Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?JP v' * >.;..I..|,.:M|..I..IMI..;..I..;M LOCAL AND PERSONAL. -I?i"?<?I"I* *t<*|t>t?t|*?l*. ' -Plenty E-Z seal fruit jar?. Cur ter & Co.. Walhalla. -John P. Tatham, of Columbia, is visiting among relatives and friends hero for a few days. -Edward and Maynard Thompson, of Columbia, are visiting at the home of their aunt. Miss Lillie Thompson. _For Oliver chilled plows and re pairs go to W. M. Hrown. Walhalla. _Rev. C. S. Blackburn will beat the Baptist prayer meeting on next Thursday night. All are cordially invited to be present. _Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Veiner are spending some time at Wrightsvllle Beach, N. C.. where they are enjoying the sea breezes immensely these hot days. _For Sale-Farm -bf 4 5 acres. Ap ply to H. lluskainp, West Union. _W. C Perry, of Creen ville. sjient several days here last week vis iting at the home of Capt. and Mrs. S. K. Dendy. Mr. Perry has many friends here who are always glmi to see him. -A. F i sc hesse r. who has been spending some months with lils daughter at Charlotte. N. C.. return ed to Wallialla last week. He had a most enjoyable visit in tile Old North State. - For Sale or Rent -My farm on Koo wee River; 400 acres: 100 in cul tivation; line pasture J. Bennett Dill, Walhalla. 35-38 - Miss Maude Chalmers, who has deen successfully engaged in teach ing the Whetstone school, ls spending a two weeks' vacation wit li IHM- par ents, Mr. and Mrs. 'I'. Y. Chalmers, near town. -C. IO. Beard, ot" Columbia, ls spending this week in Wallialla and vicinity visiting his relatives, the families of W. C. Keith, W. M. Ken nell and Mrs. S. E. Hurley. Mr. Heard is an employee in Hie office of The State. -"If you ride, ride right!" High Point buggies are always up in qual ity. Just received a cr.r load of beauties. W. M. Drown, Walhalla. -Read the announcement of How ry & Holloway, of Seneca. They have something this week of great inter est to the ladies of the county. Read what they have to say and Inquire. Their advertisement will be found on .this page. --Hon. J olin D. Cappel man n. ol" Charleston, spent several days last week and this among relatives and friends here, stopping at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. U. Schroder. He left yest e. day afternoon for his home. -For Sale-Well improved 15 acre farm; 2 good dwellings and other necessary buildings; two miles west of Seneca. Will cut if desired. W. D. Wright, Seneca, S. C. -R. C.-~Garfer, representing the Carter Company, of Walhalla, left Sunday for the Eastern markets. He will be absent for a week or ton days making selections for the fall trade both for their stock of general mer chandise and winter supplies of hard ware. -W. M. Lemmous and family, of Westminster, .ind .Mrs. C. T. Dom inons and children, of Atlanta, pass ed through Walhalla last Thursday afternoon. They had boen spending the day at Tunnel Mill. Mrs. Lem mous and children, if Atlanta, are visiting at the home ol' W. M. Lem inons, - If it's wagons you are talking about buying, then como and let me show you. We've got 'em, and prices ire the lowest and terms the easiest. W. M. Hrown. Walhalla. S. C. -Mr. and Mrs. 10. C. Roberts, of Chattanooga, Tenn., spent some time this and last week visiting at thc home ot' Capt. and Mrs. S. K. Dendy. Mrs. Roberts is pleasantly remem bered here, being a daughter of Hie late William Perry. They have many friends here to welcome them on their visits. -A protracted meeting will begin in tlie Baptist church next. Sunday. The pastor, Rev. C. s. Blackburn, will conduct tho services until Wednes day, when Rev. Mr. Phillips, of Ma eon, will arrive and take charge of the meeting. Members of all de nomination-: are cordially invited to attend the meeting. Por Sale -Hood family horse, High Point rubber-tire buggy, har ness; price, $17"?. \V. ll. ll et rick, Wallialla. ?Five or six couples ol' t lu- young people of Walhalla attended a dance .?t Seneca last night and report a most enjoyable time. The dancers of Seneca have proven themselves "top notehers" in tho matter of entertain ing their friends, and no small de freo ol' appreciation is felt among the young folks ol' Walhalla. Ceo, M. Ansel, ot' Moss & Ansel, is in New York this week represent ing Iiis llrm as buyer for tho fall and winter stocks. 