Just to Make lt interesting
WE ARE GOING TO ALLOW YOU TO BUY FOR THIS WEER ONLY:
Corn at $1-95. Choice Timothy Hay at $1.60. White Clipped Oats, at 92k.
Besto Molasas Feed at $2.75. Cotton Seed Hulls at 95c. 36* Cotton Seed Meal at $2.
$60.00 Will Buy a Fine 4-Gallon Milch Cow if You Come Before the Other Fellow Reads This.
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$5.00 SAFETY HA
A lot of Pocket Knives ut Less i
Spectacles mid Ey? G hus?CH.
Nico lino Stationery and Toilet .
IX)WER PRICES ON FRUIT 1
FULL }
WANTED-All Scrap Iron 1 can
get, at once; 25c. por 100 pounds.
Also buy Copper and Brass. Deliver
at Phillips' Market. Cash. ll GO
ITER, Junk Dealer. 25*
Knights of Pythias.
The regular meeting of Walhalla
liOdKO, No. 07, If. of P., will ho held
at the Masonic Temple to-morrow
(Thursday) evening, June 14th, nt
8 o'clock.
Visiting Knights always welcomn.
P. L. STECK. C. C.
T. B. SHELOR, K. R. & S. (adv.)
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. i LOCAL. AND PERSONAL.
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-Buttorlck patterns. C. W. Pitch
ford, Walhalla, S. C.-Adv. tf.
--W. T. Chambers, of Greenville,
was in Walhalla last Wednesday for
a short while on business.
-J. R. Duncan, of West Union, re
turned homo Saturday after a pleas
ant visit to Washington.
-Tho union services will be held
ut thc Methodist church next Sunday
evening at 8.?10 o'clock. Rev. W. B.
Aull, of tho Lutheran church, will
preach the sermon. Everybody cor
dially invited.
-All tho ladies or the Presbyte
rian church aro Invited to an Infor
mal reception in honor of Miss
Erances Stribliug, to bc given at tho
manse on Thursday afternoon, June
14th, at fi o'clock
-J. C. Wilson, ol' Atlanta who is
vlsitnig relatives in Westminster,
was in Walhalla thc first pari of this
week. Ho was looking up old ac
quaintances in this vicinity and meet
ing a number of our citizens.
-Lost - Gold broach wit ii ame
thyst setting. Leave at l\ O. and get
reward.--Adv.
-Mr. and Mrs. C. ll. Humphries
and family have recently moved to
rooms in the residence on Main street
heretofore occupied exclusively by
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sitton. Mr. and
Mrs. Humphries will do light house
keeping there for the summer and
possibly permanently,
-All members of tho Young Men's
league are urged to attend the next
meeting, which will be held on Sun
day afternoon next, at 3 o'clock, in
the Presbyterian church. Ft ls pur
posed to hold the semi-annual elec
tion of officers at this meeting, and a
full attendance is desired.
- Dan E. Good is one of the late
purchasers of a Ford car, which he ls
utilizing in his fruit business as well
as for a means of pleasure. Mr. Good
has rigged up several attachments
hy means of which ho ls enabled to
utilize Henry to a very marked ad
vantage. John H. Ernest is also ano
ther late tin Lizzie enthusiast, and
may Inaugurate regular avilo mail
service on Rural Route No. 2.
-I want 5 00 bushels blackberries
at canning factory near Westminster.
"Will pay I 5c. per gallon. J. H. Bar
nett.--Adv. 2C*
Kev. Mr. Henderson, of Central,
pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist
church nt that place, and Prof. J. P.
Ilya rs. of the Wesleyan Methodist
College of Central, were in Walhalla
last Sunday, attending tho special
religious services held at Tunnel Hill.
The services were greatly enjoyed by
a crowd considered finite large in
the face of threatening weather con
ditions, Rev. Mr. Henderson preached
the sermon, while Prof. Bynrs. who
is one of the music Instructors at the
Wesleyan College, led In the music,
rendering most admirably an inspir
ing solo.
