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COLD C( kj* #J# * J* .J* oj* .J* * J* *?* *si* .I * *4* -I* NORMAN'S DRUG S' fr A * A A A * * * Tho Regular Communication of Mine Ridge Lodge, Ko. 92, A. F. M., will bo bold next Friday evening, Maj 8th, 1 !. 14, ai 8.80 o'clock. \V. C. Hugh 4. VV. M. VV. O. White. Secretary. adv. 4~M? * -I-I-I-I-Z-X- **H t MK'A L AND I'KHSOWAh. Dr. F. F been spending I. C. Shockley. JOH. S. C. Married, at elating minister, For Sale Iloefer house i four rooms i and lot, opposite post oflloe. For particulars see C. M. Oehmig, Walhalla. S. C. ndv.-18-l?l The Auction (Muh will meet with Mrs. J. A. Steck on Tuesday, May 12, at ."> o'clock. The Finery (Muh will meei with Mrs. E. L. Herndon on Friday after noon, May 8th, at ."> o'clock. Collins, who has the winter al North Augusta. S. C., Is with his family for 1 he wu 111 mer. - Pleasant and profitable employ ment for women, girls and boys. Ap ply to I lot rick Hosiery Mills. Wal halla, S. C. t. f.-adv. -Mrs. L. E. Knox and Miss Marie Hoggs, of the New Hope section, were guests last week at the home Of County Treasurer R. H. Alexander. Rev. and Mrs. N. C. Rallonger and daughters, of Pendleton, spent the week-end In Walhalla visiting at the home ol' Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hern don. -Mrs. F. C. Bischoff and little son. Frederick, Jr., are spending sev eral weeks visiting in Atlanta and Jacksonville. They were accompa nied by Miss Ella Crenshaw and Mrs. H. Hetrick. -Tho famous V.-C. brands of fer tilizers-any brand you want, any quantity you need. Prices right. See me. W. M. Brown, Walhalla. adv. < -Mr. and Mrs. Cote Pricks, of Stone Mountain, Ga., visited the for mer's motlier, at the home of Mrs. C. W. Beatty, near town. This is Mr. Ericka's first visit, to Walhalla in several years. - W. P. Hutchison, of Columbia, spent a few days here with bis family last week, returning to Columbia last Thursday. He has numerous friends hero who were delighted to meet him again. Mrs. R. C. Strother returned this week from Atlanta to her homo in West I nion, to the delight of her many friends lhere and in Walhalla, who are always pleased to welcome her a Ulong t hem. Wanted Ten gootl, able-bodied imn to work at saw mill. Apply to Sa Ifni or West !'n adv.-17-lS* the home ol' the offi Rev. L. M. Lyda, ol' Walhalla, on Saturday, April 25th. Miss Addle Garret! and .lohn T. Col lins, both of Walhalla. They have the good wishes of many friends. -Hon. .1. C. Alexander, who has been spending some time in Walhalla with his son. R. II. Alexander, and family, left last week for the New Hope section, where he will spend some time with his son. W. M. Alex a oder, Mrs. II. P. Terhune and daugh ter, Miss Anna, of Allanta, are ex pected to arrive in Walhalla this evening te spend a few weeks here. This will he pleasant news lo their hosts of friends at this their old home. We are requested to announce that communion services will beheld at Retreat Presbyterian church next Sabbath. May I (Uh. There will be special services on Friday and Satur day preceding, at ll a. m. A11 a re cordially invited to at tend. Fertilizers? Nothing to beat the V.-C. brands. We sell them al prices that defy competition. W. M. Brown, Walhalla. adv. Homer Bryant ?lied al the home <i! his uncle. George W Bryant, if the Red Hill section, on Monday. April 27th. His remains were laid to rest in Wolf Stake cemetery Tues day afternoon at I o'clock, Rev. M. G. Holland conducting the funeral services in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Ile was ?