building Material, Builders' Hardware. Roofing, Plastering, Nails, Etc., then when you have finished this we have the best Paint (Sherwin-Williams) that can be had. We are especially prepared to fill your wants along this linc, Si! NIBO A Think of it, a plano given away. The piano retails for $100 cash.