-A delightful affair of the past
week was the semi-monthly meeting
of the Paul (layne Circle, held Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. C. W. Bauk
nlght. The meeting was called to or
der by thc president, followed by roll
call with current events. Plans for
Red Cross work were discussed, but
nothing definite was decided upon.
The program for the evening was as
follows: "Chaldaea-Assyrian Paint
ing," Miss Gertrude Smith; "Reflec
tions on Egyptian Art." Mrs. J. A.
Steck; "Assyrian Art," Miss Daisy
Strong; "Modern Art in Egypt," Mrs.
W. D. Moss. During the social hour
the members enjoyed delightful
cream and cake.
-Wanted-White girls, 16 years
of age and lip, as knitters and loop
ers. Nice work and good pay. Ap
ply lief, lek Hosiory Mills, Walhalla,
S. C.-Adv.
Bargains
T
RUG STORE
ZORS FOR $1.00.
t tutu wu cnn buy them.
Articles.
POWDERS.
M NE DRUGS AND FANCY GOODS.
- For Sale-Stripped-down Ford.
Apply to Dr. J. W. Bell.-Adv. I
-Mrs. C. F. Hetriek and children i
left last week for Philadelphia, where
they will be for some time visiting
Mrs. Hetrlck's mother, Mrs. .1. Pater
son, and among other relatives.
-Miss Opal Ray, of Dem ores t, Ga.,
spent the first of this week visiting at
tho home of Major and Mrs. Wm. J.
Strtbllng. Miss Ray was on her way
to New York, stopping over only for
a brief visit to her friends.
-Annie, Julius, Alice, Elizabeth
and Louis Barr, children, of Mr. and
Mrs. L. L. Barr, of Greenville. a''e
visiting at the home of their gran-'
mother, Mrs. S. P. Dendy, In the Easi
End. They will be here for this
week.
-Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lyles, of
Heath Springs, are visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mri.. O. C. Lyles In
West Union. During their stay In
this section they will also visit in the
home of J. T. Lyles, of Mountain
Rest.
-Wanted-All scrap Iron, brass,
copper, automobile tires lu Oconee
county. Bring it in and get the cash
H. Fayonsky, Walhalla.-Adv.
-Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Holland, of
Liberty, and Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Hol
land, Jr., and child, of Gastonla, N.
C., spent a short while last weok In
Walhalla as guests in the homes of
Mrs. M. E. Bauknlght and Mr. and
Mrs. C. W. Pitchford.
-Dyar Colley, of the United States
Navy, is spending a short while in
Walhalla visiting his mother, Mrs.
S. E. Colley, and other relatives. Mr,
Colley is a member of the crew of the
U. S. S. Baltimore. Ile has numer
ous friends here who are glad to see
him again.
-Laurin T. and Chas. Covington
have been suffering for a week with
lever a! the home of their motlier.
Mrs. L. T. Covington, on Faculty Hill.
Laurin is quite ill, but his brother
has a mild attack. We hope to hear
ol* the early complete recovery of
these two little boys.
- -Shave 10c; hair cut, 25c. Best
service. Always welcome at the
Hotel Barber Shop, Arthur Phillips,
Proprietor.-Adv. 24*
-Wo are indebted to President W.
M. Riggs, of Clemson College, for an
invitation to the commencement ex
ercises of that institution, which will
be held at the college on the 17th,
18th and 10th. On the Kith the
commencement exercises proper will
be preceded by the College Glee Club
entertainment. The graduating class
this year is one of the largest In the
history of the institution.
