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OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS. Oconeo Stands Next te Head in State for Advancement'. Editor Keowee Courier: For some time 1 have been contemplating us ing your valued columns to state to tim people of Oconeo county the pro gress that our county has made along educational lines during the past four years under the wise ad ministration of Superintendent of Education Wade C. Hughs. Oconeo county has made more rapid strides than any other county in the State except Horry county. State Superintendent J. E. Swearln gen gives unstinted praise to Oco nee and her wlde-awako Superin tendent for the progress that has been made to the cause of education. In order to substantiate what I have just said I want to give you some facts to provo my statements: Facts Concerning Oconeo Schools. Number of districts levying extra taxes-January 1, 19 00, 20; Juno 30, 1912. 47-moro than doubled. Horry, with 95 districts, has 64 levy ing extra tax; Oconeo, with 77 dis tricts, has 47 levying extra tax. Amount raised (1909), $8,880.95; in 1912, $13,718. Aid to Rural Schools. 1 909- 10 ..$2,052 46 191 0-1 1 . 1,984 48 191 1-12 . 1,958 83 Total.$6,008 97 More than twice tho amount of .salary that will have been paid the County Superintendent by the coun ty for the whole four years has al ready been paid to tho county, and by January 1, 1913, Oconeo will have secured In round numbers $8,000 from the State for rural schools. SUite Aid Rural School Buildings. Fall Branch, $125; Salem, $135; Bethlehem, $100; Ebenezer, $300; Blue Ridge, $300; Keowee, $350. Total, $1,300. Teachers1 Standard Gradually Raised Creiiter interest than ever ls be ing shown by trustees in schools un der their charge with corresponding improvement in general condltons. Our County Superintendent was largely instrumental in getting the bill introduced and passed providing for State aid for rural schools to ?bout the same amount as ts pro vided for rural high schools, but without tlte restrictions of the high j school act. There are some eight or ten schools In Oconeo that could not come up to tho requirements of the high school law that can get State aid under the new act. Tho first school to got any benefit under the new law is the South Union school, which was formerly a high school, but was later ruled out by the State I nspeclor. Rural Graded Schools. Fight districts have been consoli dated into three, and two of thc "buildings have been put up, and ll er way for the erection Great advance steps ? ade and lead taken In . uly by two mountain dis liem and Village Creek, on i? above statements you see that our county has received con siderably more money than lt has cost to keep the Superintendent of Education's oillce open. It. will per haps bo news to some to learn that lt was through the Oconee Hoard of Education, and especially tho work of Mr. Hughs, that a hill was Intro ' * id pa sod providing for state ' i graded schools. This a great blessing to the t town and country 'at cannot conform to . i . school law. Oconee ls coming to the front in point of education, and I consider that this Impetus In the causo of ed ucation has come largely through the earnest, conscientious and faithful work of our present incumbent, and I for ono would like very much to .see him placed in the office for ano ther four years. Should the same progress be made that has been made "tn the last four years Oconee county will lend the State In the cause of education. There is one feature alone that .should cause all true Oooneoans to rejoice, and thal is the interest that is being taken In consolidating schools, in building up-to-date school buildings, and mUt dmploying the one-teacher, short-term school, with pupils packed Into one little building. With these fads above I believe that the people of Oconee county will be satistled for the present re gime of education to be graded on in i he future as has been in tho past, and not a single citizen of Oconeo county will doubt the fact that great advancement has been made in tho cause of education as In the past four years. Yours t ru ly, M. E. Brockman, Seneca, S. C. . Man Coughs and Breaks Ribs. A Heh a frightful coughing spell a man In Neenah, Wis., felt terrible pains in l??.^ side, a lid his d??( tor found two ribs had been broken.What agony Dr. King's Now Discovery von ld have saved him. A few tea spoonsful ?nuls a late cough, willie persisten I use routs obstinate coughs, expels stubborn colds or heals weak, sore lungs. "I feel suro lt's a Cod send to humanity," writes Mrs. Ellie Morton, Columbia, Mo., "for l be lieve I would have consumid ion to day If I had not used this great rem edy." lt ls guaranteed tc satisfy, and you can get a free trial bottle or 50c. Ol $1.00 size al all ding stores. Both Eyes Shot Out. Red Springs, N. C., June 1.