11 <> will return next week. This enterprising linn con templates the carrying ol' tho largest stock this tall i hat it has ever car ried. They are ever wide-awake to the interest ol' their patrons and look lo the meeting ot' every demand ot' th?- trading public. - Hood time to buy coal: $5.75 per ton delivered at your home, .< 1.75 at mill. Phono Hedrick Hosiery Mill, Walhalla, for prompt service. ti' Plckens Clan in, tim i 3-ycar-old -on of Mrs. Addie Garvin, died at the home ot' his aunt, Mrs. J. Duffie Todd, in Walhalla, last Thursday morning! and Thursday afternoon his remains wem interred in Westview cemetery, services being conducted ai th,, home and at Hu; grave by Kev. W. T. Dun can. He bad boon in bad health for several months, suffering from rheu matism and pleurisy. Ile was brought here from Lockhart some two months ago in the hope that the change would prove lieueticial. but nothing availed in restoring him to health. H?' is survived by his mother and one brother, who have the sympathy ot' many in their deep sorrow. ?-Paints, roofing, guttering, etc. Seo D. E. Good, Walhalla. I -Wanted-Clean bottles at Nor man's drug store. -John Law, who has been spend ing some time here with bis father, Dr. John (?. Daw, bas returned to Atlanta. - Mrs. Viola Smith and Miss Zora Wehh. of Montgomery, Ala., spent last week in Walhalla visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam ToUisotl. - lt* you want the best grade of groceries, fresh bakers' bread, call on lt. Duncan, Walhalla. 36-tf - P. A. l>ewis left last week for Tryon, X. C., where he will spend ?Onie time visiting bis sons. We wish Mr. Lewis a pleasant stay In tho North State. - W. L. Veiner is having retain ing walls put around tho lot on which he recently built a cottage on College street. This will add mate rially ?o tile looks and value of the property. Mr. and Mrs. .1. J. Busch are occupying the cottage. -A nice line of boys' suits, pants, caps and shoes ai Norman-Harrison store. - Mrs. Thomas Crow died at her home in the Salem section Monday last and her remains were interred at Salem yesterday at 1 1 o'clock. She had been in failing health for some time, suffering from dropsy. She was about l"> years of age and is sur vived by her husband and several children, to whom the sympathy of many friends is extended. She was a member of the Baptist church at Salem, and was known by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances as a woman of high character and splendid qualities. -School dresses, ginghams, no tions, corsets and curtain goods. ! Opening of street hats and all the latest novelties in neckwear Septem ber 12th. Opening ol' dress hats an nounced later. Mrs. lt. Callaway, I Walhalla. Mis. .1. lt. Hughes entertained most charmingly on Wednesday last, at progressive whist. At the close of a number ol' exciting games Miss Hloise Strother was found to have highest score ?uni was presented with an exquisite hand-embroidered shirt waist, the work of the hostess, while Mrs. S. A. Lockwood took the con solation. A delicious salad course, With ice tea, was served by Misses Sue and Julia Maxwell. Those who enjoyed this charming occasion were Mesdames S. A. Lockwood. .las. ll. Darby, .1. A. Ansel, .1. A. Stock. W. C. Hughs, Misses Julia Maxwell. Elo ise and irene Strother, Cert rude Blo mann, Sue Maxwell. Mary Ansel, An na Darby and Roxie Reid. -Now ls the time to buy a first class middle-burster. W. M. Brown Bells them, and the price is right. -Citizens of Ooonee will he inter ested in the following item, which appeared yesterday In the Greenville Piedmont: -'Ex-Governor Martin F. Ansel has accepted an invitation to speak for Wilson and Marshall, the Presidential nominees of tho Demo cratic party. He will probably stump some of the debatable