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W1IJL. TAKE BOARDERS. The following ladles have notified The Courier that they will take boarders: Mrs. W. H. Cary can accommodate four at $5 per week. Mrs. J. B. HUI, accommodate six at $20 per month. Mrs. L. H. White, accommodate eight at $5 per week. ?fr?f?*|?*|??|? ?????.j*????j? ?p?I??I#*W - .TVNOSHHJ aux ivooa ^4 M? ???H*** .M?4~M? ?I-M*$4 -For sale-rigs eight weeks old. C. Melchert. Walhalla. -Capt. Otto Lewis, of Columbia, visited In Walhalla Sunday. -Dr. John O. Law left last Thurs day for Montreat, N. C., where ht will be for two weeks. -Prof. and Mrs. Samuel Karie, of Clemson, visited at the home of Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Slonn during the past week. -Just received a car load of Alph Portlai. i cement. W. M. Brown. - Miss Julia Maxwell left last week for Union, wheie she will spend some time with her sister, Mrs. C. H. Hu m phrl08. -The Whist Club held a pleasant meeting with MIBB Irene Strother Thursday of last week. The next meeting will he with Mrs. J. A. Stock on Thursday, August 24th. -Miss Julia Maxwell held the first meeting of the Forty-Two Club at her home on Main street Wednesday morning of last week. A delightful time was enjoyed by all present. -We arc giving special bargains in every department for next thirty days, and you get wtcs In the plano contest. J. & J. S. carter, West m?n ete-, S. C. tf -The Finery Circle was pleasantly entertained hy Mrs. Chas. F. Hetrlck on Tuesday of last week. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Chas. G. .laynes on Tuesday, August 22d. -Excursion to Tallulah Kails Au gust 2f>th. Leaves Seneca at 9 a. m., returning from Walls at f> p. m.; round trip $2. For Information andi tickets see G. J. Hunter, West Union. I -Mrs. S. Adams and little daugh ter left last Monday for McHee. S. C., where they will join Mr. Adams and make their home for the future. Their departure is deeply regretted here by many friends. -Paints, roofing, guttering, etc. Bee D. E. Good, Walhalla. -Miss Ellen Perry, of Greenville, spent several days this and last week visiting her aunt. Mrs. S. K. Hendy. She is u daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Perry, and lins many friends here who were delighted to meet her again. -Mrs. H. H. Bunger and two chil dren, of Savannah, Ga., are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ladey, near town. Mrs. Hunger is a daughter of Wm. C. Sehleuter, of Walhalla, and ls pleasatnly remem bered by numerous friends here. -C. M. Nield and two daughters will leave to-morrow for their home at Vicksburg. Miss., after having spent some time here visiting at the nome of Mrs. (}. K. Maxwell. Mrs. Nield will remain in South Carolina a short while longer, visiting rela tives in Greenville and other points. ?-Wanted-All tho good white oak, post oak and chestnut, oak cross ties 7x9-S Vi? feet long. Will pay 3f?c. cash or 40c. trade at cash prices for goods. Carter & Co., Walhalla. tf Rev. W. T. Abbott will lill his regular appoint ment at Rocky Knoll church on the third Sunday in Au gust at I 1 o'clock. The ordinance of baptism will be administered at in o'clock. There will also be services Saturday evening al 8.30 o'clock. The public is cordially Invited to at tend. -lt. A. Ervin, of Atlanta, spent a short while In Walhalla last week, returning to his home Monday morn ing. Mrs. ErvIn, who had been visit ing at Jonesville, s. C., accompanied Mr. Ervin here and returned to At lanta with him. They have many friends here who are always glad to see thom. -Prof. D. F. Nicholson left yes terday for Chicago, where he will at tend the National Kurnell Of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Prof. Nichol son goes as alumni delegate from Georgia. Mrs. Nicholson also left yesterday, but will spend a week ,?r more at Mount Olive, N. C., visiting relatives and friends, joining Prof. Nicholson on his return. -Just received, on August 1st, another car of High Point buggies. Now that crops are 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." w. M. Brown, Walhalla, S. C. 3 I - James Harris, an nged citizen of Oeonee, died at the home of bis son. Hon. .lohn H. Harris, in the South Union section of Oconeo, last