-Chas. Gibson, In charge of tho mechanical department of the Morgan oil mill at this place, was fatally shot this afternoon at 4.?10 o'clock by a negro employee, (ieorgo Swann. Tho shoot ing was without provocation, and much Indignation exist?. Tho negro escaped to a nearby swamp. Mr. Olbson was taken to St. Luke's Hospital, Fayetteville, whore an ope ration will bo porformod at onco. Ho received th reo wounds, ono In the lace, putting both eyes out, and tho others In tho body. A reward of $100 has boen offered for tho arrest and delivery of Swann. The negro Is described as coal black, 30 years old, ft feet 10 Inches high, and weighs 190 pounds. REMINDER--"IJ?ST WE FORGET" Memorial Day Was Not Oliserved by l'ooplo of WalbaJla. Editor Keowoo Courier: This the 30th day of May, 1912, is the na tional Decoration Day for these Uni ted States of Amerloa. lt is meet and proper that it should be so. Many sad and loving tears are shed to-day, while loved ones are laying garlands of beautiful flowers on tho last resting places of tho heroes of war and on the graves of fathers, mothers and other relatives and friends, long slnco departed. It does seem to mo that lt would bo a most loving and proper tribute that every one who has dear rela tives and friends now buried lu all the cemeteries and at all the churches of Oconeo county, should meet on this 30th day of May-Deco ration Day-and/ place lovely flowers on the graves of all. I would be so glad to meet my relatives and friends at dear old Richland that wo might decorate every grave In that sacred place of rest. What aro our splendid civic leagues--both ladles and gentlemen -doing? Why should they over look and forgot to place garlands of flowers on our Ano Confederate mon ument, and Wagoner monument, In memory of the founders of our town and of tho soldiers of the South tho defenders of State's rights and ?.in stitutional liberty? Ah. young friends, we should gather and weave a bright, gay garland, from tho for get-me-nots of memory, the rose buds of love and tho spotless white lilies of prayer, twining them among the evergreens of hope, and place them lovingly on the graves of our departed loved ones who have cross ed over the river. And to my dear Christian mother, who would always hld me good-bye at tho old swinging gatf 1 wish to dedicate these few vers.;-: My Mot hoi' at tho Gate. (Selected.) \ There's many a lovely picture on memory's silent wall; There's many a cherished Image that I tenderly recall; The sweet home of my childhood lt's singing brooks and birds; The friends who grew around me, their loving looks and words; Hut the sweetest, dearest imago that taney can create Is the Imago of my mother, my mo ther at the gate. And there I see her standing. Her face so pure and fair, The sunlight and the shadow On her snowy cap and hair; I feel the soft, warm pressure. The hand that clasped my own; 1 see the look of fondness That in her blue eyes shone. I hear her parting blessing, The lapso of weary years, 1 look through all my sorrows At her own sad, silent tears. Ah, midst the darkest trials That mingle with my fate 1 turn to that dear linage, My mother at the gate. But she has crossed the river, ls with the angels now Has laid aside earth's burdens, And tho crown is on her brow; She's clothed in pure, white linen, And walks the street of gold: Oh, loved one, safe forever, Within tho Saviour's fold. No sorrowing thought can reach thee, No grief ls thine to-day; Cod gives the joy for mourning, And he wipes the tears away! 1 Thou'rt walting In that city, Whore holy angels walt, And when I cross tho river I'll soo thoo at the gate! Very truly yours, S. K. Dendy. Sr. ll is now well known that not more than one case of rheumatism in lon requires any internal treat men I whatever. All thal is needed Is a free application ol' Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging tho parts at each application. Try il and see bow quickly it ?will relieve tho pain and soreness. Sold hy all dealers. L( al Notes from Richland. Richland, .lune 3.-Special: Mrs. Vaughn, ol' Milledgeville, Ca., Is visiting lier son, Rev. l?\ I). Vaughn. Hon. 10. IO. Vernor loft yesterday for Augusta, Ca., where his mother is very 111 and ls not expected to live. John Ballongor, Jr., returned last Saturday from Davidson College. Mr. and Mrs. Hary H. Hughs, of Walhalla, spout a short while last week here with relatives and friends. Miss Sarah Vernor, ol' Seneca, is visiting at the home of Hon. 10. IO. N'orner. Mrs. J. H. Hendy returned home Saturday from an extended visit to relatives in Georgia. Children's Hay was observed at tho Richland Sunday school yester day. Aller several recitations bv tho pupils Kev. Mr. Vaughn made ?tn ad dress on foreign missions. A collec tion was taken up and about $S.."?0 was received for foreign missions. lt. M. Da ls and son Robert had a very narrow escape Tuesday morn ing last. While crossing Coneross creek near their homo lu a two-horse wagon the mules could hardly stand up on the slick planks, and ono mule stopped, but tho other went on and pulled the wagon to one side of the bridge, and since there was no rail ing on the side of tho bridge, tho mules, wagon and all went right off into the water. The men were n >t hurt, but one of tho titules carno very near drowning before they could go? lt out. Mts. Sherard, of Jefferson, Ca., ls visiting her brother, John W. Shc lor. Stiles Sttibling received a first grade certificate from Superintend ent of Education W. C. Hughs last week and was "llccnsod" to toaeh lu this county. Ho stood tho exami nation at Walhalla on May 3 and bia avearge was 87. Draco Strlbling also made an avorago for a first grade cortifleate, but was too young to bo licensed. Never can tell when you'll mash a finger or stiff dr a cut, brulso, burn or scald. Bo prepared. Thousands rely on Dr. Thomas' Eclectic. Oil. Your druggist sells lt. 25c, and 50c. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giv ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make lt easier to expectorate, lt has been used successfully in many epi demics and ls safe and sure. For salo by all dealers. ty ANNOUNCEMENTS. ty tytytytytytytytytyty ty tytyty ty ty tyty ty Candidates' Cards undor this head ing will be Inserted for the sum of $3-strictly in advance. Please do not ask us to charge to an account. FOR SOLICITOR. I hereby announce myself a candi dato for Solicitor of tho Tenth Judi cial Circuit, and pledge to abide the result of the Democratic primary and to support the nominees thereof. JNO. M. DANIEL. FOR S PATIO SENATE. I hereby announco myself a can didate for election to tho State Sen ate from Oeonee county, subject to ibo rules governing Democratic pri maries. FRANK M. CARY. FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION. I hereby announco myself a can didate for County Superintendent of Education, subject to rules govern ing the primaries. I appreciate the support given me four years ago. THOS. A. SMITH. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Euperintendent of Education of Oco neo County, subject to tho rules of the Democratic party governing pri mary elections. WADE C. HUGHS. FOR JUDGE OF PRORATE. At tho request of friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Judge of Probate for Oconeo County, subject lo tho rules of the Democratic primary. V. F. MARTIN. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Judge of Pro bate for Oeonee county, subject to tho rules of the Democratic party governing primary elections. JOHN 13. S. DENDY. FOR COUNTY SUPE VISOR. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Supervisor of Oeonee County, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary elec tion. YANCY C. LANGSTON. i hereby announce myself a candi date for the otrice of Supervisor of Oeonee County, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the pri mary elections. J. R. CLELAND. At tho solicitation of friends I hereby announco myself a candidate for Supervisor ? ? f Oeonee County, subject to the a.;tl i >i >. eratic party in the ] -, AUGUS'i : 11 I hereby announce in: date for County Si - to tho action of tho Democratic I party in the primary election. W. C. FOSTER. Feeling that I can well serve the public of Oeonee I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Super- i visor, subject to rules and action of Democratic party. ELBERT F. HUDSON. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Supervisor of Oeonee County, subject to the action of thc Democratic party in tho pri mary elections. W. N. WOOLBRIGIIT. The friends of W. A. GRANT hereby announce him as a candidate for the olhee of Supervisor of Oco neo County, subject to the rules of tho Democratic, party in the primary elections. Tho friends of NATHANIEL PHIL LIPS respectfully announco him a candidate for re-election to the office of County Supervisor, subject to the action of the Democratic, party in tho approaching primary elections. 1 hereby announco myself a candi date for the ofllco of County Super visor, subject to the action of the Democratic party In the primary elec tions. L. H. V. HOBSON. I hereby announce myself a can didato for Supervisor ot Oeonee County, subject to the action of the Democratic, party In tho primary elections. J. BENNETT HILL. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announco myself a candi date for the ellice of County Commis sioner for Oconeo County, subject lo the rules of the Democratic primary, W. E. GILLESPIE. I hereby announce myself a candi date .for tin; olllce of County Com missioner of Oeonee, subject to miles of Democratic party governing pri mary elections. J. B. TOMPKINS. I hereby announco myself a candi date for County Commissioner, sub ject to Democrat lc. primary rules. I thank the voters for their past sup port. J. L. CH ASTA IN, I hereby announco myself a candi date for County Commissioner, sub ject to the rules governing Demo cratic primary elections. ROBERT THOMAS. At. the solicitation of friends I hereby announco myself a candidate for County Commissioner ol* Oeonee. subject to action of Democratic party in the primary elections. D. H. STA NC IL. I hereby announce myself a candi dato for County Commissioner of Oconeo, subject to tho action of tho Democratic partv in tho primary election. H. C. WALKER. I hereby announco myself a candi date for County Commissioner of Oconeo, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party In tho primary election. E. I). KING. I hereby announce myself a candi date for County Commissioner of Oco neo, subject to the action of tho Dem ocratic party in the primary election. JACKSON L, MILLER. I hereby announco myself a can didate for County Commissioner of Oconeo, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in the ensuing prl maries. W. R. HUNT. FOR COXOIl HS S: I 'hereby announce myself a can didate for Congress form tho Third Congressional District of South Caro lina, subject to tho action of the vot ers of the district In tho Democratic primaries. MARCUS C. LONG. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election for tho of fice of Clerk of Court for Oconeo County, subject to tho action of the Democratic party In tho primary election. JOHN F. CRAIG. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the House of Represen tatives from Oeonee, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary elections. J. R. HELLER. 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Oeonee, subject to the rules governing Dem ocratic primary elections. JOHN B. HARRIS. I hereby announce myself a can didate for tlie House of Representa tives from Oeonee county, subject to tho rules of the Democratic party governing primary elections. M. it. MCDONALD. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the House of Representa tives from Oconeo county, subject to the rules of tho primary election. W. M. DROWN. At tho solicitation of friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives from Oconeo, subject lo tho action of the Democratic party in tho primary elections. (REV.) J. B. TRAMEL. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the House of Representa tives from Oeonee county, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in tho primary elections. FRANK H. SHIRLEY. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. At the solicitation of friends I hereby announce myself a candidate for Auditor of Oconeo county, sub ject to tho rules and regulations of tho Democratic party. ARTHUR F. FINLEY. Having been solicited by my friends, of whom several aro old Confederate veterans, whom 1 ie llght to honor, I announce myself a candidate for nomination as Auditor of Oeonee County, subject to the rules governing tho Democratic party. OSCAR HARRIS. I hereby announce myself a can didato for nomination as Auditor of Oeonee County, subject to tho rules governing the Democratic party. D. A. SMITH. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a oandl I fi^f r ?... ?V, . ; .. :i < ico 1 r.< B C ' .>' ' . Subject lc ic ki ti 1!| of th,? Democratic party i the i-rin ary ! el, ..:..?.. : J. N. Fl T/.( ! K ii A LD. i in roby ai ionn . y c u an do omeo o) >hei-itt of Oeonee County, subject to Hie action of the Democratic party in the pri mary elections. JOHN W. DAVIS. I hereby announce myself a can didate for the othce of Sheriff of j Oeonee County, subject to the action of tho Democratic party In the pri mary elections. M. W. GIBSON. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the ofneo of Sheriff of Oeo nee county, subject to tho action of Hie Democratic party in the primary elections. W. M. DILLARD. I hereby announce myself a candi dato for re-election to tho ofTlce of Sheriff of Oeonee County, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary elections. W. M. KAY. At the solicitation of many friends throughout the county, I hereby an nounce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Oeonee County, subject to tho rules governing Dem ocratic primaries. CRAYTON P. WALKER. I hereby announce myself a candi dato for the office of Sheriff of Oco neo county, subject to tho action of the Democratic party in the primary elections. JAMES C. SHOCKLEY. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. At the request of friends, i hereby announce myself a candidato for Treasurer of Oconeo County, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary elections. J. VV. REYNOLDS. I hereby announce myself ?. can didato for Treasurer of Oeonee County, subject to tho action of the Democratic party in tho primary elections. W. S. G RAI IL. In accordance with the rules ol tho Democratic party, I hereby an nounce myself a candidate for nom ination as Treasurer of Oeonee County. JOHN H. BROWN. I hereby announco myself a candi date for the office of Treasurer of Oeonee county, subject to the rules governing the Democratic party in the primary elections. RICHARD W. GRUBBS. I respectfully announco myself a candidate for the omeo of County Treasurer, subject to the rules gov erning the Democratic party in the ensuing primaries. R. HENRY ALEXANDER. FOR CORONER. I hereby announco mysolf a can didate for tho office of Coroner of Oeonee County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party In the pri mary elections. WHIT KNOX. Tho friends of JOHN G. REEDER respectfully announce him a candi dato for the office of Coroner of Oco neo County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party in the pri mary elections. I horoby announco myself as a can didato for tho office of Coronor of Oeonee county, subject to tho action of tho voters of the Democratic party la tho ensuing primary elections. ANDREW M. NORRIS. AL tho solicitation of friends, I announco myself a candidate for the office of Coronor of Oconeo county, subject to the action of tho Demo cratic party In tho primary elections. JEFF B. MARETT. JOHN JOOST, Katherine ?St., Opposite Walhalla Hotel? --"--?------??---? AGENT FOR ? Jno. T. Burriss Metal Shingles. 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