States lu Octo ber. - T-he Invitation to speak for the cause of Democracy came through H. S. Cummings, chief of the Su preme Bureau of the XTatlonal Demo cratic Committee. That Ex-Governor, Ansel lins been asked to speak for Wilson and Marshall is a distinct honof. Four years ago he spoke in Xew York, Maryland and New Jer sey," -A few of the- young people were delightfully entertained by Mrs. H. L. Her inion last Thursday evening at progressive "-12," in honor of her guests, Miss Mable Flatt, ol' Aiken. jami Herndon Thompson, of Hamlet. ! X. C. Miss Ida Pitchford and Baylis Harris scored highest and received dainty prizes. A delicious sweet course was served by Miss Dorothy (Matt. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Herndon's hospitality wore: Misses Mable and Dorothy Platt, Crace Beard. Myra Fant, Ida Pitchford, and Willie Wray Robinson, of Anderson; Herndon Thompson. Baylis Harri son. Charles and Hunter Baker of lacksonvillc, Fla.. Harold Flatt o? Aiken. -All Heptasophs must pay their dues liefere Saturday, the 7th. I cannot advance any more money, and will be away for a while. G. A. .Nor man, Financier. -The home of Mr. md Mrs. J. W. Shelor has been full ol gaiety during Hie past week, during which time Miss Hattie and 'I'. B. Shelor were at home to numerous friends. Among the guests were Misses Louise Earle and Minnie Farr, of Greenville; Misses Mary. Nellie Lon. Caroline and Lillian Carter, of Westminster; Miss Verna Stribling, ol' Seneca; Misses Emma, Anna and Sallie Stribling, Mamie Ansel, Katie Harrison, Julia Maxwell, May Pant, Marguerite Brennecke and Dillie 1 inglis, of Wal halla; J. I'. Armstrong and Byrd Wy ly, i?f Richland; E. I'. Bruce, of Townvllle; H. C. Dresser, of West minster; J. W. Stribling. ol' Seneca; Ernest Hutchison, Wost Union; C. C. Whltmire, Cornelia. Ca.; Dr. W. lt. Craig. W. 11. Moss. W. I >. Barnett and Norton Stribling. Walhalla. -Blow up your stumps with Du Pont dynamite. I carry i large stock of the liest. W. M. Brown. Walhalla. I-.'. V. Nicholson, wlio 1 i\<?s in tlie Village Creek section ol' Coonee, was in Walhalla yesterday with .? quantity ol" produce for sale. Among other things he brought thirteen bushels of the finest Irish potatoes we have seen. Mr. Nicholson left a lew at The Courier Ofilcc as a sam pie ol' Iiis crop. These will average a pound each in weight and about eight Inches in length. The largest weighs a pound and a half, measures ten inches in length and seven inches in circumference. He ha. in culti vation this \ear one acre as au ex periment, ami lie figures that lie will ?ot a yield of at least 200 bushels from this acre. Mr. Nicholson's re sults so far ought to convince any farmer that Coonee (I J rt can do lots of things besides produce cotton. We do not doubt hut that his not pro ceeds from his potato aero will ex ceed Hie net results from the best prize acre of cotton In the county. Saturday anil Monday we will sell a bottle Wini' Cardui, a box of BlaCk Draught, a box talcum powder for <t;i cents, worth $1.00. Nor man's Drug Store. ?-New line notions, dry goods, ! crockery, tin, etc. Norman-Harri?on ! sto.-c, Walhalla. , 1 -Julius Cappelmann, of Charles- < ton, spent a part of the past week in ? Walhalla visiting relatives. i ! - Paul Iirown, of Anderson, ls in ' Walhalla for a few days, stopping at j thc homo of Mr. and Mrs. I-IermanvJ. ' Busch. jJ -Next Sunday. September 8th, will he Newberry College Day at St. John's Lutheran church. You are 1 cordially invited. - Mrs. D. II. Hesse, of Charleston, ' ? is spending some time In Walhalla, 1 j visiting at the home of her sister, < Mrs. H. D. Schroder. I -Mrs. M. C. Todd and son Mar vin returned yesterday from Newry, i where they had silent a week among I relatives and friends. -For disc and smoothing harrows call on W. M. Brown, Walhalla. -Samuel Pitchford, Jr., who has been in Atlanta for several months, j ? Is In Walhalla for a visit of some ; ' length to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. < S. N. Pitchford. . | < - There will be services nf. the