-The many Walhalla friends of
W. Bruce Breazeale, of Dallas, Texas,
were pleased to welcome him here
Monday, hut regretted the shortness
nf his stay. He was visiting his sla
ter, 'Mrs. Fannie Brennecke, and
among his numerous friends. Ile ls
one of the Texas Confederate Vete
rans who seldom fail to attend thc
annual nm nions, and Mr. Breazeale
was on thia visit returning home
from the Washington meeting. His
friends will regret to learn that he
bas formed a resolution never again
to cross the Mississippi. He is al
ways a welcome visitor here at his
lld home and his friends hope that bc
will "break over" on his resolution.
Mr. Breazeale left Walhalla Monday
afternoon for Seneca to spend a brief
period among friends before return
ing to Texas.
-J. C. and Roy Fant, of Lindale,
Texas, and R, E. L. and Cary Fant,
of Lanier, Texas, wore among the vis
itors in Walhalla last week. They
stopped over here after a brief visit
to their old home at Townville, and
were returning to their Texas homes
after having made the trip to Wash
ington to attend the Confederate re
union. They are members of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans. Their
father was E. W. Fant, of Townville,
Who moved with his family to Texas
in 1870. J. C. and Roy Fant arc
merchants and farmers of prominence
in their section. There are two
other brothers living, one of whom,
Geo. W. Fant, has served two terms
in the Texas legislature. Several
years ago Geo. Fant occupied the re
sponsible position of president of the
Texas Farmers' Union and as a na
tional organizer. In the latter ca
pacity a few years ago he visited
South Carolina after having organ
ized North Carolina into the National
Union, doing similar work in Okla
homa and other States. The father
of these gentleman was a native of
the Townville section. He died about
four years ago. The Messrs. Fant
met a number of our citizens while
in Walhalla.
-T. E. Alexander, Walhalla, S. C.,
sells land, buggies nnd harness. Seo
him before you buy.-Adv.
--.Mrs. O. T. Baughman, of Mc
Cormick, ls spending some time here
visiting her mother, Mrs. C. M. Bren
necke, at the home of Mrs. Fannie
Brennecke. Mrs. Bnughmnn is ac
companied by her young son, Master
Brenneckc.
--(?eorge Kaufmann and James
Wilson, of the Butler Guards, spent
the latter part of last week with their
parents lu Walhalla. Their many
friends here were pleased to see
them looking so well. They returned
Monday evening. %
-Miss Gussie DuPre, who has
been spending the past school tenn
at Branchville engaged in teaching in
the public schools, returned to her
home last week and ls spending the
summer here with her parents, Mr.
and Mis. 15. M. Du Pre, near town.
- B. T. Clinkscales returned Fri
day from Washington, where he at
tended thc Confederate reunion. He
will be here for some time visiting
his daughter, Mrs. M. C. Todd, and
among other relatives in the county.
Mr. Cllr.kscales's homo ls at Round
Kock. Texas.
- Mrs. .1. C. Latlmer, of Honea
Path, spent a short while last week
In West Dnlon visiting at tho 'home
of her father, James Phinney. Mrs.
Latlmer returned to her home Friday,
accompanied by her little son, who
had been spending some time with his
grandfather.
-Married, at Long Creek, on Sun
day, June 3d, Miss Stella Phillips and
Duffy Lee, both of the Long Creek
community. The bride is a daughter
of Walter Phillips, the groom being a
son of F. B. Lee. The ceremony was
performed by Notary Public George
Matheson. We join with others In
extending to the young couple con
gratulations and good wishes.
- Rev. W. C. Owen, field secretary
for Sunday school work for the Meth
odists of South Carolina, will bo in
Walhalla next Sunday morning and
address the Methodist Sunday school
and afterwards preach to the ???igre
gatton. Visitors are cordially Invited
to attend and all Methodists arc
urged to 1)0 present. It is hoped to
make next Sunday a reguar rally
day.
-Take all your scrap iron, brass,
co >per and automobile tires to ll,
Fnyonsky, at the People's Store, nnd
get cash for it.-Adv.
