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3..T..T..T. nt. JfT^ LOCAL AND PERSONAL?. . . MM ? {..J* ?J??J?^??|t?J? ?J. .J? .J? ?Jo ?J? . J-g ? J-l ?J. e . -For sale-Fresh milch cow. C. Melchert. Walhalla. -W. H. Cary, Sr., of Lowndes ville, spent Sunday in Walhalla with his family. -Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Crisp spent Saturday and Sunday among rela tives and friends lu Newberry. -All repairs for Oliver chilled plows at Hutchison brothers & Co., West Union. 46 -J. C. Harrison left last week for Augusta. Ga., where he will be for some time on business. -Mrs. C. H. Humphries; and little child left last week for their homo at Union, after having spent some weeks here with the former's mother. Mrs. G. K, Maxwell. -Get our prices on Chattanooga reversible disc plows; will save you money. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, S. C. - The Whist Club was pleasantly entertained by Miss Julia Maxwell on Thursday. October ."?th. The next meeting will he with Mrs. .1. A. Steck Thursday of this week, the 1 il til, at 4 o'clock. -Just received a car load of Al ph Portland cement. W. M. Brown. - Mr. Shari), of Dalton, Ga., is spending some time in Walhalla vis iting at the home ol' .1. W. Hotlcman. Mr. Sharp is well known to many here, and he has numerous friends who are glad to meet hint again. We will be pleased to have all our friends call and see our fall line of millinery, ladies' and children's cloaks, skirts, children's shoes, no tions, etc. Mrs. W. M. Uro WU & Co Dr. Lucas, who has been spend ing some titm- here at the home of his son. IO. R. Lucas, left Monday morning for his home al Hallsville. The doctor, in spite of Iiis years, is looking much Improved in health, which faei is noted with pleasure by his many friends. - For buggies, wagons and har ness see W. M. Brown, Walhalla. Elberton Star, Kith: "Kev. Ceo. M. Wilcox and bride arrived in Fiber ton last nigh! and will spend a few days with his parents. Mr. ami Mrs. W. M. Wilcox, on Mcintosh street. Several pleasant informal entertain ments will he given in their honor next week." -We are giving special bargains in every department for next thirty days, and you get votes lu the plano contest. J. & J. S. Carter, Westmin ster S. C. tf - Last Thursday we received seve ral hunches of grapes by mail from near Westminster, they having been gathered from vines on the place of lt. H. King, and were sent ti? by Miss May King They were from a second crop, the hist crop having ripened in .Inly. The grapes were a treat, being of excellent Ila vor. -Lime and cement. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster. S. C. -Albert Norman, after spending thc summer in Walhalb?, left hist Thursday for Henderson ville, N. C., where he will be engaged in the fu ture with his father, who has recent ly opened a large hotel at that place. During his stay here Albert Norman held a position with his uncle, H.A. Norman, in his drug store. He made n II nierons friends, who regret Iiis do pa rt u re. -Oliver chilled plows and all re pairs at Hutchison Brothers X- Co., West Union. I "> Dr. W. li. Craig left last Mon day for Atlanta, where he will re sume his studies at the Atlanta Den ial College. During the past summer he has been in Walhalla, having opened a dental ellice here, practicing during tin- vacation months. He will resume his practice here on his re turn at the close of the present ses sion, when he will have graduated. He has numerous friends here who wish him every success. --.lust received, on August 1st, another car of High Point buggies. Now that crops are lald-by you can enjoy Ufo 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. 31 -Henry H. Blumner, of Balti more. Md., died last Friday at a hospital in that city, after a linger ing illness. ll'.'-, mother, Mrs. (leo. Blumner, left Walhalla some weeks ago to he at his bedside, it having been realized at that time that his end was near. He was about l ."> years of age. He was a brother of Mrs. .lohn A. Ansel, of Walhalla. The bereaved ones have the sympa thy of many friends in their sorrow. Oliver chilled plows and repairs. We always keep repairs for the Oli ver plows. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, s. C. Roheit !.. Keys, of Anderson, died in thal eily last Friday and lils remains were laid lo rest lhere Sun day afternoon ;)| :: o'clock. Mr. Keys was well known by many in Goonoo, who will regret to leam of his death. Ile was a brother Of J. C. Keys, for merly ;: residen: of Walhalla! Miss Kleanor Keys and Jool Keys, niece and nephew of th., deceased, went to Anderson Saturday to attend the fun eral. Mr. Keys was a prominent citi zen of Anderson, find his deal li is deeply deplored by a wide circle of friends over the Stale. Mr. Keys was 7 I > ea rs of age. White Hickory wagons. Mathe son Hardware Co., Westminster. FOR TUL I SILVERWARE CARVING SETS i Neatly Wrapf Bell's Pharm; -Paints, roofing, guttering, etc. gee D. E. Cood, Walhalla. -Miss Katie Robins, <of Whet stone, is visiting her cousin, Miss Annie Crisp. -All tho world loves a pretty girl. Read Lowry & Holloway's announce ment, and then you'll know. -Oliver chilled plows and all re pairs at Hutchison Brothers & Co., West Union. 4 5 -Rev. Rhett Doyle will preach at the toi> of Poor Mountain on the fifth Sunday in this month at 1 1 a. m. -Rev. s. A. Tow will preach at Bethlehem Baptist church on the fifth Sunday night in this month nt 7.30 o'clock. Public cordially invited to attend. ? -Chattanooga disc plows; best on earth; prices within your reach. Matheson Hardware Co., Westmin ster, S. C. -Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Wilson, of Greenwood, arrived In Walhalla Mon day to visit the family of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Wilson. They will be herc for several days. -Plenty fine hard and soft brick. W. John Schroder, Walhalla. 42* -Attention ls directed to the ad vertisement of Ruskin Anderson in this Issue. He has many bargains to offer. His big sale will begin to-mor row (Thursday). Be sure to attend. -Two cars buggies and wagons for sale. Cash or time. J. & J. S. Carter, Westminster, S. C. tf - There will be an all-day singing at Clearmont Baptist church next Sunday. October 22d, conducted by Br?ls. Hall, Durham, dubbs and others. Everybody come nial bring well-tilled baskets and enjoy the day in song. - For best grades cement and roofing call on W. M. Brown, Wal halla. -U. S. Commissioner J. W. Sho lor, State Constable A. T. Reid. I'. S. Deputy Marshal Frank Orr, Deputy Sheriff Ceo. L. Jones. Treasurer Will J. Schroder, and a number of wit nesses are in Greenville this week at tending the session of Federal Court. - I will pay 50c. per bushel for l.ooo bushels of sweet potatoes at mv canning factory. J. II. Barnett, Westminster. H. F. D. No. 4. J3* -We arc requested to announce that there will be an all-day singing at Cross Roads Baptist church on th? fifth Sunday lu this mouth, October 29th. AU singers lind lovers of mu sic are cordially invited to at ((Mid. A basket dinner will be served, and all are urged to como with well-filled baskets. -Dr. Fahnestock, dentist, In office Wednesdays and Saturdays. Will make appointments for other days if desired. -The first Monday in November will be salesday, and there are many valuable tracts of land to be offered to the public. Take note of these sales In this Issue of The Courier, and if you want to secure some splen did Oconee lands this coining sales day will offer you the opportunity you are looking for. Read them. -Cole's grain drills; full stock now on hand. Get lt NOW. Mathe son Hardware Co., Westminster. - The women of the Walhalla Bap tist church are earnestly requested i to meet at the Baptist church al 3.30 i Friday afternoon, October 20. The Junior and Senior V. W. A.'s. the R. A.'s and Sunbeams are requested to be present also. This is a very im portant meeting. The pastor is ex pected to be with us. Mrs. Frank Carter. President W. M. S. --For Sale-Remainder of Rhett Mill tract, on Blue Ridge railroad, near Phinney's station; 166% acres for $1,500. Terms: Cash, or one third cash, balance In one and two years. The very best bargain on the real estate market. See J. B. S. Dendy, Walhalla. 39-4 2 - Mrs. H. R. Smith died at her home near Lavenia. Ga., on Satur day, October 7th. aller a lingering illness, pronounced hy her physi cians to have been pellagra. She was 55 years of age. and was born at Fastanollee, Ga. She leaves a number of children, brothers and sis ters, and her husband. Harvey R. Smith, who received a pardon only a few days prior to hts wife's death. The public will recall the case in which he was a defendant, and in which he was convicted of inan i slaughter. His pardon came In Hine for him to reach home shortly be fore the passing away of bis wife, who had been his companion for 11 years. - Wanted-All tho good white oak, post oak and chestnut oak cross tlos 7x0-8 16 feet long. Will pay 35c. cash or 40c. trade at cash prices for goods. Carter & Co.. Walhalla. tf Henry Deal, aged 72 veal's, died at the home of his son. Geo. H. Deal, in the Picket Post section of Oconee, on Thursday morning. October 13th, following a long decline in health, due. to the