M Episcopal church, Walhalla, next ' A Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, to ? . which all denominations and the ; j public, are cordially Invited. --Mrs. It. Callaway has just re- i . turned from Atlanta, where she at-j tended the openings of the Northern j and Southern millinery houses and selected her fall line of pattern hats. ? - Rev. W. J. Spearman closed a ? good meeting at High Falls on Au- i ( gust 20th. Seventeen were added to J the church. Ordination of deacons ' ! will be held on Saturday before the 1 fourth Sunday in September. -Dr. Fahnestock, dentist, In ofllce Wednesdays and Saturdays. Will make appointments for other days If deslreo, The friends of Miss Hattie Hut ledge regret that ber illness con- j \ tinues, she having been sick for the | , last Hi ree months, and as yet Is able to be up and around but very little. ( Her friends hope that she may soon be restored to health. \ -Mrs. Brown and Miss Cooley, milliners, have moved their stock of goods to the stand on the north side of Main street, at the corner of Kath erine street, better known as the Craig-Veiner stand. They will be pleased to see their friends and cus tomers there. - J. I. Linier spent several days this week with his family here. Mr. Linier is an extensive promoter of electric light and power plants and also travels for an electrical supply > house. He and his family left to day for Highlands and other points > In the mountains for a pleasure trip. -The County Democratic Execu tive Committee for Oconee last Fri day met and declared the result of the election In this county. The re sults and tabulation of votes declared will be found on the second page this week; also the ofllclal figures for the vote In Oconee in the State elec tion. -Married, on Thursday, "August 2 2d, by Rev. J. B. Um berger, at the home of the bride's father, Robt. S. Rutledge. Mrs. Elberta Bell and Lemuel Keaton. They left immedi ately after the ceremony for Mr. i Keaton's home near Calhoun, where they will reside. Friends extend con gratulations and good wishes. -Jas. Harrison has accepted a position with the Colleton County Telephone Company, Walterboro, S. C.. as manager. He is a i experienced electrical engineer, bavin,; taken the course in electrical engineering at j Clemson, and having devoted all his time for several years to that line of I work. He has numerous friends In j Oconee who will wish him well; He I is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Har j risen, of Walhalla. -Mrs. Wm. Tilley died at her i home in Central last Sunday mo. . ing. aged about 17 years. The cause of her death was typhoid fever. The remains were brought to Walhalla on Monday and laid to rest In Westview cemetery. Mrs. Tilley was a daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Laney, of Wal halla. She is survived by her hus band and one child, father, mother and several sisters. To the bereaved relatives is extended the sympathy of many friends. -The executive committee of the Beaverdam Baptist Association met yesterday afternoon in the Baptist church in Westminster. P. P. Sulli van was elected chairman and T. M. Elrod secretary of the committee. Rev. A. P. Marett was re-elected as sociational missionary for next year. A resolution was passed requesting all the churches of the association to pay all their contributions to mis sions and all benevolences through J. G. Brea/.eale, the treasurer of the association. - Miss Myra Pant, at her home In Midway, entertained in honor of her cousin. Miss Willie Wray Rollinson, of Anderson, Tuesday evening of last Weok. A large number of the younger set enjoyed this pleasant social e vent. Many indoor and out door gaines wen- engaged in during the evening. Fruit punch was served by Miss May Fant. The out-of-town guests were Misses Willie Wray Rob ; Inson and Mable Platt, of - Aiken, Charles and Murkier Baker of Jack sonville, Fla.. Harold Platt of Aiken, llerndon Thompson ol' Hamlet, N. C., Holt/ of Charleston, and Paul Brown of Anderson. Rev. J, R. Earle, one pf the old est