Linters Cause
loss.
Senator Smith, of South Carolina, Urges Farm
ers to Demand Better Ginning.
(Special to The State.)
Washington, Oct. 22.-In an interview to-day S?u tor
Smith called attention to tho fact that there are produced in
America something like 1,200,000 bales of linters. This is
10 por cent of the number of bales of cotton produced. Ile
says that the farmers should seo to it that the gins should be
so adjusted that such a percentage of thc cotton should not
bc loft upon the seed. At thc present price for cotton this
amount would bc something like $150,000,000 saved to thc
farmers. This, he says, is a mutter not for legislation, but
for the farmers themselves to regulate, which they should do.
Senator Smith has written to, J. S. Wannamakcr, Pres i y
cleiit of thc American Cotton Association, calling his atten
tion to this matter, believing it to bo of vital importanco to
thc growers. 1 . P. II. McG. ^
Tho above was clipped and malicd to us by a farmer
friend with the comment : "Gin it clean. They say you are
doing it."
Yes, wo gin it clean, and don't cut lint. Thc fanners
know it. Come and sec how it's done. All in plain view.
THE W. R BELL GINNERY,
WESTMINSTER, S. C.
"The Little Gin by the Side of the Road/'
Motto: THE FRIEND OF THE FARMER.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.
All persons indebted lo the Es
tate of J. M. M ULKE Y, De
.ceased, are hereby notified to make
payment to the undersigned, and all
persons having claims against said
estate will present the same, duly at
tested, within the time prescribed by
law or be barred.
MUS. ALICE M ULKE Y,
Administratrix of tho Estate of J. M.
Muikey, Deceased.
Nov. 6, 1919. 4 5-48
FOLLOW THE STRAIGHT ROAD
TO SUCCESS
TAX NOTICE.
by having your clothes tailored to
your measure at reasonable prices.
Send nie your clothes to be clean
ed and pressed, a.s my oxperb nco
Mill en a bin me to cater to your every
want..
ULOVKIVH .{!.'.V>VATINO SIKH',
lort Wi Main St.,
WAIJHALLA, S. C.
. 4o-48*
I will be at Seneca on Thursday
and Friday, Nov. 13 and 14, and at
Westminster on Thursday, Xovom
bzer ISth, for the purpose of col
lecting State and county taxes for
the year 1919.
1 will be at the places nbove
named from 8 to 6 o'clock each day.
II. H. ALEXANDER,
County Treasurer.
Nov. 5, 1919. 45-46
To Take Care of Cotton.
W-.shlngton, Nov. 1.-Trafile Di
rector Chambers, of tbo railroad ad
ministration, informs Senator E. D.
Smith, in response lo urgent repre
sents tions from the Senator, that tho
? administration has taken steps to
sep that there shall be a steady
movement, of empty ca
I er, <M>< n torrttorj lo ta
Caro of tho trunspoi tallon of cotton
rind other commodities.
Tliia lintier ?inf bi-eii v.iving ?<r<Mt.
ooncortt in Sou iii Carolina, and the
assurance from the railroad admini
stration is very encouraging.
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.J. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. *
-Mrs. W. R. Craig and children
ara visiting Mrs. Craig's mother in
Atlanta this week.
-Seo Baylis W. Harrison or Geo.
T. Morton before you sell your cot
ton.-adv.
--Dr. M. R. Kirkpatrick, of John's
Island, S. C., Ailed the pulpit of the
Wulhalla Presbyterian church last
sunday morning and evening,
preaching to good congregations.
Dr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick are in the
upper section of the State for a time,
visiting his daughters, Mrs. W. H.
Hamilton, of Walhalla, and Mrs. B.
A. Lowry, of Seneca. They have
many friends In Oconee who are
glad to meet them again.
-.Married, on Sunday last, No
vember 2, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the
home of J. D. Vissage, near Wal
halla, Miss Ollie Hudson and Dock
Moody, both of the Cheoheo section.
The bride ts a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Hudson and the groom a
son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Moody.
The. young couple have the good
wishes . of many friends. The cere
mony was performed by Rev. Wade
H. Nicholson.
-On last Tuesday afternoon Miss
Anna Darby entertained for Miss
Anna Stribllng, bride-elect, at the
beautiful home of Mrs. J. R. Hughes.
