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REVISED PARCEL POST RATES. Information Deceived by Postmaster Fant-Much H ea vier Package?. Postmaster N\ L. Fant has receiv ed from the omeo of the Third Assist ant Postmaster General a table of the revised parcel post rates as they will be when tho recently issued or der of readjustment and enlargement goes into effect January 1. This or der, issued by Postmaster General Burleson several days ago, provides for the increase of the weight limit of fourth-class matter mailed for de livery lu the first and second zones from 20 to 50 pounds, while the limit in tile oilier zones is raised from ll to 29 pounds. Dockery Cites Advantages. In an accompanying circular let ter Assistant Postmaster General Dockery says: "At the same time you should point out the advantage of the parcel post system as a cheap, expeditious and efficient means for the transpor tation of parcels of merchandise, farm and factory products and mis cellaneous articles, inviting attention to the insurance and C. O. D. fea tures, particularly the low insurance fees. You should also emphasize the necessity for properly preparing arti cles for mailing In order that they may he easily examined and with stand the handling to which they are subjected in transit and deliv ery and reach their destination in good condition. "In order that the parcel post sys tem may reach its full measure of usefulness it is necessary that the public become familiar with its many advantages and the rates of postage and conditions governing the prepa ration, weight and size of fourth class mall. Your earnest co-opera tion in accomplishing this end is, therefore, desired. "No change has been made with respect to the limit of size of fourth class mall. Parcels of such matter greater in size than 7 2 inches In length and girth combined shall not be accepted for mailing. "Tho usefulness of parcel post maps and guides furnished postmas ters and the public is not affected hy the new rates." Summary of Revised Rates. Summed up, the new scheme of rates is as follows: First zone, local rate-Five cents for the first pound, and an Increase of 1 cent for each addition of two pounds. Limit, 50 pounds. First zone, zone rate-Five cents for the first pound and an increase of 1 cent for each additional pound or fraction of a pound. Limit, 50 pounds. Second zone--Rate same as zone rate of first zone. Limit, 50 pounds. Third zone-Six cents for the first pound and 2 cents for each addi tional pound or fraction thereof. Limit, 20 pounds. Fourth zone-Seven cents for the first pound and*''-1 cents for each addl 1 \v, .. rrartton theerof 1 lillit, '?!?! i OUTld?. I \ .ilrsi pound .1 td ' rent! ?or eacli addi tional pound or traction 'i v, [ Limit i'O im ; t? I.'. sixtn zone-?Nine cent? 101 the first pound and 8 cents for each addi tional pound or fraction thereof. Limit, 20 pounds. Seventh zone-Eleven cents for first pound and 10 cents for each ad ditional pound or fraction thereof. Limit, 20 pounds. Eighth zone-Twelve cents for the first pound and 12 cents for each ad ditional pound or fraction thereof. Limit, 20 pounds. Under Four Ounces. These rates do not apply to par cels which weigh four ounces or less. These are mallabie at the rate of 1 cent for eaeli ounce or fraction of an ounce, regardless of distance. At. the same time the circular calls attention to another order issued re cently by tlio Postmaster Generai. This is to the effect that 011 and after March 16, 1911, hooks shall he in cluded under the parcel post. The rate on hooks weighing 8 ounces or less will be 1 cent, for 2 ounces and on those weighing in excess of S ounces tlie regular zone rates will apply. SENECA HAS A DAD EIRE. Ten-Cent Store's Stock Tonally De* strayed-O. F. Bacon Also Loses. Seneca, Dec. 2;5.-Special: Seneca was visited by a tire last Friday night that, at first, threatened the entire business block, and but for the fact that it came early in the night, before the citizesn had retired, the fire would have made such head way as to he beyond control. The Ten-Cent Store, just opened by W. A. Holland, was found to be on fire, in the roar of the building, and Its contents were totally destroyed. The stock next door, owned by O. F. Ba con, was damaged by water and smoke, the extent of which is not known. Mr. Holland's stock was insured, Iso the building, owned by G. W. Qlgnllllat. The heroic work done by citizens is expressed in the fact that the flames were under con trol before further damage was done. Mrs. C. B. Smith and Miss May Hamilton have arrived in Seneca to spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hamilton. On lai;t Friday night a public meeting of the Palmetto Literary So ciety was held at the school audito rium. Charles Strihling, as presi dent, presided, and a highly interest ing program was rendered. The query, "Should South Carolina