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GONE AFTER THIRD OAR j! ,* W. M. BROWN IS IN ST. LOUIS THIS WEEK BUYING OUR je ? THIRD CAR OF YOUNG MARES AND MULES. WE: EXPECT THEM FRIDAY OE THIS WEEK ALL WELL BROKE. OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE THEIR OWN TERMS BROWN'S^HAS IT w M. BROWN, Walhalla, S. C. BROWNlHAS IT BROWN GETS IT j& j& j& "WHEN YOU RIDE, RIDE RIGHT." J& JS? J& J& BROWN GETS IT New Fall Mill -A NORMAN'S DRY Now lino China, Crockery, Alu Wooden ware, Wintlow Shades, : Hes, Hod ^prends, OU Cloth, Trays, Mats, KKK?; full lino pretty Dry mid Shoe?, arriving weekly, at Respectfully, BEEF HIDES, Cattle, Chickens and Hugs wanted for cash. It. D. () ELK HHS, Walhalla._45 ?_ WANTED-200 cords Pine Wood at $3 por cord f. o. h. cars. Address FHANKIdN MILLS, Greer, S. C. 44 I HAVE OPENED A MARKET at old stand near hotel building. Will sell meat at 12 V?, 15 and 20 cents per pound. Phone orders filled promptly. A. 13. OWENS, Walhalla. S. C._41-4^4 EXPRESS your Wool, Mule, Horse and Cow Hides, Old Auto Tires, HooBwnx and Tallow to ATHENS .HIDE CO., at Athens, Ga. H. Eugeno Fant, Manager._? 11-28-7 FOTt SALE-1-acre lot, with three room dwelling, and 20x30-foot storo room, latter worth $500. Located uppor Main street. Bargain for quick sale;' cash or terms. Apply A. V. DUNCAN, Walhalla, S. C._36-tf. CQrAOItE FARM FOR SALE; wlth DJ in six miles of Westminster; good house, barn and well of water; 30 acres open for cultivation; placo woll watered. Terms easy. Apply to J. H. BARNETT, Westminster. S. C., Route No. 4. , 47* LOCAL AND PERSONAL. 4? |.?T??J<?J-.?J-.?J??J-??J. ?J. .J. ?J. ?J. ?J. ?J. ?J. ?J? ?J. ?J. -Butterlck patterns. C. W. Pitch ford, Walhalla, S. C.-Adv. tf. -Henry Thetling, of Charleston, is spending several weeks in and around Walhalla visiting relatives and friends. -Miss Emmie Ansel, ot' Winthrop College, spent the week-end in Wal halla with her lin ron ts, Mr. and Mrs. .lolin A. Ansel. -"The Globe," Westminster's new store, has an announcement this week on our fourth pago. Head and pay "Tho (Moho" a visit. -To Our Patrons: This Advertise ment is but a reflection of proven facts. Tho Seneca Marble and Gran ite Works have long since proven that they produce the best monu ments on tho market.-Adv. - Hov. J. A. Davis, of Plckens county, will preach at Fairview church next Sunday morning at ll o'clock. Public cordially invited. -Lost-On road between West Union and Phoebe Davis' (colored) home, black hand satchel containing handkerchief, gloves and $10 bill. Reward If left at store of Hutchison Hros., West Union.-Adv. -Mrs. C. G. Strong left last Wed nesday for Charlotte, N. C., where she was to meet her daughter, Miss ?-:ora, a member of tho faculty of the State Normal College of North Caro lina. Mrs. Strong will be absent for a short while visiting Miss Cora at Greensboro. - -Mr. and Mrs. Burkett, of Ander son, have moved to Walhalla, and are occupying the Ballenger cottage in Midway. Mrs. Burkett is a daugh ter of Hov. and Mrs. N. G. Ballenger, of Seneca. Friends of the family will regret to learn that Mrs. Burkett lias been quite ill for several days. --Wanted-Cattle and hogs, fat or lean; chickens and eggs, all you have; hides of all kinds; highest prices paid; $1 to $2 each for horse hides. Soe A. H. Owens, Walhalla, S. C.-Adv. -We are in receipt of an invita tion to the marriage of Miss Natalie E. Wilken and William P. Ostendorff, tho marriage to bo solemnized at st. John's Lutheran church, Charleston, s. C.. next Wednesday. November 7, at 1.30 in the afternoon.. The bride to-bo is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilken, of Charleston, Mr. Osten dorff being a son of Mrs. J. Henry Ostendorff, also of that city, though for many years a resident of Walhal la. In advance of tho happy event Tho Courier extends to Mr. Osten dorff hearty congratualtions. and to the bride-elect all good wishes. Tho young people will he at home to their friends after December 1st at No. 38 Charlotte street, Charleston. NOTICE TO POLICY-HOLDERS OF FARMERS' MUTUAL LIVE STOCK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Notice Is hereby glvon to all Policy Holders in the Oconee Farmers' Mu tual Live Block Association that if outstanding premiums are not paid by November 10. 