Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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XTAL AND PERSONAL. ?. -J-WC arc still selling flour at $",.50 por barrel. Moss & Ansel. adv. - Mrs. Ida Hoggs, of Liberty, spent part of last week in Walhalla with Mr. and Mrs. W. .1. Hunt. -Miss Lillie Keith, of Anderson, s|ient a part ol" last week in Wal halla visiting her friends. .Mrs. S. A. Lockwood and Mrs. .1. A. Steck left last 'I'h sdny tor At lanta, Ahere they will lu- tor some 11 me. S. W. Cox, of Clemson College, and A. W. Miller, ol' Calhoun, were business visitors to Walhalla Monday afternoon. All street hats at reduced prices; also patterns. Mrs. lt. Cal laway, Walhalla. adv. Miss Roxie Heid, after spending some time in Atlanta and other Oeor gia points, returned last Monday to her homo here. For Sale t',7 acres Improved land near Walhalla. Apply to .J. C. Edwards, Walhalla, Route 2. Bar gain for short time only. adv.-46* -According to our "hunch" on the weather, we may look for cloudy, damp or rainy weather up to and in cluding the 8th, after which a cold spell is due. This, the second cold snap, is scheduled to he more severe than the hist, which came last Satur day night. -The host $12.50 suit at Moss & Ansel's. adv. -The Paul Mayne Circle will meet with Mrs. ' E. L. Hcrndon Thursday afternoon o? this week at 4 o'clock, instead of Friday, as heretofore an nounced. The chango of date has been made in order to avoid conflict with other events in which many of tho Hayne Circle members are Inter ested. -For Sale-f>8 to 00 acres of fine farming land, on Tugaloo River, near South Huron; 12 acres high bottom land, 20 acres good cotton land, 2 6 to 2 8 acres in orlglnnl forest; has two 4-room tenant houses, barns, cribs, etc. This is for sale at a bar gain; one-half cash, balance on time, or all on Hmo with good paper. Ad dress J. J. Fretwell, Anderson, S. C. 4 5-tf- adv. -As indicating the shortness of the cotton crop'in sections of this county, we are informed that up to October 20, 1911, the gin at Madi son had turned out 530 bales of cot ton, while up to last Saturday, No vember 2d, the gin there had turned .out only 180 bales. This ls not due to loss of patronage, the samo pa trons having their cotton ginned at Madison now as last year. The crop in that section is noticeably (short. -Tho Seneca Hank and tho West minster Bank Will receive payments and give receipts-to those who owe me, when it is iml convenient for you to find my son, Wales Lowry. Please pay promptly. I cannot carry over any paper except as already agreed. (adv.) T. M. Lowery. -Will Evatt, colored, who escaped from tho county jail about 0 o'clock Tuesday evening ot last week, was returned to bis cozy (intutors behind the bars Friday morning hy his fa ther, who lives between Westminster and Madison. The escaping negro went to his lather's home Wednesday night or Thursday muming, and his lather told the officers here that he would have brought the boy in the night after he reached home, hut that he was too sore and worn-out to travel. Young Kvatt gives unite a description of tho chase after ho loft the jail. Ho foiled the dogs by jumping into Cane creek nod walk ing in the stream for a long distance. Several unies ho says the pursuers were close upon him, and he was close enough, bul in hiding, to sec and hear the dogs as they stopped at a tree against which he had leaned before jumping into the waler. Kvatt will be on band for trial, just as though he had not been out for a jaunt. - Notice.- 1 want all the follow ing product? that l can got, al thc highest market prices, paying cash for same: <Voung chickens, hens ducks, geese, guineas; raw salted and dry hides: butter and eggs; and I want to make engagements for tur keys to he delivered in time foi Thanksgiving and Christmas. Il wil pay you to see ino before you sell anj of these products. Remember, I sd metal rot ling, representing several manufacturers, therefore can furnish various kinds and qualities ol' house and barn roofing. Call and see mo be fore you buy. .lohn Joost. Wal halla, S, C. 15-adv. -The following from the Frank lin. Tenn., Review-Appeal of October ??1st will be of interest to many read ers of Tho Cou rier: "On Friday even ing Mrs. A. c. Fretwell entertained :i number of vonni; people with it delightful Hallowe'en party given in honor of the birthday of her attract live young daughter, Miss Carri? Fretwell, The spacious reception rooms wen- brilliantly decorated foi the occasion with huge clusters ol scarlet salvia and numerous pumpkin lanterns. * * * Dainty litt hr scon 'ards, upon which were traced thc figure of a fortune-teller, were used, * * * In the dining roon: tho spirit of Hallowe'en was manifc: ed on overj .