have compulsory education?" was dis cussed by Miss Sarah Davis and Roy Waiker, affirmative, and Willie Aus tin and Miss Gertrude Grant, nega tive. Dr. E. C. Doyle, Charley Har per and Mrs. George Shelor, tho Judges, rendered a decision for the negative. An interesting program of music was rendered, interspersed with recitations. Altogether the meeting was most creditable and af forded an evening or real pleasure to tho large audience present. Mrs. K. C. Doyle has issued invita tions to a party on Friday night for her Sunday school class. The Seneca Dancing Club will give their Christmas dance on Thursday night. Mrs. T. E. Stripling will entretain at 6 o'clock on Saturday night in honor of lt. A. Monroe, of Laurin burg, N. C., who will bo a visitor to Seneca during the holidays. Misess Ivor and Hannah Brown arc in Seneca to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Brown. School closed Tuesday for one week. Work will bo resumed Tu>..i day, the 30th. Exercises appropriate to the occasion were held at the close ol' the school. Misses Florence Reid, Margaret Morrison and Kittie Sligh will spend a week at their resi>eetive homos Rock Hill, Clemson College, and Red Hill, Ga. Oliver Smith, of Washington, Ga., is a visitor to relatives in Seneca. The skating rink is reopened and ls under the management of George McConnell. Mr. McConnell says he intends to make the resort a safe and pleasant pastime for our young people, and that it will be free ironi all objectionable feaures and prop erly chai>eroned. Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Doyle spent last Sunday In Greenville. Mrs. W. J. Lunney is spendign the holidays in Charlotte. S. K. Dendy, .lr., is with his fam ily for the Christinas holidays. Mrs. C. V. McCarey will entertain during the holidays for Miss Verna Stribling. who is spending the week with homefolks here. Our merchants report a Hue Christ mas trade. In fact, lt ls said that the best collections have been made in years, and accounts of long stand ing in some instances have been paid. ENTERTAINED AT HOSIERY MILL Employees and Friends Enjoy Hospi tality of Oharies F. Hetrick. On last Wednesday evening Chas. F. Hetrick entertained at supi>er the men and adult employees of the Het rick Hosiery Mills and heads of tho families in the mill village. At 8 o'clock they assembled in the Sun day school room, which had been ap propriately decorated in evergreens and flowers, and were entertained with music on the Victrola by Chas. .1. Peters. A sumptuous feast was spread, and at the close addresses were made by Rev. Massiah Cobb. Mayor W. M. Brown and R. T. Jaynes. The meeting was then clos ed by other musical selections by Mr. Peters. A most, enjoyable evening was spent, and all retired expressing appreciation to Mr. Hetrick for his kind hospitality. This was the first meeting of the kind held in the village, and it is proposed to have others in the fu ture. The moral sentiment of this community is of a high standard, and the Sunday school i.- flourishing. Among those present were Rev. Mas siah Cobb, J. C. Rogers, George W. ! J. fl. Morton, Luther Cobb, item* '>'..> . -. i. '..;.(> Cobbj j. i, 5 UH . j. i j ford, -: y Butt, O. Cox, Stile? Morton, E. C. uand, A. J. Mattnews, C. J. Peters. W. F. Hetrick, Charles Hetrick, Charles F. Hetrick and R. T. Jaynes. Among the Invited guests were J. J. Cobb, S. N. Pitchford and I Mayor W. M. Brown. Local News from Richland. Richland, Dec. 22.-Special: The' weather prophets of this community have not been able to settle on the kind of weather wc will have for | Christmas, but all agree that it will be clear and cold, or cloudy, raining or snowing. If every one will pre-i pare for this kind of weather we feel sure they will not be disappoint- ! ed. But Christmas is almost here and it will be Christmas whatever the weather may be. Mrs. S. ll. Coe spent several days last week visiting relatives in Wal halla. Miss Ada VVyly returned home Sat urday from Hoschton, Ga., where she ! bas been teaching the sixth and sov- ? en lb grades in the school there. She ? will spend the holidays with home folks and friends. The following young men are J spending the Christmas holidays with homefolks from their respect ive colleges: John and Homer Bal lenger and Roger Coe. from Clinton: E2dgar McMahan and Stiles Stribling. from Clemson; Robert Davis, from Dahlonega, Ga., and Edward Vernor, from the University of Alabama. Misses Ruth Berry. Mae Hubbard, Pauline and Christene Anderson ar ri ved last week to snon?; Christmas at home. Wyatt Stribling, of Columbia, spent the week-end at the home of .lohn W. Shelor. Miss Beulah Berry arrived yester day to spend the holidays at home. Jesse M. Hubbard surprised his friends last Wednesday when he went to Townvllle and was married to Miss Bruce. It was understood that they were to he married Christ mas, but tiley couldn't wait, we sup pose. They moved into a house on tho Tliomas place Thursday and be gan housekeeping. We wish for them a merry Christmas and a long and happy life together. Born, unto Mr. and Mr?