1917, policies with premiums duo will be cancelled. All Policy-Hoi der? will tako duo notice /ind govern themselves accordingly, J. D. ISDELL, Manager. linery Arrived T GOODS STORE. minimi, Kimmel, Tin, Glass and Hods, Poles, Curtains, Towels, Doi Mlrrors, Bells, all kinds Brushes; Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats unusually low prices. V. E. HARBISON, Manager. -Por Sale-Ford roadster. Mrs. W. C. Foster, Walhalla.-Adv. -Miss Annie Cason loft Saturday for Anderson, where she will spend a few days with friends and relatives. Miss Gason will visit at Williamston and Belton before she returns. - We aro indebted to Mrs. S. M. Hunslnger for a treat in pears. Three were sent to our offlco, the bunch weighing 4 % pounds. They were of the Heifer variety, tho largest we have ever seen. -We know the "bow of it" and we have the equipment for turning out first-class tombstones and monu ments. See us before placing your order. Seneca Marble and Granite Works.-Adv. -Rev. W. M. Thompson will preach at Rocky Knoll Baptist, church next Sunday morning at ll o'clock. All members aro requested to be present on that day, as Rev. Thompson will take np his work at that church for tho coming year. -Mr. and 'Mrs. Wm. Vollrath and two children, Misses Vanle and Ruby, and Mrs. Seaborn and Mr. Vollrath's mother, Mrs. Martha Voll rath, and Willie Holden, all of Pick ens county, spent last Sunday at the home of Adam Vollrnth, near West Union. They made the trip in Wm. Vollrath's touring car. -Carter & Co. have moved their goods to the Fischesser old stand, where they will sell them for less than you can buy them elsewhere. Adv. 45. -Miss Lillie Thompson spent sev eral days in Walhalla this and last week, visiting at tho home of Mrs. IC. A. Bell and among other friends. Miss Thompson left yesterday after noon for Cincinnati, where she will be for n short while before going to visit her brother. Fd. B. Thompson, wini is now residing near Cincinnati, in Kentucky. -We are requested to announce that the next meeting of the Parent Teacher Association will be hold in tho auditorium of the Walhalla High School next Monday afternoon, .No vember 5th, at 4 o'clock. All mem bers are urged to attend promptly. There >are several matters of import ance to be given attention . -Wanted-'Lot poplar blocks. See F. P. Guerney, at old brewery plant, Walhalla, for particulars.-Adv. 46* -At the Walhalla Presbyterian church next Sunday, lmi jdiately af ter the sermon, tho Installation of the newly elected church officers will be held. Services at usual hour-ll o'clock. At the evening service, 7.30 o'clock, Dr. J. L. Stokos, of the Meth odist church, will occupy the Presby terian- pulpit. The public is most cordially invited to attend both these services. -150 bushels Blue Straw seed wheat, very flue quality, $3 per bu shel. W. M. Brown, Walhalla.-Ad. -Sergt. Major Irby H. Burrell, ot Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va., si>ont the past week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burrell, near town. Burrell has been in the army about 18 months. Ile saw service on the Mexican border, and while there was decorated with a sharpshooters' medal. Burrell was, for some time, stationed nt Fort Oglethorpe guard ing the German prlsonors. Ho was transferred (several months ago) to Camp Lee and promoted to sergeant major. We hope for his continued advancement. lie has a brother, L. ll. Burrell, at Camp Jackson. - For Sale-Oakland five-passen ger touring car; practically new. See Dr. .1. W. Bell, Walhalla.