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FROM OLI> BOUNTY LAND. Local Correspondent in The Piedmont Contesto-News Items. Bounty Land, Nov. 17.-Special: Mesdames J. L. Smith, W. T. Hub bard and L. M. Berry attended tho re union of tho George's Creek school girls last Wednesday at the old Mc Maban place near Easley. The oc casion waa marked with that enjoy ment which generally characterizes such events. Mesdames Smith and Hubbard have returned, but Mrs. Berry will visit among relatives and friends before her return. Misses Sallie and .Julia Davis spent Wednesday night at the home of R. ll. Smithson, Westminster. Mrs. A. H. Ellison returned from a two weeks' visit to her sister, Mrs. C. A. Webb, of Pelzer, a few days ago. S. A. Davis, of Greenville, spent the week-end with his homepeople here. A. G. Shanklln, of Clemson, was in the community Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Guntharp will be welcome residents of the commu nity In the near future. They will occupy the old Cillison residence, owned by W. O. Hamilton. We regret to learn that L. O. Di vis, who for several months has bf en suffering from cancer on the back, is rapidly growing worse. His many friends deeply sympathize with him In this affliction. .1. lt. Holland sold his place lasl week to a Mr. Burris, of Anderson. We regret to lose Mr. and Mrs. Hol land from the community. Some kind friend has nominated your humblo correspondent, Mrs. Jasper Doyle, as a candidate in the big Greenville Daily Piedmont prize campaign and somo other unknown friends have contributed to our aid in the contest. We greatly appreci ate this effort In our behalf on the part of our friends. Now what if all who are interested in old Bounty Land should give us the benefit of a year's subscription to tho Daily Piedmont? My! We can almost feel our nose reddening in the exhilarat ing breeze n? a December automobile ride in our own prize car. Friends, do your best for us in this race, and if we do not win first prize, may be some of the valuable prizes will fall to our lot, but if not, why---'twill be only one of the many disappoint ments that go to make up life, and any way the race ls one of increasing interest to us. Mrs. A. C. Ballenger, cf Seneca, is with her sister, Mrs. J B. Pickett. Jasper Doyle had tee misfortune last, week to lose hl'i pc rsc contain ing $8. Local News from Tokeena. Tokeena, Nov. 17-Special: School has opened here with Mr. and Miss Mprrlson. ol' Walhalla, as teachers. great hopes that the . iccess. a url n hearty lea to the teachers. made for a Christ Sunday school. We ? . li the community, es pecially the children, will attend Sunday school and have their names placed on the Christum? roll. The box party given by C. E. Cal lahan] some time since was unite a success. A neat little sum having been collected, the society will for ward the amount of Rev. L. D. Mit chell, who is now at Fort Worth, Texas, attending the seminary. This gift goes to him as a token of love and gratitude, and as a remembrance of l is faithful work among the young people here. Mrs. W. IL Simmons, who has been sick for some time, ls slowly Improving. Hoyt Whitfield and sister, Miss Roxye, visited relatives In Townville recently. Miss Pearl Owens, of Seneca, vis ited here last week. C. L. Callahan! and sister. Miss Ruby, visited their sister, Mrs. Wade Hoggs, of Plckens, last week. Ryan King, of Parrott. Ga., has been a visitor in this community and 0ak7/ay recently. A Thanksgiving service will be held here Thanksgiving Day at 1 1 o'clock. Bach and every ono is in vited to attend. Clarence Brock is at home after a short stay In Toecoa, Ga. Prayer meeting will be conducted by J. P. Carter next Sunday evening at fi.30 o'clock. The Christian Endeavor will meet next Sunday at 2.30 p. m. All the young people are especially invited. Up On Little River. Little River. Nov. 17.