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Th? Regular Communication of ?T?^I niuo Ridge Lodge, No. 92, A. F. M., will be held next Friday evening, .May 24th, at 8 o'clock. B. L. Herndon, w. M. W. O. White, Secretary. IiOOATj AND PERSONAL. J? ??* - J? ?{??|????J?|? ?J??|??J??T??1? fyfyfyfyfy -Cane and peavlne hay $1.25 per hundred. C. W. & J. B. Bauknlght. -No. 26,153 wins tho shoes at Bau knight's this week. -Wo aro requostod to announce that G. L. Abbott will conduct a sing ing next Sunday at Salem. -Regular prayer meeting services will bo hold at tho Baptist church to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 8.15 o'clock. _A good two-horse farm, near Fair Play, to rent. Apply to J. D. Sheldon, agent. 15 .-Only eight moro days In which to pay your town taxes without the penalty. Go and see the town treas urer to-day. -Mrs. IO. H. Lucas and children left last week for Columbia, where they will spend some time visiting among relatives and friends. -Tho Ladles' Aid Society of the Methodist church will meet Thurs day afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. II. M. Barton. - 100-pound halo of off grade timothy, 60c. per hundred. C. W. & J, B. Bauknlght. - Mrs, Ida Darby left, last week for llendersonville and Asheville, N. C., where she will spend some Hine among relatives and friends. lt is unite probable that sho will visit in Knoxville, Tenn., before her return. -Miss Winona Cary returned last week front Helton, winne she spent Ibo past year as a teacher in the Helton graded school. She has num erous friends hore who aro delighted to meet hor again. - For disc, and smoothing harrows call on W. M. Brown, Walhalla. -The young people of tho Luthe ran church will give a lawn party at the Lutheran parsonage Friday even ing, May .list, beginning al. seven o'clock. Icc cream and cake will he served and home-made candy will bo on sale. The public Is cordially invited. -In a popular voting contest nt Piedmont, in which a handsome Up ton plano was offered to the one re ceiving tho largest number of votes, Miss Hessie White was the fortunato cote. Miss White is a daughter of the lalo \'. L. White, who moved from Walhalla to Piedmont, some years ago. - Lost-Cold necklace on Sunday or Monday of last week; plain gold locket, without initials. Finder please return to post oirice and re ceive reward. -There will bo services at St. John's Kplscopal church (Walhalla) next Sunday evening at 8.30 o'clock, at which time the rector, Rev. W. N. Tillingbast, of Greenville, will preach and administer the sacrament of tho Holy Communion. Monday afternoon at I o'clock Bishop Querry will pay his annual official visit to this church and will preach and con duct tho service. Public cordially Invited to attend both services, - Married, at thc residence of tho officiating minister. Rev. ,1. A. Bond, near Walhalla, on May 15th, Miss Neomio Alexander and .lames Fond ley, both of the Fall ('rook section of tho county. The bride ls an ac complished young lady, and has boon teaching school for several years. Mr. Fcndlcy is also a teacher In th*' public schools of the county and a prosperous farmer. We join with a host of friends in extending congrat ulations and best wishes. -.lust received, a beautiful line of organdies and lawns; special sale I Oe. yard. Black silk hose. laces and embroideries. Our line of mil linery will be kept up through tho season. Mrs. U. Callawa}', Walhalla. -Mrs. Lou (White) Ktser, wife of Mike KIsar, died at their home, near Walhalla, last Wednesday night, after an Illness extending over two years. She was fifty years of age. She was tho mother of ten children, six of whom, with her husband, sur vive her. The interment took place at the Novillo burying ground Thurs day afternoon, funeral services ho ing conducted hy Hov. J. A. Hood. The family have tho sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Senator J. K. Karlo, of Oconoo, has definitely confirmed tito state ment that he will bo In the race for Attorney (louerai ol' South Carolina this year. Mr. Barlo represented Oconee In tho House two years, and for the past eight years has been the representative of the coup ty in ibo Senate. Mr. Karlo has made many friends throughout