-Adv. - The Paul Hayne Circle had a most enjoyable meeting on October I Otb nt the homo of Mrs. C. F. Het rick. Tho study for the afternoon was "German Painting," Mrs. Dendy; "Art in War-Ridden Belgium," Mtes Daisy Strong; "Beethoven," Mrs. W. C. Hughs; "The New Musical Edu cation," Mrs. S. L. Vernor. Mrs. G. M. Ansel gave tho Circlo a rare treat in her violin solo "Tr?umerei," ac companied on the plano by Mrs. S. L. Verner. During the business ses sion pians wero made to procuro knitting wool nt once, that tho mem bers may profitably uso both ears and hands. Dainty refreshments were served during the social hour, the hostess being assisted by Miss Gertrude Smith. Mrs. T. L. Smith and Miss Phillips were visitors of the afternoon. Tho next meeting will be held with Mrs. Georgo M. Ansel, on November 2, instead of with Mrs. J. A. Ansel, as scheduled in the pro gram. - Large Iron safe, floor show cases and store fixtures to go at less than you can buy them elsewhere. Car ter & Co., Walhalla.-Adv. 45. -"Columbus wagons aro good wagons." W. M. Brown.-Adv. --Mrs. Blayne Jones and Miss Janie Harrison will bo hostesses to the D. A. R. chapter next Saturday af ternoon, November 3d, at 4 o'clock, at the homo of the latter. -Attention is directed' to the ad vertisement of L. Blumenthal, of Westminster, which will he found on the 5th page this week. Mr. Blu menthal has many rare bargains to offer to the Oconee public, and it will be well worth the time-of any buyer to call and examine his Block. Read the announcement, then make a visit to Mr. Blumenthal's store. -Money to Loan on Farm Lauds We can loan you money on five years' time nt a low rate of interest. M. lt. McDonald, Walhalla, or W. P. Elrod, Lavonia, On.-Adv. 45* -Buggies and wagons, farm im plements, harness, etc., constitute tho base of some very interesting facts stated by J. Wade Dickson, of West minster, this week. Read his two an nouncements, which will be found on the second and fourth pages this week. He ls prepared to meet tho demands of the public in the Une of farm implements and vehicles of all kinds. Give him a call. -100 bushels Abruzzl seed rye, $3 per bushel. W. M. Brown.-Adv. --There are many friends of F. H. Smith, of the Salem section of Oco nee, who will be glad to learn that he is improving and is now able to be up and about his home at times, though compelled to use crutches in getting about. Mr. Smith, early in July last, suffered a stroke of paraly sis, which affected his limbs to such an extent that for several months he was unable to get about at all. Wc hope foi his early complete restora tion to health. -"When you ride, ride right!" High Point buggies. W. M. Brown, Walhalla.-Adv. -At the Methodist chu,'A-'h lasl Sunday night the last quarterly con ference of the year was he1.J, Rev T. C. O'Dell, presiding elder, preach ing a most excellent sermon, anti af ter the service presiding over- UH conference. With the convenlng^'V the Annual Conference will close th< pastorate of Dr. Stokes for the Wal halla charge and the presiding elder ship or Rev. Mr. O'Dell for the An dcrson District, each having sei'vet the full tour-year period allotted foi Methodist ministers The report; showed the charge and tho distrie to-be in good condition, gauged tron both the spiritual and material stand points. Appropriate resolution; wore passed unanimously by the con gregntion commending pastor ant presiding elder for thc good worl accomplished under their ministra (lons, and wishing them an abundan success in their work wherever ii may be prosecuted in the future. Th? people of Walhalla, regardless of de nomination, join most heartily ir their regrets that the labors of thes< two able men will be lost to our towt and the district. -Cotton goods, hardware ant shoes are going to advance until af ter tho war. Wc are selling out tt quit. 'Nuff said to the wise. Carte: & Co.. Walhalla.