Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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-^ NEW GOODS -AT Norman's Dry Goods Pretty line of everything i" H Shoes, Corsets, Luces, Hibbens, I 1 ?ll line ol' ( 'roi k< ry. Kimmel, F. E. HARRIS! NOR/WAN'S [ For every!liing in Drugs anti I' new lines constantly arriving. s Dyes, Stork Remedies, ?tr. *H?i~p ^H-H-?* .4* MM'AL AND PERSONAL. 4. ? .?'..J..J? ?J??J??J??J??J? . -T. E. Alexander sells Hork Hill buggies. Walhalla. S. C. adv.-tf. Tin roads are at the presen mighty hard OM n wngon. Pitchford sells the Studebaker. He says Ihej are always on the go. See ad. Mr. Mitchell, field editor of the Baptist Courier, was in Walhalla last week in the interest of bis paper. He is an energetic worker and a gentle man of pleasing address. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ad. Perry, of Alabama, are visiting at the home cit' Capt. and Mrs. S. K. Dendy. They have many friends here who are pleased to meei them again. They will be here for a week or ton days. -Wanted - Wagons and teams lo haul lumber from Taniasseo to Wal halla. Apply to Jas. C. Shockley, at mill or West Union, S. C.-Adv. Mrs. Mattie Thomas, of Casley spent a short while in Walhalla last week visiting among relatives and friends, who were pleased to meet ber again and to learn that it is proh ibi? that she will return to Walhalla later to reside. - Mrs. E. M. Cud worth and Mrs. Annie Crawford and children, of Charleston, returned to their homes last Monday after spending a week here with relatives. They came up on the sad mission or attending the funeral of their brother-in-law, J. Hamey Hughes. Spot cash for your corn, hay and fodder. See W. M. Crown, Wal halla. Adv. *-Frank Pelfrey, who lives on a farm of .1. I>. Veiner in the Pleasant. Hill section, lost his home and prac tically all his household effects by tire on Tuesday, January 5th. The lire originated, it is supposed, from a defective Hue. Cosidos Mr. Hel li ev's household goods, a quantity of corn, cotton in Hie seed and some colton, were also lost. Tile loss falls j heavily on Mr. Pelfrey, who is a poor man. 1 Tho following notice which ap peared in the Charleston News and Courier of last Sundas will he of in terest to many in this section of the 1 Stare: ..Married, at the home of the bride, on December 27th, 15)14, by Kev. W. A. C. Mueller, Miss Frede rica I). Busch, Of this city, and Holi er! ll. Keller, ol' Bayreuth, Ger many.'*' The bride bas .?muerons relatives in and near Walhalla, and we .it. i ii with others of her friends in wishing for he every joy and happi ness th roc.g , life. - WanVd-Regular boarders. Ap ply at Walhalla Hoted for rates and particulars. Good service; hotel ren ovated.-Adv. -Married, at the residence of Clerk of Court .lohn F. Craig, on Sunday afternoon al J o'clock, Jau ary 17th, Miss Estelle Smith and Vesco Fowler. The bride is a daugh ter of Jeff D. Smith, who lives near Walhalla, while tho groom is a son of the late Ceo. w. Fowler. The ceremony was performed by Clerk of Court Craig in the presence of a number ol" friends of the young coll ide. We Join with many others in j extending to them every good wish for their every happiness. -Cotton ls not the only "money, < ro])." Bring me your corn, hay, \ fodder, etc, and got spot cash for it. ; W. M. Crown. Walhalla. -Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Will F. Mellick left Walhalla last Sunday, the for mer going to Gainesville, Ga.., while Mrs. Hot rick will visit her parents in the lower part of this Stat?' for a while before going to Gainesville. I Mr. Hetrlck has accepted the position of superintendent and general mana ger of the new hosiery mill company organized at Gainesville, and they will make their home lhere. Mr. lletrick bas been assistant superin tendent Of the Hetrlck Hosiery Mills of Walhalla for some time .