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m A Regular Communication of Dino ?S?ifc KI<1 KO Lodge, No. 92, A. F. M., will bo hold noxt Fri day evening, September 8, J ?>1(?, at H.'AO o'clock. JOHN A. ANSEL, W. M. W. O. WHITE, Secrotary. (adv.) LOCAL AND PERSONAL. JU 4444?M^H4- ******* -T. E. Alexander solis Kock Hill buggios. Walhalla, S. C.-Adv. tf. -Tho Junior Priscillas will meet with Miss Florence I le! rick Friday afternoon at i o'clock. -AV. .lohn Schroder spoilt several days last week in Charleston look ing after matters of busiliea in thal city All low cut shoes to be closed out at half prlec at Carter Ai. Co.'s, Walhalla. Adv. -Revival services will begin at Salem, Methodist, church next Mon day night, Septem her 1 Ith, X p. m. Tho pubfjo ls most cordially invited to attend. -'Mrs. L. H. Van'Dlvloro and daughter, Miss Margie, of Savannah, arrived in Walhalla last week and will he hero among relatives and friends for sonic weeks. Lintlcss cotton seed hulls, (ir.c. C. W. ft J. F*. Han knight. Adv. -Greenville Piedmont, S.'pt. I: "Troy Cobb, formerly willi the Greeiivlllo News, left to-day for Washington. I). C., to accept a posi tion willi the Pathfinder Publishing Company." - Frank F. Harrison, .lr., left last Saturday for Charleston, cutting short his visit lime owing to the con templated strike of railroad em ployees, Mrs. Harrison and child will remain in Walhalla for some time. --There will Ix* preaching next Sunday. September lath, at ll a. m.. at Zion church, near Walhalla, ami at S p. m. at thc Walhalla mills hy Kev. J. F. Anderson, ol' Wllllam ston. The public is most cordially invited to attend. -If you want first-class work and workmanship in your monuments at a very reasonable price, why not give us Ibo order? We can save you inonoy. Wo employ no agents. Seneca Marble und Granite Works. Sen ecu, S. C.-Adv. -Wo aro rou nested to announce that there will he no meeting ol' the Odd Kellows on next Tuesday even ing, the 12th. This is the day for the second primary election, and lt ls thought the members will be In terested in hearing tho returns. -Mr. and Mrs. J. J. 'McAboe and sons. Jeff., Herbert and Welling, and daughter, Miss 'Loorito, visited at the homo of their uncle, N. C reli sh 11 w, Ibo past week. (Mrs, McAboe is pleasantly remembered here as Miss Incl?n Cronshaw. Mr. McAboe is a leading mere ham of Piedmont. -Three packages Arm and Ham mer soda for tile. (leo. M. White, Jr., Merchant. Wost Union.-Adv. 36. -Edward T. Shockley, of Wil mington, N. C., ami Frank M. Shock ley, ol' Greenville, wer?- week-end guests last week al the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Smith, near West Halon. They cnnie over in their handsome new car and were delight ed with Oooiiee's picturesque scenery. -Mrs. lohn W. Ferguson and children, or Hurtsville, who had been spending some tillie here among rel atives and friends, returned to their home last Saturday, cutting short their visit on account of the Impend ing strike of railway employees. Their many friends regret their early departure. For Sale--Well-bred horse. !? years old. Good trotter; works well anywhere. Terms reasonable. Ap ply lo Marshall Abbott, Walhalla. Route No. I. 38* - Attention is directed to the ad vertisement 01' Hutchison H ros. & Co., West Union. This enterprising linn has received its fall stock of goods and request you to call and giv<- opportunity for a careful show ing of these new lines. See adver tisement elsewhere and make an in spection of these new goods. -Tile many Oconee friends of J. L, Alexander, (lie well-known hotel man. will he I ll tore.it ed In ihe infor mation that he is at present located at Petersburg, Va., where he is at (ho head of the Hoted Petersburg. Mr. Alexander, a native of the Cheo hee section of Oconee, hus made an almost nation-wide reputation as a hotel man. -Try one package ol' "Wash Clean." Cleanses without rubbing or .battling.