infirmities of age. Mr. Deal was born in llahersham county, (?eorgia, hut had resided in Oconee for many years. He leaves three daughters and six sons to mourn his death. Three of his sons reside in Oconee I. li., G. O. and C. M. the other children residing in Georgia, For sixty years Mr. Deal had been ti member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were conducted at Becky Knoll church by Rev. L. M. Lyda on thc lilli of October, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by. There are numerous friends of the family who Will learn of his death with sorrow, and who will sympathize deeply with I ho bereaved ones. PALL BRIDE CUT-GLASS - NOVELTIES. ied for Sending) [icy, Walhalla. -?_?_-J -Dr. J. W. Dell returned Monday from a short business trip to Clayton. -Come to us for your repairs for that Oliver chilled plow. We have them. Matheson Hardware Company, Westminster, S. ti. -Robert Crisp has been quite sick for several days at the home of lils son, A. 1*. Crisp. His many friends hope for his early and completo re covery. - We regret to note the critical ill ness of M.s. W. J. Duckett, of West Union. She has been confined to her bed for several days. Friends hope for her recovery. - For sale-Car load of young range horses, meres and ponies. Will sell fe r cash or good paper. See them at Sei eca. A chance to get a bargain in ho JO Pcsh. James Crow. -T ?-o many friends of Rev. and Mrs. ."jke D. Mann will regret to learn >;hat tha condition of the for mer i. -ope; ted no bettor. Rev. Mr. Mann Milte indisposed, and efforts so far vor 's Improvement have prov ed of but h tie avail. Ile and his wife arc with thoir son. Prof. J. L. Mann, of Greensbo.-o, N. C. There are hosts of friends here and elsewhere throughout the State who will join with us lu the hope that Rev. Mann may soon be restored to his usual robust health. -Seneca Farm and Factory: "Nell, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Whit Sanders, who live near Cherry's, on Seneca river, happened to a pain ful accident one day recently. Mrs. Sanders left tito children at the house while she came to Seneca. Lit tle Nell, who was suffering from a sore foot, put her foot in the window to rest it. The window sash foll on it. breaking the bone at the ankle. She was unable to raise the window and sat for two hours with tho weight of tito sash on her foot." - We are saving others money on building material. See our prices and be convinced. Matheson Hard ware Co., Westminster, S. C. .Married, ?it the residence of the bride's motlier. Mrs. Stephen Smith, in Walhalla, last Wednesday, Octo ber I 1th, ?it S o'clock p. m., Miss Lil lie Smith and James Crow, of Doug las, Wyoming. Only a few intimate friends witnessed tile ceremony be sides members of the immediate fam ilies of Hie contracting parties. The Pride wore a costume of blue silk. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. M. Lyda, of the Baptist denomina tion. An elaborate wedding supper was served immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Crow will remain here for some time, Mr. Crow being engaged In business matters in the county. There are many friends who will join with us in wishing the young couple every happiness and prosperity. -On Sunday evening, September 2-1, Miss Florence Abrams, of Green ville, who is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Heaton, near Walhalla, received quite painful in juries by being thrown from a buggy. She and Quinton Deaton were on their way to church services at Mount Olive, in the Flat Shoals section of Oconee. Tiley were riding behind a mule, and as they were crossing the George bridge, over Oconee creek, tlie mule became frightened, shied and backed, (lie left wheel going off tlie bridge, throwing Miss Abrams ont of the buggy and into the stream some eight feet below. Sile received a bad cut on the forebaead and other bruises, from which she has suffered a great deal. She is under treatment hy Dr. J. W. Wickliffe, and is now doing nicely, being able lo be up and about the Heaton home. Miss Abrams has numerous friends here and in Greenville county who will regret to learn of lier injuries, out will be glad lo know that she ls on the road to early complete recovery. - Employment-Cnn give employ ment to 6 women and O' girls. Op portunity to make good wages; work (dean; health of operatives Ki ven every consideration. Apply to Hot rick Hosiery Mills, Walhalla. -The Paul Mayne Circle held its last meeting on October 10th with Mrs. J. W. Bell. In spite of the in clement weather, quite a number of members and one visitor. Miss Geor gia VanDlviero, were present. The