and most esteemed Baptist min isters in the upper part of South : Carolina, died nt his home at Ever green. Greenville county, last Friday morning. Mo was SI years of agc, and had been actively engaged In I ministerial work ever since 18t>i). , He bad been enjoying hi fe usual i health, and bis death came as a sur ! prise and shock to those who knew I him. notwithstanding the fact. of I waning strengt li due to his advanced i agc. Rev. Mr. Earle reared a family of H children, ten of whom aro liv ing. J, R. Karie. Esq., of Walhalla, Is a son of the deceased. There are many throughout Oconee and upper Carolina who1 will learn of tho :death of this venerable servant of God I with deep regret. In his death a ! good man has been called to his re i ward. -Married, on Tuesday evening, September 3d, at tho home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. 3rosa, on South ?road street, Misti Mary B. Cross, of Walhalla, and J. P. Stone, of Anderson. The ceremony wns performed by Hov. J. B. Umber Ser, of the Lutheran church. The young couple have the best wishes of j i wide circle of friends. -Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Crisp re turned yesterday from a visit to rel atives at Nev berry. They made the trip through the country in their automobile. Mr. Crisp reports crop prospects RS serious. In some places Lhere has not been rain for seven weeks. Cotton is wilting and falling >.o the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Crisp were accompanied by T. Y. Chal mers, who also visited relatives and friends In Newberry. "Not Yet," Says Uncle Ben. Augusta. Sept. 2.-While in Au gusta to-day Senator Tillman said he md no comment to make on the lat est letter from Governor Blease, and he only comment he cared to make >n the South Carolina situation now vas: "I have nothing to say now. except o say that the State hasn't gone to loll yet, and we are not going to let t. Further than that, I am merely iwalting developments." Running up and down stairs, 'weeping and bending over making leds will not make a woman healthy ir beautiful. She must get out of loors. walk a mile or (wo every day i md take Chamberlain's Tablets to inprove her digestion and regulate 1er bowels. For sale hy all dealers. Drops Demi Watching Fire. Americus, Ga., Aug. 31,-While watching the handsome residence of Mien Fort being destroyed by fire, [?. M. Elridge dropped dead in the ?street herc last night. He was vice president of the Bank ol' Sont li west Georgia, and president of the Elridge Drug Company. A wife and two children survive him. Ile was -19 years old and one of the leading busi ness men of this section. WE WANT to buy one-half-million Dogwood and Persimmon. Shuttle Blocks, from 12% to 23 inches In length. Frices rango from $200.00 per thousand downward. Seo D. L. Norris, Manager, Tho Southern Snut tlo & Bobbin Co., Westminster, S. C. ****** ****** *** WANTS, FOR SADK, LOST AND FOUND. Notices under this Heading one cent a word each insertion. (Initials count as words.) ********** ******** For Sale-Two work steers and wagon. B, A. HUGHES, Taber, S. C. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. lsotlco ls hereby given that the un dersigned will make application to D. A. Smith, Judge of Probato for Oconeo County, in tho State of South Carolina, at his office at Walhalla Court House, on Saturday, the 7th day of September, 1912, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can bo heard, for leave to make final settlement of the estate of C. G. Martin, deceas ed, and obtain final discharge as Ad ministrator of said estate. J. D. MARTIN, Administrator. August 7, 1912. 