*' Satisfaction guaran teed or money refunded. Try a package now at manufacturer's ex pense if not entirely as represented. Sold hy R. A. Nichols, Walhalla, and Hutchison Bros., West Union, S. C. Adv. 37* -Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bischoff, ol' Jacksonville, Fla., will arrive in Walhalla this week to visit relatives. lt has been some years since Mr. Bischoff visited Iiis 'nonie town. Mrs. Bischoff before her marriage was Miss Susie Hamlin, a trained nurse, of Brooklyn. N. Y.. and this will be her first visit hore. She will be mos? cordially received. - -Men's bille serge suits at the old prices-$10, $12..10 and $U>. C.W. Pl tc h f o rd, Walhall a.- A d v. -Rev. M. O. Alexander spent a short, while in Walhalla last and this week visiting the family of his bro ther, Treasurer R. H. Alcxamlot, and among his friends here. Rev. Mr. Aloxandor ls sorving in the capacity of chaplain in thc United States Navy and is qhile .enthusiastic over his work among lindo Sam's blue jackets. He will bc In the county for a brief period. His wife and child are at tho home of the former in Virginia, to Which State Mr. Alex ander will soon return to spend the remainder of his vacation. -Phono 76 for frosh fruits, vege tables, something to boll. O. II. Schumacher, Walhalla.-Adv. 21 tf. -Lfntloss cotton seed hulls, ?>5c. C. VV. & J. K. ?auknight.-Adv. -C. W. & J. B. Dauknight call attention to tholr stock of school supplies for the children. See ad vertisement on Hrs! page o ad give them a cali. - Hutchison Brothers ? ('<>.- of Wost Union, have received their Im mense stocks of fall and winter goods and request that you eal! and Inspect their lines. While they have in no way slighted their large; gro cery business, they are this fall giv ing moro than ordinary attention to dry goods and clothing. Soo an nouncement on filth page. -Mr. ami Mrs. .lohn F, Tatham and children left this morning for Kock Hill, whore they will make their homo In the future. Some time ago Mr. Tatham was transferred to Kock Hill in the railway service, his previous headquarters hoing at Columbia. His family have since been in Walhalla. Mr. Tatham re cently spent several weeks hen; willi his family. They have many friends hore who regret their departure. - Attention is directed to the ad vertisement of C. W. Pitchford, of Walhalla, who announces his readi ness with thorouoghly overhauled gin to take care of the cotton grown in this section. This gin gave uni versal satisfaction in seasons past and will doubtless enjoy a liberal pa tronage this year. Mr. Pitchford is also ready lo buy cotton and seed or will exchange meal and hulls for seed. Ile will pay highes! prices. See announcement on this page. I'M no (lour from home-raised wheal, any quantity; $8 per barrel; Ililli Krade seconds at $!'? per barrel. (leo. M. White, Jr., West 1'nion. ad. -Clerk of Court A. I. Beggs, of Picketts, was among tho visitors to Walhalla last week. Mr. Hoggs was visiting bis old friend, former (Merk of Court C. lt. H. Burns, and looking aller matters of business. Mr. Buggs bas been serving as Clerk of Court for Picketts county for a number of years, but suffered defeat ut thc polls in the primary election on thc 2!llh. Ho is a pleasant gentleman, and now that his duties will not lon ger hold him so closely we trust that Oconccnns will see moro of him than in the past. -Among the visitors to Walhalls during the past few weeks wore Mr and 'Mrs. J. T. M. Riser, of Selina Ala., who were most cordially wei coined among their many friend: bore. Mrs. Riser is pleasantly re membered hero as Miss Florene Thompson, a daughter of thc late J W. F, Thompson. Mr. Kisor is om of the most popular railroad men o his adopted State. He is a native o Newberry county, and on the occa sion of their all too infrequent visit! in South Carolina, Mr. and Mrs Kisor. never omit calling on friend! in Oconee and Newberry