- Mrs. Fannie C. Knecht died al
tile home ol' her daughter, Mrs. M. R
Hubbard, In the Picket Post section
last Saturday, June Otb, after an ill
ness of several weeks, due to the in
lirmitles of age. She was In her 79tl
year, and was a native of Oconee
having been born within a short dist
ance or the place whore she died
Fuen ral services were conductet
Sunday by Rev. J. B. Tramel, afte:
which the interment was made in tin
Pleasant Ridge cemetery. Her hus
band died more than 50 years ago
he having been wounded In batth
early In the war. He was taken to i
hospital In Richmond, where he diet
from the effects of his wounds. Hi
name was Adam Martin Knecht. Mrs
Knect was almost 70 years of age
sho having been born September 17
1838. She was a devout Christian
and her passing away has brough
sorrow to many who knew her. Sh
is survived by three children-Joh)
P. Knecht, of Toccoa, Ga.; Mrs. S. E
Pearson, of Ingold, N. C., and Mr*
M. R. Hubbard, itt whoso home th
deceased passed away. She ls als
survived by 14 grandchildren and 1
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Knech
was a consistent member of the Bar
Hst church at Pleasant Ridge. W
join with others in extending to th
bereaved ones sincere sympathy 1
their sorrow.
-The many Walhalla friends c,
C. I>. Walker learned with deep rt
gret last week that he was to b
transferred as resident manage
of the Walhalla Plant of th
Victor-Monaghan Mills to the Ottf
ray Plant nt Union. Mr. Walker an
his estimable family left Saturday
and their going was the source of r<
gret on all sides. Probably n
manager of this plant had evt
so thoroughly Identified himself wit
our people or pushed to completlo
so many Improvements at the plai
as had Mr. Walker during tho shoi
period In which he was at tho hea
of the local plant. He seemed 1
combine in nn unusual degree execi
Hve ability and tho nack of dolli
things at tho moment. Among pei
pie in no way associated with tl
plant as well as among the employe!
in every branch of the Industry ?
was liked, and his ability -was recoi
nized. The plant has been Improve
during the past year to such an e
tent as to be almost distinct in evei
detail from tho plant of which 1
took charge. Both tho mill villai
and the town of Walhalla have lo
a citizen whom they would , 'hat
been delighted to have numbered t
permanent. Tho very host of got
wishes will follow Mr. Walker ar
his family to their new homo at Ul
ion and -wherever they may in lat'
years reside. Mrs. Walker and chi
dren are spending a short whi e
Greenville with relatives beford g
lng on to Union. ' jj,
-Miss Mue Stribliug, of Seneca,
spent Sunday In Walhalla among
friends.
-The Walhalla National Farm
Loan Association Is requested to
meet next Saturday at 2 p. m.
-'Mrs. Dora Howard and children,
of (?eorgla, are visiting at the home
of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
P. G. Allen.
- Mrs. G. K. Maxwell, who has
been quite unwell for several days, ls
reported better. We trust that she
will soon he enjoying her accustom
ed health.
-For Sale-Yoke of 4-year-old
steers; weight about 1,800. Call at
oiice if you desire to purchase, as I
will slaughter next week If not sold.
Price right. T. Joe Todd.-Adv.
-Dr. B. F. Sloan left this morning
for Columbia, where he will be mus
tered into service in the Greenville
Red Cross Ambulance Corps. He ex
pects to return to Walhalla before be
ing ordered to the training camp.
-Superintendent of Education T.
A. Smith attended the opening of the
Piedmont Summer School for Teach
ers at Anderson, which opened under
the brightest prospects. About 30
young ladles from Oconee are In at
tendance.
-Mr. and Mrs. John E. Maxwell,
of Anderson, are spending a few days
in Walhalla visiting at the home of
the former's mother, Mrs. G. K. Max
well. Mr. Maxwell is being heartily
congratulated upon having won the
heart and hand of one of Plckens
county's fair daughters.