(i years of age last November The heartfelt sympathy of man., friends goes out to the be reaved tmes in their hour of corrow. May they lie comforted by 'he de parted one's farewell words, "Hood bye; I am going to heaven." The many friends of G. A. Nor man and his daughter. Miss Meta, who have been confined to their home for some time by illness, will he pleased to learn thal they are both reported belier this morning. in quiry from their physician this morn ing elicited the information that they are afflicted wit li chicken pox, Miss Meta, suffering from a particularly severe attack. There have been va rious rumors afloat willi reference to the illness of Mr. anti Miss Norman, and Vho Courier, therefore, sought Information direct from the physician in charge in order that Cte rumors might be confirmed or set at rest. Miss Norman, of Seneca, a trained nurse who recently graduated from an institution at Charleston, is giving attention to Mr. Norman and his daughter. We hope thai they may soon he ont again. .I- ?I" -I- *I* + DMFORT I ?.an bo fuikon iii delicious liquid draughts nt our Soda Fountain. Purest beverages in all flavors. Tempting, satisfying, cooling, heall Illili. The thought ol' it on tiles?' hod ?l.iys will mah?' your mouth waler. The little cost ol' sn lunch comfort will surprise you. Don't swelter when coolness so ens.V l<> reach. Try n glass ol your favorite Ila vor and bevel*? ?J Hgv ami lie cool and happy. .\genry Sal unlay livening I'ost . ami Ladies' Home Journal. * FORE, Walhalla, S. C. + ]. .J. .J. .J. .*.. ?J? .?? .?. A ?J? .J. .j. IK I .NCI.H SAM WK KP IIKHINI) our paying teller's window he COU Ul not luiml out! the cash more promptly (han is done now. The Hank of Wal halla carries mi ample cash reserve to meet all demands al sight. Its deposits ure guaranteed hy the ?'api tal and surplus and also hy the stand ing ol' its stockholders and oflieers. Your account is invited. Bank of Walhalla, WALHALLA, S. C. .lust received car of fresh Port land cement. W. M. Brown. adv. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Veiner. Mrs. Wm. .1. St ribling and .1. .1. Norton are attending the Confederate reunion at Jackson villi?. Fla. They spent a short while in Atlanta en route, laking in some of the grand opera attractions in that, city during their stay there. -Attention is directed to the an nouncement of tlx* holding of exam ination for Winthrop scholarships, which will be found in this issue The examination will he held, for Oconee county, at the Walhalla Court lions?? on Friday, .July 3d, beginning at 0 a. m. Al! interested should bear this date in mind. -Oliver chilled plows and repairs for sal?"1 by W. M. Brown. adv. - Mrs. L. I). Brennecke returned to Walhalla last Saturday after hav ing spent st me weeks In Greenwood with her son. P. A. Brennccke, who has been very ill for some time. Wc regret to learn that Mr. Brennecke's condition at present is not so encour aging, lu? having stitTered a recur rence of his trouble after an appart?nt rally. Attention is directed io I he ad vertisements of lt. Anderson and "Hunter's," Seneca, and the Ander son Phosphate and OH Company, of Anderson. There is something of In terest to all in these advertisements. Keep your eye on tho advertisements I appearing weekly in Thc Courier, for Hie liv?? ones t<? 11 to the public what they have to offer. The Paul llayne Circle held a delightful meeting on Saturday. May i'd. at the home of Mrs. J. H. Pm ber ger. The readings on Mexico were interesting and instructive. After the circle adjourned the hostess en tertained her guests with a unique Bible contest, which was very much enjoyed. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the after noon. Mrs. Ilmberger was assisted in serving by Miss Mary Ansel. -Try one of our famous Interna tional stalk cutters. They do the work. Sold by W. M. Brown, adv. --Harr1' Norman sustained yester day what rt; flrsl was thought to have been fatal injury while at work in his father's drug st?rt?. In some manner a "punch hoard" was knock ed from tho counter, anti in falling to the ?loor si ruck young Norman on the head, rendering him unconscious, and not a lew who saw him thought that he had been killed. The hoard struck bim in such manner as to ren der him unconscious instantly, and he remained in thal condition for several minutes. Hater, however, be was revived b> physicians anti sent to his home. This morning he is at his post again, ?lad to "jerk soda" in stead of promenading among tin? stars, lt seems strange that so small an object as the "punch board," whicli weiehs only a few pounds, could Inflict st) severe a blow in a short fall. There