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. . T j, WALHALLA 4? A HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. ?g. 4-*--I At the last regular meeting of the Palmetto Literary Society the fol lowing officers were electod to serve for the final term of three months: President, Bishop Grant; vice presi dent, Sara Mops; secretary, Estelle Badger; treasurer, H?ht. Macaulay; literary critic, Minnie Barker; or derly critic, Pauline Steck. . * * * ? Tho pupils of tho high school are now discussing historical questions at the regular meetings of the Issa quena Literary Society. At the last meeting, ?n March 1st, the tenth grade debated the query: "Was the Mexican War of 1816-17 justifiable?" On Friday, March 15th, the ninth grade will discuss the question: "Was Oliver'Cromwell a better warrior, or ganizer, and leader of men than Ju lius Caesar?" . On March 20th tho eighth grado will be represented in debating the query, "Resolved, That the death of Caesar was beneficial to Rome." ? ? + * Vf The annual Held day exercises be tween the Grammar School and High School will bo held on Friday after noon, beginning at 2.?10 p. m. A num ber of prizes will bo contested for and tho events will be open to all boys above the fifth grade. The team making the greatest number of points will bo awarded tho banner now held by the Grammar School. Miss Alice Strong has offered two pennants, one of which will be given to the boy on each team scoring tho greatest num ber of points. Merchants havo of fered prizes as follows: 1st place, Robeson knife. Moss & Ansel; 2d place, four-in-hand tie, by C. W. & J. E. Bauknlght; 3d place, Spalding base ball, by Carter & Co. The con testants who show up best In tho several events will likely bo selected as members of the track team to rep resent the school In tho Piedmont and Oconeo county track moots. For the benefit of the team, tickets will , be sold at 10 cents. The order of events will be: (1) 100-yard dash; ( 2") running ?high jump; (3) discus throw; '(-I) three-legged race; (5) 2 20-yard 'dash; (0) polo vault; (7) shot-put; ?(81 sack race; (0) running broad ;jump; (10) 4-10-yard run; (ll) standing high jump; (12) shoo race; (13) special race. Officials-Starter. M. R. McDon ald; timekeeper, R. D. Wilson; an nouncer, Will Hetrick; scorer, Louis Harrison; referee, Supt. H. W Gasque. Sponsors-For Grammar School, Myrtle Brown; for High School, Theo. Hughs. Colors-For Grammar School, rod .and white; for High School, purple and gold. . ,* * * * I Karl Jansen, the Swedish bonier 1st and entertainer, will apponr ai. .Mtib'.'o^i's Hall on Friday evening u oYn-r.k. The program, which is a varied one. will be given for the l>. oem of ibo ?ruck team \D In nta omc-s highly recom mended and will no doubt pleaso all who hear him. This will bo his first appearance here, although ho has vis ited a number of the neighboring towns. The program will consist of sdven parts, including impersona tions, recitations, timorous selec tions and Swedish Liaient. Mr. Jan sen will present t' .i scenes from Mac beth in full ? stunie. Tho tenth ; grade has ju- completed tho study I of this masterpiece. Mr. Jansen will i also demonstrate the uso of the foll and rapier. Thc prices of admission will bo 25 and .'15 cents. Glorious News comes from Dr. J. T. Curtiss, Dwight, Kans. Do writes: "I not only have cured bad cases of eczema in my pa tients willi Electric Bitters, but also cured myself by them of the same dis ease. I feel sure they will benefit any case of eczema." This shows : what thousands have proved, that Electric Bitters is a most effective blood purifier. It's an excellent rom- j edy for eczema, totter, salt rheum, : ulcers, boils and running sores. lt stimulates liver, kidneys and bow-j els, expels poisons, helps digestion, I builds iq) the strength. Price ."?o' cents. Satisfaction guaranteed by all : druggists. 1 nion Meeting Program. Following is the program for the two union mooting divisions of tho Beaverdani Baptist Association, to convene witli Cross Roads (No. 1) Baptist, church .Mandi 30th and ;*,lst: Devotional exercises at 10 o'clock by W. X. Bruce. 1st query: "Present awakening in ('bina." Sneakers, Bow C. S. Black burn, P, P. Sullivan. M. A. Wood. 2d query: Needs of our Missionary Work, and importance of systematic giving. Speakers. Kev. L M. Lyda, J. I'.. Harris and .1. C. Sbo 'ey. 3d quory: What I nfl non? will tho opening ol' the Panama (bi ' have on our missions? Speakers: . ...n. F. M. Cary, Rev. A. P. Marett. Hon. J. W. Shelor. Second Day. Devotional exercises at 10 o'clock by Rev. J. H. Farmer. 