Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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t4"fr4"H-H M I 1 1 lil I 11 X LOCAL AND PERSONAL. I T?"!"!" **""I,*?"I"*I" -li,l,,l,,J"l' -T. E. Alexander ?ell? Hock Hill buggies. Walhalla, S. C. adv.-tf. -John M. lidford, of Central, ?wa? a recent visitor to friends in Walhalla. -Harry K;<r!? left Monday morn ing for Atlanta, where he will be located for ?onie time. -Charles I venter, of Anderson, spent ttunday and Monday in Wal halla visiting among relatives. - H. ss Btock powders at Norman'B drug ??ore, Walhalla. adv. -Day lus Harrison, of Clemson, isjMint the week-end in Walhalla with Iiis par?nts. Mr. arid Mr*. Oeorge A. Harrison. -Mrs. L. M. Murphy and children, of Anderson, are visiting at the horne of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Isbell. Mrs. J. R, Earle, who hu? bee?: spending a week In Atlanta with rel atives, returned to Walhalla Mon day evening. -The grain cradles are here In abundance-all kinds, extra snatho. Matheson Hardware Co., Westmin ster, 8. C. . 20-adv. -We ar? requested to announce that Hov. S. A. Tow will preach at Ebeneser on the second Sunday In .May at 4.:'>0 o'clock p. III. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Russell, of Russell's, spent a short while in Wal halla last week among friends, who ar? always glad to greet them. .Friends of Win. Lausterer are pleased to see him oui again after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Lauster* ?r's health has not beni very good this spring. Mrs. E. 0. Roberts, or Chatta nooga. Tenn., spent a short while in Walhalla last week visiting at the home of Capt. and Mrs. S. K. Dendy and among her numerous friends. - I have a good hoi tom pasture, now ready, for 20 or more head of cattle; plenty of water and gras? ?rom now until November 30; $1 per month each. Thoa. (!. C. Fahne BtOCk, Walhalla. 20-adv. The scholarship and entrance ex aminations for Winthrop College will be held at the Court House in Walhalla on Friday, .July 4th, al 9 o'clock. See notice in another col umn. -Mr. and Mrs. Dock Dickson, of Oreen wood, are spending several days in Walhalla Visiting ut the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Dummn and other relatives. They came through the country in their Ford car. -Miss J ii Hu Maxwell, after spend ing several months In Vicksburg, Miss., visiting at iii? hom? of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Nield, returned to Walhalla the latter part of last week, to the delight of her many friends here. .-Ice In any quantity at Phillips'.) market, Walhalla. adv. - Mr. and Mrs- K. P. Smith and daughter, Misses Lucll" Sloan and Helen Fant, and Wlllet P. Sloan, ol Anderson, spent Sunday in Walhall;! visiting at the hom? of Mr. and Mrs N. L. Fant. They came through thc country in amos. -There will ho an Important meeting of Oconee Conclave, No. 827 to-morrow (Thursday) ?vening, ll will be decided at tills meeting whe ther or not the annual summer ce)? brutton will he held. Ail mern ben are urged to al tond. Dr. H. Fred. Thode, of Knox ville, Tenn., spent a short willie In Walhalla this week with his ramil) at the home of his father and mo Du ir, Dr. and Mrs. .1. J. Thode. Hil many Walhalla friends will bo glin lo learn that, ho is prosperine in Knoxville and is delighted witl his surroundings in that city. --Run tho Hies away from youl home. Costs hut little to do this We have Bereen doors and screei windows for everybody. Mathesoi Hardware Co., Westminster. 20-adv - Miss May liane, of Fort Motte ls spending a while at tho home o her uncle, I. H. Harrison. Her mo ther, Mrs. J. K. liane, who has bee I quite 111 for some tim?, is consider ably improved. H?r friends hop? ihat she m;.y soon be restored to he: usual health. Mrs. D. A. Smith and little soi left yest? rday morning for Blaney Kershaw county, where they wil spend a short whilo visiting at DH home of Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr and Mrs. Melrod. Their niau; friend? here wish for them a mos pleasant visit and s?ro return. - Pleasant and profitable employ ment tor women, girls and boys. Ap ply to Hot rick Hosiery Mills, Wal halla, S. C. t. f.-adv. The Infant daughter of Mr. an< Mrs. William Nichols died at theil home her? on Sunday morning, Aprl L'Tth, arter a short illness. Inter meui look place al Cheohee on Mon day following, Ibo services bolnj conducted by Revs. J. A. Hudson am S A. Tow. The bereaved ones him the sympathy or many friends. Miss Pauline (Haut loft las weok for Columbia, where she ha: been employed aa book-keeper in tlx establishment of H. A. Taylor, furnl linc dealer. Her place al Carier A Co H ls being filled by her sister MIHH Kiln I.