-Speical: Miss Alma Dunlap, of Oak Grove, opened school at Smeltzer on Novem ber 10th. The school will likely con tinue th rou g li the winier. A. W. Galloway, and Alf Barton and Winnie Corbin are on an extend ed trip to North Carolina. Surveyor J. IL Wigington has been in Greenville on business for some time. He is expected home soon. Miss Ida Holden, after spending some time with her brother In Cheo hee, has returned home. Miss Rossie Burgess, of North Car olina, has been spending some time with hoinofolks, to the delight of her many friends. Mrs. Mary E. Holden is spending some time In Jocassee with relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarah Mauldln is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. Perry. E. P. Martin and family are pre paring to move to Georgia. This isa good family and we are loath to give them up, but wish them success In their new home. Mrs. James Madden, who has been sick for some time, ls some better at i Ms writing, to the delight of her litany friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Martin gave a candy drawing last Saturday night, which was highly enjoyed by a goodly number of young peoplo. Walter White and family, of Old Plckens, wore guests of J. L. Talley and family Saturday and Sunday. William Littleton and sister Myr tle, In company with Miss Ola Tal ley, of Salem, were guests of Charlie nnd Myrtle Perry Saturday and Sun day. THE QUARANTINE IS LIFTED. Seneca Again ''Open" After Diphthe ria Scare-O. F. Bacon Injured. Seneca, Nov. 17.-Special: Sen eca ls enjoying the "storm after the calm," school and other public gath erings having opened up this week with the lifting of the diphtheria quarantine. Promptly with the change came Bruce & Rogers' United Shows (carnival), and this, with the "movies," which is "always with us," brings a decided change from the (juiet of the past weeks. Tho teachers are again at their posts. Misses Miriam and Dorothy Jennings spent tho vacation period with Miss Florence Reid in Rock Hill, and Miss Margaret Morrison and Miss Kittie Sligh spent the time with their homefolks. Their friends are extending them the glad hand upon their return. Dr. D. P. Thomson has begun the erection of a handsome new home on Fair Play street. The structure will be of brick and the interior will be In keeping with the handsome exte rior. Contractors from Greenville have tho work in charge. Mrs. J. W. Todd spent a day in An derson shopping the past week. W. A. and R. K. Nlmmons spent Sunday on Keowee. Mrs. I. E. Wallace leaves this week for Baltimore, where she goes for treatment in a hospital. We wish for her a profitable stay and a speedy return home. Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Karie, of An derson, wen? in Seneca Monday. The Clemson foot ball team passed through Seneca last Saturday going to Atlanta, where they witnessed the Tech-Georgia foot ball game. They went from Atlanta to Macon, where they played Mercer on Monday. Rev. J. li. Wallace, of Westmin ster, was visiting in Seneca last Sat urday. Mrs. C. W. Dauknight, of Walhal la, visited Mrs. W. J. Holloway the past week. T. E. Strlbling, Jr., Charles Law rence and Frank Harper will go to Greenville Wednesday to stand the civil service examination for railway mail service. Tho friends of O. F. Bacon regret ted an accident which befell him one day last week when he slipped on the street and was confined to his room several days on account of lameness. He is now at his post of business again, and while he has the aid of a crutch at present lt is hoped that he will soon be restored to his usual activity. ? Rev. C. S. Blackburn has accepted a call from the Baptist church at Greer and will make the change at an early date. Mr. Blackburn has many friends In Seneca, who regret to lose