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How much better still is your position if you have put these saved dollars to work for you ! A good way to do this is to deposit them in some good, strong bank. Tho Westminster Bank, Westminster, O.? is a good place to ptit these dollars. W. P. ANDERSON, P. P. SULLIVAN, President. Cashier. J. M. NORRIS. Assistant Cashier. .w. fj Eminent Phyisicinn Dead. New York, Dec. 2.-Dr. Edward Curtis, brother of the late George William Curtis, is dead at his homo here, aged 74 years. For moro than forty years he had held a placo In tho front rank of physicians and sci entists in this country. Together with Dr. Woodward, of the surgeon general's staff, bo performed tho au topsy on the body of President Lin coln. He was a graduate of Harvard and tho University of Pennsylvania. Dig Benr Killed Nenr Charleston. Charleston, Nov. 30.-Heil Hole Swamj), near Charleston, In Berkeley county, springs Into fame by provid ing for the guns of a party of local sportsmen tho biggest black boar ever beard of in those parts. The beast, killed by buckshot, weighed 6 4 5 pounds. If you are troubled with chronic constipation, the mild and gentle ef fect of Chamberlain's Tablets makes them especially suited to your case. For salo by all dealers. adv. The Woman Makes the Home She makes it best who, looking after the culinary d?partaient, turns her back resolute ly upon unhealthful, or even suspicious, food accessories. She is economical; she knows that true economy does not consist in the use of inferior meat, flour, or baking powder. She is an earnest advocate of home made, home baked food, and has proved the truth of the statements of the experts that the best cook ing in the world today is done with Royal Baking Powder. METHODIST CONFERENCE WORK Session Held in Anderson-Matters of Interest Day by Day. A n der no ii, Nov. 27.-The formal organization of tho South Carolina Methodist Conference was effected this morning in "St. John's church.' Bishop John C. Kllgo, who was last year's president, was in the chair. Tho Dlshop, following the lohg es tablished custom of tho ohurch, ad ministered the Sacrament of the' Lord's Supper. Ho was assisted by Revs. C. B. Smith, S. A. Weber, R. R. Dagnnll and J. B. Tray wick. Rev. E. O. Watson, D. D., for years tue efficient secretary of the body, was again elected. Dr. Wat son ls assisted by Revs. W. L. Wait and A. E. Holler. Rev. R. E. Tnr nipseed is again in charge of statis tical mutters, having to assist him Revs. R. D. Turnlpseed, J. H. Noland, S. O. Cantye, W. H. Beckham and J. R. T. Major. The hours for daly sessions were fixed at 9.30 and 1 o'clock. Bishop Kllgo bas a high estimate of the worth of time and got down ta busi ness promptly. Rev. A. J. Catt th on Introduced a resolution , looking to a radical change In tho management of The Southern Christian Advocate, The consideration of this resolution was made a special order for 10 o'clock to-morrow. The twenty-second question, -relat ing to the character of tho preachers, WHS called, and the character of the presiding elders was passed. The Bishop, in hearing reports from the presiding elders, put emphasis ou spiritual results, declaring that he wanted to know not how much money had been collected, but how many souls had been saved. & ? Dr. John O. Willson introduced a resolution Axing an hour for a Thanksgiving sermon to-morrow'tand requesting Bishop Kllgo to preach the sermon. vs. Rev. S. ?. Weber, D. D., hading been a member of the conforenceitfor fifty years, was asked to preach&tp. the conference at 12 o'clock In cele bration of his semi-centennial. The Bishop met the presiding .'?$?' ders to begin the task of arranging' appointments for tho- coming year. 'Several prominent ministers will be lost to tho conference. Dr. E. ?. Watson, for years a leading man, will retiro to establish an industrial school at Conway. Rev. S. A. Donn hoe, pastor at St. John's church, this city, bas been transferred to the Vir ginia Conference and stationed at Norfolk. Second Day's Session. Anderson, Nov. 28.