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KEG WEE COURIER (ESTABLISHED 1840.) Published livery Wednesday Morning Subscription SI Uer Annum. Advertising Hates Reasonable. ^-By STECK, SH Kl.OR & SCHRODER. Communications of a personal char acter charged for as advertise ments. Obituary notices and tributes of re spect, of not over ono hundred words, will be printed freo of charge. All over that number must be paid for at tho rate of ono cent a word. Cash to accompany manuscript. WA LD ALUA, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, toil DOES THIS MEAN ANYTHING? Tho following dispatch, recently seal out from Knoxville, Tenn., will bo of great Interosl to tho people in this section of South Carolina. 08 peclall} the latter portion, which re reis to the completion of a section of Hie Southern Railway from Mary ville. Tenn., to Bushnell, N. C.: "For the purpose ot* building an Immense power plant lo develop electricity for the operation of an aluminum plant, the Aluminum Com pany of America, a Pennsylvania cor poration capitalized at $20,000,000, luis purchased rights of way for a .distance of 40 milos along tho Little Tennessee river. In Blount county, Tennessee, and across tho Stato Une in North Carolina. About $500,000 has been spent for these rights of way, and tho company, lt is said, will expend between $12,000,000 and $15,000,000 In the construction of dams, which will develop 200, <000 horse-power, and tho construc tion of an immense plant for the manufacture of aluminum, in which electricity ligures most prominently in the relining process. This deal carries with lt the completion of the Bushnell extension of the Southern "Railway, a line of road partially con structed between Maryville, Tenn., And Bushnell, N. C." That section of -10 miles along the Little Tennessee to which this dis patch refers, embraces tho territory which tho Southern has long held be-j fore the public as an impassable bar rier to the completion of the Hine Ridge, owing to Ibo proposed con struction of "a dam" that would 'flood the only possible passage for a railway, lt will be noted that this dispatch refers to the construction of "dams." not "a dam." and there may be hope in that, for, while it bas been generally conceded that one Sfreat dam would necessarily preclude the building of a railway at that point, still it has always been held by engineers that tho same, or prac tically tho same, electrical and power interests could bo served by tho erection ol* a series of smaller dams instead of otu? large one. and I thal the series of dams would no interfere with either the work on. o. .'.ho (literation of, a railway line. !t ls significant, also, that this dis patch announces thal "this deal car ries with it the completion of tho Bushnell extension of tho Southern Railway." lt is reasonable to infer from this that "the power interests," which tho public has always been made to believe were hostile to the Sion bern Railway, aro to-day not only lacking in hostility to tho South ern, bul art? actually friendly. If the Information contained In tho above paragraph may be relied upon - and wo see no reason to doubt such public. Information-lt would seem that the way is opening for the full completion of tho Blue Ridge ex tension. Il would at least appear that the last prop has been knocked from na yler tho Southern's "dam bugaboo." DO "SO-AND-SO" AT HOME. \V. C. Burnside, a prosperous and firagrossivo farmer residing near Walhalla, planted this year a patch of cotton, the area of which was measured by W M. Kennell, sur veyor, and gave Mr. Burnside's "brag patch" two and ?11-100 acres. Prom this plat of ground Mr. Burnside picked 0,330 pounds of seed cotton, ?and be didn't pick it all either. Ho wauled to sow grain, and ho esti mates that he knocked off and plow ed limier al least lino pounds Of cot ton in tho bolls. And still we (ind people moving to Georgia and tho