4th query: Our obligation to the Heat hon, and re w ii rd for fa i tut ill ness. Speakers, Rev. F. G. Lavender, Rev. Z. I. Henderson, Rev. L. D. Mit chell. f>th query: Can wo bo loyal to the Master and uni ruo to missions? Speakers, Rev. D. F. Carter, Rev. J. H. Clark, Rev. J. E. Grim. All tho churches Of tho association aro requested to send delegates, as there will be business of Importance to attend to hy tho union. T. M. Elrod, F. G. Lavender, C. R. D. Bums, Committee. . THE M O mask and dance and mnsk To-day, to-morrow, all tho The many morrows. Seo thoi Mon's eyes are on theo. I But somo'day find a forest dui And In Its deep take off th Weep out tho bursting sorrow The trees will tell lt not, n Pendleton, S. C. SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION SALE ON GREAT MAJESTIC RANGES. March 11-16 ALL THIS WEEK! March 11-16 SAVE $8.(10. As a special Inducement dur ing our demonstration week only, with every MAJESTIC RANGE (prices always tho same) wo will give free- one handsome set of ware as Illus trated hore. J Every piece of tpls ware is the best of its kind. Not a piece that ls not needed in every kitchen. It cannot pos sibly ho bought for less than $8.00. This ware ls on exhi bition at our store. Don't fall to soo lt. S 1? E C I A Ii. All during next week a spe cial demonstrator, direct from the Majestic Factory, will bo glad to show you "All About Ranges"-show YOU why the MAJESTIC is the best range on earth at any price. COME, IF YOU I NT Ii XI) TO BUY OR NOT. Education lies In Knowing Things-Know why the oven of a range is heated-Know how the water ls heated-How the top ls heated-'Why the MAJESTIC uses so little fuel -Know how a range is mado Inside and outside. This edu cation may servo you in tho future. DON'T OVERLOOK a chance to KNOW THINGS shown by ono who knows. COME! SET OF WARE FREE MnJE^TI^R?ri^EgflREfllfl^INntL-glZEgnnayrYLEg WHICH SHALL IT BE ? Do you intend to continue labor ing, burning valuable fuel and de stroying high priced food with that old worn-out cook stovo? You know that old stovo eats up a lot of fuol each year. You know you have troublo in getting lt to bake just right, lu fact, spoil a batch of bread every once In a while-you know lt costs considerable for yearly ro pa irs. Stop and think and figure. Wouldn't lt pay^you to buy a good rango-a rango with a repu tation-? Tito Groat Majestic Malleable niul Charcoal Iron Range? You make no mistake In buying the Croat Majestic-lt's tho range with tho reputation--ask your neighbors. Then, too, lt's inado just right and of the right kind of material- Malleable and Charcoal Iron-riveted together practically airtight-Unod with pure asbestos board--parts being malleable can't break-has a movable reser voir and an oven that don't warp -that's why tho Majestic uses so llttio fuel, bakes Just right evory day In the year (browns broad Just right all over without turning), heats 15 gallons of water while breakfast Is cooking--properly handled lasts a lifetime, and costs practically nothing for repairs. Don't buy tho rango you oxpoct to last a lifetime "unslght unseen" -you'll bo sure to bo disappointed. Como to our sioro during demon stration week, seo tho Great Majes tic-have Its many exclusivo fea tures explained-lind out why tho Majestic ls 300 per cent strongor than other ranges where most ranges aro weakest. This is a special invitation to you and your friends and neighbors. J. ARCHIN WILLIS LOST OUT. Thc Plaintiffs in Suit Wore Given Judgment Against Him. Greenville, Mardi 7.-Judgment against J. Archie Willis, member of the House of Representatives from Laurens county, in the sum of $544.88, is the gist of the findings of Master in Equity J. W. Gray, to whose court was referred tho casi of .lohn W. Bridges and K W. Dedmond Vi j, \. Willis, G K. Willis. W. If . Stringer, ia on L. Rico and W. ii. (leer, AH ?et forth tn his report to ?lie Ooo rt of Co ni tuon Pleas, Oled y ? . day morning with the Clerk of Court. This ls the finnl "wind up" of the charges preferred against J. Archie Willis, as manager and stockholder of the Dedmond Remedy Company, a concern organized at Belton some time ago for the manufacturo and marketing of an alleged cure for pel lagra, lt will he remembered thai charges of mismanagement of the af fairs of tho concern were brought against Mr. Willis last December, and an order was Issued by Special Judge Shu man requiring him to show cause in tho Court of Common Pleas, on December 