tho State during his services as representative of this county in the (louerai Assembly, and in his home county his friends are pleased to note his entrance imo State politics. Mi Karlo is author oi' the South Carolina "Form Book," which is in general use by practicing attorneys throughout the State asa ready reference. -Dr. Fahnestock, dentist, lu olflco Wednesdays and Saturdays. Will make appointments for other days if desired. W. T. Simmons, of Ardmore, Okla., was in Walhalla Monday for a short visit to old friends. Mr. Sim mons has been residing in the Wost for a number of years, having moved from Oconee about forty-three years ago. Ile is now connected officially with tho Oklahoma Confederate Homo and wears a handsome Con federate (?ray suit, with a cross of honor pinned to the laped of ?his coat. Mr. Simmons was greeted bv a number of his old .friends hore, among them Col. Hobt. A. Thomp son. C. L. Heid. S. K. Dendy and others of the "Old Guard." Ho will spend some few moro days among relatives and friends In Oconoo be fore returning to his Western home. AVe were pleased to welcome hint for a short visit at Tho Courier ellice, lie ls a pleasant gentleman of the old school. He will carry back with him the good wishes of many old friends and a host of new ones. -----r -Paints, roofling, guttorlng, otc. Seo D. E. Good, Walhalla. _Born, unto Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Keaton, May 17th, a son. -Tho "42" Club will meet with Miss Strother on May 28 at 5 o'clock. -MrB. K. L. IJ ero do n was hos tess to the Emery Circle members on Tuesday of last week. - Mrs. M. C. Long ls visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Darby, at Sandy Springs. -Use Eagle Thistle soda and take advantago of special offer on a set of sterling silver plated Hogers & Brother teaspoons. -Mrs. N. L. Fant and daughter, Lillian, aro spending some time in Anderson with relatives. - Miss Ola Grubbs has returned to ber home at Fair Flay. She bas been attending tho Walhalla High School for two terms. -For next 20 dnys will have 800, 000 Nancy Hall and Porto Rico po tato slips for salo at $2 pur thousand. McGeo's Cash Store, Westminster. -Mrs. M. A. Poole and daughter, Mrs. Thomas Smith, and two chil dren spoilt some time in Seneca last week visiting relatives and friends. -Cotton seed hulls 4He. per hun dred; sacked 50c. C. W. & J. E. Bauknlght, Walhalla. -Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Oelkers have moved to Atlanta, where the former has accepted a position with the Georgia Ra i J way and Electric Com pany, -Tho friends of Rev. and Mrs. .1. A. Rond, who reside near Walhalla, will he pleased to. learn that the lat ter ls recovering from her recent ill ness. - Miss Eloise Strother entertained the members of the Thursday after noon Whist Club on May 10. Mrs. Slock will entertain the club on May 30th at 5 o'clock. -The school at South Union has closed, and Miss May Fant is at home with her parents, She has been teaching in the primary department of that, institution. -"If you ride, ride right!" High Point buggies are always up In qual ity, .lust received a car load of beauties. W. M. Brown, Walhalla. -Miss Edna Wood and Horace Wood, of Seneca. were among frlonds in Walhalla for a short while last week. They were visit ing Misses Lula and Rose Mae Busch. -Married, at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. Carrie Dills, near West Union, on May 12th, Miss Susie Dills and Samuel .lanes. Rev. W. T. McAUster performed the cere mony. -L. L. Barr, of Greenville, spent Monday in Walhalla, having come over with Mrs. S. P. Dendy, who has spent some time In Greenville visit ing lier daughters, Mesdames Darr and Gentry. -Wanted-Spring chickens; de mand good. Also, hens In fair de mand. Seo mo always before you sell. John Joost, near hotel. Wal halla, S. C. ?