-Mary Amanda, 7-months-old
daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A,
Rodgers, died at their home on Fac
ulty Hill, last Saturday, the 9th. The
interment took place at Rocky Knoll
cemetery on the 10th. The little one
had been in declining health for seve^
ral weeks. The "bereaved parents hav<
the sympathy of many friends.
-The many friends of Mr. and
Mrs. J. F. Davis, who live near Wal
halla, will be glad to learn that Mrs
Davis's condition is considerably im
proved. She has heen in the Green
ville City Hospital for a week, ano
yesterday an operation was perform
ed by Dr. Black for the removal o:
gall stones. Dr. J. .). Thode, Mrs
Davis's physician, went over to wit
ness and assist in the operation, re
turning last night. About 200 gall
stones, ranging from the size of tin
end of a man's thumb down to verj
small, were removed. The operatloi
is considered to have been successfu
in every respect, and it is hoped tba
Mrs. Davis will be able soon to re
turn to her home.
-One of the most enjoyable occa
sions of the season was a receptioi
given in honor of the Normal Clas
by 'Miss Sallie Stribliug. the norma
Instructor, at her lovely home, Lib
ert> Lodge, on Monday, June 4tl
from ii till 7 o'clock. The guest
were ushered Into the parlor, wher
they registered in a most patriot!
way. Then a very amusing and ir
teresting contest was held, afte
which elaborate "Certificates c
Doubt" were given each guest. Thoa
present, beside the Normal Clasi
were Mrs. L. A. Probst and Mis
Lola Kaufmann. Immediately aft?
the contest delicious refreshment
were served, after which Miss Emm
Stribling rendered several piano si
lections, which were enjoyed in
mensely by all present.
- Bring all your scrap iron, ol
stoves, copper, brass and automobi
tires, and get the CASH. I pay lug!
est market price. See me at the Pe
pie's Store. H. Fayonsky, Walhall
S. C.-Adv.
-'Dr. B. E. Sloan ls one of tl
most recent additions to the numb
of loyal servers of Uncle Sam. Win
the organization of the Red Cro
Ambulance Corps of Greenville w?
announced Dr. Sloan sent in his a
plication for enlistment. He has sto<
successfully two examinations ai
will doubtless bo called in the ve
near future to begin active work
the training camp in Pennsylvani
Dr. Chas. W. Gentry, of Greenvill
who is well known and universal
liked in Walhalla, is also a merni)
Of this organization. After a bri
but intensive training in camp it
thought that this corps will be se
to France among the first conti
gents, the hospital service being
necessary adjunct for immediate s(
vice even in advance of thc entry
the United States fighting forces
the field. Both Dr. Sloan and I
Gentry have a host of friends n
only in Walhalla, but all over the ii
per section of South Carolina, w
will join with us in wishing for th<
the highest degree of success in tin
Important work and a safe return
their homes after the closo of hostl
tief;. The regulation nmbular
corps consists of five physicians a
surgeons with not less than 9 2 ott
members, embracing those capacit
cd for tho performance of every di
that contingencies might render i
sentlal to first-class hospital serv
In war times. On Monday the Gre<
ville News announced that th?
were but two members lacking to
in tho corps complete. Mar
Fricks, another Walhalla young mi
has also enlisted for service with t
Greenville Hospital Corps.
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-Miss Myra Kant is visiting rela
tivos in Anderson.
-George Harrison, who has been
attending school in Spartanburg, is
at home with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. A. Harrison, for the vaca
tion period.
-Mrs. S. A. Lockwood remains
about tho same, there being no
marked chango in her condition,
though naturally she is gradually los
ing strength.
-Mrs. A. Oelkers, who has been
suffering considerably for some
weeks past with inflammatory rheu
matism, is much better at present, be
ing able to be out among her friends.
-Mrs. R. C. Strother and members
of her family, of Atlanta, are expect
ed to arrive at their home in West
Union this afternoon. They will be
most cordially welcomed by their
numerous friends.