counties. -For Sale-Five-room cottage ii Walhalla; half-acre lot. House ii good coudlt/un. Cash or terms. W F. Friar, 'Walhalla, RI. 1-Adv. 36' -Alex. Walker, colored, escape* j from Hie Oconee chain gang las Sunday night and so far has no been located. Walker, it w?'l he re membered, was some years ago con lined in the Slate penitentiary a i was paroled during good behavior li Governor Please. Shortly after hi release be returned to Pickens conn ty. gol into trouble and was sent ii for a term of three months on a mi nor charge. Shortly after complet ing Iiis short lernt in Picke ;s Wal ker killed a negro on the Souther railway, near Keowee. in Oconot Ile was tried, found gU?V of munie and sentenced to lifo imprison mem Ile escaped from Ibo guards, and wa lalor caught by Sheriff Sid?.lohnsoi of Hart county, Georgia, and wa brought back to Oconee by Sheri John W. Davis, lt is thought th? Walker will be located and reta rue to the Oconee gang in a short, whib as traces Of his course have bee found. Ile was for a time thong! lo have been cornered in the swami of Seneca river in tho neighborhoo of Clemson College, but bas not yt been dollnitoly located. Supervise Foster and the guards have bee lending every energy to get hil back into tho gang as early as poss ble. -For Sale or Rent-Two-hori farm at High Falls. Apply to Joh J. Reeder, Walhalla.-Adv. -Mrs. Mariah liesse, who was la week announced to bo very sick, di? at the honte of ber daughter, Mr W. M. Cobb, just wost of town, la Thursday evening! August Hist. Mr Hesso suffered from no particub ailment, but succumbed to Ibo i firm Rios of agc, lier death followir a general breaking down of ber co stltution lasting for a little over tv weeks. Mrs. Hesse was in lier SI year, she having been born Janna 12. 18311. She was a native of Go many, and ber maiden name w Meyers. She came to this count las a young woman, though she w I married before leaving the old cou try. Her husband died many yea ago, anti for the past 36 years si had resided at tho home of lier so in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mi W. M. Cobb, coming with them the vicinity of Walhalla front tl country a number of years ago. SI was a life-long and consistent mei ber of (he Lutheran church, and h life was one that measured well t to the high standards of her pr fessions. Only one child survlv her, the daughter with whom s made ber home. The passing of tl good woman lo ber reward will greatly deplored by many in t county who had known and lov ber, for her lifo was ono full many good works. The funeral w held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clo Rt St John's Lutheran church, t informen! following in tho oemote of that church, ajter appropriate st vices conducted by her pastor, R< W. B. Aull. There were many pri eat to pay tho last sad tributo the deceased. Wc join with Inn others in extending to the boreav ones sincere sympathy in their st row. -AVanted- -Cow fresh in ml giving :i to I gallons. Desertptl solicited. W. O. Hamilton, Sonoi S. C.-Adv. 36. -Fresh shipment of lemons; 30c. dozen. Carter & Co., Walhalla, ad. -Mrs. A. ES. Mallison, of Monea Path, ls vllstlng her daughter, Mrs. T. Joe Todd. -Miss Hattie Peile Crooks, of Lockhart, is visiting lier alster, Mrs. A. J'. Crisp. -.Friends of Thos. C. Todd will regret to learn that he is quite iii at tlu> homo of his son, T. Joe Todd. Mr. Todd has been in declining health for several months. lt is hoped that he may yet be restored. -In response to the recommen dation of Congressman Aiken, Arch T. Reid, ol Walhalla, bas been ap pointed to a position in the revenue service, with headquarters at Green ville. Ile is known officially as a "special ofllcer." ---Three packages Arm and Ham me,' soda for 10c. Geo. Al, White, .Jr., Merchant, West Union.-Adv. 3(i. -?Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McKinney and children, ol' Pasley, spent a part of last week in Walhalla visiting at the home or Mrs. W. P. I<\ Corbin. They have numerous friends bete who aro always pleased to welcome thom on their visits. -The meeting of the State She riff's Association, which was to have been held in Anderson on Septem ber 12th, which will be the day of tho second primary, bas been post poned until Monday, October 2d. The meeting will be held in Ander son. --The travel through Walhalla to Highlands (bis summer has been considerable, duo no doubt in a largo measure to the Walhalla-TIighlands I mail route, as travel usually follows the mails. Hp to a year or so ago that particular travel from this point was "dead." Por Sale -Good milch cow with young calf. Apply to H. T. Croll - shaw. Walhalla.-Adv. - Rev. and 'Mrs. M. R. Kirkpat rick, of Martin's Point, near Char leston, are visiting at the home of Kev. and Mrs. W. ll. Hamilton. The many Ooonee friends of Rev. Mr. Kirkpatrick will regret to learn that ho is quite indisposed. We hope soon to hear of his complete restoration to health. Mrs. Hamilton is a daugh ter of Rev. Mr. Kirkpatrick. --Rev. L. M. Lyda closed a meet ing of eight days at Hie First Bap tist church of Westminster last Sunday morning. The church was greatly revived and built up. and there were 23 additions to the mem bership-19 by baptism and 4 by letter. The meetings were largely attended from start to finish. Rev. Lyda, the pastor, was assisted by Rev. J. T. Mann. -We are requested to announce that, owing to the fact that the Methodists are this week holding a series of meetings at their church, there will be no prayer meeting at the Walhalla Presbyterian church this week. The public and all de nominations are most cordially In vited and urged to attend the ser vices at (he Methodist church, which aro being held both morning and evening. Rev. Dannel* ls assisting the pastor in the mooting. - A few pairs men's, ladies' and misses' low cut shoes to close out at half price. Carter <fe Co.-Adv. -Mrs. R. C. Strother ls spending some Hmo in Baltimore, where she went last week for special medical attention at Johns-Hopkins. She has been a great sufferer for some time from sciatica, and ber trip is in the hope of receiving relief from this trouble. She is accompanied by her daughter and son, Mrs. L. W. Mea kin and Dave C. Strother, of Port Valley. Ga. Her many friends hope for ber early return and complete restoration to health. -Floyd Chastain, ll-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Chastain, of Salem, was kicked by a mule on Sunday, August 27th, receiving very painful injury. The animal's hoof struck young Chastain on the lower jaw, breaking tho hones badly. He was brought to Walhalla for atten tion by physicians here and be spent the past ten days with his grand father. C. H. Chastain. He is get ting along nicely and will return to his home at Salem to-day. -Three packages Arm and Ham mer soda for 10c. Geo. M. White, Jr., Merchant, West Union.-Adv. 36. -Tho many Walhalla friends of Rev. C. M. Wilcox were pleased to moot bim last Friday. Mr. Wilcox and family were in the county for a brief period, but cut their visit to this section short on account of thc threatened railroad strike. They had been spending some time with relatives In Georgia. 'Mrs. Wilcox and children did not get to Walhalla, much lo the regret of friends here. Mr. Wilcox was most warmly wel comed by bis hosts of friends hore, who wore delighted to meet him again. lt is rumored that" the Wost Union Hotel, which was last run as the Blue Ridge Hotel, will be open ed for business In the near future, but little information can bo ob tained as to detail. Mr. King and family have moved into the building and quite extensive cleaning up and overhauling is in progress. Mr. King is said to be a business associate ol J. J. Frotwell, or Anderson, the present owner or the hotel property, Citizens or this section hope that thc report is correct, and that the hotel will at least be opened to the pub lic for tho next summer season. -New fall goods to arrive next week. See us before you make youi purchases. C. W. Pitchford.