-The event of to-day In tho Methodist Conference was the Thanksgiving sermon preach ed .jy Bishop Kllgo to an immense congregation. The Bishop preached a notable sermon, using the 14tb an 1 15th verses of the 1st chapter of Colossians as a text. Ho met fully the high expectations of the great crowd that attended. The business matter that prom ised lively debate and excited the keenest interest was tb? resolution, introduced yesterday by Rev. A. J. Cauthen, relating to the management of Tho Southern Christian Advocate. The resolution, on motion of Rev. J. O. Willson, was deferred until to morrow. Ministers to Retire. A matter or interest to many throughout the State is the retire ment of active ministers to the su perannuate and supernumerary rela tions. Among those who will retire this year aro the following: Rev. J. B. Wilson will superannu ate. Mr. Wilson for years bas been one of the strong men of the confer ence. For yenr8 he was a presiding elder and was looked upen as a preacher of exceptional force. Rev. A. T. Dunlap, of Latta, will take a superannuate relation, his health having entirely failed. Rev. A. B. Williams, another vete ran preacher, will retire, and Rov. E. A. Wayne, of Summerville, ls ano ther of the Hst. Rev. Thos. J. Clyde, one of the best known of Methodist preachers, and of long service, ls too feeble to take further work and was superannuated. Bishop Kllgo stopped al the call of this name and paid a touching trib ute to Mr. Clyde. He was tho senior pastor of the first chargo to which the Bishop was assigned, and to him; the Bishop declared, be owod a great debt of gratitude for tho help and in spiration he received from the aged preacher. Mr. Clyde was loved of all Methodists and bis retirement will be deplored. The passage of character of minis ters was completed, no charges being preferred against any one. Tho Third ?ny. Anderson, Nov. 20.-Tho Southern Christian Advocate question got be fore the Methodist Conference this morning at 10 o'clock as a special order. It bas been tho matter of greatest Interest boforo tho confer ence, and it was expected to provoke debate. Expectations were realized and for a time tho debate waxed ra ther warm. ? Rev. A. J. Cauthen, who Introduc ed the original resolution on the Ad vocate matter, withdrew lt, explain ing that sonw misunderstood Its pur pose as being directed against per sons. He denied attacking persons, and declared that it was a matter ol principle. Upon ' withdrawing tho resolution Mr. Cauthen nominated thu followinp Advocate board: W. B. Wharton, D }Leod, A. N. Bruson, S. O. Can : L. Glenn, L. S. Welling, A. M. ioy W, j John 0. Willson offerod an huent, -which named tho fol ?*-board, the one now In power: JMeadors, W. A. Massabeau, fC. Hodges, Marlon Dargan, J. Inmel, R. A. Child, J. Fuller w no., adv Cauthen led the debate in sup the committee which he had ted. He declared that he held onal enmity toward the p res arc?, but thought a new board bio. I J. O. Willson spoke at length ' port pf tho present board, g the several members as capa d experienced. He spoko in bernis of Rev. S. A. Nettles, the and urged tho conference to ? them. Revs. J. M. Stead ?jf?HraV^ W?lling, L. F. Beaty and J.B^JTraywick discussed the aues ti?raat?Dr. W?lling advocatlug a <yote was decisive and the old boaid/wAvas re-elected; This settles thc'^ftljestlon finally. /following were elected dea ;M. C. Lathan, Elzle Myers, J. n, G. K. Way. ^following were elected to eld ifders: J. H. Browne, S. T. D. Jd, J. K. Whitlock, E. A. Wayte. jfhjuilmous for Rock Hill. ! "Conference of 1913 will meet jk Hill. That city was chosen igusly. [times Cannon, of Virginia, was jced and he represented the rti Assembly Enterprise. This pnt contemplates a mountain " R for Methodists similar to , N. C., the Presbyterian in ?KQ Meeting* Saturday, k'r?ion, Nov. 30.-Tho minute fjS;'qf the Methodist conferonce stj?tically completed t?-day. The tmohts are expected not later Jonday morning. y[V .G.. Herbert, for tho com .teniperanco, In bis last re r^Q\nnit>nd'd thc endorsement fr^SPiW KeiVyon-Sheiipard bili, now hefiwe> thev United States Senate and Howe, ; regulating tho lnter-state comme;c4Uiquor trade, pledging the Suppj.'J^jft^^ho conference to Senator How,, ,!>n;< CarlJs.lo in his effort to h-aV?'?