-Jesse, 4-months-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. ?Luther Cobb, died at their
home, in the Hetrlck Mill village, on
the 8th instant. Interment was
made in the Neville burying ground
on the 9th. Many friends join us in
extending sympathy to the bereaved
young parents.
-Married, at the residence of
John P. Craig, Clerk of Court, on
Sunday, June 10th, Miss Margie
Thomns and Jesse B. Morton, both
of whom reside roar West Union.
Immediately after the ceremony tho
happy couple left in their atti o for
the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Mor
ton, parents of the groom, whore a
bountiful and delicious dinner was
served. About 35 relatives and
friends were present and enjoyed the
occasion. The bride is a grand
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Thomas and a popular young lady,
widely known In Oconee. The groom
is a prosperous young farmer. The
young couple have the best wishes of
manv friends for a long and happy
lire.
-A nnrrow escape Hom a serious
accident was the good fortune of Mr.
and Mrs. H. IC. Mayes on Tuesday
night. They, with their three chil
dren, had been to the picture show,
and on leaving entered their auto,
which had been left standing in Main
street. As Mr. Mayes started his
machine off he endeavored to make
tho turn and at tho same time to
switch on tho lights. In doing so his
car was run into a hitching post and
Mrs. Mayes was thrown against the
windshield with such force as to
break the glass and severly cut Mrs.
Mayes' left arm. Fortunately the
young child which she held In her
arms was uninjured. Tho family
went at once to tho drug store of Dr.
J. W. Bell, where the wound on Mrs.
Mayos" arm was dressed by Dr. Bell,
who took about five stitches In clos
ing tho wound.
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-Seneca Cor. Anderson Mail, 12th:
"H. D. Cheek, aller spending a few
days in Union, decided to decline the
position offered him there. Ho re
turned here last night and has ac
cepted the agency at Walhalla."
-Notice to the Public: I will be
Johnny on the threshing job with my
threshing outfit as usual. Will be
around to see all my old customers
as soon as possible. Will start out
next Monday, June 18th. James C.
M ulkey.-Adv.*
-At the regular meeting last night
of Oconee Ix)dgc, No. 6 4, Independ
Order Odd Fellows, a resolution In
troduced met with unanimous appro
val that the lodge appropriate from
its funds the sum of $200 for the
purpose of buying Li'berty Bonds.
The Odd Fellows may well be copied
after among tho secret orders of our
town. There is no more patriotic
manner for the lodges to assist the
government in the present crisis.
-'Miss Helen Beard passed through
Walhalla yesterday on her way to the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. J. Beard, at Ta mass?e. Wo un
derstand that Miss Beard is off on an
extended vacation to recuperate after
a tedious and trying business during
the winter and spring. She ls book
keeper for tho large mercantile
house of Creen wald, of Spartanburg.
She expects to remain In this section
until September.
- F. P. Ouerney and family moved
last week to Walhalla from North
Carolina. They are now comfortably
located In their home in West End.
They are most cordially welcomed by
our people. The Messrs. Cuorney,
who are engaged in the wood-work
ing industry, will soon he in position
to start their business. Their ma
chinery has already been shipped
from the machine shops in the North,
and they expect to be able to have
their plant ready for operation
within six weeks or two months.
- Friends of Earle Beard will be
glad to learn that he has received
from Greenville headquarters of the
Victor-Monaghan Cotton Mill Com
pany his appointment ns resident
manager of tho Walhalla Plant of
that company, succeeding C. D. Wai
ker, who was last week transferred
to the Ottaray plant at Union. Mr.
Beard is to be congratulated upon
his rise in tho mill service. Ho has
been associated with this plant for
only a few years, his service here hav
ing been his initiation into the mill
business. Ho is tho only son of Mr,
? nd Mrs. W. J. Beard, of Tamassoe,
formerly of Walhalla. He ls a young
man of marked business ability and
keen foresight, and we "bespeak for
him advancement in the employ of
th? appreciative corporation with
which he is identified.
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