West, seeking "bet tor farming lands." What bettor do you want than you ?an lind right bore in Oconoo -any where In tho county? if one-half tho energy thal is ex pended after a fellow moves to a new .Stale, and is thrown entirely on bis own resources--after ho has, so to sneak, moved from his own loved "horne land and bumed tho bridges "behind him -had been put to practi cal uso in Oconoo, that same follow who. under such circumstances, suc ceeds In another section, would prob ably havo succeeded hotter at home. Wo havo hoard a number who have gone from this section recount what they were going to do when they got to tholr new homes. "I'm going to do so-and-so, and so-and-so, and so-and-so. Why not "do so-and so" at homo? Niuo times out of ten the follow who has gono to Georgia, to Oklahoma, lo Texas, or elsewhere, to "do so-and-so" lias either done no better In his hoped-for "hun1 of milk and honey" than he always did in his old homo, and certainly no bet ter than he would have done If he had done the sanie "so-and-so's" right here in Oconeo. When one of those horrible "ticks" gets on you, bites you and gives you tho Georgia, Oklahoma or Texas fever, just pull him loose, mash the life out of him and sit down and think. Think of all tho great things yon intend doing when you have reached your now home-then don't go. Just do those great things right here in Oconeo. and you'll mighty soon find out thal yon ve been living right in the very heart of "Clod's country," but didn't know it. Learn to do your great "so-and so's" at home! "DREAMS OK YESTERDAY." Wo have received a copy of "Dreams of Yesterday," a charming little volume of poems by Henry E. Harman, author of "in Peaceful Val ley," "At the Gate Of Dreams," "In Love's Domain" and "Gates of Twi light." "Dreams of Yesterday" ls a unique little volume, beautifully printed and substantially bound. lt ls admira bly Illustrated, and we do not praise too highly when we say that tho il lustrations exceed in beauty and ex cellenco anything we have seen. They are of the very cream of (he Il lustrator's art. This book of poems is Indeed a gem-not that wo could say that lt is flawless throughout In metre and rhythm, hut its general excellence, beauty and purity of thought, far out-weigh a few minor defects of poesy. It is a volume wo greatly ap preciate and heartily commend. "Dreams of Yesterday" conies from the presses of The State Company, Columbia. S. C. Price $1.50 net; postage ftc. "MADE IX NORTH CAROLINA." (?iiite the handsomest and most unique menu folder we have seen for a long whilo is that of tho Battery Park Hotel, of Asheville, N. C., of which J. L. Alexander, formerly of Oconeo, is proprietor. Tho folder ls not only attractive in the presenta tion of an epicurean feast, hut Its ty prographic execution ls something out of tho ordinary. The folder dif fers widely from the accepted theory that, to bo alluringly attractive, an ar ticle must bear the legend, "Made in Germany," or some other far-away section or country. J. L. Alexander, South Carolinian by birth, ls "Tar Heel" to tho core. In the place of ".Made in Germany" wo lind this itement at tho back: "This ls j .nted on Chestnut Soda Pulp, made by the Champion Fibre Company, Canton, N. C. Capacity in this grade 220,000 pounds in 24 hours." There's a world of good, sound common sense In such a way of doing things. Mr. Alexander told of a mighty good dinner he was going to serve, bul at the same time he called al teni ion to tho fact that the Old North State has a big enterprise at Canton, whose products ho gladly uses In preference to something "Made in Ge) many." There is a moral hero, not neces sary to point ont specifically, that could be well taken to heart by the people of every section of tho South to-day. Wo of tho South must learn to call for and use tho things of tho South. Hog Netted 523 Pounds. Rattle Creek, Dec. 23.