program on "Austrian Music" was an unusually attractive one. The vocal numbers by Mrs. John Ansel, Miss Ansel and Mrs. Herndon were partic ularly delightful. Quite a good deal of business was transacted al this meeting, the first after tlie annual business meeting. lt was decided that next year's course of study should be "American History." Mrs. Bauknight, the newly elected presi dent, appointed committees for thc next club year. Mrs. liol 1 had ar ranged a clever original contest foi the social hour, the questions bolus answered by the names of songs 'I'his carried out the musical idea ol the program, as did the prisses and place cards. Mrs. L. M. Brown ant! Mrs. C. W. Bauknight were the for tunate prize winners. A delicious salad course was served. -The many friends of Miss Mar} Filen Wilson regret exceedingly tc learn of her indisposition, which foi the past two days has prevented bei attendance at th" Walhalla Hurl School, when she is a pupil in Cn lentil grade. The latter part ol' las week Miss Wilson noted ii pccullni sensation in the right side of lier fae? extending from tlie ear to the lowe jaw. lint thought nothing of it ai thi lime. Monday morning, however there was a noticeable change, am though sin- went to the school housi and reported for classes, was com pel led to return home a little latei and has since been nhs^Mt, physl elans requiring thal she lay asid study for the present. Tho troilbl is a slight touch of paralysis of th seventh nerve, ii is not thought not essai y al present to seek t ll ii aid 0 specialists, and she will be under th caro of a local physician unless thor ls a chango that indicates nocessil for tho skill of a specialist. Ile many friends regret very much he misfortune and hope for her earl complote recovery. She is one of th best and most regular pupils of th high school, she having had since on tering the school splendid records i all branches and a perfect record i attendance, -All repairs for Oliver chille plows al Hutchison Brothers ii Co West Union, 4fi -We are requested to give notice that thor? will be a musical program and a box supper at Taber school bouse on Saturday night. October 28, beginning promptly at 7.30 o'clock. Public cordially Invited. -Mrs. C. G. Strong left Monday for Greensboro. N. C., whore she will be for ti short while visiting her daughter, Miss Cora, who ls a mem ber of the faculty of the State .Nor mal College, located in that city. - Married, on the evening of Octo ber 15th, at the Lutheran pasonage, Miss Bettie Smith, of West Union, and Samuel Millson, of Wllllainston Hov. J. B. Umberger, of St. John's Lutheran church, officiating. We join with others In extending to the young couple our congratulations and best wishes. -The following item from the An derson Intelligencer will bo read with interest here: "Another new engine. No. 6, has been bought for use on the Plue Ridge railway between Relton and Walhalla. It has already arrived and will be put on a regular run some time this week, after having been 'tried out.' This gives this road three new engines, two having been put Into commission about two years ago. The new engine is about the same size as the two bought some time ago, the only difference being the wheels are some larger. Work on laying the new rails between Ander son and Walhalla will start within the next few days." -Services at St. John's Lutheran church next Sunday will be of more than usual Interest. At the morning service Rev. J. H. I'mberger will he formally installed as pastor of St. John's, and Rev. C. 13. Weltner. 1). D., of Columbia, will conduct the ser vice and preach the sermon in lOng lisb. In the afternoon another ser vice will be held, this also being con ducted by Kev. Wehner, the sermon lo be in the German language. To both these services the public has a most cordial invitation. Rev. Mr. Welt uer has preached at St. John's before, and is quito well known and neatly admired by many in Walhalla. Rev. Mr. Umberger, the new pastor, lias had charge of this congregation for several months, but this is the [irst opportunity that has been pre sented for his formal installation, rhe Lutheran congregation is one of i he strongest in Walhalla. The ser vices next Sunday will be at ll ?'clock a. m. and 3 p. m. ('uncross I .oral News. Concross, Oct. I tl.