-Adv Pension Board Elected. Tho representativos of tho differ ent townships in Oconee met in the Court House nt Walhalla last Mon day to elect a Pension Board tr serve for tho eiifrulng year. J. W. ilolleman, W. M. Hrowr ( Oak way), 10. A. Perry and W. T McGill were elected. Tho newly elected ofueorn then met and elected Dr. J. W. Bell, phy sician; J. W. llollomnn. chairman and Pension Commissioner, and W 'I'. McGill, secrotary. HIGH SCHOOL OPENS WITH 284. Ono Hundred und Thirty Hoys, 154 (?Irls-Many Patrons Present. The Walhalla High SclWl oponed Monday with 281 pupils enrolled 130 boys and 15-J girls. There was nu unusually largo number of pa trons and interested adults present at the opening and it is felt that the opening gives peculiarly line promise l'or a session of splendid accomplish ments. Twenty-six are enrolled in the tenth grade. The Enrollment by grades is given below, showing j the number ol' boys and girls for each, as follows: Boys Girls Total I (?rude 10 ... 12 l i 20 j (! rade 9 _ 8 13 21 Grade 8 . . . . ll 1 5 24 | tirade 7 .... 15 17 32 ! Grade 6 .... 14 10 24 j Grade 5 .... 14 l5 29 1 Grade 4 .... 18 19' 37 Grade 3 .... 8 16 24 Grade 2 .... l-l 15' 29 . Grade Al.. 5 9 14 (irado 1 .... 13 ll 24 j Totals ... 130 164 284 j The Faculty, is composed as follows: H. W. G usque, superintendent, and Misses Rudd and Kaufmann, teach ers of the 10th, 9th and 8th grades (high school.) ? Mrs. (i. C. Probst-7th grade. Mrs. L. T. Covington - 6th grade. Miss Mamie Crooks, of Newberry -Rth grade. (Miss Crooks is a new member of the faculty.) Mrs. Jesse W. Rankin-Ith grade. Mrs. H. W. Casque-3d ?fade. (Mrs. Casque is temporarily filling the place held by Miss Jessie Hob bins, now Mrs. W. I<\ Hughs, re sinned.) Vacancy will be filled at an early dato from among applicants. Mrs. R. J. Si fiord-2d grade. 'Mrs. A. C. Phillips-1st grade. .Meeting of Huyuo Circle, One of the most interesting meet ings of the Paul Ilayne Circle was j the one held at the borne of our president, Mrs. R. L. Rogers, on Fri- \ day afternoon, August 25th. The program for the afternoon was as follows: The Bible-Three Wit nesses to Inspiration, Mrs. Wade C. Hughs; Domestic Life of the Ori ent-'Food and Dress, Miss Gertrude Smith; The Shepelah, Miss Sallie Stri'bllng. Interesting, instructive and impressive are the lessons we learn at each meeting from the dif ferent topics taken up from the Sa cred Book, and we hope and trust as the year draws to a close we will all be moro familiar with Bible characters and literature. After adjournment a delicious ice course was served. * Rainfall for Week. Rainfall for week ending Sept. 5th, at 7 p. m., is furnished us by H. W. Brandt, co-operative observer. The record follows: Date- Inches rainfall. Aug. 30-Ptly cldy . Aug. 31-Ptly cldy. Sept. 1 -Ptly cldy . Sept. 2-Cldy .10 Sept. I - Ptly cldy . Sept. 5-Clear .io Total.20 Card of Thanks. To the Citizens of Oconee: 1 take this public method of thank ing the people of Oconee for the handsome vote given me on August 29th. 1 appreciate, snore than words eau tell, the confidence reposed in me hy your votes, and shall at all times endeavor to merit a continuance of that confidence, whether I bo a candidate for office or as a citizen in private life. Respectfully, (adv.) D. A. SMITH. Card of Thanks. Westminster, Sopt. 2.- Editor Keowee Courier: I wish to express my most, sincere thanks to the voters of Oconee county for their loyal sup port of my candidacy for re-election to the House of Representatives, and I fully appreciate their evidence of esteem and confidence. Very gratefully, (adv.) JAS. H. BROWN. Card from A. H. Da gu a H. I take this method of thanking those who so loyally supported me for Congress, as lt will be impossi ble for me to see the voters person ally. I shall always feel deeply grateful to those who considered me worthy of representing this district in Congress. A. H. DA G NA LL. Anderson, Sept. 4.