-.nd was a most valued employee. Both he and his wife have hosts of friends here who regret exceedingly their depar ture. Mrs. Hetrlck was one of the faculty of the Walhalla High School. We wish for them abundant .success in their new home. -Wc want to put some ready cash Into beef cattle and feeders. See us now if yon have any to sell. Best l?ricos. C. W. & J. E. Bauknight, Walhalla. -Adv. ARRIVING and Millinery Store. ry Ciooils, Notions, Clothing, Hate, Coady -to-Wcar doods. Tin and (?lass Waro, at lowest DN, Manager. )RU(i STORE 'am y Hoods. All seasonable anti (albon i \ a special!y. All kinds Insist On Settling your accounts with a check instead of casi). Then you will have both a record of your payment and a receipt as well. Checks on the HANK Ol' WALHALLA are as good as gold. You can secure a book ol' them by opening an ac count here. You avoid lots Of trou ble and dignity your business by their use. Bank of Walhalla, WALHALLA, S. C. - Loans on farm lands Terms easy. Address lt. T. Jaynes, Wal halla. S. C.-Adv. t. f. Read Ruskin Anderson's an nouncement on this page this week. He is continuing bis "Hot Shots foi January" and you will lind it to your interest to gi\e bim a call if you are in need of anything in the furni ture or clothing lines. Read his ad vertisement and give him a call. ?Al the meeting of the Oconee I County Farmers' Cition, held at Fair I view last Saturday, Robt. N. Smith was elected as delegate to Hie State I nion meeting. .Mr. Smith is in at tendance upon this melding, which is in session at Columbia now. - Highest prices paid for chick ens und eggs. W. A. l'eehuff, at Walhalla Cotton Mill. adv. W. T. Crews, of Laprelis, ;ir rlved in Walhalla last week and is remaining here for some time get i in in shape to engage in business. Mr. Crews expects later lo bring bis fam ily here. He is a son of the late I' lt. Crews, well known as a news paper man. he having for years own ed and published the Laureusville Herald. Mr. Crews and his family will be most cordially welcomed to Walhalla. The following item, clipped from tho Manufacturers' Record, will be I of interest to all ol the itizens of Oconee: "Clemson College will have plans ready for contractors about, .la n na ry '-'O th and will receive bids about February l to elect Y. M. C. A. building; two stories and base ment; ordinary construction; Span ish tile roof; steam heat: electric lights; cost about $75,000; H. E. Lee, architect, Clemson College; in definitely postponed erection of hos pital building lately noted." The authorities at Clemson have been no tifled that thc $.">".'. donation by Mr. Rockefeller is ready and avail able as soon as ihose in charge are read) to start the building work. The whole country will rejoice with Clemson on her y od fortune in se ccring this nig. li;; u her great work for I he Y. M. C. A Wanted Wa? ?ns and teams lo haul lumber from ramass?e to Wal halla. Apply io Jas. C. Shockley, at mil] or West i'nion, S. C.-Adv. The Oconee Creek school opened last Monda;, wi: h ,i good attendance, the sc hool being ?n charge Of Miss Kale Smith. Oconee Creek is a new school district, and the patrons nf the school arc to be congratulated upon their efforts at educational ad vancement in iheir community. At the present school is being held in the store of W. J. O. Ray, but a new and modern building will be erected in the near future Clans have already been prepared and active work will be begun at once. lt "1 hoped thal the new building will ba ready for use within ?he next six weeks. Tho building will have twj good sized rooms, well appointed and arranged to suit the needs of the school. J. L. Hall, W. M. Murphree and .I H. Hunnlcutl are the trustees of .his district. 2-pound pork and beans, Rex brand, worth 1 .">c. per can; only 10c. c. w. ft j. io. Bauknlght.