Mugi i ji iji *^>*|*?j?.{..{?.{. .j??j?j???j??|? .I"!" . X LOCAL AND PERSONAL. ***** ***** ***** -T. E. Alexander soils Hock Hill bungles. Walhalla. S. C. adv.-tf. -J. Duffie Todd, of Columbia, IK spending several days In Walhalla with his family. Miss Pearl 'thomas, of Easloy, is spending several days in Walhalla, visiting at the home of her mule. Jesse C. Sanders. Our stock of cut glass and ster ling depositware is complete, lt. A. McLecs, Jeweler, Walhalla. adv. Mrs. J. \V. Shelor left to-day for Staunton, Va., Where sbe will spend soi.ie two weeks with relatives and friends at her obi home. -The Ladies' Aid Snidely of the Walhalla Methodist church will meet with Mrs. J. H. Harle on Friday af ternoon, November L'Stli, at li o'clock. -There Will be a meeting of the Civic League at Pltcllford'B Hall next Saturday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. All members are earnestly requested to at tend. Columbia phonographs, rewords and needles all styles, sizes and prices. The "Columbia" is tho best machine made. Call and see our line. Hedi's drug store. adv. Miss Minnie Hurten left recently for Atlanta. where she entered Draugbon's lousiness College. Miss Minnie graduated ai the ? lose of the last term of the Walhalla Ililli School, and lias many friends who wish her great success in her studies. A largo crowd is expected in Walhalla next Monday December salesdny. The Vaster advertises sev eral valuable trails of land. The Colley land, near Salem, will also be sold at tliis time. I,mik up these ad vertisements and give them a care ful reading. The many friends nf Mrs. Joe M i'Cu re y are pleased to note that she is back at her accustomed place al the store of C. W. Pitchford, having fully recovered from her long illness. Her daughter. Miss Lois. is also muid) improved, and hopes are held out for her early complete restoration lo health. -The Westminster Oil and Ferti lizer Company will give four (4) cents each for every good cotton seed meal bag you will bring them. See that all holes are mended. Westmin ster Oil and Fertilizer Co., Westmin ster, S. C. ad.-tf. -AU the members of Oconeo Con clave, 1. O. IL, are urged to be pros er ? al tho meetiug on Thursday night of next week, December Ith. At this time olhcers for IOU will be elected. The conclav?' deemed it best not to serve a banquet on Thanksgiving night this year, bul it will be served on the night of December 3d. The committee in charge are making pre parations for a sumptuous dining. Don't forget the date, and make ar rangements to be present. -N. J. Gambrell, of Ponte No. 5, Westminster has recently returned from a pleasure trip to Texas, and bc reports that crops in that section of the Lone Star State in which he vis ited (Eastland county) are not nearly so good as in this section of South Carolina. The lack of rain early in t iie year very materially reduced the Texas production, both in cotton and grain. Mr. Ia mb rel I was visiting his cousins, who have resided in Texas l'or a number of years. -Pleasant and profitable employ ment for women, girls and boys. Ap ply to I let rick Hosiery Mills. Wal halla, S. C. t. f.-adv. Walhalla people are looking for ward to a great treat in music on thc night of December 5th, at Pitchford*!! Hall, when the Clemson Glee Cluli expects to i;ive an entertainment. W< hope every music lover will not. for get this date and bring their fami ne's. There will be sixteen men in I he number, and they gunrantee a good performance, with sjngs, man dolin quartettes and choruses. Pop lar prices, l?.'i and I ."i cents. Kee| Friday, December 5th, in your mind Don't forget it. Young, the 3-year-old son of Mr and Mrs. Mark Sanders, of (?reen ville, died In thal city on the 1911 of this month, of pneumonia. Th? hotly was brought to West Union, am from there taken to Poplar Springs where the interment took place. Rev J. A. Bond, of the Baptist church conducting the services at the grave Mr. ?tull Mrs. Sanders are former Oco neeans and have a host of friends ii this