-Editor Keowee Courier: If there ls any ono in Oconeo who has killed a finer por ker than I have, I would like to seo the record In Tho Courier. On De cember 18th I killed a porker that netted <>'?.\ pounds. The hog was K> months old. lt shows what can be done In Oconee. J. N. Watkins. So far as wo have heard. Mr. Wat kins holds the record for hog-making this season. If there has been a larger one killed, the owner has a good opportunity to pick the plume from Mr. Watkins' cap. We believe, however, that J. Nathan Watkins has, and will hold, the record for this season. Who can beat lt? A Charming Woman ls ono who ls lovely In face, form, mind and temper. Rut It's hard for a woman to be charming without health. A weak, sickly woman will ho nervous and Irritable. Constipa tion and kidney poisons show in pim pies, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched eompolxion. Rut Elocti ?c. Ritters always prove a godsoud to wo mon T\\O want hoalth, beauty a?d friends. They rogulato stomach, liver ?nd kidneys, purify tho blood; Klve strong norms, bright oyo?, pure breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely complexion and perfect health. Try thom. 50?. at ?ll druggltts. CONUROSS ANO VICINITY. Preparations for Union Mooting Many Holiday Visitors. Coneross, Doc. 25.-Special: Mar ried, on Wednesday evening, Decem ber 20th, at (J.80 o'clock, at the home of the bride, Miss Ethel Ger trude Harker and Charles Edwin Du Hose, both of this community. The ceremony was performed by Hov. G. M. Wilcox. Only the Immediate fam ilies of the contracting parties and Miss Annio Abbott and Mrs. Wilcox witnessed tho marriage. On Thurs day the Immediate families enjoyed an excellent turkey dinner given by Mrs. E. C. Du Hose, mother of the groom. Tho young couple will make their home In this section. Miss Murtlo and Roney Abbott, who have been attending tho West minster High School, are at home. They will attend the Rino Ridge High School here after the holiday season is over. Miss Vesta Marett, of Walhalla, ls spending to-day with the Misses Har ker. Tho Rino Ridge High School build ing ts completed and school will open here next Monday with the following teachers: Prof. Royd, Miss Annio McMahan and Miss Hamilton. Paul Harnett, of Clemson, ls spending the holidays with home folks near hero. Mrs. S. J. Barker, of Central, and little daughter, Evangeline, are vis iting at tho home of tho Barker fam ily. Several from hero attended the Christmas exercises at Poplar Springs. A short program was car ried out, and there was a beautiful Christmas tree, loaded with many nico presents, which were distributed by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. W. D. Barnett, of Columbia, ar rived home, near here, recently, and will spend some time visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barnett. Stiles J. Barker, of Central, spout Wednesday and Thursday here. J. W. Abbott, of Hartwell, Ga., spent last Monday with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. Abbott. Ho was on his way to Norris, S. C., where he went Tuesday, on business. Ho was accompanied by his brother, Burt Abbott. Miss Oui Minyard and brother Hes ter, of near Pair Play, aro visiting relatives In tho community. Blake Gambrell, of Anderson, ls with homcfolks this week. Tho Cn ion Meeting of the unper and lower divisions of the Be?>erdam Association will moot with Coneross Baptist church next Saturday and Sunday. All churches are expected to bo represented and tho public in general ls invited to be present. An interesting program has been arranged for both days. The dele gates from the churches have been assigned as follows: W. O. Alexander-Reaverdam, New Westminster. T. D. Alexander-.Poplar Springs, Old Liberty. W. T. Alexander-Double Springs (Anderson), Mount Tabor (Oconee.) Rev. W. Abbott-Seneca, Hope well. Marshall Abbott-Bethel. Jorda nia. J. D. Abbott-Hepslbah, Long Creek. J. S. Abbott-Return, Clearmont. Mrs. Murphy-Bethlehem. J. H. Johnson-Shiloh (Anderson) W. IL Butler-Newry, Shiloh (Oconee. ) W. H. Bright-Rock Hill. J. W. Walker-Walhalla No. 2, Wolf Stake. E. Breazeale-First Westminster, Mountain Grove. Mrs. Mary Dllworth- -Oak Dale, Pleasant Grove. J. C. Barker-Cross Roads No. 1, Double Springs (Oconee). A. N. Prichard-Cross Roads, No. 2, Nsw Hope. S. M. Hunnlcutt-Wost Union, South Union. Mrs. S. M. Hunslnger-Walhalla No. I. Dock Simpson-Pleasant Hill, Corinth. J. H. Rurdett.