-Adv. -Head Matheson Hardware Com pany's new advertisement each week. You will always find something In this advertisement to interest, and at this store you can depend on get ting just what you want when you want it. They keep one of the best stocks of hardware in the upper par of the State. Be sure to call on hem when in Westminster. The many Walhalla friends ot llenr> C. Harbin, of Seneca, were glad to meet him again last weok on a visit here for a few hours. Ile is looking remarkably well. Por a year or more he lias been enjoying life visiting among his children in this and other States. He will probably remain in Oconee now for some time, though he is undecided as yet as to just what line of work he will engage in. He was a member of the rural police force until the time the rural police were discharged from thei' duties, and be made an excellent ofll eei. .Miss Rebecca Adair died at tho home of her sister, Mrs. Frances Miller, in the Oak drove section of Oconee, last Sunday morning, after a protracted illness. Miss Adair was about ti", years of age, and some time ago suffered a stroke of paralysis. She was a splendid woman, a devout member of the Baptist church, hav ing for many years held her member ship in the Coneross church. Her re mains were int (?ired at the Coneross cemetery Monday afternoon last after appropriate funeral services con ducted by her pastor, Kev. L. D. Mit chell. The bereaved ones have the syni'pat,,y of many friends in their st) now. William C. Sch leu ter, one of our aged and highly respected Ger man citizens, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. \V. 1). Eadey, near town, '.asl Saturday morning about 1 o'clock, after a lingering illness. He had been in declining health for mon- than a year, though he was able to be up and around until within the past few weeks. About three weeks ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which be never rallied, gradually growing weaker until the end Mr. Schleuter was horn in Germany on the 26th of July 1829. and was therefore in his 8titli year He and his wife came to Wal halla in the early fifties, establishing their home near Walhalla, bringing up a family of children, all of whom grew to man hood and womanhood. The oldest son. William, died In Washington, a few years ago. Ik is survived 'by two sons and wc daughters-.lohn Schiente-. ,, < Washington, D. C.; Theodore Schleu ter. of Washington State; Mrs. I^en;1 Billiger, of Savannah, Ga., and Mrs Sophie Lndey, of Walhalla. Ins tw( daughters wert? here to attend tin funeral, Mrs. I.adey having been a his bedside during all Iiis illness, am Mrs. Hunger arriving within a fev days after he suffered the stroke o paralysis. Neither of his two son was abb- to roath Walhalla. Mr Schieuter was twice married. 'Hit fi rsi wife was a Miss Flinkensheld and tlie second a Miss Haynes. Tin latter tlied about six years ago. Mr Schleuter was a good man, an earn est Christian and a consistent mein ber of the Lutheran, church. Almos continuously from his coming to Wal halla up to within thc past few yt ni when failing health prevented hi regular attendance upon church ser vices, he had been an o Ulcer in St John's Lutheran church, and he wa ever faithful and zealous in th causes of the church and its inst itu tions. Mr. Schleuter served through out tln> Civil War as a member o Company K, 121li South Carolin Regiment, and made a brave and gal laut soldier, displaying that sam fideltiy and earnestness on the (Iel that was characteristic of him i every-day life. Mr. Schleuter was mi ll-wright by trade, and was instrn mental in setting in operation nearl al] of the (lour mills of this sect io of the State, and especially of Occ nc** county. Truly a good man ha been called to his reward, and ther are many who will learn with dee regret of his passing, though he ha i reached years of honorable age, tu youd those allotted to to the averag man. Ile was one of the few earl (lei man Bottlers of Walhalla wh remailler' with us, and now that li has bee i called to his long rest, w count hut tour left-H. L. Brand .Indus Hoffman, August Br?cke an William Wa'ui. At the funeral Sui day lhere -as a large gathering < friends of de deceased and his fan ily considering the had weather, an four of his onl comrades-in-arms, . W. Holleman, Newton Crenshaw, Ni