-We are requested to give notlco that there will be an Ice cream sup per nt Rethol Methodist church on Saturday, Juno 1st. The public is cordially Invited to attend. Let every ono bo there and lend a help ing hand. -The teachers' scholarships In the University ol' South Carolina, worth $lnt> in money and exemption from fees, offer a line chance for the young men ol' ibis county. See tho advertisement on another pago of this paper. -Greenwood Journal, May 17: ..Mrs. W. M. Rreazeale, of Dallas. Texas; John F. Tatham, of Colum bia, and Mrs. L. A. Brennecke, of Walhalla, spent last night in the City as guests of Miss Addie Ta tham." Attention is directed to the ad vertisement of tho Anderson 1 hos phato and Oil Company, to he lound on the lift h page of this issue. This well-known company makes a spe cial offer to tho farmers of Oconoc who use their fertilizers. Re sure to road what they have to say. -Lost-In Walhalla. Monday, May 20th, black and gold bar pin; of little intrinsic value, hut dear for memories' sake. Finder please com municate with Mrs. Kate Eargle. Creen vi lie, S. C. - Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Wilson, of Greenwood; Misses Sallie Hutchi son, of Columbia, and Lois Hutchi son, oi" Anderson; Misses Maka and Julia Harper and Frank Harper, of Seneca, "vero among the week-end visitors to Walhalla, and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Goo. L. Wilson. -We direct attention to tho ad vertisement of John 'oost. who has accepted the agency for Burris metal shingles and rooting. This announce ment will he found on the fourth page. Road and call on Mr. Joost if you are contemplating tb?? erec tion of anything that requires a roof. H. J. Sligh, ol' Spartanburg. was In Walhalla for a short while yester day on husinoss. Ile was met by many old friends, who were pleased to eeo him again. Mr. Sligh has farming interests in this section to which ho gives bis attention at in tervals, and il was on this mission that he came over. - If It's wagons you aro talking about buying, then come and let mo show you. We've got 'om, and prices aro thc lowest and terms I he easiest W. M. Drown, Walhalla. S. C. -Tho many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. S. Dendy sympathize deeply with thom in tho loss of otu; of their twin sons, William. The Ililli! ono had hoon unwell for seve ral days, but its condition was not known to bo serious until a short While before its death, which oc curred last. Friday morning. Fune ral services wore conducted al tIn borne Friday afternoon by Rev. c. M. Wilcox, assisted by Dr. John G. Law. after which the interment was made in tho family plot in West view cemetery, Tho child was eight months old. Shortly after tho death of the little ono Mr. Hendy received word of the death, in Grenovllle, ol' his little niece, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Gentry. Tho sympathy of ?he entire community goes oui lo the bereaved ones. f_'? -Tea-especially blended ' for Ice tea, 50c. per pound. C. W. }&). E. Bauknlght, Walhalla. j -Miss May Sue Kpton arid R. D. Wilson, teachers in the / gradfld school, have returned to thorir homes nt Spartanhurg and Newberry, re spectively. ? - Mrs. A. Oolkers requests ns to extend to the citizons of walhalla sincere thanks for tho aSBisti ,nco ren dered recently in saving hear house on Main street from destru -dion hy Ure. -M rs. John L. Smith let/t yester day for Lewellyn, Nebraska, where she will spend some time! visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred ISmest. She will also visit her bro ther, John H. Ernest, ana family before returning. -Geo. L. Wilson and sop James, of Sumter, spent several days here last week and this with honicfolks. They returned to .Sumter Monday. They came up to attend thp closing exercises of tint Walhalla High School, Mr. Wilson's daughter, Miss Marv Ellon, being a member of the gi.iduntlng class. -Tho Townville murder case, which was to have come to trial Tuesday at Anderson, was not gone into owing to the absence Qf Justin Woolbright, one of the d?fendants, who ls in Georgia. The case was postponed until Thursday of thia week to give the defendant time to reach Anderson. He is out on $2, 000 bond. -For Oliver chilled plows and re pairs go to W. M. Brown, Walhalla. -Wo are requested to announce that the ladies of the Chic League will meet at the Court House next Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. All members of the organization are urged to attend promptly? ^'ow members, or those who feel ail in terest in the work the organisation has undertaken, are requested to at tend