<e (?rani. MIKH Oran has many friend? in Walhalla win wish her much success lu the ca olia city. Nice Uno palms, varnish, stains brushes. Norman's drug store, nd lt. T. Jayne8 leD Monday after noon for Philadelphia, where he wil attend the meeting of tho Natlonn Hosiery Manufacturers' Association the annual session or which convene there this week. From I'hlladolphli Mr. Jayne? win go to New york nm other eitlen, laking in thc anuna tour of thal ....{?.lion made i?y tb momher? of the association. Wm. A Dctrlcjt. . who went to Philadelphia several days ago, will also attend ih meeting of tho association, both h and Mr. Jayne? represent lng tho I let rlok Ho/Mory Mills. -Hundreds of screen doors an windows; ?creen wiro in abundance We can ?ave you money. Mathe o Hardware Co., Westminster, adv.-2 -Nice lin? of stationary at Nor man's drug store, Walhalla. ad. -Jack Vemer, of the Atlanta Col- ' lege of Physicians and Surgeons, is borne for the vacation, to the delight of his many friends. -Master James Wilaou. of Green wood, is spending this week In Wal halla with his mother, Mrs. Geo. L. Wilson, and among friends. He bas been unwell for several days, but is improving. -Mrs. John Sanders, of the Boun ty Land community, and Miss Ger trude Gratt, of Seneca, spent several days last wee? visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs John W. Davis. Mis? Grant attended tie teachers' exami nation held here Friday. -Ice cream freezers, hammocks, refrigerators-all hot weather ne* ceasities. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, S. C. 20-adv. -TV no xneeting of the Oconee County Teaeners' Association will be held at the Walhalla High School building next Saturday, May 10th. at 11 o'clock a. m. Every teacher in the county who can attend ls urged to do so. -Anderson Mail. *>th: "With an attack of sciatic rheumatism Mrs. John P. Hutchison ha? been con fined to her room for three weeks or more. To-day, however, she sat up for a few hours, and it is hoped that she will soon be out again." -Attention is directed to the ad vertisement s of W. S. Hunter, of Sen eca. arni the Matheson Hardware Co.. of Westminster, which will be found elsewhere in this issue. Th*?3e are two of tlx? best mercantile establish ments in Oconee, and a visit to their respective stores will prove mutually agreeable to merchants and custom ers. -Big assortment soaps at Nor man's drug store, Walhalla. ad. All members ol' Oconee Lodge, No. f.l, I. O. D. P., are requested io attend Dm meeting next Tuesday evening, the 13th. Business ol* im portance will come before the body lor consideration. There will prob ably be work in Die Initiatory degree. A full attendance is desired. This will be the last meeting before the session of Die Grand Lodge, which will be held in Anderson on the I Dh and ir>th. Sheriff anti Mrs. .1. WV Davis and family visited Mrs. Davis's sister, Mrs. .1. T. .1. ('lark, ami family, near Lavenia, Qa., last Sunday. On their return they were accompanied by Mrs. Davis's niece, Miss Viola Clark, who will spend several days here among relatives and friends. During their short visit in Georgia the party attended services at the old home church of Mrs. Davis at Poplar Springs, in Franklin county, on Las tanolle ('reek. Mrs. Davis and niece s|>ent yesterday in the Town ville commun Hy visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Adams. -Fant's Green House, Ander son, S. C.-F'loral Tributes, Pot Plants, Danana Plants, Bulbs, etc. Bedding plants: Coleus, Salvias and Moon Vines. Orders promptly Ailed. Mrs. N. L. Fant, Agent. Walhalla, ad. -Ruskin Anderson, of Seneca, calls attention this week to his big offering of May bargains. All lines of merchandise at his store have gone through the price-slashing pro cess in order to make room for new goods to arrive. Call and see him When you go to Seneca and let him show you through his store. He is also making some attractive offers to buyers from a distance. You will find a cordial welcome and you will get good treatment at Mr. Ander son's place. Reatl his May announce ment on the second pago this week, and make a polnl of seeing him for what you may need in his line. T. M. Lowery, of Americus, Qa., spent yesterday in Walhalla attend ing to matters of business. Mr. Low ery Is the picture of health and re ports all members of his family en joying a full measure also. Mr. Low ery ls sun-browned and bronzed, and says that since he has been conduct ing large fa rm operations he has quit bunting the shade altogether. The "Oconee colony" at and near Ameri cus, he reports as doing well as a whole, all being well satisfied and prospering. Mr. Lowery has a host of friends in Wlalfballa anti else where In Oconee who are always de lighted to meet him and shake his hand. -Grain Cradles-6 and (4-flnger. Better see us about one. Price way down. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, S. C. 20-adv. Last Saturday "The Farmers' Mutual Llvq Stock Association of Oconee County" was organized at a meeting held In Westminster, and the prospects for a very valuable In stitution for tho farmers of Oconee are bright. Tho mutual ft ature In this live stock Insurance association will Ito fashioned much alter tin; mu tual Uro insurance, which has given so much relief to the farmers of Oco nee In tho way of a safe and yet low priced protection of property. For the purpose of electing officers and transacting other business of the new association lhere will be a sec ond meeting, which will be held at Onkway on Saturday, May 17th, at ~ o'clock p. m. All farmers Inter ested In this great feature in Insur ance should attend the meeting. (See notice of meeting elsewhere In this Issue. I Mrs. Martha Wilson, widow of the late Andrew T. wilson, died last Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. (Omma Pierce, In Seneca, her death occurring al <? o'clock p. m. She had been sick for only about three days, suffering an attack ol pleurisy, which, coupled with the In? fl rmi Hos of age, proved more than her fatling Strength COUld withstand. She was In her Xiith year. She was a staunch member of . the Baptist church, having held her membership in the Cross Roads (Bickens county) llaiilist church for tb" long term of almost sixty years. For many years Mrs. Wilson resided In and near Walhalla, ?hut on the death of her husband, Andrew T. Wilson, she went to resido with her daughter, near Seneca. Tho Interment took place in Westview cemetery, Wal halla, Monday at noon.. Mrs. Wilson ls survived by six child ron, to whom tho sympathy of many friends goo? out In tbfllr sorrow. -AH kinds seed st Norman's, ad. -Born, unto Mi. and Mrs. Morgan Ford, of the Walhalla Mill village, on May 5th, a son. -Mrs. William Connor, of Char leston, ls ?pending this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F E. Harrison. -L. L. Barr, of Greenville, is i spending a short while in Walhalla visiting at the home of Mrs. 8. P. Dendy. -J. A. Rhodes, of the Greenville Daily News, spent Sunday in Wal halla with his brother, Elliott Rhodes. - Miss E. D. Beanbolt, of Atlanta, is spending several days in Walhalla visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Busch. Everybody can have screen doors and windows. Our prices are in reach of every one. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster. 20-adv. -Dr. F. F. Collins, who has been absent from Walhalla for several months, returned last week to spend a while with his family. He has been engaged professionally for some time in Augusta. -We ar? requested to announce that ?here will be an all-day singing at Toxawa; Baptist church next Sun day, conducted by J. E. Long and others. Everybody is cordially in vited to attend, and are urged to bring the well known song books. "Windows ol Heaven," Nos. 10 and ll. Remember the well-filled bas kets ?'ISO. -Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Galbreath, who have been for some time "resid ing at Norfolk, Va., arrived in West I'nion recently and will probably make their home in this section. Mr. Galbreath has recently completed his '? four years of service in tho United : States navy, having been a member | Of the crew Of the battleship Louisi ana. About two years ago lie was happily married to Miss Laura Eth edge, of Norfolk. They are being greeted by a host of friends of Mr. Galbreath al his old home. A 35-cen I prophylactic tooth I) ru si) for li .'ie. at Norman's. adv. -Mrs. William Goss, who was re cently bitten by a dog, which was later ascertained to have been suf fering from hydrophobia, has return ed from the Pasteur Institute at Co lumbia and is being treated here by Dr. B. F. Sloan