are hosts ol' friends in Oconee and elsewhere who will learn with deep regret of the death of George W. Abbott, of Weatherford, Texas, which sad event took place on Friday last. May 1st. al his home. Mr. Abbott had been in declining health for quite a while, though his hosts of friends in Oconee had been bul to bone that he would recover his health. Mr. Abbott was born in Oconee county, but many years ago moved to Texas to make his home. Ile was a bon t TL' or 7:'. years of age. He was a Confederate soldier, serv ing in Orr's Regiment of Hilles, and at the last reunion held in Walhalla he was among the visitors from the l.tine Star State. He was a high toned gentleman, honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-men, con scientious In all his acts, and his life was one In which the strictest inter? pntat ion of the word honor was daily exempli fled. About tho year 1866 Mr. Abbott was happily mar ried to Miss Jane Humphries, of Madison, and she. with several chil dren, survive. We Join with many friends of the family in extending to the bereaved ones deep sympathy In their hour of sorrow. -T. E. Alexander sells Rock Hill , buggies. Walhalla, S. C. adv.-tf. . W. C. Lyles, who has been locat ed al Lancaster teaching school dur- i lng thc past winter, returned to Oco- 1 nee lasi Wednesday. Ho stopped III ' Walhalla for a short while, going on to tlu> home of his father, J. T. Lyles. In the Double Springs section. There are numerous friends In and around Walhalla who will be In- ' forested and pleased to learn that George Mort on. who has for BO ni fl years been In business and residing at North Augusta, S. C., has returned < to Oconee with his family and will ; reside near Walhalla in the future. Mr. Morton recently purchased a farm about two miles west of town and will engage In farming as a busi ness. Wo wish him every success. For buggies, wagons and har ness call on W. M. Brown. adv. Miss Annie Wilson is one of the most troubled little girls to be found ( anywhere these days. A year ago tho little Miss came In contact with I poison oak. it is thought, in one ol 1 the cometerles of the townson Deco ration Day. She was troubled willi the irritation at that time, but this spring it appeared in a very pro nounced form. and. to use a slang expression, she has "got it good and proper," the pesky poison so swelling her face as to render her almost blind for a time. Annie Wilson is a member of the tl ft li grade in the Walhalla High School, and last Wed nesday vas tho first day she missed ill attendance since she entered the school. Her name always appears on the honor roll, too. but lt will hot be tlnne next month, for she missed a day. And that is what ls worrying the little girl most. She is Improv ing rapidly, and she will soon be her self again. -Hulls and meal at C. W. & J. E. Bauknlght's, Walhalla. adv. Items from Bounty Land. Bounty Land. May I. Special: A good rain is very ??--'rh needed and the prospects for its coining seem fav orable this morning. Miss Julia Davis left this morning Tor a visit to relatives in Atlanta. Mrs. Fannie Fennell and son, W. II. Fennell, of Anderson, silent the week-end with relatives here. Miss Mary Boho, assistant teacher in the Oak way school, spent Saturday night with Miss Carrie Smith. Misses Irene and lzelle Stone spent 1 the latter part of ?ne week in Wal halla as guests at he home of W. M. Brown. Our school will close Friday. lt has been a most successful term, be ing under the able management of Miss Rosine Singley, of Prosperity. Miss Singley has won quito a large circle of friends during her stay with us. and we learn with regret of her intention of accepting a position elsewhere. We wish her every' suc cess wherever she may be thrown in the future. Wayne, little one-year-old son,i of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hopkins, of An derson, died at il.30 p. m. Sunday. The remains were brought to .Tat?/V.5 to-day for interment in the' Pb'p??r' cemetery. He had been afflicted with bowel derangement for several month.