Monday. Mr. Harris had been In poor health for several years, and his death was not unexpected. Ile leaves a wife and two sons, John H. Harris and H. C. Harris. Mr. Harris was ono Of the oldest citizens of the county, and tho news of his death will be received with deep sorrow by many friends of tho family. He was a thor ough Christian and n consistent mem ber of thc church and was widely known for his many excellent traits of character. Funeral services were held Tuesday, and Ibo Interment was made In the cemetery at South lin ton. FRESH CAJN BELL'? DR -For buggies, wagons and har-1 ness see W. M. Brown, Walhalla. -Albert Norman, of Concord, N. C., lins accepted a position with the Norman drug store. -H. 10. A. Uamby. Esq., and J. H. Taylor, ot ('layton. Qa., were among the business visitors In Walhalla this week. -Mrs. Rosa Lewis and son Harold, of Atlanta, aro visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S, N. Pitchford. She will be With her brother several days. -Two cars buggies and wagons for salo. Cash or time. J. & J. S. Carter, Westminster, S. C. tf -Miss Mamie King, of Sliting Place, Qa., will arrive to-morrow to spend some time in Walhalla visiting the families of John D. Perry and J. W. Shelor, Esq. -Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kant, of Weatherford, Texas, have been visit ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Fant during the past week. They returned to their home this morning. -The Lutheran Ladies' Aid So ciety wi", give an oriental bazaar at the old tobacco factory building on Wednesday evening, August 23d. A rare treat is promised to old and young. -For best grades cement and rooting call on W. M. Brown, Wal halla. -Miss Erma Billaberry, of Middle burg, Fla., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Norman and Mrs. Nellie Moore, her uncle and aunts. Her mother was the late Mrs. Selma Norman Bil laberry. -Henry Saunders, of Franklin, N. C.. spent Tuesday in Walhalla visit ing his niece, Mrs. John W. Lee. Mr. S .unders was on his way to Ander son on a business trip. He reports crops In the sections around Franklin as the best in years. -All members of Walhalla Lodge. No. 07. K. of P., are requested to at tend promptly the regular meeting next Monday night, as business of Importance will be on hand for at tention. Please bear this meeting in mind and bc on hand. -Dr. Fahnestock, dentist, In office Wednesdays and Saturdays. Will make appointments for other days ii desired. -ro. L. Herndon, lOsq., Mr. and Mrs. T. Walter Thompson and chil dren. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. G. Hern don and children and Mrs. K. Hern don are visiting this week at E. L. Herndon'8 mountain home In the up per part of tho county. -Miss Kate Darby and nephew, Hale Darby, of Columbia, arrived in Walhalla last evening to spend some time among relatives and friends. They will be joined in a day or two by Mrs. D. S. Darby and daughters. Misses Julia, Mary and Kath Darby. -The many friends of Mrs. B. T. Clinkscales, of Round Rock, Texas, who has been quite ill at her Texas home, will be pleased to learn that she has so far recovered as to be able to be up. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clink scales are former Oconeeans and there are still many In Oconee who remember them pleasantly. -Judge and Mrs. R. W. Meminln ger and child, of Charleston, are spending some time In Walhalla, Stopping at the Walhalla Hotel, where Judge Memminger is greeting his many friends of tho legal profes sion. They til tended a house party at ?Innisfallen," the Courtenay home at Newry. Monday and Tuesday. They will go to Tamasseo to-morrow. -All who are interested in the church and cemtery at Pleasant Ridge are urged to be present at the church on the I St h I next Friday.) The purpose of requesting the people to mee there on thal date is to clean off tho grounds and put the premises I in good condition. Please bear ibis In mind and be present. Kev. Crew will commence the protracted ser vices Saturday at l I o'clock, and he will he joined by the pastor Sunday. -For Sale-60 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; tsvo good houses and other buildings. For terms apply to D. Ryland Shelor, Richland. 