9th, why an injunction should not Issue from tho court re straining him from entering tho office of the concern, handling any of the books or records; why a receiver for the Dedmond Remedy Company should liol be appointed, etc. Tho defendant responded to the order, and the caso was referred to Ibo Court of the Master in Equity. An episode following tho bringing of the charges against Mr. Willis will be recalled by Greenville people. After the receiver had been appoint ed, and one morning about 2 o'clock, when auditors had completed nil ex amination of tho books ol' the con cern, Mr. Willis called a representa tive of the Greenville Nows to the room where the books had boen au dited and handed him nu affidavit, signed by John W. Bridges and avow lng that the charges brought against Mr. Willis were groundless. Several days after this affidavit was publish ed Mr. Bridges issued a statement "de claring thal the affidavit was forced from him by Mr. Willis at the "point of a gun." Mr. Willis ls said to be In Key West. Pin., at present, having gone there to engage In newspaper work. He served In the recent session of the Legislature a portion of tho time that budy was In session. Cork Industry in Spain. ( Harper's Weekly. ) The cultivation of cork trees forms an Important Industry in Spain. The cork tree is an oak which grows best In the poorest soil, lt cannot endure frost, and must have sea air, and also some altitude. It ls found all along the coast of Spain, the northern shores of the Mediterranean. There are two barks to the tree, the outer one being stripped for use. The cork ls'valuable according as it is soft and velvety. When the sapling ls about ten years old lt ls stripped of Its outer bark for about two foot from tho ground; tho tree will thoa bo about AS KICK. and dance again, morrows then, i always smile, dask and dance the while. k and deep, y mask and weep, of tho years, or mock I hy tears. -John Balloy Adgor Mullally. SOME XBW LAYS OF INTEREST. Representative Harris (Jives Resume Ol those Most Important. Westminster, R. F. D., March 9. Editor Keowee Courier: For the in formation of your readers 1 will en deavor to give a few of the most im portant acts which were passed at tho recent session of tho General Assembly, .?nr? rs pee Pt ll y those ?vii lc. h li'.ay moro directly a (feet o.u county. The to'.al number .>f aetsj pa^dffti and ratified was 290, tu-.' groat pia jority or v. hi^h wo le of a purely !o i .ii nu tu r.e. . Our general tax levy remains tho same as last year. An act. to create and operate a State warehouse system for storing cotton and other commodities, In which our farmers and many others aro interested, was passed. An act making it a misdemeanor to originate, utter or circulate, or to publish, certain slanderous and libel lous matter. An act to fix the term of ellice of County Treasurers provides that the terms of the present incumbents In that o?llce shall expiro July 1st, 19 lil, instead of Jar tary 1st. Their suc cessors to take charge July 1st and serve two years from that date. This would seem to be a desirable change, as ii will give the out-going official a chance to complete his work, make his settlement and turn over the books to his successor with a clean sheet. An act to regulate the term of of fice ol' County Superintendents of Education provides that their terms shall expiro at the same date as the Treasurers, which also seems to boa very desirable change. An act to provide for consolidated and graded schools in country dis tricts, and to appropriate $18,000 to encourage the same. We advise all to take advantage of this act as early as possible, as the first applying will bo the first considered. This will help such rural schools as cannot comply with Ibo rural high school law on account of so many restric tions placed around it by tho State Hoard of Education. An act to distribute among the several counties the balance of tho State dispensary fund. This will aid the common schools greatly. An act to provide for rural police men for Oconee county. This act pro vides that (hero bo appointed by the Governor two or moro able-bodied men, as may be deemed necessary, upon die recommendation of the leg islativo delegation, whose duly it shall bo 'o prosecute violators of the criminal laws of the State, and espe cially in Hie rural districts, working under tho general direction of the Sheriff and reporting to him in writ ing, once a week, or oftener if re quired, all their official ads. An act to requlro county officers lo secure official bond in surety compa nies was uissod. John li. Harris. five inches in diameter, and about six foot, up to the branches. This strip ping ls worthless. Tho lnnor bark appears blood-red, and If lt is split or Injured the treo dies. After eight or len years more the outer hark ha.