th a niel Phillips anti .1. F. llendrt were present, occupying seats In tl church next to members of ?he fan Hy, and at the grave signalized tl departure of friend and comrade I stepping forward and dropping int the open grave a sprig of evergreei The funeral services were conducto by the pastor of the deceased, Be J. M. Hmberger. We extend to tl bereaved ones sincere sympathy I their hour of sorrow. No Big Signs, j* No Fuss and Music. Just Red-Hot Cut Prices on Best GOGGS ! Cheaper than Anybody ! HOT OT FOR JANUARY SALE CONTINUE. Never before have you had the chance to buy Dependable Merchandise at such prices : Get your Ladies', Misses', Children's, Men's and Boys' Underwear while the sizes are in stock. Men's Wright's Health Shirts and Drawers only 69c. the garment. Men's heavy Fleece-Lined or Ribbed Shirts and Drawers, 75c. thc Suit. Boys' Fleece-Lined Shirts and Drawers, J9c. the Gar ment, Boys' Sweaters, only 19c. Boys' Knee Pants, from 25c. up. Boys' Suits, $1.39 and up. Men's extra good quality Pants from 98c. up. Ladies' Suits, well made and of good material, only $2.79. Ladies' Blue Serge Suits, $10 to $12 values, at $6.48. Furs and Muffs at about half price. ^ Children's Rubber Rain Coats only 98c. Cut prices on all Shoes and Oxfords. Don't Forget the Big Line of Furniture and Cooking Stoves. Prices are Less than Ever Before ! Ruskin Anderson Seneca - Mrs. .). T. Kay, ol' Belton, is vis iting relatives and friends in Wal halla. She returned Saturday from a visit to her son J. Robert Kay. and family at Jefferson, Texas. -Rye (lour :'..">c uer pock. C. W. & .1. ?3. Bauknight.-Adv. - Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sheior en tertained tlie ministers of Walhall i at their home last Thursday evening noni Ti to 7 o'clock, when a sumptu ous dinner was served Those pres ent were Dr. .lohn (?. Law and Rev. Ceo. M. Wilcox, of the Presbyterian church; Rev. 'I'. L. Smith and Rev. L. I). Mitchell, of the Baptist church ill'. .1. L. Stokes, of the Methodist church, and Rev. .1. H. Um berger, of .st. John's Lutheran church. Capt V. F. Martin, Chas. F. Hetrick and Dr. IL F. Sloan were also members of tim party that assembled at this hospitable home. The evening wa:, greatly enjoyed by all. -Corn, hay and fodder ns good as money. Dring yours and "swap" it to me for hard cash. W. M. Drown, Walhalla.-Adv. -There are not a few who will be interested in the information th.?t Miss Sophie Thomas, a daughter of John Thomas, of Newry, has received from the Carnegie Hero Commission recognition ol' her services to human ity, she having but recently received a medal for her deed of heroism. It wil! be rei ailed that Miss Thomas rescued a child, little Eva (ireroy, from a rabid dog. This was back !n June, 1913, and took place at Newry. The medal is said to be quite a hand some one, being of bronze, and haz ing on one side a likeness of Andrew j Carnegie, while the other records li e j heroic deed. Resides the medal Miss Thomas lias been awarded additional recognition in a gift of $1,000, which will be used by her, at her own de sire, in securing an education. We congratulate this young lady upon her brave deed, and rejoice with her and hers that it has found so substan tial a recognition at the hands of tho I Carnegie commission. -We want beef cattle and feed ers. Top of the market ??aid. Call and see us if you have any to sell. C. W. & J. E. Bauknight.