him. but who will wish for bim unmeasured success in his new field of labor. Mrs. Blackburn and children are in Columbia, where they | were called by the death of her fa ther, Mr. Waring. They will go from Columbia direct to Greer. The sale of the household effects of B. L. Lowery last Friday was well attended, and it is said that the arti cles offered brought good prices. News has been received here of the critical Illness of H. R. Ford in Columbia. He was carried theie for treatment about a week ago. A- number of Seneca peon i are planning to go to Atlanta next week (Thanksgiving; ts the Tech-Cl mson foot ball game. It ls thought lat a special car will be run from Clo ison. The up-country is to be coin -atu lated upon the selection of ai up country woman as regent of the tate I). A. R. There were only two i )ini nees-Mrs. Howard Carlisle, of par tanburg, and Mrs. F. H. H. Call ?un, of Clemson College. Mrs. Cal Dun I was elected with a majority of our votes. The retiring regent, Mrs. . ou I ise Mayes, of Greenville, ls als< an upper Carolinian. Already the gobble of the turkey is heard, betokening the approach of America's great feast day. Thanks giving. It is also home-coming day, or the occasion for family reunions, and it will indeed be awaited with unusual interest in the little family here, when it is hoped the loved ones at a distance will gather again around the family board. Not liing else could make us more truly thank ful. Upper Division Union Meeting. Following is the program of union meeting of Ibo upper division of Bea verdam Baptist Association, to be held with Pleasant Hill Baptist church on the fifth Sunday In No vember, 1 01 :t, and Saturday before, beginning at io o'clock a. m.: Devotional exercises to be con ducted by Rev. D. F. Carter, begin ning al 10 o'clock a. m. First query-How can Baptists best inform themselves as to the con dition and working of our denomina tion? Rev. L. M. Lyda. C. R. D. Bu i ns, Noah Tolll8on and others. Second-Ie it wise for any church to call to Its pastorate one who neg lects attendance upon the meetings and conventions of the association? Rev. J. B. Tramel, T. M. El rod, J. B, Harris and others. TJilrd-What ls the purpose of State and Home Missions, and the duty of all Baptists in reference thereto? J. W. Shelor, P. P. Sulli van, 1). I. Mulkey, Rev. /. 1. Hender son and others. Fourth-What is the condition of our church membership, and how can we best promote Bpi ri tun 1 growth? Rev. H. A. O'Kelley, J. C. Shockley, J, I). Cater and others. Sunday morning at 10 o'clock Sunday school rally. C. F. He tr lek. Sunday morning, 1 1 o'clock Preaching. Rev. D. F. Carter. Should the lower division have no meeting, we extend to them a cordial invitation to be with us. J. B. Tramel, Chairman Com. Pain in Hack and Rheumatism torment thousands of people dally. Don't bo ono of theso sufferers when for so little cost you can get well rid of the cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin their good work from tho very first dose. They exert so direct, an action on the kidneys and bladder that tho pain and torment of back ache, rheumatism and kidney trou ble is soon dispelled. Bell's drug store. adv. MURDERED WIPE, TOOK POISON. Wilmington Man Fallu in Effort at Suicido After Killing. Wilmington, N. C., Nov, 16.