-. The parents have the sin cere sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Steamer Swept by Flames. Halifax. N. S.. May 4.- All un known steamer, on fire from stem to stern, and with no signs of life on hoard, was discovered '100 miles j south ol' Cape Pace to-day hy the steamer Seydlitz, from Bremen for New Yolk. Her position was given as hitit mle 41.27 north and longi tude 51.07 west. The Seydlitz Immediately called' hy wireless for assistance and re sponse (?.nie from the Franconia, 50 mile.- to tin eastward, hound for Hos ton, and the Olympic 200 miles to the west, headed for New York. Thc Seydlitz circled around the burning vessel, but the smoke hung so heavy about her that her name could not be distinguished. As tu small boats were discovered in the vicinity, and as the Olympic had passed not far from the scene 12 or I .". hours before, it was be lieved here to-night that the un manned vessel caught fire BO mc time after midnight, and that all hands were rese?en by some ship which had no wireless. Ebene/er Items. Ebenezer, May 4. Special: The fanners o'" this community hive about finished planting. Kev. I. B. Pmberger will preach at Ebenezer next Sunday at ?1.30 o'clock. Our Sunday school is fluorlshlnc under the management of Wesle w. Fowler. Great interest is bi lng manifested in the prayer meetings every Sunday night. Tho new Wesleyan church (Wel come) is about completed. They have organized a Sunday school, with F. II. Pressley as superintend ent. Mrs. O. C. Lyles bas returned from Pasley, where she had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davis. W. M. Cason and family, of Pied mont, spent a few days last week with his brother. J, H. Cason. Misses Mamie and Hattie Taylor ire visiting friends and relative at A nderson. Mrs. B. F. O'Kellev is finite fee ble. We hope she will soon he well. KA lili V DAY AT WALHALLA. Resalto ol Literary Contests and Ath letic Events. The contests on Friday, May 1st. at the Walhalla High Sc hool were I witnessed hy a large number ol' the p.at rons and friends ol' the school. The visitors assembled in the audito rium at IO a. m., where the judges j were selected hy Supt. Casque. The follow lng ladies acted as judges of j the different contests: Mesdames .1. \ H. Umberger, N. L. Kant, .1. W. She lor. C. ll. Carter. .1. \V. Bell, .1. M. 1 Moss. .1. A. Ansel. H. F. Sloan. S. X. Pitchford, R. .1. Sifford. .1 H. Darby, J. I. Pinier. George Seaborn; Misses Gertrude Smith and Eloise Strother. The winners in the contests were: ? Reading Fourth grade. Kathleen Harton and Caroline Ansel, tied for j first place-; Ross ll lither ge I", honora- ' hie mention: Drawing (4th grade),) Carolyn Rogers, first. Fifth (?rude. j Spelling-Leonard Strutton, llrst: Caro Protist and John Smith, honora- ' ble mention. Writing Caro Probst, first; Sam Fret well and (Mara Helle Hurley, hon orable mention. Drawing-Frank Craig, first; Car-j wood Jaynes and .lohn Brandt, hon-] orable mention. I Declamation Frank Davis, first; .lames Pennell, honorable mention. ? Fourth tirade. Declamation, - Poss Cmberger first: Willie Brandt, honorable men tion. First! ( J rude. Paper holding Hunter Moore,' H rut ; Blanche Alexander and Eliza beth Thode, honorable mention. Clay Modeling- -Blanche Alexan der, tirst; Iioroy Sullivan and Hun ter Moore, honorable mention. Writing-Caroline Darby, first; .lames Burley, William Seaborn and i Elizabeth Thode, honorable mention. Second tirade. Spelling Bertie Mae Tannery, first; Poy Smith, honorable mention. Reading- .Myrtle Hodge. first; Crace Brown and Carrie Burnside, honorable? mention. j Third Grade. Spelling-Louis Seaborn. llrst; Joseph Norton, honorable mention. Athletic Contests. The athletic contests were witness ed by a large and enthusiastic erowd. The winners in the events were: I 50-yard dash for girls, Velma Ed wards; 50-yard dash for boys 10 to 13, Wallace Kay; 100-yard dash for ?boys l;i to 14, George Finkenstadt; ?egg race for girls, Annie Busch; base hall throw, Knox Alexander. Thc relay race between the boys of the fourth and fifth grades was won hy th fifth grade boys. This event was very interesting and the runnel's were heartily cheered. The contests were concluded with the base ball game between the sixth and seventh grade boys. The sixth grade boys, after overcoming .1 good lead, defeated the seventh grade boys by a score of 1 0 to 8. The game was well played and good order prevailed. Items from Fair Piny. Fair Play, May t.