Her condition is quite favorable for recovery without serious results. Mrs. Goss's home 1s I in the Salem section of Oconee. ami it is reported that there are a num ber of dogs in that community whose owners know that the animals are afflicted with rabies, yet refuse to have them killed or to keep them up. This, if true, is deplorable in the ex treme. Such a course is crimina!, and it is hard to believe that there is a citizen of Oconee who would be so thoughtless as to protect the life of a diseased dog at the possible risk of endangering the lives of human beings. -Dock Moore, who wa? tried and convicted at the July (1912) term of Court for Oconee on the charge of se duction, and was sentenced to serve five years In the penitentiary or on the public works of the county, too gan serving his sentence Monday of this week. From the verdict and sentence of the Court of General Ses sions Moore gave notice of appeal to the Supreme Court and was granted bail pending the hearing before the Supreme Court. The appeal was never perfected, however, and at the March term of Court for Oconee he was ordered to begin serving his sen tence, but did not appear at that term of the Court. A bench warrant was Issued by the Circuit Judge and placed in the hand? of tho sheriff. Last Saturday He v. ?t. located in Sen eca and arrested, being lodged in jail until the officers from the public works cern ld be notified. He was taken to the county farm Monday af ternoon. -News of the death of J. Matt Whltmlre, which occurred at his home at Newry Tuesday morning, was received in Walhalla during the day with deep regret by a wide circle of friends here. Mr. Whltmlre had l>een in feeble health for a long time, and the announcement of his pa . lng away was not unlooked for by those who knew of his serious condition. Mr. Whitmire was about 67 years of age, and at one time was one of most substantial farmers of the Jo cassee section of the county, though for a number of years he had made his home at Newry, going from there to Seneca, where he resided for a short while, returning to Newry. About two years ?go he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he never recovered, though he was at Limes able to be out. He was a staunch member of the Methodist [burch and always took an active part in the affairs of the church in the county so long as his health would permit. In his death Oconee lias lost a substantial citizen and a good man. We join with a host of Dt her friends in extending to the bereaved family deep sypmathy. Funeral services will be held to-day. The interment will take place at Fairview this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the services at the grave to be in charge of the Masonic fraternity, with. S/hich lie had been prominently ld< 'lilied for many year). It is not only lighmin^^***^^?*!^ proof but fire-proof and storm-proof, too. CORTRIGHT METAL SHH tatt as long at the building and neve Just the tiling for town or country b ?>< meet every condition of comfort For Sc Ballenger Hardware lit -Big Hoe talcum and face pow ders and face cream at Norman's, ad. -'Miss Katie Robins, of Whet stone, spent several days in Wal halla *be past week visiting her cou sin, Miss Annie Crisp. -Mrs. M. C. Long and little son are spending this week with Mrs. Long's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Darby, at Sandy Springs. -Robert Crisp, after unending Bojne time with his daughter, Mrs. G. W. Talbert, and family, at Green wood, returned to Walhalla last Sat urday. -Jas. F. Ansel, of Chattanooga, Tenn., is spending several days in Walhalla visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary N. Ansel, and other relatives. "Jim" has many friends here who are giving him a hearty welcome. -We are in receipt of a letter this morning from C. Melchert. who. with his wife, moved from Walhalla to New York State some month? ago. Mr. and Mrs. Melchert are now re siding in New Jersey, having gone to Paterson, their address being Ru ral Route No. 1, from that city. Mr. Melchert states that he has selected a place situated quite like the coun try around Walhalla, but misses the climate of this section. He and Mrs. Melchert have a host of friends wno would welcome their return to Wal halla, but who wish them every suc cess in their new home. "TDK ELOPEMENT OF ELLEN." Comedy hy I ?cal Talent to Ile Pre sents! May 10th. "The Klopement of Ellen," a com edv in three arts, will be presented