-Geo. W. Beaman, 40 years old, a carpen ter, shot and killed his wife in a Meld near their home three mile? from this city this afternoon at 3.30 o'clock and a took an ounce of strychnine .ith suicidal intent. At the hospital to-night it was stated he would re cover, having taken an overdose, which acted as an antidote. He used a 32-callbre rifle on the woman and fired twice, both bullets taking effect, the last entering the back at the waist line and the other penetrating the left temple. His vic tim died instantly. Beaman left a note stating that he had killed the woman because she had left him three times. He made a voluntary statement to a notary public that he alone was responsible for the death of the woman. Advertised Mall. The following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for In the Wal halla post otllce for the week ending November 18: Carl, Thomas; Harvey, Hugh ; Ry ah), Lee. When calling for tho above please say they aro advertised. N. Fant, P. M. DB. It. F. BROWN, DENTIST, (Office Over Brownlee Co.) WESTMINSTER, S. CAROLINA. PUBLIC SALE OF LANI). Notice is hereby given that I will sell, to the highe t bidder, at public auction, in front of ino Court House door, at Walhalla, S. C., on MON DAY, the 1st day of DECEMBER, 1913, at the legal hour of sale, all that plec.e, parcel or tract of land situated in Oconee County, South Carolina, on head waters of Little River, adjoining lands of E. A. Perry, M. A. Duncan and others, consisting of 218. acres; about seven acres of bottom land, two houses and out buildings; about 30 acres in cultiva tion; known as the home place of Rev. J. B. Colley, deceased; 2 M$ biles from Salem. Mail route runs through place. Terms of Sale-CASH. Purchaser to pay extra for papers. W. H. TALLEY, Salem, S. C. Nov. 19, 1913. 47-48 I N O T ICE. We, the undersigned citizens of Oakway, hereby forbid any hunting, Ashing, or trespassing in any way, on our premises: Andrew Bearde i, J. S. Bearden, J. A. Eubanks, .1. W. Bearden. W. W. Bearden, W. T. Gibson, C. C. Myers, C. P. Davis, W. A. Bowen, J. D. Oliver, W. D. Martin, J. L. Miller, M. L. Miller, M. B. Gaines. Mrs. T. J. Eubanks. Nov. 19, 1913. 47-4 8 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons indebted to the Estate of F. M. DAVIS, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all persons having claims against said Estate will present tho same, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law or he barred. MILES DAVIS. Executor of Estate of F. M. Davis, Deceased. Correspond with Walter R. Davis, Fair Play, S. C. Nov. 19, 1913. 47-50 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. notice is hereby given that the un dersigned will make application to V. F. Martin, Judge of Probate for Oconee County, in the State of South Carolina, at his office at Walhalla Court House, on Friday, the 19th day of Deeemlter, 19 13, at 1 1 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can be heard, for leave to make final settlement of the estate of F. M. DAVIS, deceased, and obtain Anal discharge as Execu tor of said estate. MILICS DAVIS, Executor of Estate of F. M. Davis, Deceased. Nov. 19, 1913. 17-50 COUNTY CLAIMS APPROVED. The following is a list of county claims approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Friday, November 7, 1913, the following November 7. 1913: Roads. 8 17 Burk, Andrew .$ 4 00 818 Alexander, W. Il. 34 50 849 McCall. Titos. 22 00 850 Crenshaw, J. II. 35 00 851 Littleton, W. L. 5 00 85 2 Abbott. J. M. (Amount claimed $5) . 1 25 Roads and Bridges. 8 5 3 Dooley, W. T._$ ll 2 5 854 Fisher, B. M. 44 30 85 1b Vissage. W. T. 2 50 855 Rogers, W. C. 17 02 Bridges. 856 Littleton, W. L.$ 2 00 857 Sanders, T. E. 11 50 8571) Orr. J. P. 7 40 858 Alexander, E. B. 18 93 859 Whltmlre, CH. 6 00 860 Walker, W. E. 2 50 861 Vissage, R. L. 1 57 862 Watkins, Clem . 20 97 863 Smith, W. Y. 16 27 864 Smith, Math . 1 50 865 Perry, W. M. 3 50 866 Collins, W. M. 26 79 Rond Machine. 867 CW. & J. E. Bauknight 103 04 868 Dickson. E. H. 14 03 869 Mixon, W. M. 7 50 870 Cross, W. S. 2 80 chain Gang, 871 Oambrell, T. E.% 15 09 872 Hoggs. .LC. 27 23 87 3 Keese, R. E. 26 70 874 Wrin. J. 67 53 875 Brock. B. C. 4 03 876 Matheson Hdw. Co. ... 