county who sympathise deeply with them in their sorrow. They re turned lo their home the latter par of last week. - New and up-to-date patterns ii stirling and community silver. lt A. McLecs, Walhalla. adv. .Maple Camp, No. 721, W. O. W. Of Walhalla, will give an oyster am tish supper on next Saturday night lite 29th, at T.::n o'clock at the Ma sonic Temple. A great occasion i anticipated. During the ovenlni there will be addresses made b prominent members of the order am others. The supper is not for Wood men alone, but the public is expecle and urged to attend and patronize th Woodmen in their efforts to provid a pleasant evening for their member and friends. Tickets for the Blip pe will be sold for H.". cents each. A will be welcomed. one car load genuine Geo. 1< Nissen wagons, the best wagon o , the market, (accept no substitute fo the Geo. E. Nissen), Chase City an Hickory one-horse wagons. Normal Hock Hill and Brown buggies. N better high made buggies to be ha at any price than tho Norman. A styles harness built from the bet leather; team harr ss, bridles, co lars, lines, robes, etc. All kind piece harness. Three sizes I m peril turn plows, three sizes Imperial hil side plows, Imperial subsoil plow: Imperial share's, molds, slides, hal die's, i ms! . etc. Two sizes of Cha tanOOg? disc plows with full line- i repairs for same. See our line bi fore you bdy. Our prices are- righ We appreciate your patronage an will be glad to show von through otl stock. Only tho best of every th kl in buggies, and wagons especial!; Repairs by pare?is post. Dickson .Matheson, Westminster. ad -Two-horse farm tor rent. Ap ply to Karl Heard, Walhalla. adv. -It ls new time to plant sweet peas. Read the advertisement of the Anderson Floral Co. -Save a part of your earnings each week. Read all about it in th<> advertisement of the Westminster Bank. -Nonnah's drug Btore is putting on fhe Christmas spirit in great style. Read advertisement on this page, then call and see the many thlngB they have for tho holidays. -C. K. doing, ot' I'nion, is now running as mail clerk on the Hine Ridge railway between Walhalla and Betlon. Mr. Going is holding the position until recently Riled by L. F. Carpenter, who has leave ot absence for one year. -The animal meeting of the Fourth District Medical Association, which embraces the counties of An derson. Greenville, IMckens, Oconee Spartanburg and Union, opened its session at Anderson this morning al IO o'clock. Dr. J. W. Bell, of Wal halla, and probably others of the lo cal physicians will attend. Special attention is called to the Thanksgiving services to be held ai St. John's Lutheran church Thurs day morning. This service will he non-denominational, all the churches joining in a union Thanksgiving. Re member that the service will begin al TKN o'clock, and he present prom pt ly. -For Sale-Grist mill with 1 h. p. gasoline engine; plant in first class condition. Bargain for quick sale. Good will and line patronage. See S. K. Dendy. Walhalla. adv. All tlie stores in Walhalla will observe Thanksgiving Day strictly. th?' doors being closed as on Sun days. 'The Courier office will also observe the day, as well as the coun ty o Hi ce i's at the Court House. The Walhalla post office will observe the same hours as tor Sunda)'. The hanks will also oe closed. The gene ral public is urged to so arrange af fairs as that they will not he incon venienced by tho ?-losing ol' business houses Several young people from other parts of the State are in Walhalla to attend Ibo Crisp-Rhodes wedding to-morrow afternoon at 2.:i0 o'clock. Among them are Miss Mamie Dun can, of Columbia, who will act as maid of honor; Geo. R. 