the meeting and lend assist ance. - Mrs. Kate (). Smith last Thurs day presented The Courier office one of tHe finest lemons we have ever seen. It was grown by her and came fresh from her tree, which she bas kept during the past winter in ber (lower pit. Tho lemon measures 1 I VG inches in circumference, and 15 V4 inches is the extent of its area measured around over the stem end. Her tree gives her two crops a year, though up to Hie present lt has horne but a few oach season. There are now over four hundred blooms on tho tree. -Blow up your stumps- with Du Pont dynamite. I carry a large stock of the best. W. M. Brown, Walhalla. -The contract has been let to Ot to Kaufmann, contractor, . for the erection of an ell at the plant of the Hetrick Hosiery Mills, 26 feet hy 65 feet 1 inches, three stories high. Tho building will be of stnndard rein forced monolithic concreto construc tion. The basement will bc used for plies, the lirst floor for boarding roo the storage of yarn and mill sup plies, tho first floor for! boarding room and paper box plant, and tho second floor for looping room. Work will begin nt an early dat6, and thc building is to bo complfifira^by Au gust 1. Additional machinery will be installed during August, and will be In operation by September 1st. -Tugaloo Tribune: "Miss Holen Thompson and John F. Dorroh, both of Fair Play, were happily married last Wednesday afternoon at li o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Thomp son. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Geo. M. Wilcox pastor of tile Walhalla Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Dorroh board ed train Xo. 40 Wednesday for an extended visit to relatives at Green ville, Clinton, and other places. Thej will make their homo with tin bride's parents, near Fair Play. Mrs Dorroh is an accomplished and cul tured young lady, and Mr. Dorroh it to bo congratulated. Tho groom ii a former assistant cashier In thc American Rank, of Greenville, anc ls a callable business man. He is ? brother of Mrs. J. D. Sheldon, o Fair Play, and a son of the late Dr J. F. Dorroh, who practiced med! cine In Greenville fo>" a number o years. The congratulations of man: friends are extended to the happ: couple." -Now ls tho time to buy a first class middle-burster. W. M. Browi sells them, and the price is right. -Mr. and Mrs. T. J, Soyles ant daughter, Miss Maysle, Mrs. Kat lOargle and J. K. Bray, of Greenville spent a short while In Walhalla Mon day. having run over by auto fron their home, stopping at Clemson ant Richland en route. They wen greeted by many friends here, win were delighted lo meet them again Mrs. Fargle and Mrs. Seyles weiche fore marriage Misses Kate and Jen nie Smeltzor, daughters of the lat Kev. John P. Smeltzer, ?it one tim pastor of st. John's Lutheran churcl and president of Clo Walhalla Fe male College. Thc./ were accompa nied on the trip by another daughto of Mr. and Mrs. Seyles, Miss Edna who stoppotl among friends at Hieb land. The party was greatly pleasei wit li i lie many changes that hav taken place in Walhalla since tho, were hen-, years ago. Thero ar numerous friends of Mrs. Bargie am Mrs. Seyles who will regret that th shortness of their stay prevente their meeting these ladies. To al such wo were requested to extern Nie warmest greetings, Walhall, and lier people have a warm'placc. ii thc Pearls of these ladles, whose fcc olicctlons of the town In years gon by are most pleasant, Escapes An Awful Fate. A thousand tongues could not ex pross Hit* gratitude of Mrs. J. E. Cox of Juliet, Ul., for her wonderful de liverance from an awful fate. "Ty phoid pneumonia had left ino with ; dreadful cough," she writes. "Some times I had such awful coughiiij spoils I thought I Would ?ile. I coull get no hel|i from doctor's trentmen or other medicines HR I used Di King's New Discovery, ^ But I ow. my life to this wondefai remedy, fo I scarecly cough at a/1 now." Quid and safe, lt's the moyl reliable of al throat and lung medicines. Ever; bottle guaranteed./ ">0e. and $1 Trial bottle free fit/all druggists. / JUNK WKMMNG ANNOUNCED. Mr?. J. A. Steck Entertains In Honor of Bride-Elect, Miss Riemann. In response to tho fol lowing Invi tation- . ' , "Mrs. J. A. Steck