27-35 -We are requested to announce that lhere will be a reunion of all persons interested in the Old Bick ens church on Saturday, August 21?. It is desired that all the men Inter ested shall assemble at the church, bringing with them Implements nec essary for the thorough cleaning of the cemetery and church premises, and the ladies are urged to bring well-filled baskets, so thal after the work of tho morning bas boen finish ed, (he remainder of the day may be enjoyed by all. It ls hoped that all interested in the church and ceme tery will make it a point to attend this reunion. -Beaders of The Courier are no tified that there is a free show sched uled to lake place in (he heavens to night al 1 I o'clock. According to promises of scientists tho exhibition will bo well worth witnessing. The phenomenon will be the appearance of Mars and Saturn in close proxim ity to tho moon. This grand trio will rise about 10.30 lo-night, and will come up Into the eastern sky high enough to be visible about I I "o'clock. The two planets will be easily found by their Hearnes.-, (apparently) to the moon. They will be seen' below -thal ls, under the half-moon-at a distance of about six times its di ameter. While these great planets aplicar to bo very close to the moon on this occasion. Mars is in real ity 100,000,000 miles away, while Saturn, apparently close by the side, I ls eight times as far away. SUPPLY iDY UG STOJRB. -Por Sale-Thoroughbred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for setting; $1 per setting of 15. D. 4, Smith. -John E. Bauknlght ls In New York for some days purchasing a large fall stock of gooda-for the Arm of C. W. & J. Ii. Baukulght. - Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Smith, of Anderson, spout several days In Wal halla this and last week, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Fant. They returned to their ' home this morning. -Mrs. Elberta Bell, who has been making her home with ' her father, R. S. Rutledge, since the death of her husband, went last week to Kimberly, Ala., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Will McKee. -Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Watkins, of Ridge Spring, spent 'some time lust week visiting at tho home of Sheriff and Mrs. W. M. Kay. They have been on an extended trip through the State visiting relatives and friends, and they left Monday on their return home. -Misses Ethel and Lillian John son, of Greenville, aro visiting their cousin, Miss Ruth Kay. ' They are stopping over in Walhalla for a short while, being on their way to the mountains to spend their vaca tion. Miss Ethel is superintendent of the Fennell Infirmary, ; of Rock Hill, while Miss Llllllan is* stenogra pher in the law office of Hon. J. J. McSwaln, of Greenville. -The Zachary reunion will be held this year at Cashier's, N. C., on Sat urday. August 20th. A large attend ance ls anticipated, and all connec tions of the family are urged to at tend. This reunion is usually a very large one. the Zachary family having a very wide connection in North and South Carolina and Georgia, these three States being usually-well rep resented at the annual gatherings. -A ten-days' protracted meeting was closed at Mountain Grove Bap tist church last Sunday evening, the meeting having been under the charge of Revs. Robt, and Masslah Cobb. There was great Interest man ifested throughout, and at the close the visible results showed sixteen ad ditions to the church. On the first Sunday in September the ordinance of baptism will be administered to these. -Attention is directed to the busi ness announcement of L. E. Beard, which will be found elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Beard is now the local representative of the Southern States Life Insurance Company, and will be pleased to attend to any Insurance business that may be contemplated. He has an office at the Walhalla Hotel, where he can be found at all times unless temporarily out on mat ters of business. -For Sale-One good 1,100 pound mule, cash or on time; 100 bushels Appier seed oats, 75c. per bushel; 50 White Leghorn cockerels from finest laying strain In the South, $1 each. Get one and Im prove your Hock. Mrs. S? H. Coe, Richland. , | 32-tf -Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Norryce and little child, of Anderson, viere in Walhalla for a short whJJh#.