-ide. Numerous pumpkin lan terns casi a weird light, will! I lack cats and geese, and witch riding on broomsticks, covered tho wall spaces A crepe paper cover with a pumpkin design was used for Ibo ta ble, which wn-, lighted with pink and white candles. A basket formed by a hollowed pumpkin was piled high with luscious fruit, and ibo center piece was a largo white cake orna mented with pink Icing. The initials of tho honoree, 'C. F.,' were done in pink in tho center. ? ? * \ delight ful feature was the showering of the pretty honoree with gifts which fell irom a crepe parasol. Miss Fretwell made a lovely picture ol' girlish beau ty in a gown ol' soft pink silk com bined with lace.'' - Hood time to buy coal; >."..:.'." per ton delivered at your home, $ |.2f at mill. No less than 500 pounds delivered, Phone Metl'lok Hosier} Mill, Walhalla. udv.-tf -Lemons, grapes, cocoanuts and prunes at Carter & Co.'s. adv. - Miss Le?da Poore, of Helton, ls visiting lier friend, Miss Gertrude Smith. -Order your fruits for your Thanksgiving cake from Carter & Co., Walhalla. adv. --Mrs. Mary M. Hunt returned home last Wednesday from Green ville and Liberty, where she had spent several weeks with relatives. -My dental ofllco has been re moved to the Crftlg-Veiner building, Walhalla. (J. C. Probst, Dentist, ad. All members of Oeonee Conclave, I. O. M., are urged to attend thc meeting to be held to-morrow night, November 7th. Business ol' Import ance will be up for consideration. --.Tho Lutheran Sunday school ami choir will render a program next Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. The public cordially invited to be pres ent. An offering will be taken for home missions. -Hiing nie all your raw hides and beef cattle. Highest market prices paid for same. Am selling steak at 12 Vic. Phillips Market, adv. -The many friends of Mrs. S. K. Dendy will be pleased to know that her health ls greatly Improved. She is now able to be up and about the home. Her sister, Mrs. J. W. Keys, of Charlotte, is spending a short while here, to the delight of numer ous friends. -In Greenville county one of the most interesting races in this State was decided yesterday, that being the contest between Rector, the primary nominee for sheriff, and Mr. Varden, who opposed Hector for election. Rector, according to advices late last night, won out by a good majority. -We pay highest prices for cotton on guano or account. Moss & Ansel, Walhalla. adv. -One of the most delightful so cial events of the season was the Hal lowe'en party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Hughs last Thurs day night, with Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Hughs, Misses Lillie and Theo Hughs as host and hostesses. About fifty "ghostly guests" were present, and the evening was greatly enjoyed. Dr. Fahnestock, dentist, in office Wednesdays and Saturdays. Will make appointments for other days If desired. adv. -Mrs. Carlotta Sadler died at the homo of her son, Amos Sadler, in Walhalla, last Sunday evening at 0 o'clock, after a long illness. She had been practically helpless for a year or more, and for a week had been confined to her bed, suffering from tho infirmities of age and long ill ness. She was a native of Germany and was about SO years of age. Her remains were taken *.o Pleasant Ridge Monday evening, where they were interred by the side of a daugh ter, who died about 16 years ago. The deceased is survived by one son, Amos Sadler, with whom she had made her home for many years. -Call and see the big bargains In millinery-bats, feathers, ribbons, caps and notions. Mrs. R. Callawa}', Walhalla. adv. -Dr. Rogers, who ls still in Oeo nee examining patients for hook worm, had a "big day" at tho Court House last Saturday. There wore so many appeared for examination that he could not finish with all, and many were told to return next Sat urday, when Dr. Rogers will again be at the Court House. Quite a num ber of children have been found win are afflicted with the mean little "hookies," and many are now going through with the treatment, whicli is quito simple. All who have mn been examined are urged to go to tin Court House next Saturday and set Dr. Rogers The examination and prescription for treatment are free. - For Sah;-Several farms; 50 t< 2 00 acres. Cash or easy terms. Cal on or wril<- .las. H. Darby. Sonec; Oil Mill, Seneca. S. C. adv. All mom hers of Walhalla Lodge No. (17, are urged to bo present ni the lodge room promptly at S o'clocl next Monday night, when refresh men ts will be served. A rommitte< was appointed last Monday night t< look alter the refreshments and ar range for this special gathering (Irand Chancellor F. S. ISvans ha: asked all lodges in the Domain o South Carolina to hold a social meet ing during next week, and it is it response to this request thal thii special