At Ilon?o Friday. May 17th, Five O'clock'*-? on the above afternoon, and at the appointed hour, twelve assembled at Mrs. Steck's lovely home, feeling In advance that a pleasant occasion was In store for them, for all who have enjoved Mrs. Steck's hospital ity know what an Invitation from her means. After all had been seated around small tables tiny hearts, numbered and tied with bows of green ribbon, were distributed, by means of which each girl WUB enabled to dud her partner for the approaching contest. Love being the central thought in the minds of all present, each heart bore an appropriate sentimental quo tation. The hostess distributed "An Automobile Romance," tn which blank spaces were left to be filled with the names of different parts of an automobile, and when filled out correctly lt made a complete "Ro mance." This caused much merri ment, and for a few minutes all were kept busy guessing. Much Interest was shown, and at the close of the contest lt was found that eight had Ulled It out properly and four had made two small 'errors. 1 The first eight drew for first prize, a hand some hand-embroidered belt. This fell to the lot of Miss Hloise Stro ther, she having drawn tho lucky number. The remaining four drew for the second prize, a dainty ther mometer, upon the top of which was perched a green parrot. This was drawn by Miss Annie Crisp. The consolation fell to Miss Irene Stro ther. The hostess presented the honoree. Miss Biemahn, with a lovely silver puff box. A scroll tied with green ribbon and containing the following was given to each guest : Proclamation, Know ye all: Whereas, Wade, son of Theodore, of the house of Hughs, and Annie, daughter of Henry, of the house of Biemann, having reached years of discretion and understanding, seek admission into the State of Matri mony I, Daniel Cupid, Governor of the said State, hereby proclaim them candidates for such admission on and after Juno the first, nineteen hundred and twelve. Written under my hand and seal ll-llthis seventeenth State of ll day of May, ?I Matrimony ll nineteen hun Seal. Ildred and twelve. -Il Daniel Cupid. This announcement was no sur prise to tho many friends of Mr. Hughs and Miss Biemann. Both are well and popularly known here, being residents of this town. Their num erous friends are profuse in shower ing upon them, in advance, their heartiest congratulations and good wishes for their future happiness. Tho color scheme, green and white, was carried out in every detail-in tlio place cards, contest, proclama tion and even In tho dainty sweet course, consisting of green and white mints, green and white cakes, and delicious cream. Mrs. Steck was as sisted in serving by Misses Sue Max well and Gertrude Biemann. Too soon the girls found dusk ap proaching, and, enjoyment and ap preciation of Mrs. Steck's hospitality being expressed, a pleasant after noon was brought to a close. Those present were Misses Annie Biemann, Gertrude Biemann, Roxie Reid, Eloise Si rot her, Irene Stro ther. Hertha Schumacher, Sue Max well. Annie Crisp, Helen Heard. Katie Harrison. Gertrude Smith and Hattie Shelor. The wedding will take place at the Biemann residence on Faculty Hill at 8.30 o'clock Wednesday evening, Juno 12th. Shot at Mother, Kill? Child. Little Rock. Ark., May 19. mysterlous prowler, whom the police called "Jack tho Shooter," entered the residence of D. P. Coulter, three blocks from the center of the busi ness district early to-day and at tempted to assault Mrs. Coulter. The man fired twice at her. Her nine months-old baby, lying on her breast, was Instantly killed. Mrs. Coulter was not injured. Tho intruder then fled. Tho murder follows a long series of crimes believed lo have all been committed by ono person. The Demons of the Swamp are mosquitoes. As they sting they put deadly malaria germs in tho blood. Then follow the icy chills and the fires of fever. The appetito Hies and the strength falls; also malaria often paves tho way for deadly ty phoid. But Electric Bitters kill and east out the malaria germs from the blood; give you a line appetito and renew your strength. "After long suffering," wrote Wm. Fretwell, of Lacuna, X. C., "three bottles drove all the malaria from my system, and I've had