>fasJUSat urday on their return from tjjXmouh taiiis to their home. They spent two weeks very pleasantly at the home ol Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Orr In the Moun tain rest section of Oconee. Mr. Nor ryce is associated with the Anderson Daily Mail In Its news and editorial departments. He paid The Couriei a short. Hut pleasant, call. - Miss Hoxie Reid left last Friday for Savannah, Ga., where she will remain for some time under treat ment nt a hospital In that city, when she will be under the direct charge of Dr. Jabez Jones, a former resi dent of Oconee. Miss Reid's many friends here hope for her early res toration to health. Information hat been received that Miss Reid has un dergone a successful operation and her condition is entirely satisfactory -W. B. Bolnest, of Newberry, last week spent a short while In Wal halla among old friends. Mr. Boin est had been in attendance upon thc farmers' institute at Clemson and rai over to Walhalla to renew acquaint anees and see the town again. Ht attended Newberry College during the time that institution was locatec at Walhalla, but had not been hen for thirty years. He was cordially welcomed by a number of old friends and acquaintances. -Rev. A. E. Drlggers left yester day for a two weeks' visit to his par ents In Florenco county. On th< third ,*md fourth Sundays of thli month Mr. L '.ggers will fill the pul pit of Trinity Methodist church Charleston, returning to Walhalla ot the 2Sth ol' August. During his ab sonco Rev. S. A. Nettles, editor o the Southern Christian Advocate will lill his pulpits, preaching at Wal halla on tho third (next) Sunday ant at Seneca on the fourth Sunday. -T. C. Anderson, of Charlotte, 1 on a visit to his brother, J. W. Auder son. of Salem. Mr. Anderson Is ? pressman in thu establishment o the Charlotte News Printing House and ho paid The Courier an appreel ated call Tuesday morning, as wa most natural. All newspaper o printing house people dislike "prill shops," yet nftor the "ink's in th blood" the shop has an attractioi that cannot be resisted. Mr. Auder son will be in the county for severn days. While In this section he Is vis ?ling bis friend, A. A. Addis, nea West Union. -John Krnschwitz, of Charleston was in Walhalla Monday for a shot while on business. Mr. Kruschwtt is a professional tuner and rr ? pairer of pianos and organs, and wi ! offer his services to the public of Oc< nee for a short while. At present h ls located at Seneca, where he can b found nf tho music store of Abbot Brothers. During his stay there h will be able lo take care ol' all repal and timing work in this section. II Pl30 has a business in Charlestoi where he hits been established fo some time. Ho will be in Walhall at intervals for several weeks. A present he is engaged In Instructih a recently organized band ?it Senect and lt is his Intention nt. an earl date lo bring "the boys" to Walhall for an evening of good band mush Announcement of Mr. Kruschwlt will be found on the fifth pago thl week, and he will take pleasuro 1 giving prompt and careful attentlo to all business entrusted to him. M. 1). GALBREATH 18 NO MOMS? Passed Away at His Home in West I' ii ion Monday at Noon. Manasseh 0, Galbreath, 7 8 years of age, died at the home of his son in-law, W. J. Duckett, In West Un ion, last Monday at noon, after a lingering illness of three months, death coming as a result of an attack of dropsy, from which he had been a constant sufferer from the first of his Illness to the end. Mr. Galbreath was a nativo of Georgia, and was born October 23, 1833. He moved with his family to Oconee (from Anderson county) in 1880, and since that time had made his home at Wolf Stake and West Union, where he was well known and highly respected. He was a man of ninny excellent characteristics, and was known for his strict principles of honor and honesty. He had been a member of the Baptist church for more than f>0 years, and at tho time of his death his membership was held with the Wolf Stake church. His death will be mourned by a wide cir cle of relatives in this and other counties, and there aro many friends of the family