-Special: Our ?astor, Rev. L. D. Mitchell, tilled his Appointments here Saturday night ind Sunday and was welcomed by a large congregation. At the Sunday morning service the sacrament of [be Lord's Supper was administered, rhe members of this church and the entire community are gratified to know that Rev. Mitchell has accept ed the pastorate of this church for the ensuing year and will preach at the usual time on the third Sundays and the night before at 7.30 o'clock in each month. In conference Sat urday night the following were elected delegates to the union meet ing on the fifth Sunday in this month: W. O. Alexander, J. O. Har ker, M. Abbott, T. D. Alexander, S. M. llunsinger. Misses May mic Morgan and Ethel Millson, of Seneca, were welcome vis itors of the Misses Harker Saturday and Sunday. Miss Murtle Abbott will enter the high school at Westminster this morning. She is with Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cox. We are glad to note the progress of our Sunday school at Coneross. Our superintendent, J. W. Alexan der, is a very enthusiastic worker and we feel very much encouraged over the increased .attendance In the work. We hope the attendance will continue to be good through the win ter. Mrs. B. C. Rothell, of Toccoa, Ga., spent some time last week with her daughter, Mrs. H. W. Arve, return ing home Sunday. Plumer Abbott, of Hartwell, Ga., and D. S. Abbott, of Seneca, were among relatives In this community Saturday. Mr. Cheek, of Relton, ls spending some time here on business. Roy M. Abbott, of Hartwell, was In this section last Monday. Items from Ebenezer, Ebenezer, Oct. 16.-Special: Mr. and Mrs. O'Kelley and little child, of Westminster, were guests at the homo of the latter's mother, Mrs. IC. M. Chandler, recently. We are sorry to know that Guy Tluskamp is very ill with fever. His little sister Hattie is also confined to her bed with fever. We hopo for their Improvement at an early date. The busiest little things ever made are Dr. King's New Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated globule of health that changes weakness Into strength, languor into energy, brain fag into mental power: curing con stipation, headache, chills, dyspepsia, malaria. Only 20c. at all druggists. Seven Dead and Twenty-Two Injured Omaha, Neb., Oct. 15.-Seven per sons were killed and 22 Injured, four of them seriously, In ti collision be tween Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 105, northbound, and a fast freight train at Cort Creek at 10 o'clock tilts morning. 10 miles south of this city. The accident is believed to have resulted from a misunder standing of orders by the freight crew. HIGH GRADE In Any Quantity $4.75 per ton at Mill. $5.75 per ton Delivered. HETR16K HOSIERY MILLS Walhalla, S. C. / GREAT DISPLAY At Hunter's you will find the greatest display of Ladies Tailor-Made Suits ever shown in this country. We went to first hands for this line and want to prove to you that a lady, to. be well dressed, need not be extravagant. They represent real value. We can show you All Wool Serge, Fancy Mixtures in all the new shades, for which the city stores get $15.00 to $18.00 for $10.00. These are lined with Silk throughout. You must come quick, as the line soon gets broken. Our $12.50 and $15.00 articles match any $20.00 suit the catalogue house shows; lined with Satin, guaranteed for two years; the best tailoring to be had. We have facilities for fitting you perfectly, and if you will give us a chance we guarantee satis faction. Our Ladies Ready-to-Wear Department will be kept right up. On our showing of Silk Petticoats and Waists we defy competition. At $3.50 in high gi ade goods; cheaper lines at $2.50. Wc made a "Fit" on our Quiteright Skirts" at $3.50, Any lady will tell you that the goods arc worth the money. You get the making for nothing. Visit our store often. Want you to look anyway. HUNTER'S, Seneca, 5. C. The place .??taff ir lH* I* ?"' your harvest money is in this bank Look at these two men. They have been to market their cotton. One put his money in the bank and the other didn't. They were held ap on the way home. The silly fellow who wanted to take his money home had to "deliver" to the robbers. The other was able to "give them thc laugh"-his money was in this bank. Take a lesson (rom this-put your harvest money In this bank likes all other successful farmors. lt is the safest place-withdraw it whenever you please. The Bank of Walhalla, Capital, $50,000.00. Surplus, $12,500.00. Deposits, $175,000.00 Officers and Directors : J. l). V IOU NEK, President. W. Ii. VERNER, Cashier. 8. li. VERNICH, Asst. Cashier. J. 1). VERNICH, J. W. WICKLIFFE, W. Ii. VERNER, J. W. BELL, J. G. LAW, C. R. I). BURNS, J. W. SHELOR. A Timely Suggestion. The winter is most here. Let us place a Hot Blast Heater in your home and have it ready for the cold mornings that are coming soon. They save fuel and hold Heat longer. MmimVJk HlEUWAKK ?o?