- law enacted 'afr''the next ses sion of the Legislature submitting the question of prohibition to the people of the State, to be voted on in Au gust, 1913, and the reappointment of Rev. J. L. Harley as superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League. Tho Tidal Class. The bishop called question ono, "Who aro admitted on trial?" They are: John Edward Cook, William Paschal! Meadors, Jr., Darling Earle Jeffcoat, David Norris, Busbeo Till man, Aristotle Shealy, Robert Haw thorne Lupo, William Butler Gar rett, William Louis Milliken, Miller Murray McLcndon, Robert Frederick Morris, Jos. Benj. Prosser, George Allen Teasley, John David Holler, J. Boyce Mnhaffoy, William F. Gault, Bonj. Gregg Vaughan. This class is the largest received In several years, and the conference rejoices over the fact that Cod ls calling more men to this enterprise of preaching the Gos pel. Superannuate. Relation. On motion of Rev. C. B. Smith the name of Rev. W. T. Duncan wa? re ferred for the superannuate relation. Rev. W. A. Massebeau moved the reference of Rev. W. B. Baker's name for tho same relation. Bishop Kllgo called tho question: "Who aro tho deacons of ono year?" This class comprises A. D. Betts, E. K. Hardin, E. R. Mason, E. L. Mc Coy, J. A. McGraw, P. K. Rhoad, G. T. Rhoad, J. P. Simpson, J. L. Sin gleton, H. L. Powell. Tho last nam ed bas been transferred to Cuba. Bishop Kllgo asked an Interest in the prayers of the conference that he might bo guided and sustained in his work of making the appointments. Ho said that be was awake until af ter midnight last night looking over tho records of charges and thinking of tho men who were to serve them next year. Rov. A. E. Holler sug gested that prayer be offered now, and the bishop requested Dr. Willson to load the prayers of the conferonce. As ho referred feelingly to the su perannuated preachers, Dr. Willson was greeted with a chorus of "amens," and when the bishop arose from his knees his eyes were stream ing with tears. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. R. D. Smart, of Virginia, a former member of this conference, who addressed the con forence briefly with words of greet ing and of love. Appointments hy District*!. Tho appointments for tho year 1913 wero read Monday afternoon. They aro given below in full: Anderson District. Presiding Elder-C. B, Smith. St. John's, J. W. Speake; Orrville, J. Pi Simpson; Bethel. J. W. Neely; Antrovllle, P. K. Rhoad; Calhoun Falls,-; Clemson, P. A. Murray; Central, A. V. Harbin; Honea Path, 3. T. Blackman; Lowndesvllle, J, C. Chandler; McCormick, P. B. Ingra* ham; Pelzer, A. Sassard; Pendleton, N. G. Ballonger; Starr and Iva, J. L. Singleton; Townvlllc, W. S. Meyers; Walhalla, J. P. Inabinet; Walhalla Circuit, J. M. Lawson; Westminster, M. M. Brooks; Willlamston and Bol ton, J. L. Stokes; WlUianiston Cir cuit, J. I). Burnett. (Continued on Fourth Pago.) JOHN BIRDSEY PICKETT DEAD? Passed Away Last Saturday from Sudden Attack of llcnrt Fullure. Bounty Land, Doc. 3.-Special: Never has this community received such a shock ns on Saturday, Novem ber 30, when the news of the sudden death of John Birdsey Pickett was heralded, like an electric current, from home to home, enveloping tho entiro community in a cloud of deep sorrow. Mr. Picket was In his 71st year, and had been in declining health for several years, having suffered from heart trouble, but was in lils usual good spirits on Saturday morning, and about ll o'clock was hauling some wood, and was within about IBO yards of his homo when death, due to heart failure, came. It ls supposed that he had some pre monition of his death and stopped his horse, as tho animal was stand ing perfectly still, while Mr. Pickett's body was lying partly across the shafts, with one arm over the front gate of the wagon. He had proba bly been dead not more than ten minutes when found. It was at first thought that ho had fallen on the wagon wheel and had only re ceived Injuries from the fall, and Dr. E. C. Doyle was at once sum moned, but the awful reality was. soon revealed, and thus was taken from tho shores of time to the realms of a glorious eternity one oi the most exemplary characters the com . munlty has ever known. In his death his family sustains the loss of an affectionate husband, father and grandfather-one who