-Adv. Senator Tillman fl!. Washington, Sept. 2.-Senator B. R. Tillman has obtained Indefinite leave of absence from the Senate on account of ill health. The request was submitted through Senator E. D. Smith and was granted by unani mous consent Senator Tillman is now at his home at Trenton. C-Boat Brought Warrant. Jersey City, N. J., Sopt. 4.-Wad islaw Kublecl, living with his wife and two children hore, was arrestod to-day on a warrant brought to this country by the Oertnan merchant submarino Deutschland, which charges him with murder of Valorlo Klesoynska four years ago in Meck lenburg-Schwerin, Prussia. Extra dition proceedings will he begun to morrow. WANTED-As prices havo advanc ed and tho demand ls good, bring all your Poultry, Eggs and Hides to mo for Cash; also your Beef Cattle wanted. R. D. OELKERS, Walhalla, S. C. 38* j Notice to the Public After having our Ginnery thoroughly worked over and new saws applied where needed, we are now ready to GIN YOUR COTTON. We are also prepared to pay the highest market price for Cot ton and Seed, and will give a lib eral exchange in Meal and Hulls for Seed. We Guarantee Satisfaction. BRING US YOUR COTTON. Respectfully, C. W. PITCHFORD Walhalla. Greece to Remain Neutral. London, Sept. 2.-After an audi ence lasting two hours on Thursday with King Constantine of Greece. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All persons Indebted to the Estate of W. H. Jennings, deceased, aro which gave rise to persistent rumors, j hereby notified to make payment to Premier Zaimis, according to a dis- , the undersigned, and all persons patch riled at Athens yesterday hy i ?avl?S claims against said estate will ' present the same, duly attested, the correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company, said that Greece maintained her policy of friendly neutrality toward the en tente pou ors while awaiting events. NOTICE OP FINAL. SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice ls 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 Mouse, on Monday, the 2d day or October, 1!)16, at ll o'clock in tho rorenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can be heard, for leave to make final settlement of tlie estate* of W. H. Jennings, do ceased, and obtain final discharge as Administrator of said estate. W. E. JENNINGS, Administrator of the Estate of W. H. Jennings, Deceased. Sept. tl, 1016. 36-39 within the time prescribed by law or bo barred. W. E. JENNINGS, Administrator of the Estate of W. H. Jennings, Deceased. Sept. 0, 1916. 36-39 WANTED-Men who desire to earn over $125 month write us to-day for position as salesman; opportunity for advancement..Central Petroleum Co., Cleveland, Ohio. 36 * FOR RENT-A two-horse farm suitable, for dalry and truck; right at (ho town limits of Seneca; terms to suit; farmers have their own stock. Address i.MRS. L. M. COLE MAN, Seneca, S. C. 36 RYE FOR SALE-1 f>0 bushels last, crop Mountain Rye; $ 1.50 bushel at. Walhalla, or at residence; also, 35 bushels Italian or Ahruzzi Rye at $2. W. B. MONGOLD, Whetstone. (P. O.: Mountain Rest, Ruote 1.) ll 9 "Now is the time to rid your Home of the dreaded FLY. Screen your HOME ; be in time. No excuse whatever of taking any chances with the Pests, as our warehouses are full up of these Summer "Necessities. Screen Doors $1.00 and up. Screen Windows-adjustable 50c. to $1.00. Screen Wire, Black and Galvan ized, all widths, 15c. per yard up. Ice Cream Freezers, Hammocks, Ice Chests, Water Coolers. OIL STOVES, MAJESTIC RANGES, ALUMINUM and WHITE WARE. NU-QLOSS. KYANIZE. JAPALAC. Automobile Tires Electric Fans Electric Irons A few beautiful Electric Lamps to close out at Factory Cost. Matheson Hardware Co., Westminster, S. C.