good health ever since." Best for all stomach, liver and kid ney Ulis. 50c. at all druggists. Card of Thanks. Editor Keowee Courier: Please al low us space in your columns to ex press our thanks to friends for the many kindnesses shown during tho sickness and death of our little son and brother, B, F. lite remem brance of their words of sympathy and deeds of kindness will ever be held sacred by us. Mrs. L, F. Cantrell and Children. Card of Thanks. Wo desire, through your valuable patter, to thank our kind neighbors and friends for their faithful assist ance and for their many words ol' sympathy (hiring the illness and death Of our dear wife and mother May the God that she loved and served be your helper at all times, and when your work on earth ls end ed and yon go tip to the city of gold, may the doora be Opened wide for you. J, H. Brewer and Children. West Union, S. C. WHAT'S BEHIND IT? What ia it that is soiling 75,000 Ford curs in 1912? What is behind this enormous demand ? ls it unusually clever advertising? NO! Ford advertising never attempts to be "clever" never aims at the spectacular-never dallies with the English language-merely states-tho facts of the cftse so that'he who runs may road, and, reading, stop running and buy a FORD. Yet that is not the big factor. ls it unusually clover dealer?;? No! Ford dealers rank at thc top-are all wideawake, keen, obliging, proud of the car and thc good name of firm. But there an? many clever dealers trying to sell other automobiles. . WHAT is rr ? Nothing but this-thc. guarantee of accomplish mc ni. What sells those 75,000 is the 100,000 Ford cars already in usc (one out of every five on thc street). Satisf'od buyers arc I he backbone of thc Ford success. Ford Distributors and Branches in all thc principal cities and towns in this country are at your very elbow to give yon thc service wc maintain. Ford Model T Touring Car, 4 cylinders, 5 passengers, O'* fl fl fully equipped, f. o. b. Detroit.?pu ?JU Ford Model T Torpedo, 4 cylinders, 2 passengers, fully EOf) equipped, f. o. b. Detroit.?p??U Ford Model T Commercial Roadster? 1 cylinders, S pas sengers, removable nimbi ? seat, fully equipped, OCQO f. o. b. Detroit.$3uU Tho ONE chassis with different bodies. WHITE, PHONE OR SEE R. C. CARTER or L. O. WHITE WALHALLA. S. C. 1? .r. .?. ?r. .'. ?J. ty .?" "?, "j, .?" "?, "r. ty ty ty ?j, kj" .j. .^ .j, t BVDL1 ff. PD?1MCD I 4? * ty Seneca, S. C. ty 4? 4- Want to sell you Sum- * mer Underwear, Straw * * MAY, 1912 BYRD & CROMER, ty * fe ty ty * Hats, Low Out Shoes, ty 4 ty Grain Cradles, Hyde * J Cultivators and Potato * 4- Bug Killer. * t ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty? ty ty | THEY APPRECIATE YOUR TRADE. * Hetrick Hosiery Mills Afford ideal employment for girls and women; also for boys and young men who wish to learn a trade and earn good wages. Work clean and sanitary. Hours: Begin 6:35 A. M. and work until 12 M. Dinner, 45 minutes. Begin ? 2:45 P. M. and quit at 6:15 P. M., except Saturdays, when work stops at noon. ? Neat mill village on tract of 30 acres. Four, five and six-room cottages. Rent 50 cents per room per month. Good pasture, (15 acres, with Spring branch water,) rent free. Amusements: Baseball diamond adjoining beauti ful park of three acres. Address HETRICK HOSIERY MILLS, WALHALLA, S. C. A TIMELY HINT. ll is now time of year lo give tho children a new out fit in thc way of shoes sind clothing. Our linc of goods is un surpassed in tho county for beauty, durability, and fashion. When you want thc best at tho closest, prices come lo this store to do your trading, EOE .Af EN, WOMEN AND (Ul I LDH EN wc havo everything suitable for Avear. This is tho place for men and boys to buy their clothing, oxfords and all wearing apparel. Tho girl children can be fitted out in every partic ular at (his store-neat Ginghams, Lawns, and tho new fab rics. Also, slippers, hosiery, otc. The ladies all know our reputation for looking after thoir wants. Thore is something herc to supply your every need. Always thc best Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Notions, Slippers, Hosiery, etc. ll is a Great Pleasure io Show Oar Goods. C. Wi IMTOin'OUD, (The Place to Buy Everything)) WALHALLA, S. C.