was ever mindful of the pleasure and happi ness of his household. The commu nity loses a kind and beneficent neighbor, friend and counsellor, whose generosity In time of need knew no bounds except the limita tion of Ms possession; and especial ly where the hand of affliction rest ed on a fellow-being would his over flowing, sympathetic heart go out In kindly effort to relieve. In his home he was genial, hospitable and enter taining. Having lived a near neigh bor for the past 22 years, the writer keenly feels the loss of a personal friepd. Mr. Pickett was a'ruling elder in tho .Richland d*resbyte>iau^H^ where his plac? was'seldom vacant, and where his absence will long be noted and felt with regret. He was a zealous and enthusiastic member of the Farmers' Union, in which order his influence will he greatly missed. The county loses in the death of Mr. Pickett one of her most valuablo citizens, and, the State a valiant, veteran of the Lost Cnuse. From a piece of family history we copy - brief sketch of his life: "John Birdsey Pickett, the fourth son of John and Harriet Howell Pickett, was born in Knoxville, Tenn., January ll, 1X42. He served in tho Confederate army during the entire four years of the war; was first In Company I, 26th Tennessee Infantry, under Gen. Buckner's com mand. Capt. B? F. Welker, Col. John Billard. He served there until the battle of Fort Donaldson, where he was captured and token to Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Ind., where he remained for several months. Ile was then taken to Vicksburg, Miss., where he was exchanged, returning to East Tennessee, and was trans ferred to Company A, 16th Tennes see Cavalry, under Capt. W. C. Eb lln, Bucker's Legion, Pilgram's Bri gade. Hero he remained four months, and was then transferred to Fort Delaware, where he remained thirteen months, being then sent through on parolo to Richmond, Va., where be remained until the sur render." John B. Pickett and Martha Cor nelia McFall, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Samuel R. MeFall, were married in Walhalla on February 17, 1869, and unto them were born flvo sons and three daughters, whose names are as follows: John Sam and Ern est Hunter Pickett. Atlanta, Ga.; Harry McFall Pickett, Greenville; .lames Edwin Pickett, Norfolk, Va.; Prank Leslie Pickett, Rockingham, N. C.; Mrs. Hattie Pickett Milam, Sandy Springs, and Mesdames Cor nelia and Birdsey Pickett W vht, of tit's community. Mr. Pickett with his family, which al the time ( 1 873) consisted of his wife and two children, -moved to Coosa county, Alabama, where they lived until the latter part of 1877. moving thence to this community, where they have since resided, nu unbroken family until his death. All bis children were present to attend his funeral except J. E. Pick ett, of Norfolk, Va., who, wo regret to learn, was providentially detained on account of the extreme Illness of lils wife. The remains of the deceased wcro interred in the Richland cemetery at 3 o'clock Sunday, thc 1st, services being conducted bv tho pastor, Rev. F. D. Vaughn. Those of the relatives from a dist ance who attended the funeral, be sides tiie children, were: Mr. and Mrs. Basil Wakefield, Greensboro, Go.; John F. Rogers, Greenville; Mrs. Carl Myers, Oak way; Miss Julia Rogers, Greenville; Mrs. Ra chael Auld, Elberton, (Ja.; Mrs. A. C. Mallenger and Mrs. Sallie Gilmor, Seneca; Mack Milam, Kandy Springs; Mrs. H. M. Pickett, Oreenvillo; Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Reid and daughter, Miss Mary Julia, of Seneca. Tho sympathies of a host of friends aro extended to tho bereaved In this CAPT. JAMES T. HEH) ])EA1>. Honored Citizen Passed Away After Drlof Illness-Loral Nows. Seneca, Doc. 3.