32-35 Things Needed ! SEE our Lawns, both plain and figured. These will make cool and dainty gowns for Ladies, Misses and Chil dren. LOW-CUT Shoes in all thc latest Models and Leathers will be found here. MEN'S TWO-PIECE Suits in the most fashionable weaves and fabrics. C. W. Pitchford, Walhalla, S. C. ? ? ? ty $ ty ty ty ty $ ty ty ty ty ty Good Time to Buy 1 $4.75 Per Ton $5.75 Per Ton __At Mill. ! Delivered. Phone Walhalla, South Carolina. LAD We Not Onh SIMT\ KID GI Bi Agree to Keep Shapely and M FREE OF ASK US A - Lowry & Seneca NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice ls hereby given that the undersigned will make application to D. A. SMITH, Judge of Pro bate for Oconee County, in the State of South Carolina, at his office at Walhalla Couit House, on Saturday, September 21, 1912, at ll o'clock In the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can be heard, for leave to make final settle ment of tho Kstate of Thodosla B. Watson, deceased, and obtain Anal discharge as Administrator of said estate. FLOYD B. WATSON, Administrator. August 21, 1912. 31-37 CITATION NOTICE. The State of South Carolina, Coun. ty of Oconee.- (In Court of Probate) -By D. A. Smith, Judge of Probate. Whereas, John F. Craig, as Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for Oconee County, South Carolina, has made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of tho Estate of and Effects of Ella B. Thompson, de ceased - Thtise are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and creditors of the said Ella B. Thompson, deceased, that they be and appear before me, In the Court of Probate, to be held at Wal halla Court IIouso, 3outh Carolina, on Friday, the 20th day of Septem ber, 1912, after publication hereof, at ll o'clock in tho forenoon, to show canst;, If any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of August, A. D. 1912. (Seal.) 1). A. SMITH, Judge of Probate for Oionco County, South Carolina. Published on the 14th, 21st and 28th days of August, and 4th, 11th and 18th days of September, 1912, in The Keowee Courier and on the Cottrt House door for the time pre scribed by law. 33-38 ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ?J ? SEPTEMI \ty For Wagons, Bu Buggy and Wage Jars, Wood's Turi other things, go to BYRD & Seneci * THEY APPRECIA' ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty *r JOHN Katherine St., Opp ACEN Jno. T. Burriss SPECIMENS GALVAN GLES, BARN ROOFING AT MY OFFICE. J* EASY TO PUT OW Being manufactured at / Roofing can be delivered 01 promptly attended to. As good as any Metal Sh able prices, Call and see me before pla LES! r Recommend IONS LOVES lt Them Pressed, exuded Forever CHARGE. ^BOUT IT. Holloway, L? S? Ca To the Public. Long Creek. S. C., Aug. 27, 1912. To the People of Coonee County: I have bought T. J. Hulsey'S stock of goods at Long Creek, S. C. I am putting In ?1,000 worth of New Fresh Goods. I am ready to buy al. kinds of produce, as 1 have always done. Will pay the highest market price for same. This store will be run by Russ Singleton, of Cbechero, Ga. Will sell goods as cheap as 1 possibly can. Sell only for cash and produce. No credit to any one. Hope you people will all come and give me a call. Very truly yours, J. H. Cannon,,/" LONG CREEK, 8. C. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. A'l persons Indebted to tbe Es tate ot Theodosia B. Watson, deceas ed, are hereby notified to make ray ment to the undersigned, and all per sons having claims, against said Es tate will present the same duly at tested within the time prescribed by law or be barred. FLOYD H. WATSON, Administrator. August 21, 1912. 3>-}$7 LEARN TELEGRAPHY and earn from $50 to $150 per month. Thousands of operators needed. Most fascinating and edu cational work. Positions assured nil graduates. Write immediately for catalogue. SPARTANBURG SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY, Main St., Hpurtnnburg, S. C. August 14, 1912. 33-38 . ty ty .!* ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty BER, 1912 ggies and Harness, n Umbrellas, Fruit lip Seed, and many ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty . ?j? ?j. ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty CROMER, a, S. C. TE YOU.: TRADE. JOOST, osite Walhalla Hotel, T FOR Metal Shingles. ?IZED AND TIN SHIN S, ETC., CAN BE SEEN *gf? I-WILL NOT LEAK mderson, any style Shingles or i short notice." All orders ingles, and furnished at reason ing your order.