feature meeting has been ar ranged for. Let every member o the local lodge attend promptly. Th? meeting will not only be one of (deas ure, but great benefit to the Individ nal member and the lodge as a whole HAS "DEMOCRATIC TICKER." Wilson Heliums by Instrument thu Ticked Cleveland's Victory, Princeton, N. J., Nov. t. Cover nor Wilson will receive the electioi returns here to-morrow night th rou gi tho same telegraphic instrument tha ticked off to Grover Cleveland, ii 1802, news of his victory, j Commodore H. C. Benedict, a life long friend of Grover Cclvcland, son a messenger to Governor Wilson to day with Ibo historic sounder an i he nominee immediately had lt sui: stituted for tho one tho telegrap company had installed. "Cominodore Benedict tells me h and Mr. Cleveland were playing erl I hage the night of tho election," Go\ cruor Wilson said, "and Mr. Clovt land complained that Ibo ticking c the instrument annoyed him it ml in lerruptod tho game." Distinguished Lawyer Dead. Atlanta. Ca.. Nov. I .lohn L. Il0| kins, aged 80, one of the South' most distinguished lawyers, dh here yesterday. All <?i> and count courts adjourned lin mediately a ftc his death was announced. I le is sui rived b} two sons, ('lias. T. and Lil' ton Hopkins, ami two daughter! Mrs. M. II. Howell and Miss Chai lotto Hopkins. WM WA NT to buy one-half mllllo Dogwood and Persimmon Shuttl Blocks, from 12 % to 23 inches 1 length. Brices rango from $200.0 lier thousand downward. Seo D. I Norris, Manager, Tho Southern Stm tlo & Bobbin Co., Westminster, S. ( "WALLACE HOUSE" MEET AO A IN. Surviving Members Invited to Hum well-Only Nino Now lavin;;. Ha rn well, Nov. 4.-Tho people of Ha rn well county, under tho auspices of iho Barnwell County Fair Asso ciation, have issued invitations to the nine survivors of tho famous Wallace House to honor the meeting | of the association on Thursday of this week, which is Venterans' Hay, with their presence. Tho Wallace House, as perhaps every one knows, was the Democratic House of Repre sentatives which, in I 87ti, wrested the government of the State from op pressive misrule. Major .lohn W. Holmes, editor of j the Harnwell People, Is the only sur- j viving member of that House living : in this county at this time. The following are the survivors of the Wallace House: John C. Shep pard, Kdgcflcld; Claude K. Sawyer, Aiken; John C. Gulgnnrd, Columbia; Chas. Petty, Spartanburg; J. Thos. Alston, Greenville; J. Walter Cray, (Deonwood; John Wofford, Hender sonville, N. C.; M.. A. Rountree. Au-| gusta, Ga.; John W. Holmes, Harn-' well. These gentlemen will be met ! at the train by a committee com- ! posed of nine men, (these alic sur vivors of the residents of the town of Darn well who voted in the elec tion of 1876,) who will escort them to the Drown House, a colonial home, that during the occupation of the town by Federal troops in February, 1805, was the headquarters of Jud son Kilpatrick, major general In com mand of Sherman's Cavalry. After the occupation only thirty houses wero left standing. Curd of Thanks. Townvllle, Nov. 4.-We wish to thus publicly express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us by our friends in the recent Ill ness and death of our son, Henry, which occurred at Clemson College on the 2 9 th of October. And wo wish especially to thank the physicians, nurses, faculty, students and all at Clemson College who treated us so kindly in our bereavement. We Dust they all shall bo richly rewarded for their kind deeds. Wm. T. Hunt and Family. Is your husband cross? An irri table, fault-finding disposition is of ten due to a disordered stomach. A man with good digestion is nearly always good natured. A great many have been permanently cured ol sto mach trouble by taking Chanber laln's Tablets. For sale by all deal ers, a Iv. .I??j?ty?j?tyty?j<?j??j??j? .j**^?j?tyty ty WANTS, FOR SALE, LOST JU AND FOUND, ?I? ty Notices under this Heading ole ?cent a word each insertion. (Initials count as words.) j .j? ty ty ty ty ty ? j. ? j. ty ty ty ty ty<\i ?j?? STOLEN-One dark chestnu't.sor rol horse, white on three feet,?lTQm J. D. Oliver, near Return church^Re ward for information leading to re covery of horse. J. D. OLlVKR.