-Adv. 45. -John A. Ansel was recently ex hlbiting the largest sweet potato w< have seen this year. It weighed I pounds and 8 ounces. The potatt was grown by Miss Helena Kauf mann on her lot in Walhalla. Mr Ansel, in his position of vantage ol Main street, setis many things ant hearts many things that are reall: remarkable. We do not know if w< are disclosing a secret, but Ott? Kaufmann, who presented tho largi potato to Mr. Ansel, Instructed hin to take it home and tell his (amil; that the tuber was grown on .Mr Ansel's farm. Recently, too; M? Ansel, in conversation with Capt. J ll. Anderson, of the Blue Ridge'Rail way, learned that in the city of An dcrson, at no distant dato In the past a wagon load of sweet potatoes wa brought into the city, the smailes one of which weighed 6 pounds, th largest about 17 pounds. The two horse wagon load contained *abou 17 Tv potatoes. Wo flatly refuse t vouch for any of the Anderson stors Some one told Capt. Anderson who told Mr. Ansel, who told us. W ?ill are members of the Ananias Chit and nelthor of us ls willing ,to'vouc for a statement made by the other. -White mon wanted to boar stockings. Hetrlck Hosiery4 Milli Walhalla.-Adv. tf. --- Mrs. Rebecca Langston died a thc home of her daughter, Mrs*. Cha; ?eek, In Walker county, Alabama, o Sunday, October 21st. Mrs.' L'an? ston was a native of Plckons count: and her maiden name was Kntrekii In early life she was married to I Gordon Langston, and they mad their homo in Oconee, resldljbg nea and in Walhalla for many years. Mn Langston had been ill for only aboi ten days, having been stricken wit pneumonia. She is survived.by on son, Will W. Langston, of Payett? ville, N. C., and one daughter, Mr Chas. Beck, of Dora, Ala. ?Jhe wt about CO years of age. There ai many in Oconee who will learn wit regret of hor death. Will Langsto stopped ovor In Walhalla for* shoi while last Thursday as he return? from Alabama, where he went to a *. jil','' s Wi tend the rimerai of his mother, hut, owing to delay, reached there seve ral hours after his mother's body had been interred. Mrs. Langston had recently visited lier son in North Carolina, and it was on her return to Alabama that she was taken suddenly 111 of pneumonia. The Courier Joins with other friends of the family in extending sympathy to them in their bereavement. -T. E. Alexander, Walhalla, S. C., sella land, buggies and harness. See him before you buy.-Adv. -W. M. Brown ls in the horse and mule market this week. He expects to return in a day or two with his third car of fine animals. See an nouncement at the-top of this column. -The many friends of Mrs. Lucia Parker' will learn with regret that she lg seriously ill at her home on Tugaloo street. We hope for news of her early recovery. -The young people of St. John's i Lutheran church will hold a Refor j mat ion service-at the church to-night I (Wednesday) at 8 o'clock. Four hundred years ago to-day the Prot estant Reformation began. Every I body is invited. -All the Protestant churches in I tho United States have been asked to ring their bells for Ave minutes at noon to-day. If you hear an unu sual ringing of the bells do not be alarmed. It means 4?0 years of pro test and progress, Liberty and De mocracy. -J. L. Parker, government mail transfer mail clerk at Columbia, is at home this week. Mr. Parker one day last week suffered a badly bruis ed knee by reason of a fall, he hav ing stumbled over a rope being used In pulling in a disabled auto at one of the garages in Columbia. He hopes to be able to resume his duties in a short timo. -The free delivery of mail starts in Walhalla to-morrow, Thursday, November 1st, with J. Bert Gillespie as carrier pro tempore. The sched ule of the carrier's trips as already published will be maintained as far as possible, but will be subject to the arrival of the malls. Patrons of the service AV?H be required