-.. J. P. Blackwell, December 19th, a daugh ter. Blease Pardons Joe Dates. Spartanburg, Dec. 22.-The par doning of .loo Bates, a murderer, hy Governor Blease to-day created a sensation In Spartanburg. Bates ar rived in Spartanburg this evening and was taken to the hom? of his fa ther. Bates formerly was a police man, and at the time of his crime was a chain gang guard. On Sunday morning, August 29, 1909, he shot and killed Mrs. Docia Bolter, J 8 years old, wife of J. R. Bolter, a far mer, living near Fairmont. The shooting occurred at the home of W. B. Cox, in this city. At the same time Bates shot and seriously wound ed Mamie Cox, 18 years old, who was standing nearby with her baby slstor in her arms. K I lit ii: I > IN AN AUTO ACCtDI W. Aaron Faa?, of Dillon, Mee Tragic Heath. Dillon, Dec. 22.-W. Aaron was instantly killed and Miss ^ Mooro seriously injured Sunday ternoon, when an automobile which they were riding ran Int ten-foot canal one-half mile fro i Dillon. Miss Moore, daughter John D. Moore, of Latta, was rm to Dillon in an automobile, wi she was given medical attention. Fass was a well known merchau' . Dillon, and a native of New Yorl spoke on the steering wheel sev' Iiis jugular vein. About 5 o'clock yesterday a noon Mr. Pass and Miss Moore v< returning to Latta in an automo When about a mlle south of Di it appears that Mr. Kass lost cot : ol of his machine and it was preclp ed into a ten-foot canal on the of the road. Two negroes wal on the railroad running parallel the county road about 200 y away, saw the accident, and hu' to the spot. When the machine turned ove rim of the steering gear was bl and one of the flat steel spokes driven into Mr. Pass's neck, lu; above the collar bone, severing large blood vessel, from which rapidly bled to death. Mr. Pass for a number of years a proml. business man of Dillon, condm a successful tailoring and haberda i ery establishment here. He ls ir vived by four brothers, all busl1 < men In Dillon. The remains ? pi carried to Charleston for intermc From Old Bounty Land. Bounty Land, Dec. 22.-Spe Christmas holidays are looked ward to with a great deal of pl u re. Mrs. Martha Hall and daugl Miss Alice, attended the celebra of the 25th anniversary of the n riage of Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Hall Westminster, on the evening of . day, the 18th instant. Miss Laura Smithson and mot) i Mrs. It. H. Smithson, of Westn ster, were guests of relatives . J friends in the community yestero . Miss Clyde Smith, who has l> . teaching in Orangeburg, and y Cary Doyle, who ls teaching Whitewater, have returned home the holidays. G. B. Guntharp has moved family into the community, occu ing the old Gillison house. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Entrekin have moved into a cottage on J. L Wright's place. Oscar Doyle arrived from Coluni bia Saturday night to spend the holi days with his parents, Mr. and M . Jasper Doyle. Miss Rosine Slngley left Sature!. 1 for her home near Prosperity. Sin will probably return during the ! ter part of Christmas week. Jesse Hubbard surprised I is friends Thursday by "taking u" vere ma led, amir Lo Informa tion reedy cl hero, he homo of the brid* Misa li ruc.? oi t'ownville, leaving Immediate! >.fter ibo core* mo ny for thc ;ro< ?n's father*? ho nw to t .ir. community, hey bia vc '' * congratulations of a host of frle"<i: Tho Coneross Community. Coneross, Dec. 22.-Special: . Annie Abbott has returned home will spend the holidays. Mrs. J. H. Kell left Thursday Americus, Ga., where she will si i several weeks with her son Har and wife. Little Gary and Hartha Addis, have been suffering from a se attack of pneumonia, are improv Their friends are glad to hear couraging news from them. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blanchet Seattle, Wash., are guests of J Abbott and family here. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Harker, of tral, were 'week-end guests of i tives here. Mr. Harker will re to Oconee the first of the year engage in farming in the 1 Swamp section. Mr. Harker and P. Marett, of Walhalla, have pt chased J. W. Walker's farm, and Harker will live there. Mr. Wa has purchased a part of the Fa stock plantation and will move b The friends of Mr. and Mrs. I L. Gilstarp regret to learn of th? ness of their two youngest chile Tiley are suffering from nenumoiii Misses Clara I/ee and Alpha longer will spend the latter par this week with their grandfai Mr. Hallenger, of Avalon, Ga. Roney Abbott, who ls atten college at Greenwood, is at h here, to the delight of his n friends. Paul Harnett, of Clemson, is at home I?) spend his Christmas 1 days. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. STATE OP SOUTH CAROLIN/ COUNTY OF OCONEE. In Court of Common Pleas. Pursuant to decree of the af said Court, in the case named low, I will offer for sale, to the h est bidder, In front of the Ci House door, at Walhalla, S. C., Monday. JANUARY 5th, 1914, tween the legal hours of sale, ' fl tract of land below described: Thomas Grimshawe and C. Glin Bhawo, Plaintiffs, against C. H. Rexford, Defendant. All that certain piece, parcel or of land situate, lying and being itt the County of Oconee, nnd State ol South Carolina, on the Indian Ca . , Branch, of the waters of Chatto River, on tho west side of Sloi Turnpike, and the south side of North and South Carolina Stato 1 and more particularly bounded described as follows: Beginning stone in the North and South OBro Una State line and being Routh JO degrees west fifty-four (54) poles from the southwest corner of Nicholson Porch place, and in a h?l* 'low at tho edge of an old flold wood land, said old field now gre up in small timber, thence runs no ri1 72 Vi degrees east with the Si For A Hap = C Just receive GIES, also carl McCormick Mc Disc and Drag '. GENEE Oom<3 and see r W MAIN STREET, MBMi mssing a black gum corner t.i-ast of the Nicholson old house passing two marked hickories avlng four marks at two hun ind two (202) poles, passing a d chestnut soutli of Mr. Crow's . est of Turnpike Hoad, crossing .ad five hundred and eleven poles to a holly stump in Sta*,e wo small hollys grown up fron, ot of an old stump, and on the Kink of the Chattooga Uiver; down the meanderings of the iver with its various courses, g below tile mouth of the In Camp H ranch twenty (20) to a stone on the northeast of tile Chattooga River, as hy map of John S. Keener and ts A. Cox, Junior; thence north ?rees 20 minutes wost five hun hirty-seven (537) poles to tho ling, containing one thousand hundred sixty-five ( 1 365) being mutually* agreed that acres of the above described ilready belongs to the Defend II. Rexford, by virtue of his ii ; purchased the same from S. idy, and that same was includ tlte trust deed which is fore by Uli? aetiou by mistake, said ere tract ls therefore hereby ed and withdrawn from this lividing line to be established 1. Harrison, Surveyor, orms of Sale: CASH. That in ? of failure of the purchaser, or sera, to comply with tho terms . within five days from day of lid Trustee do advertise again ? sell said premises on the fol \nf salesday or some convenient y thereafter, at the samo place the same terms as heretofore t, at the risk of the former sei'i or purchasers, and that he te so to do until ho has found laser, or purchasers, who eom h the terms of sale, t'>i? diaser lo pay extra for papers. C. GRIMSHAWS. Trustee, i IKM 10, 1913. 50-53 E OE FINAL. SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. ' ce Is hereby given that the i Igned will make application to V ! Martin, Judge of Probate for County, in the State of Routh Cai di ia, at his office at Walhalla House, on Saturday, the 24th January, 1914, at ll o'clock tn th? forenoon, or as soon thereaf sald application can be heard, ti i - ve to make final settlement of state of M. A. Terroii, de and obtain final discharge as istratrix of said estate. MRS.) ELLA TERRELL, istratrix of tho Estate of M. A. Terrell, Deceased. Dec. 24, 1913. 62-2 Every One. py and Joyous hristmas. = Hunter, s, Wagons and ARNiSS= d a carload of HIGH POINT BUG oad of COLUMBUS WAGONS. >wing Machines and Rakes, Oliver Chilled Plows and Repairs, Harrows, Stalk Cutters. AL FARM MACHINERY. n. BROWN WALHALLA, S. C. ssa Y <; rs V 152 s?9 Ik TO OUR FRIENDS : WE WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR! YOU HAVE MADE THE OLD YEAR A HAPPY ONE FOR US,. BECAUSE YOU HAVE GIVEN US LOTS OF BUSINESS. YOU ARE GOING TO COME BACK TO US NEXT YEAR, BE CAUSE YOU'VE BEEN SATISFIED WITH WHAT YOU GOT FROM US. WE KNOW YOU WILL BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO TRADE WITH US. THOSE YOU BRING WE WILL MAKE OUR FRIENDS, BY GIVING THEM HONEST HARDWARE AT HONEST PRICES. MATHESON HARDWARE CO, WESTMINSTER 3. CH NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS. All persona are hereby notified and warned r.ot to trespass In any man ner upon any lands owned by me or under my control. Kn try for any purpose whatsoever ls forbidden, and trespassers will be dealt with accord ing to law. JOHN P. CRAIG, Dec. 24, 1913. Walhalla, S. C. Chamberl?liis ?oicgn Itemed) Curte Ceil.,, C.&'Up 2?J*? .. .. "ping Coiig?i. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons Indebted to the Estate of M. A. Terrell, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment to the un dersigned, and all persons having claims against said estate w!U pre sent the same, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law or be barred. (MRS.) ELLA TERRELL, Administratrix of the Estate of M. A. Terrell, Deceased. Dec. 24, 1913. 52-?