in Walhalla on May ICth, at 8.30 o'clock. The entertainment will he given under the auspices of the la dies of the Civic League, and it is earnestly hoped the citizens of Wal halla will turn out in full force. The following is the cast of characters: Richard Ford, a devoted young hus band .Dr. W. R. Craig. Molly, his wife..Miss Dora Pitchford. Robert Shepherd, Molly's brother, . Harry R. Hughs. Max Ten Eych, a chum of Robert's .M. R. McDonald. Dorothy .Marek, (engaged to Max) .Miss Theo Hughs. June Haverhill, (Wellesley '06), who is doing some special Investiga tions for economics courses during the summer. .Miss Irene Strother. John Hume, Rector of St. Agnes .L. A. Brennecke. Ellen. . . .(Left to the imagination). Tile price of admission will be 15 and 2 5 cents. No reserved seats, so come early and take your choice. Re member the date-Friday, May 16th, at 8.30 o'clock. For the Weak and Nervous. Tired-out, weak, nervous men and women would feel ambitious, energetic, full of life and always have a good appetite If they would do the sensible thing for health-take Elec tric Bitters. Nothing better for the stomach, liver or kidneys. Thou sands say they owe their lives to this wonderful home remedy. Mrs. O. Rhlnevault, of Vestal Center. N. Y., says: "I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest of gifts. I can never forget what lt has done for me." Get a bottle yourself, and see what a difference it will make In your health. Only 50c. and $1. Rec ommended by all dealers. adv. Unveiling W. O. W. Monument. There will be an unveiling of a W. O. W. monument at Center ceme tery, near Oak way, on Sunday, May 18th. at 3 p. m. All W. O. W. In the county are cordially invited to as sist in the unveiling. J. A. Callaham. Clerk. All-Day Singing at Taber. Taber, May 5.-Special: There will be an all-day singing at Mount Tabor on the fourth Sunday in May. Messrs. Durham, Grubbs, Hall, Long, Morton, Abbott, Black, Owens, and all other good leaders In music, have a spec?ai invitation to come. Everybody come and bring well filled baskets and all the No. ll sing ing books you have. Come one, come all, and let's have a grand singing at old Mount Tabor. ?I"!"I"H"I"H' WANTS, FOR SALE, LOST AND FOUND. Notices under this Heading one tit cent a word each insertion. 4? (Initials count as words.) WANTED.-10 or more good wood cutters and sawyers. Apply to Darry R. Hughs, Walhalla._ ROOMS TO LET-Surrounded by cool, shady yard; best water in town. Apply to Mrs. L. T. Simmons or J. E. Hendrix, Walhalla, S. C. 16-tf. WANTED.-Poplar -ind pine poles and hardwood logs. Write for speci fications. Address W. H. Coe, Rich land, S. Cor II. R. Hughs, Walhalla. NANCY HALL POTATOES.-If you want potato slips write to Flor ida Seed Co., T. H. Hughs, Manager. 11.60 lier thousand, F. O, B. Bartow, Florida. 16-19 GUT [GHTNING PROOF ROOFING' VGLES t need repairs, inklings, because they U beauty and security. tie by Vd F?^n?ture Company, i s. <J. SPIDERS. Ves, "Spider Weh Mull," the daintiest and sheerest Mull on thc market, only 15c. In Solids, Stripes and Fancies. You mtifitl sw this to know of its beauty and fineness. New line of Shadow Laces, 12% an(l 25c Edge and Hands to match. The latest for trimming Summer Dresses. New line of Striped Voiles, in Blue, Pink and Helio, at 20c. Big line of Tub Silks, in Black, White, Pink and Helio. Seconds of the 50c. quality only 25c. Our line of White Goods, in Plain, Striped and Plaids, cannot be surpassed. Jn all prices, 10 to 25c. It is well worth a visit to our store to see the varied lines of New Merchandise shown by us, and the absolutely fair prices and store service accorded yon is worth something. We want to make this the best year's business we have ever done, and in order to do that our prices and service must IK1 right. All departments are complete. -SEE Hunter's, Seneca. "TACKLE" OUR FISHINC TACKLE AND YOU'LL LAND ANY PISH THAT TACKLES YOUR BAIT. WE DO NOT "BAIT" CUSTOMERS BY SELLING THEM THINGS. THEY KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT AT A VERY LOW PRICE, AND THEN GETTING VERY HIGH PRICES ON THINGS THEY DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT. WE WANT YOUR TRADE ONLY BECAUSE WE DESERVE IT. MATHESON HARDWARE CO., WESTMINSTER, - - - S. C. i ?5 Special Sale on SHOES All Sizes, Styles and Leathers For Men, at only $2.50 THE PAIR. Moss & Ansel Cement Front, Walhalla, S. C. Hay, ' Grain, Bran, Cotton Seed Meal and Shorts. \ FERTILIZERS