to provide suitable receptacles for their mail or cut a slot in the door, and when this is done the postmaster or carrier should bo notified accordingly. Car rier will leave notices to call at office for such parcels as cannot be con veniently delivered. The street col lection boxes will he erected as soon as they arrive. In the mean time mail must be handed to the carrier or mailed at the post ofllce. - No little interest will center in the announcement of the marriage of Miss Gussie Herndon, of Bowman, Ga., and Samuel A. G. Herndon, of Tyler. Texas. The ceremony took place at the homo of the bride's sis ter, Mrs. Wallace, In Atlanta last Thursday, the 25th. Mr. and Mrs. Herndon came direct from Atlanta to Walhalla, spending Friday and Sat urday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Herndon. They left here Sat urday afternoon to sepn?'Sunday and Monday at Bowman, Ga., with tho bride's father, Lawrence Herndon, and family. From there they went direct to their borne at Tyler, Texas, having left Bowman yesterday. The groom is a former Walhalla boy, being a brother of E. L. Herndon, Esq., and having spent his young manhood here. He has resided in Texas, however, for a number of years. The Courier joins with num erous friends in extending to Mr. and Mrs. Herndon all good wishes for a long life of happiness. The first news of the marriage came to Wal halla when the couple arrived by auto at the home of the groom's bro ther. -An occasion that gave great pleasure to a largo number of people of Walhalla and other parts of Oeo nee county, and not a few from more distant iliacos, was tho silver wedding celebration at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Earle, at their home in Midway last Friday night, the 26th. From the early hours of the evening till late at night there were many friends who came in to wish "the young couple" long lifo and contin ued happiness. Elegant refreshments were served tho guests during the evening, and lt was Indeed a merry gathering, from which good fellow ship and the true spirit of friendship radiated. Mr. and Mrs. Earle were the recipients of numerous tokens of esteem from friends of long standing and of more recent years, these pres ents attesting in a most delightful manner tho good will and esteem of ..heir friends. Some three hundred invitations to the silver wedding had be' ti issued, and the number attend ing on this 25th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Earle was large. Mr. and Mrs. Earle had with them on this occasion their three children away from home-Misses Frances and Decle Earle, of Win throp College, and Harry Earle, of Mllledgeville, Ga. Mrs. Wesley Ashe, of Cleveland, Ga., and C W. Merritt, of Greer, sister and brother of Mrs. Earle, wore also presont. Revenue Stamp* on P, P. Packages. Washington, Oct. 29.-Beginning December I all parcel post packages requiring postage of 25 cents or more SOW GRAIN! Seed Wheat, Seed Rye, Seed Oats, Grain Drills, Grain Fertilizer, -v (Acid with Potash, 10-0-2) CW. PITCHFORD, Walhalla, S. C. NEW THIS WEEK Full linc colors ia Silk Poplin at 58c. yard. New Taffetas, in Green, Blue, Black and Plum, at $1.50 per yard. New Silk Sweaters, in Orange, Copen and Old Rose, at $6.50. Good line of Wool Sweaters, all colors, at $4.50 to $7.50. New Broad Cloth in Garnet, Green and Navy, worth to-day $2.00, only $1.25 per yard. New line "Velour Cloaking," stripes and figures, 54-inch, $2 yard. "HUNTER'S," SENECA, - - S. C. Now for the Mules R. K. Nimmons is in the Mule Markets this week buying a lot of Mules. It .will pay you to wait and look them over before you buy. ut & R. K. NIMMONS, Seneca. must boar Internal stamps, as pro vided In tho war tax bill. Tho Post OlTioe Department announced to night that special Internal revenue 1 ahovo 25 conts. stamps will be required. Tho rate will be one cont for each 25 cents postage or part thereof