^en oca, S. C., Route 4. WALHALLA'^ I NORMAN CO A complete lin< usually in an up DRUG beautiful Wedding Gifts, Solid'.Silvcr, Finest China, Cut Glass, Statuary, India Brass Goods and other Novelties? FREE ! FRE A package of I and Nature's every bottle Cardui you bi Make our stoi quarters and Plenty of gooi Tobacco, Soda BIG VARIE GOC Bring us your presci and the best quality drugs v The lowest prices on We will appreciate y Tennessee Synod This Week, Lexington, Nov. "A. The Tennes see Synod of the Evangelical Luthe ran Church will bold its ninety-sec ind annual convention in St. Jacob's Lutheran church, near Chap?n, this ?ounty. (Rev. J. C. Wessinger, pas loi-, > commencing Wednesday, No vember il. and running through tlx* following Sunday. This ls one of (lie largest and strongest bodies of Chris tian workers in the State, and many longregatlons will bo represented, Kev. J. P. Stirewalt is president of tho Tennessee Synod, and Rev. John ), Mnuney, formerly of Columbia, ieerotary. Bucklen's Arnica Salvo The nest Salve In The World. WALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. fy - ?I Walhalla Wins Again. in the relay race between (be track teams of the Walhalla High School and the Westminster High School last Friday, the Walhalla team was victorious, winning hy one minute of time. This is the second race the team has entered this sosskni and each time they have won. The race Friday was interesting, the result be ing in doubt until the last lap was reached. Tl?e Walhalla team took the lead from the start and held it all the way, although the Westmin ster runners threatened to take the lead on the eighth and ninth laps. Despite the heavy roads, the time .17 minutes-was excellent. After tho race each runner on the Walhalla team was presented with a pair of silk hose, donated by citizens of the town who are lovers of clean sport. The good feeling which ex ists between tho two teams was marked. There was no unpleasant ness of any kind, and after the race each team gave a yell for the other. The average age of the Walhalla team ls If).8 years. Those who com pose the team are: J. D. Abbott, 18 years; Furman Hill, 18 years; Louis Sanders, 10 years; Harley Phillips, 10 years; Eugene Abbott. lf> years; Loyd Brawn, 15 years; Henry King, 17 years; Willie Kay, 15 years; John Edwards, 14 years; Marlon Moss, 14 years; Robert Macaulay, 15 years; Alex Lewis, 1G ears; Ceorgo Kauf mann, 18 years; Claude Garrett, 15 years; Bishop tirant, 15 years. "Tug Day" Friday. Friday, November 8th, will bo ob served as "tag day." The High School girls will sell tags for the benefit of the school library. No price is set for the tags, and the purchaser is at liberty to give any amount for ono. Fach pupil is requested to bring to school any amount (not over five cents), which will be added to the receipts from the sale of tags. There are needed for tho library quito a number of reference ?books, and it is hoped the amount sufficient for purchasing them can be raised on that day. Let every ono wear a tag Friday. Junior Truck Team, Tho junior track team will have a second race with the West Union school team on Friday afternoon. The race will begin at 4 p. m. Ten run ners will represent each school. The race will end at tho Confederate mono ment. Only n Eire Hero, but tho crowd cheered, as, with burned hands, he held up a small round box. "Follows!" bo shouted, "this Bucklen's Arnica Salve I hold, has everything beat for burns." Right! also for boils, ulcers, sores, pimples, /.ema, cuts, sprains, brui ses. Surest pile cure. It subdues inflammation, kills pain. Only 25c. at all druggists. adv. DRUG STORE, ROPS. (LICENSED.) i of everything iE ! FREE ! Slack Draught Tablets with of Wine of .ty. ?fi *e your head resting place, d Cigars and i Water, Etc, LTY NEW )DS. carried to-date STORE Post Card Headquarters, Stationery, Toilet Articles, Combs, Brushes, Stock and Poultry Powders, Big line of Toys, Etc., Etc. riptions, no iscd. everything. rour patronage ftt?* substitution Good Time to Buy $4.25 Per Ton $5.25 Per Ton At Mill, j Delivered. Phone I? Walhalla, South Carolina. WE HAVE BEEN HAMMERING AWAY A LONG TIME TRYING TO DRIVE ONE THOUGHT INTO THE MINDS OF THE PEOPLE OF THIS COMMUNITY THAT WE WILL NOT SELL HARDWARE TO ANYONE AT ANY PRICE THAT WE DO NOT KNOW TO BE GOOD. WE HAVE SUCCEEDED DOING BUSINESS THIS WAY, AND WE ARE NOT GOING TO CHANGE OUR SYSTEM. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, S. C. mm Ask the Farmer Who Uses One Not how he likes the Chattanooga Disc Plow-(wc know what that answer would bc)-but how he makes the crops he is harvesting. Nine cases out of ten his answer will be, BY DEEP PLOWING-and as often he will tell you this plowing is done with The Chatta nooga Disc Plow, We have a complete stock of these Plows-Two and Three-Horse-and will be glad to have you call and let us tell you more about them. Seneca Hardware Co., Seneca, S. C. ?y '?y '<y -^y '^y -s-y 'sy<y?y?y -?y -?y -?y *??r -?y '<y 'ty 'sy<y '<y j SEE THE NEW LINE OF LADIES' COAT SUITS, LONG COATS AND RAIN COATS. Nobby Lino of Misses' Heavy Coats and Rain Capes. AUTOMOBILE HOODS AND AUTOMOBILE COATS. Sweaters and Caps for Children and Grown-ups SMART STYLES AND RIGHT PRICES. ? Ms New line of I "WIND PROOF" Umbrellas, $1.00 to $2.00. * AK BEFORE YOU BOY CALL AND SEE J. & J. S. CARTER, Westminster, S. C. # # # # w w w w # w w w w