who will learn of his taking away with deep sorrow. On January 15th, 1864, Mr. Gal breath was happily married to Miss Adaline Howell, of Georgia, and to this union ten children were born, seven of whom, with Iiis aged wife, survive. The living children are J. A. Galbreath, of Bickens; A. S. Gal breath, Mrs. Rebecca Hardin, L. H. Galbreath, J. R. Galbreath, Mrs. Ada Duckett and Mrs. Lucy Fowler, all of Oconee. He leaves also 0 7 grandchil dren and 36 great-grandchildren. Mr. Galbreath served throughout the Civil War in the N'intb Georgia Battalion, and was a valiant soldier, fighting for the cause he felt was right. His death will be a source of regret to his comrades. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 1 1 o'clock by Rev. Myers, of Bickens county, and inter ment was made in the Wolf Stake cemetery, in thc presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward off an attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause cf anxiety. Thousands of mo thers use it successfully. Sold by all dealers. THF PICNIC OF THF SEASON. Woodmen of World Will Gather at Richland, August 24th. Richland Camp. No. 469, Wood men of the World, will hold their annual picnic Thursday, August 24, at Richland. Every Woodman in the county is requested to be on hand promptly at 10.30 a. m. We cordially invite every man, woman and child in Oconee county to como and bring well-filled baskets. Let Us all take a day off and como together once more at Richland. The Newry Brass Band will furnish music throughout the day. We will have with us as orators of tho day J. J. McSwain, John M. Dan iel and J. W. Callahan!, of Greenville, who will make addresses suitable to tho occasion. Miss Mary C. Delahunty, of Char leston, will be on hand to represent the Woodmen Circle (ladies' depart ment. ) There will be a match game of base ball at 4.30 p. m. Everything ls in readiness for a whole day of joy and pleasure. W. C. Foster, Clerk. Life Saved at Death's Door. "I never felt so near my grave," writes W. H. 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 I am alive to-day ls due solely to Dr. King's New Dis I covery. which completely cured me. Now I weigh 187 pounds and have j been well and strong for years." Quick, safe, furo, it's the best rem edy on earth for coughs, colds, la grippe, as'hma, croup, and all throat and lung troubles. 50c. and $1. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists. Real Estate F1 O Ft H A. Ts E ? 53 Acres, Two miles south of Walhalla, on public road ; 2 good build ings, with all necessary out buildings: land dark red ; in a high state of cultivation; about "?40 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 burn and out-buildings; li-room new tenant house with all out buildings; about 50 acres in cultivation; 20 acres of i t flffe creek bottom ; lots of good timber on this tract. If you want a bargain come and see this. Price, $4,000. JAS. H. DARBY Kcal Estate Dealer, Boll of 4 But aWhole Cotton Field has Great\^lue A WHOLE field contains countless bolls. But before that field grew it had to be planted and then to be looked after. It is the same with money. A single dollar is of little use. But if you plant money in the bank dollar by dollar it will grow in time to an amount of great value. Start on the Road to ?Independence To Day by Opening a Bank Account-Here. The Bank of Walhalla, Capital, $50,000.00. Surplus, $12,500.00. Deposits, $175,000.00 Officers and Directors : J. D. VERNOR, President. W. L. VERNIER, Cashier. S. Ii. VERNER, Asst. Cashier. J. D. VERNER, j. W. WICKLIFFE, W. L. VERNER, J. W. HELL, J. G. LAW, C. R. I). BURNS, J. W. 8IIELOR. South Georgia ? i Lands Sixty-Five Thousand Acres $5.50 to $55.00 per Acre. EASY TERMS. HOUSTON COUNTY, BEST COUNTY IN SOUTH. WRITE OR SEE Strother & Smith, (.lube Strother.) 82 PERRY, GEORGIA. AT THIS STORE You will find every Tool that you could possibly need. Now you are going to do some Building this Summer, we 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 thc best Paint (Sherwin-Williams) that can be had. We are especially prepared to fill your wants along this line. Think of it, a piano given away. Who gets tho plano? The piano retails for $4 00 cash. Plano absolutely free to some one.