-Changa, Toxaway. J. W. Alexander-Anderson ville, Cheswell. I Mrs. Nettlo Hesso-Rocky Knoll, Mount Pleasant. H. W. Arve-Madison, High Falls. W. R. Cobb-Mount Tabor (An derson ). J. H. Kell - Pleasant Ridge. Robert Gilr.trap - Damascus. W. O. Keith-'Mount Olive. Wins Fight for Lifo. It way a long and bloody battle for life that was waged by Jas. B. Mcr shon, of Newark, N. J., of which ho writes: "I had lost much blood from lung hemorrhages, and was very weak and run-down. For eight months I was unablo to work. Death seemed closo to my heels, when I bo gan, three weeks ago, to uso Dr. King's New Discovery. But lt has helped mo greatly, lt ls doing all that you claim." For weak, soro lungs, obstlnato coughs, stubborn colds, hoarseness, la grippe, asthma, hay fever, or any throat, or lung trouble lt's supreme. 50c. and fl. Trial bottlo free. Guaranteed by all druggists. For Men. ^rafr!?1 - Motor Ca Tourists' Kits, etc., etc. For Women. ?ne -brou line of Enamel Ware ever st" For Children. *?ul - sue for the Children. We have z i A NEW YEAR MESSAGE. We wish it were pos sible to thank every customer personally for his patronage during the past year. Being unable to do jj J so, we take this means J of thanking each one for his share in the up- ll building of our busi- J ness. C. W. PITCHFORD, ? Walhalla. ^^?!-M.T.i..i..i..i..I,.I..|..I.B FARMS MUST 13 JE Before Jan. First! I have on my Lists of Real Estate several valua ble Farms-real bargains at much larger figures than the prices asked-that are going to bc sold within the Few remaining days of 1911. Call on me or write for particulars at once, for they must be sold by Jan uary J, 1912. Terms to suit purchasers. I also have a number of nice propositions in the line of good Farms to rent. WRITE FOR FARM MST. J AS .H. DARBY Kcal Estate- Dealer, Walhalla, ?. <J. HIGH GRADE In Any Quantity $4,75 per ton $5,75 per ton Delivered. per I at Mill. HETRICK HOSIERY MILLS Walhalla, S. C. ! Presents for ? BB Meryboay. traps, Safety Razors, Shaving Sets, also a Complete Line of ,r Supplies, such a s Tool Boxes, Tire Holders, Trunk Racks, of the prettiest line of Stoves, Ranges and Heaters ever ght to this market, Also the prettiest and most complete town in Walhalla, bber Tire Sulkies, Extra High Grade Boys' Wagons, in all s, and Irish Mails. See us before buying your Santa Claus got the useful gifts, & Co., Walhalla. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRON AGE IN THE PAST AND INVITE A CON TINUANCE OF THE SAME. ** * HAPPY NEW YEAR ' naasissBiVissLwm MOSS & ANSEL, WALHALLA,.S. CAROLINA. BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT BY TRAD ING WITH US ! WEATHER Is Approaching Warm Up Your Home No Slip; NeSKde 6? Biaa Girth Stable Blan kets don't slip, don't slide. They keep their place upon the horso. Horsemen like them, recommend them, use them. . The horse is comfort able. * No tight girthing. K Buy a RA Blas Olrth for the Atable. Buy a 6A Square for the Street. - We Sell Them . UH well a? keeping your Horses Wnrni with the 5A Horse Blankets. Our Uno of HEATERS, ABATES, OIL HEATERS, embraces the Famous COLE'S HOT BLAST and PERFECTION I1EAT ERS-for Churches, School Houses, IteHidences. BUILDING MATERIAL CALVA NIXED ROOFING, METAL SHINGLES. FOR THE FARM OLIVER CHILLED BLOWS, BUCKEYE O BAIN nitlLLS, COLE'S GRAIN DRILLS. CHATTANOOGA DISO PLOWS, MACHINERY SUPPLIES. IF IT'S MONEY YOU WANT TO SAVE SEE US. MATHESON HARDWARE CO. Westminster, ?. C.