30 45 87 7 Moore, J. H. 188 03 DON' Aside from thc big s breaking the record on Our assortment is s get just what she wants an worth something to have a of goods, and then ask to s< Lisle Thread and Silk-all be had for Durability and I Ask to see our line < We strive to give 01 if we do not wc are deceive profit when the value is cor we know it. Give us your businc ? i v Hunter 878 Bauknight, CW. & J.E. 8 00 879 Ables, CM. 34 78 880 United Duck Co. 4 GO 881 Qlymph, L. M. (Amount claimed $3?) . 30 50 882 Burriss, Ottie . 5 90 883 Ables. J. P. 23 40 884 Gibson, John M. 15 29 885 Simmons, J. J. 30 65 886 Blakeley, P. H. 26 75 887 Austin Bros. 14 75 888 Thomas, W. L. 40 39 Poor Farm. 889 Cobb, W. It.$101 93 890 Cobb, W. R. 25 00 891 Bauknight, CW. & J.E. 28 50 892 Bauknight, CW. & J.E. 363 89 Salaries. 893 Smith. D. A.". $ 33 33 894 Mitchell, Joe . 20 00 895 Holleman, H. P. 18 67 896 Alexander, R. H. 33 33 897 Foster, W. C. 58 33 898 Hunt. W. R. 33 33 899 Knox, Whit . 8 33 900 Walker, H. C. 33 33 901 McMahan, Miss Annie.. 41 66 902 Smith, T. A. 58 33 903 Craig, John F. 25 00 904 Davis, John W. 83 33 Magistrates and Constables. 905 Lay, Jesse .$ 6 25 906 Hopkins, J. N. 12 00 907 Keaton, J. A. 27 15 908 Keaton, J. A. 18 80 909 Pitts, Wm. 2 40 910 Hunnlcutt, J. F. 3 00 911 Garrison, J. C. 25 95 912 Garrison. J. C. 2 00 913 Garrison, J. C. 10 80 Qi* Cox, J. G. 3 70 915 Hopkins, J. T. S. 25 25 Public Buildings. 916 Foote & Davies Co. ..$475 00 917 Norman Co. 3 85 918 Bauknight, CW. & .1.10. 12 00 919 Bauknight, CW. & J.E. 1 50 920 Craig Supply Co. 6 05 Lunacy. 921 Thode, Dr. J. .1.$ 5 00 922 Holleman, II. P. 54 00 923 Bell, Dr. J. W. 10 10 924 Martin, V. F. 4 3 60 ?125 Hines, Dr. E. A. ? 00 926 Sloan, Dr. B. F. 5 00 927 Wickliffe, Dr. J. W. . . . 5 00 9 28 Walker, Dr. C. M. 10 00 9 29 Walker, Di CM. 10 00 930 Davis, John W. 59 44 Dieting Prisoners. 93 1 Davis. John W.$ 39 00 Contingent. 932 Alexander, ii. H.$ 28 04 933 Smith, D. A. 10 90 934 Martin, V. F. 3 25 935 Foster. W. C. 4 12 936 Cain, Dr. D. T. 2 50 937 McMahan, Miss Annie. 5 .00 938 Smith. T. A. 7 50 939 Good, I). E. 6 70 9 10 Davis, Mrs. Fannie .... 2 00 9 11 Davis. John W. 2 6 00 W. C. FOSTER, Supervisor. H. P. Holleman, Clerk. adv. T FORGET! jales we are having on Ladies' Suits and Coats, wc are C?-OODS AND SlIdKB. o complete, and the prices so attractive, that any lady can id can find the Trimmings and Buttons to match. 'Tis ll the little accessories and linings that go with a nice piece ze the "True Shape/' and "Y. S. F," Hosiery, both in colors. We have scoured the markets to get the best to beauty combined. >f Kid Gloves, in two of the best grades, at $1.00 and $1.25. jr customers thc best to be had in all lines we carry, and d ourselves, and we do figure the lowestpossible margin of ?sidered. Nothing "Shoddy" ever comes into our store if ss in confidence. Wc will treat you right. '$i Seneca, S. C. ---------- TIME TO PLANT FOR XMAS. R. om an Hyacinths .*. Sacred Lilies Paper White Narcissus. ALL BULBS FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING ON HAND See Mrs. Nevitt Fant, Agent, Walhalla, S. C. Anderson Floral Co., Anderson, S. C. = FARMERS = are now thinking about sowing oats, and why not get a GRAIN DRILL and put your seed in the ground properly and get best results from your labor? We have the HOOSIER DRILL, thc best made. Remember: We carry a full line of FARMING IM PLEMENTS; also a full and complete line of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons and Harness. Will bc glad to show you through and give you prices that will convince you that we have best values for your money. SENEGA IMPLEMENT CO., SENECA, SOUTH CAROLNA. Buggies, Wagons and =HARHESS= Just received a carload of HIGH POINT BUG GIES, also carload of COLUMBUS WAGONS. McCormick Mowing Machines and Rakes, Oliver Chilled Plows and Repairs, Disc and Drag Harrows, Stalk Cutters. GENERAL FARM MACHINERY. Come and see me. Terms to Suit Everybody, w. n. BROWN, MAIN STREET, WALHALLA, S. C.