-Adv. -The friends of Mr. and Mrs. .1. D. Visasge sympathize deeply with them is the death of their three-year old daughter. Ruthy, 'which occurred at their home in th" mill villa-re last night. The little one had been i ? great sufferer for Borne time from In fantile paralysis. She was a sweet Child and the light of the home and j the joy of the parents. The Inter j ment will take place at Westview cemetery this afternoon ai I o'clock. i -Thoa. M. Lowery, ol' Plains, (Ja., was in Walhalla for a short while last week attending to matters of busi ness. Mr. Lowery's visit was very sliorj and lie saw but a few of Iiis many friends hero. He lias just been in attendance upon the session of the annual meeting of the Georgia Conference of Marketing, which con tinued in session from the 15th of January until to-day. Mr. Lowery was down on the program for the lirst day of the session, January 15th, his subject 'buiilg "How 1 Market 500 Acres Ol Oats." Mr. Lowery has takr.i a high stand in butdness cir cl s of his adopted home, and is rec ognized as a "top-noteher" lot only i i business transactions in town, but as a farmer as well. He is making a gi^t success of farming in his Georgia i?f?me, which fact will give universal satisfaction to his hosts of Oconee friends, though there are none to bo surprised, Oconee lost a valuable citizen when T. M. Lowery moved across the line. -Rev. W. W. Leathers, of Ander son, will preach at the West linton Hantist church next Sunday morning at 1 1 o'clock. All the members and officers of the ehrlich are urged to make special effort to be present promptly. The public is cordially invited to attend. -Roberi M. Cheek, of Mountain Rest, is again in possession of .he Walhalla Mottling Works. He will start to bottling about Friday. Mr. Cheek is the only one, it seems, that has ever made a success with the plant. We wish him much success in his undertaking. He will not move Iiis family lo town for some time. -Rev. and Mrs. N. G. Rallonger will move to Seneca on to-morrow (Thursday), v here they will make their home. 'l'hoir friends regret their departure from Walhalla, but wish them abundant success in their new home. For the present year Mr. Rallenger will serve as pastor* to the following Methodist (churches: Seneca, Fairview, Newry and Rock Springs. Walhalla is to have a new mil linery establishment in the near fu ture. Thc style of the new enter prise will be The Dlggs-IIutchi8on .Millinery Co. The members of the Arm are the Misses Higgs, of Atlanta, ?nd Mrs. Jay W. Hutchison, of Wal halla. The (Misses Diggs nt one Hmo conducted a millinery business here, nnd they will be most cordially wel comed back by numerous friends. Mrs. Hutchison is also well known in business circles, having heforo her marriage been a popular saleslady in the st,,,,. 0f (< \y. & j. \,)_ Rauknlght. We welcome the new firm to the business circles of Walhalla. (Continued on Fifth Page.) WANTED-lA man who owns a Ford oar to handle the New Denver Ford Starter. Price $15. A good seller. Apply to .1. G. WHAM, Lau rens, s. c. :'.-"> WANTED-Industrious man; earn $100 month and expenses retailing our products to tanners. Must have means tor starting expenses and bond signed by two responsible men. w. T. Rawleigh Company. Freeport, 111. Give age. occupation and r?f?r ences. ;i* WARNING TO PUBLIC.-All per sons are hereby warned not to feed or harbor Frank Devlin and 'Jule Brown, colored, both minors, ll and 1 I years. In habit of running away. This is full warning. CASPER .MOORUHEAD, Walhalla, R. F. I). No. I. 3-5 ?j? * J* *I* *I* *?* *I* *I* 'I**!* *I* *I* *I* 'I**!* ?1**1**1**1* ?j* JAMES W. HARRISON, B. S., JU .J? Mechanical and Electrical -U ENGINEER, 4? .fr? (Superintendent Walhalla -?, 4* Lighting Plant,) 4? .J? Electrica! and Pltnnbing 4* ?J? Contractor, 4* .I? Phone No. 43, Walhalla, S. C. 4? 4? All Work Guaranteed Strictly 4* 4? First (Mass nn<l According to In- 4* surance Hules. 4* ? J? ? J? ? J? * J? ?J? ?J? ?J* ?J? ?J? ?J? ?J* *I* *J* *I* *?* *?**?**i**I* Foil ?AL*El My Stock of Millinery - FOR SALE - at a Sacrifice Price. Terms easy. Apply to Mrs. R. L. Haley - or - The Westminster MiH'y* Westminster, S. C. F:'R SALE! ONE FINE JACK COLT, seven months old. 1 I V-j hands high. Will sell cheap or exchange for horse. ONE 9fi HOLSTEIN, ?4 JERSEY HI LL, 20 months old-a beauty. NICE, BRIGHT PEA VI NE AND CANE HAV for sale-$1.00 per 100 pou rids. IK YOU PLANT ANY COTTON, plant the best. I eau spare 50 bush els of Triumph Big Boll Seed at $1.00 jier bushel. The earliest Cot ton that gi o ?vs. GEORGE A. HARRISON, Walhalla, s. c.