'Tolbert, of Greenwood, who will act as bes) man; Miss Anabel Rhodes, of Green ville, sister of the groom-elect; Miss Katie Robins, of Whetstone, cousin ol' the bride. .1. A. Rhodes, of Green ville, will arrive io day at noon, and D', and Mrs. X. C Walker, ol' the ('edar Springs Institute will reach Walhalla to-night. Rev. C. S. Black hi rn will officiate at the ceremony at the Walhalla Methodist church. Dr. X. F. Walker interpreting to ?he young couple?, in the sign language, as the ceremony is said by Rev. Mr. Blackburn. -(Juite an interesting service wai held at the Walhalla Fleshy terian church last Sundav morning, wher Dr. John (!. Law preached for Rev (leo. M. Wilcox, the pastor. Las I Sunday was the 40th anniversary ol the entrance of Dr. Law into Hu ministry, and it was jutfl 10 years ano that the now venerable minislei was ordained and install?e! as pasto! of the Walhalla Presbyterian church Hr. I.aw preached the same sermoi last Sunday from the same pulpit that he preached on his ordination his text being found in the Gospel ol St. John. L'1st chapter. 17th verse: "He saith unto him thc third time. Simon, son ol' Jonas, lovest thoi Me?" 'The service was greatly en joyed by % large congregation. Among ?hose present at service's last Sun day were three who had heard tin sermon preached 40 years ago Judge J. W. Holleman, who wa: then a member ol' the church, am has been continuously since; Mrs. W 1.. Vertier and Miss lindie Thompson who were then girls in the Sunda; school. The venerable Doctor lias ? host of friends here and elsewhere over the State who will join heartil; with The Courier in the wish that bi may yet have many years of peace prosperity and happiness added ti "the days of the years of his sn Journ," which have already beei many and full of good works. -assortment of the fa mon Hawkes' eye-glasses at Hell's dru store, Walhalla. These glasses ar known the world over. If your eye need help, call and see us. adv. -The sad news of the death n Henry H. Ford leached Walhalla las Saturday morning. Mr. Kord ha been taken suddenly ill but iecentlv when it was found that he was sui feting from a malign nt form of pe Ingra, from which he had been sui Cering, in a milder form, for som limo past. Ile had been under treal men! for some lime, but when h was taken seriously ill he was sei to the hospital in Columbia for trea ment, but nothing could be done fr him. and death resulted within a fe da>s. Mr. Ford was a good cili/et and for a number of years he reside ill Walhalla with his family. Ile Wi born in Hart comity. Georgia, i 1871, but had resided in South Car* lina for 26 years, his parents bavin moved to this State when he was boy. Mr. Ford is survived by h wife, who was Miss Maggi?1 Smith, daughter of the late Mr. and Mr Stephen Smith, and five childre j His aged mother, wno now lives Hart county. Georgia, and six brot ors and two sisters also survive. 'Tl brothers and sisters are: Newti Ford, of Pelzer; H. H.. Pratt. Gi and Janies Ford, of Hart count Georgia; J. M. Ford, of Walhall; Mrs. Florence Walker, of Lineo] Tenn., and Mrs Rosa Adams, of Ila county. 'Thc bereaved ones have tl sympathy ? ? I many friends in the sorrow. Funeral services were co ducted Sunday afternoon at We? view Cemetery. Walhalla, in the pre erne of a number of friends of tl family, the services being conduele by Rev. C. s. Blackburn, his paste Mr. Ford having identified bimse with the Seneca Baptist church abo four months ago. 'The music ai tl interment was rendered by a che from Hu- Walhalla Baptist chore Mr. and Mrs- T. H. Rector, of Hame ville-, ila., attended the funeral. Mi Rector is tho oldest child of the fai ll) of H. R. Ford. ( -Fresh barrel of cranberries, only 10c. quart at Carter & Co.'s. adv. -One letter for C. R. Houchins Is the only advertised mail remaining in thc Walhalla post office for the week ending November 2 4th. -Tho Ladles' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. F. E. Harrison on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Postmaster N. L. Fant announces that the locked mail pouch for the freight train has been discontinued. This is due to the fact that Blue Ridge train No. 10 now connects at Seneca with Southern No. 38, thus eliminating the necessity for using the freight train. -There will be preaching at the Bethel Presbyterian church next Sun day morning