-Special: Capt. James T. Reid died at his home on Keowee River last Friday, after an illness of only a f?w days with pneu- ' monia. Mr. Reid had been, during a long and useful life, prominently identified with church work, being a staunch Presbyterian, and an elder in Fairview church. He was mar ried twice, his last wife bel?g Miss Caroline Strlbllng. To the last un ion wore born four children-Sam uel, George, Lizzie (Mrs Jas. Webb) and Mamie (Mrs. Ashmore), deceas ed. One son (William), by a for mer marriage, lives at Chappells. To the family ls extended the sympathy of many friends. The red?ales wore interred at Mountain View cemetery, after services conducted by the pas tor, Rev. M. R. Kirkpatrick. Capt. Reid was 82 years of age. Last Thursday being Thanksgiv ing there was no regular meeting ar ranged for the Once-a-Weok Club. The president, Mrs. L. W. Vernor, however, entertained the members et a social meeting in honor of her friend, Mrs. Wm. Neill, a former member, who was the house guest of Mrs. Vernor during tho paBt week. The hostess Introduced a clever plan of entertainment, among other charming features being a contest In which tho guests were requested to write greetings to the honoree in verse. The result was a collection o? many bright plays of wit and hu mor, each rhyme ringing with hearty sentiment upon the return of a for mer popular member of tho club. The guests honored the occasion with their best gowns, the honoree appearing In a handsome crepe de chine, with corsage bouquet of crochet ' roses. A delightful salad course was served at the olose of the meeting. . Remember the bazaar-December 6th and 7th. Mrs. L. R. VanDiviere, of Savan nah, has been visiting Mrs. C, V. McCarey this week. Ben Lee Hamilton is at homo for a few days on a sick furlough. Thanksgiving... passed off .very quietly - here, there being no services hW.?ivy- .of.>th?' cht?t?fi?s'; The snow last week" is said to bo the first as early aB Thanksgiving in many years. A game of basket ball was played at the Seneca Cotton Mill on Friday afternoon between tho 7th and 8th grades of tho Seneca High School. The seventh grade was victorious. In connection with this the cotton mill school held Interesting exercises ap propriate to Thanksgiving. What promised to be a serious fire was aborted on last Saturday after noon by the most heroic work that has possibly ever been seen hero. About 5 o'clock the second story of the Seneca Hardware Company was found to be In flames, and it was thought this building, with several ; adjoining, would be lost. Tho build ing being brick, with tin front, tho draft was cut off, and the flames therefore were fed slowly. A hy drant was near and with two bose steady streams were played on the Inside of the walls with splendid re sults. The large stock of hardware was Injured in moving it out, and the loss from this and injury to tho building will be considerable. News of the death of John B. Pick ett was received here with genuine regret. Mr. Pickett was in town on Friday, seemingly in perfect health, and the news of bis sudden death on Saturday came as a shock. The sym pathy of many friends ls felt for the bereaved family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neill and daughter Alice returned to their home at Danville Sunday last, after a visit of several days to friends hore. Miss Florence Reid spent Thanks giving with Miss Margaret Morrison at Clemson. S. D. Cherry spent Thanksgiving here. Mrs. J. lt. Wade died at ber resi dence here last. Saturday morning after a lingering illness. The sym pathy of the community is felt for the grief-stricken family. Miss Verna Strlbllng will return on Tuesday from Anderson, where she has vecn vlsi"').": her iriohd, Miss Bessie Sharpe, whoso wedding occurs Tuesday at noon. The bri dal couple will come to Seneca In an automobile and will board No. 38 for an extended wedding trip North. We call the attention of the pub lic again to the bazaar, which will bo held next Friday and Saturday. Carey's warehouse has been secured by the ladles and will be attractively decorated for tho occasion. The .late is set early so as to give holiday shoppers RU opportunity to buy Christmas presents at reasonable l?ricos. Fancy articles, useful arti cles and candles will bo sold. Light refreshments will also bo sold, con sisting of sandwiches, coffee and chocolate. Don't forget tho date - Friday and Saturday, tho 6th and 7 th. When you have a bilious attack give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They aro excellent. For salo by all doalors. , ft'lv. sad affliction, and may they recolvo comfort from Him who has promised that all things shall work togothor for good to them who are In Christ Jesus.