< again grown, and then tho tree Is stripped four feet from tho roots. This stripping ls very coarse, and ls used to make floats for fishing nets. Evory ten years there after the bark ls stripped, each yoar two feet higher up, until tho troe is forty or fifty years old, when lt ls in Its primo, and may thou ho stripped every ton years from tho ground to tho brauchos. _IvOTJV'i ?V IN HAWKINS CASE. I ' I- I P??SOJH . - in North Carolina Mystery ( I Removed for Safo Keeping. _J_. jltciKv .oiivllle, March 0. - The mhrft IM; it lng developments In tho Myrtle I a wk Ins case were tho denial of bal} ! i' three of the defendants' and ib- .;:! lng of George and Boney iBrrtdloy to ">ahovlile-for snfo-kenp lng in the Bo?Coihb< coxn.'.y jail on o rd ft? tind?o lt. A. Fourhco. .. : l '".'..iilo-.-. clia'r?od with bo in' i r. - > to murder before 'tho : <.=. failed to giv. i'i.noo pond re quired. 11id brother; Guorge Bradley, Abner McCall and wife, Beatrice, are hold as principals without bond. Dan McCall, father of Beatrice, charged with being an ace/cssory after the fact, furnished $10,000 bond. Judge Keushee denied motion of counsel for defense for bill of particulars. Solicitor Johnson is unprepared to say whether or not all will bo tried for murder in first degree. Recuse to Make Statement. Asheville, March 9.-Chief of Po lice Gnrren, of, Hendersonvllle, ar rived here to-night at 10 o'clock, having in custody Geoige and Boney Bradley, who were placed ,in Bun combe county jail. Neither of the prisoners would make a statement. Nineteen Miles a Second, without a jar, shock or disturbance, ls the awful speed of our earth through space. We wonder at such ease of naturo's movement, and 80 do those who take Dr. King'i Now Life Pills. No griping, no distress, just thorough work that brings good health and line feelings. 2.Ic. at all druggists. Mexican Kobels Lose Heavily. Mexico City, March ll;-Tho reb els lost ir>0 men in a battle near Gome/,, Palnee, March 0, according to a dispatch from Toreon. Tho federal casualties were unan nounced. The rapid-fire guns of Gen. Trucy Auburt's forces created great havoc in the rebels' ranks, and caused thom to take flight In panic; leaving a large number of arms on the field. For Sale or Rent. 180-Acre Tract of Land, I have recently bought from Jno. W. Smith, adjoining Ilands of R, H. Smithson and others, 3 1-2 miles from Westminster ; big two - horse farm, open, with pasture, wood and water ; fair improvements. Will cut if desired. Price, $3,000,00, Easy terms. Frank H. Shirley, Westminster, So. Car. Krtu ' i'WiK'i>'i'ii.I MARCH, 1912. By rd & Cromer Seneca. - .? S* C. f . Wan t all J. h e bus i n e s s y o * i can give them in Dry Goods, Shoes, Farm Supplies and Guano. Don't wait too long to buy that Cole Cotton Planter and Hyde Culti vator. THEY APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. The Oliver Plow BIO I NO SO EXTENSIVELY USE!) THROUGHOUT OCO XEE COUNTY HY AT LEAST ?0 PER CENT OP THE FARM ERS, WE WERE COMPELLED TO PUT IN FOR THIS COM ING SEASOX A TREMENDOUSLY LARGE ORDER FOR TIMOSE Oliver Chilled Plows AS WELL AS REPAIRS FOR THEM. AV IO CAN NOW FURNISH YOU THESE PLOWS AND REPAIRS AT A LOW FIGURE. WE MEAN THE Genuine Oliver Chilled Plows, NO IMITATIONS HANDLED RY US. YOU WILL RE THE LOSER IF YOU WANT IMPLE MENTS AND DON'T GET IN TOUCH WITH US. WE HAVE OUR WAREHOUSES CHOCK PULL OF THE LATEST IMPROVER IMPLEMENTS. WIRE ! WIRE ! WIRE ! WE HAYE ONE LARGE WAREHOUSE CHOOK FULL OF wno:, THIS MEANS POULTRY NETTING. PLAIN WIRE. KA Itll WIDE. HOG FENCE, PIELD PENCE, DAWN PENCE, OUR PRICES OX WIRE FOR THIS SEA SOX ARE EX TREMELY LOW, A XL) WE DEFY COMPETITION IN THIS LI NE. BUILDING MATERIAL! Til IS IS OUR, LONG SUIT, AS WE SELL THIS CLASS OF MATERIAL THROUGHOUT OOONEE COUNTY. TO DO THIS WE MUST HAVE THE PRICE. TO GET THE PRICE FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. WE MUST RUY IN LARGE QUANTI TIES. WE MUST KEEP OUR MONEY TURNING. WE HAVE, THEREFORE, PUT THE PRICES SO LOW THAT WE GET THE BUSINESS. MAIL US YOUR LIST OF DOORS, WINDOWS, METAL SHINGLES, LIME, CEMENT, NAILS, PAINTS, ETC., AND WE WILL SHOW YOU JUST WHY WE GET SO MUCH OFTIIIS BUSINESS-THE PRICE AND QUALITY GET IT. Matheson Hardware Co. Westminster, - South Carolina.