at 1 1 o'clock by the pastor. Rev. C. M. Wilcox, at which time the sacrament of tho Lord's Supper will be observed. Public cor dially invited to be present. There will not be any services in the Wal halla church next Sunday. -Merely a matter of good taste Winnie Davis candies, 50c. pound, at Carter & Co.'s. adv. -The 16-year-old son of Alex Stewart, of the Salem section, acci dentally shot himself on Monday about noon, losing his right hand as a result o'' the accident. The acci dent occurred as young Stewart was riding on a wagon, the gun in some way being discharged. The load took effect at the wrist, necessitating am putation. The operation was per formed by Dis. H. V. Sloan, of Wal halla, and S. S. Moroney, of Salem. The young man is reported this morning as getting along nicely. The ladies of the Civic League, directing a play, the entire caste of which is made up of local talent, will prisent to-morrow (Wednesday) night. ,?. Pitehford's Hall, ..When Women Voie." The cast ls com posed entirely of young ladies Misses Dora Pitchford, Irene Stro ther, Mamie Harrison. May Fant and Frances Strthling. lu addition to this "The Humanophone" will be presented, this being staged as fol lows: Harry R. Hughs, director; Marion Moss, assistant; "notes". Misses Dora Pitchford, Irene Stro ther. Mamie Harrison, Gertrude Rie mann. May Fant. Eunice Macaulay, Mary Ansel and Myrtle Drown. The ladies promise an evening of thor ough enjoyment, and they will be delighted to greet all their, friends. Don't miss it. The ladies are rais ing fends for ci\ lc improvement pur poses, and they should be given every encouragement in the way of liberal patronage. Popular prices - LT? and 1 5 cents. Stamps for Christmas. Washington, Nov. 24. -The post master al Philadelphia ls taking no chances of running short of stamps for Christmas business. He bas j list ordered 90,230,ono stamps, valued at $1,696,000, the largest single order ever made. When a woman has grown chil dren she never loses any time In forming you that she was married when she was a mere child. Would Make Them Better If They Could. The makers of Foley Kidney Pills know that they have absolutely the best combination of curative and healing medicines for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irreg ularities that it is possible to pro duce. That is why Foley Kidney Pills are the best medicine for the purpose you can buy. Dell's drug store. adv. YOU HA1 O^cr 14,000 Loaves of Ul ready this month 1,350 Lo? wouldn't know the different that Weighs 15 ounces to t or Indifferent Bread that w< to thc loaf ? .** UNCLE SAM BREAD Come for Send for Phone for lt. ( -Santa Cl CHRISTMy To all who are in search o eilis, our Holiday Greeting for " The BEST of EVER^i We should he glad for an our ('Jean, Fresh Stock of 5 NEW AND BEAUTIFU jk comprising the choicest gathering ^ < liandise we have ever ollered on Our offerings abound in ore J displayed I" ?cur?-?? of nicest gift.* The VIRTUE of HE A J is never neglected.. You will tin? V Goods and Genuine Merit throng P" unexcelled in variety and quality J A FEW SF # FOUNTAIN PEN'S, ? POCKET KNIVES, tf TIE PINS, ? TIE CLASPS, 0 FOLDING CUPS, J PURSES, ? AND OTHER ARTICLES FOI The largest variety of newee T Finest ll ami-Paint <>d Chins r Brass, Kilver and Gold Novelties ii f American Wares. All at. low price? t. j WA LH AL ? ^ ^ sa, lUctilund New? Happenings. Richland, Nov. 24.-Special: The past week of warm, clear weather was greatly appreciated hy the far mers, for they were able to do almost twice as much as in cold weather. Mrs. E. E. Verner left Thursday to spend several weeks with her daugh ter, Mrs. Purman Hums, in Fountain Inn. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Davis and chil dren, of Atlanta, are visiting home folks in the community. Miss Cora Wyly left Saturday for Evatt, where she will open a live months' school this morning. We hope she will have a successful term. Miss Pearle Verner spent the week-end in Westminster with Miss Kat<> McClanahan. Although the "hird la?v" \yas up on the 15th, there has been very iit tie hunting so far, but fhe hirds will almost be Beared to death Thursday, for nearly everybody goes hunting on Thanksgiving. Miss Carrie Smith, our primary teacher, lias organized a home-keep ers' club among the girls of the school according to the bulletins sent out by Winthrop College. The girls seem to take great interest in tile work of tile club. Cooking is one of the most important features. They aro given recipes each Friday to be tried on Saturday, and they make a report of their success Monday morning. This will accomplish two things-hell) the girls to learn how to prepare and cook a number of nice dishes and will give the mother a rest on Saturdays. There will be Thanksgiving ser vices at Richland church Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Kev. I. E. Wallace. The public is cordially invited to come out and spend an hour of thanksgiving to Him who lias given us such a bounti ful harvest. Rev. M. M. Brooks preached his last .sermon at Rock Springs Metho dist church Sunday afternoon, unless conference returns him to this circuit for ano! ber > ea r. Charleston V/akefield CA Hit AGE I'LA NTS ready for delivery for spring heading $1.50 per M. 20c. per 100. The ear lier these plants are put out tlie bet ter. W. PAT DICKSON, lt. F. D. No. 1, Seneca, S. C. WANTED-Reef cattle and hides. Ellison & Co., opposite Post Office, Walhalla. 38-tf, Meti'22' $475 15h G Gearless Car. No Clutch to Slip J* ?* No Gears to Strip Completely Equip ped-all 1914 Im provements ...... Goes 28 to 32 miles per gal lon ; 100 miles to a pint of lu bricating oil ; 10,000 to 12,000 miles on a single set of tires! The most ECONOMICAL car known. W. F. HETRICK, Agent, WALHALLA, ;. C. ?? ? @@@ ??? @ ? ? m ? ? VE USED S icle Sam Bread, and al- @ ives. Who said that you ? ze in a loaf of good Bread ? he loaf, and a loaf of Bad ? ?ighs ll to 12 1-2 ounces jg ?gj -FRESH EVERY DAY. g lash Grocery Co. J &?3*?S* &&&&&ik aus 1913 - VS GIFTS. f desirable and appropriate pres 1918 is: fTHING for Christmas." early opportunity to show you L CHRISTMAS GIFTS, ; of Desirable Christmas Mei'? r Holiday patrons, li unlit*)', merit and good taste < for obi and young. LSONABLE PRICES I it in connection with Honest bout or beautiful stock, which is r. 'ECIALTIES. CUFF AND COLLAH ROXE8, SHAVING CASES, TOI I/ET CASES, BRUSH SETS, INK STANDS, HOOKS AND BIBLES. ? MEN AND BOYS. it Toys mid Dolls ever displayed, i ix? cheapest gnuie. Cut Glass, a Japanese, India, German and Hum STOKE* LA, S. C. It's a better car-sold at a lower price. Under all conditions-in every country-the Ford has proven itself the one car that will meet every test. And in ?rsl and after costs it saves money for its owner. Five hundred dollars is (he new price ot the Ford runabout; the Joining car is (Ive filly; the town car seven fifty-all f o. b. Detroit, complete with equipment, (kt catalogue and particulars Irom I* IK 1> MO JNJ T A.Uf# ?H>., Walhalla., fc*. CJ. R C. CARTER :-: W. A. GRANT Phone 34. Millions Know the Value of the Name orv a. wagon For the past sixty years the Studebaker has set the standard in farm wagons. Confidence in Studebaker value and Studebaker service, has been handed down from father to son. The best proof of how Studebaker service is appreciated is shown by the fact the Studebaker plant covers 101 .acres of ground-the largest vehicle factories in me world. rant the wagon of finest appearance ana If you longest I ife you'll choose a Studebaker. Come in and let us show you scores of points of superiority. FOR SALE BY C. W. PITCHFORD, WALHALLA, S. C. YOU WILL BAG Tilt: GAME THAT GETS UP IF YOU BUY YOUR GUN AND AMMUNITION FROM US. OUR GUNS ARE TRUE TO AIM; OUR SHELLS CAREFULLY LOADED. INSURE YOUR SPQRT BY USING ONLY RELIABLE SHELLS. OUR AIM IS TO KEEP OUR BUSINESS GROWING, AND WE HIT THE MARK. THE WAY TO DO THIS IS NOT TO ABUSE THE TRUST OF THOSE WHO TRUST US. f%g|^ ;. u-%##^;^ MATHESON HARDWARE CO., WESTMINSTER, - - - s. C. ? V ' j