-Special: A number of visitors were present Sun day morning lu the auditorium to hear the baccalaureate sermon hy Rev. H. M. Fallaw, of Westminster. Ills sermon was a forceful and inter esting one and was attentively lis tened to, bis text being John 0:4: "I must work the works of him that ? . sent me while it is day." Miss Sallie Grubbs was a shopper i to Lavenia last week. Miss Pauline Marett. Gilman Thompson, Davis Glenn, John H. Compton and sister. Miss Marion, stood the county examination al Walhalla Friday. One of the most enjoyable social events of the season was the lawn party Saturday evening, given by Miss Dora Dooley, complimentary to the young lady teachers. Misses Cur rence and Simpson. Several old fashioned games were indulged in. then a few gaines of "Rook" were played, and at a late hour dainty re freshments were served, consisting of cream and cake. When the adieus came eacdi guest thanked her hostess for a delightful evening. Mrs. I). V. Wright is at homo after visiting at Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. P. II. Holland brought her home in their handsome car. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Callahan! and children, Of Cross Roads, visited Mrs. Lucy Lindsay last week. Do not forget the three nights of commencement, nor the place and hour-8 o'clock. Farmers have been very busy in this section planting, and are now wishing for rain. FOR SALK-Two lots and build ings In Walhalla. One; lot and I room cottage on College street, con venient to depot and business sec tion. One 6-room bouse on Tugaloo street; convenient to public school, churches, etc. Good localities. For information apply to S. A. HUTCHI SON, 434 Marshall Aveline:, Ander son, S. C. I 5- I 8* WANTED-Eneregetic, well versed men of good standing to co-operate with us in the general introduction of a product of tested qualities of greatest benefit, to farmers as fertili zation cost reducer.. Offer liberal commission, contract, exclusive ter ritory. Write P. (). Box .I?.'l, Savan nah, Ga. 18* Vier chant or Workingman ? ire equally welcome nt our bunk, md whether Nie deposit be largo or | mali the same courtesy ami ntten lon is accorded to all. WE INVITE YOUR ACCOUNT ?remise we cnn honestly assure you lint both care and safety on our mit guarantee to yon tho best pos ible banking service. WESTMINSTER LOAX AND TRUST COMPANY, WESTMINSTER, S. CAROLINA. | j Fertilizers Fertilizers The Famous Different Brands. ANY ANALYSIS ANY QUANTITY You May Want You May Need PRICE RIGHT TO COMPETE WITH ANY DEALER. --CALL OR WRITE W. M. Brown, W J VL, HALLA, S. CJ. 4? 4* 4- 4- 4* 4? * 4? 4? 4? 4? 4* 4? 4? 4 ?I? 4? 4* 4* 4- 4* 4- 4? 4? 4? 4? 4* 4- 4? 4 BroKerv Hub Barxds on wheels StudebaKer hub bands are made of a specially reined iron perfectly adapted for this use. Hub banda aro welded by electricity and then shrunK on by hydrau lc pressure. There is net the slightest possibility of Studebaker hubs weakening from usage or from weather conditions. No strain or climate severe enough to injure them. wtucle?ake& Wagons Every part-Iron or wood-is made in the same careful way as the hub and banding. That's why Studebaker wagons ran masimr and last lon f mr. Come in and see the Studebaker. JrT'O I H A. I , l i Y WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA 4? 4* 4* 41 4? 4? 4? 4? 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4? 4* .i? *i* Hr 4? 4* + ?? 4? 4? -h 4* 4? 4? INDOOR A COMPUTE STOCK BOY BLUE IS JUGGLING ALL KINDS OF HARDWARE, BUT ONE THING WE DO NOT JUGGLE IS PRICES. WE PUT A FAIR, JUST PRICE ON OUR GOODS, AS LOW AS WE CAN AFFORD TO SELL AT, AND THEN DO NOT JUGGLE THIS PRICE DOWN FOR SOME AND UP FOR OTHERS. THAT IS NOT OUR METHOD. WE SHALL DO AN HONEST HARDWARE OR QUIT BUSI NESS. WE HAVEN'T QUIT YET. MATHESON HARDWARE CO., WESTMINSTER, S.O. S