The hall and parlors were lovely
with ferns and cut flowers. Several
gameB of rook were enjoyed, at the
conclusion of which lt was found
that Miss Strother hold highest
score, and for her skill Bhe was
awarded a box of Nunnally's candy.
Miss Sallie Stribling was given the
consolation prize, a box of Jordan
almonds. The hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Hughes and Miss Sue Maxwell,
served In a most gracious and hos
pitable manner an unusually dainty
and tempting salad course, with loed
tea, to which bon-bon boxes filled
with Jordan almonds added a touch
of originality ' and beauty. The
honor guest was presented a box of
hand-embroidered Madeira handker
chiefs.
-We are requested to announce
that there will be rally services at
Henverdam church on next Sunday
morning at ll o'clock. This an
nouncement was intended to have
boen made in the complete schedule
of meetings published in tho papers
last week, but by an oversight was
omitted from the "copy" furnished.
The speaker for the Beaverdam moot
ing will bo either Rev. J. G. Martin
or Rev. J. A. Martin. It is not defi
nitely known nqw" which of the two
ministers will be able to meet thc
appointment, but one will be present
at the Beaverdam nutting. Col. R
T. Jayncs will speak at 11 o'clock al
the Seneca Baptist church next Sun
day morning by special invitation ot
those in charge of the Baptist 7.>
million campaign in this county. Mr
.laynos is not of the Baptist denoini
nation, but is interested in the bb
undertaking of the Bap!tal church
his own church, the Methodist, lu v
I tig but recently con.ploted n rr:,
campaign on similar lines.
-Vf ytiu are Itt tho market fo
land ns ah in vest m ont, or for a hoiu?
talk it over with us. We have bough
some real bargains. They are < to
salo. Harrison & Morton, Walhalls
S. C.-adv. 42-tf.
-Miss Eloise Strother complt
meuted Miss Anna Stribling wita
rook party and handkerchief showe
on the afternoon of October li. Th
parlor was prettily decorated wit
vasos of roses and goldenrod,
jolly time was spout in tho enjo:
ment of the games. At the close <
the gaines the hostess presented tl
honoveo with a basket, eloboratol
decorated with yellow and white rll
bon, containing a variety of daini
handerkerchlefs. Beautiful ham
korchiefs wore given for top seo1
and consolation to Miss Tahiti
Stribling and Mrs. Hayne Jones,
delicious salad course, with Munno
ly's candies, was served. Miss Stri
ling was gowned in a lovely dai
blue georgette with red hat and a
cossorlos, while Miss Strother wo
a handsome gown of dark brown v<
vet and satin. The guests includ
Misses Anna Stribling. SnlPo Strl
Ung, Tabitha Stribling, Eunice M
caulay, Anna Darby, Moadani
Hayne Jones, Sam Vernor, C. 1
Pitchford, Jr Marvin Pblnney.
H. Darby, W. Tt. Craig and J.
Verner, Jr. ?
1 -Walhalla ls Welcoming a. n<
bride this week. Not a few friends
James C. Seaborn suspected that
has for some time lind quite serle
Intentions in regard to one of We
' .'astor's fair young ladies, but f
supposed that the interesting ov<
of lost Saturday ovening was so n<
at hand. At the home of W.
Prichard, in Westminster,- nt
o'clock lost Saturday evening, M
Vassle Prichard and Mr. Seabt
were happily married, the ceremc
hoing performed by Rev. W. R. 3
Millan, of tho Presbyterian chur
There were quite a number of re
tivos and a few close friends pres?
to witness the ceremony. M
Prichard has a host of friends
Walhalla to welcome her to <
town, she having spent some mon
in Walhalla a year or more a
during which timo sho made a h
of friends. Tho Courier Joins w
many others in extending to
bride every good wish, and to
groom hoarty congratulations
winning tho heart and hand of V
Prichard. Mr. and Mrs. Seaborn
at homo to their friends nt the ho
of Mrs. James Seaborn, on M
street.
-J. Lawrence Hayos, an a
citizen of tho Return section of C
nee, was found dead in his bod Ti
day morning. Coroner Abbott <
summoned, but did not empane
jury of inquest, lt hoing apparenl
all that tho aged gentleman had d
of natural causes. Mr. Hayes
boen at work all Monday, and
quitting work in the evening w
to the homo of a neighbor at st
distance, engaging his friend
holp him with his cotton Tues
morning. Returning to his home
retlrod in apparent good bea
Whon Mr. Hayes failed to got Ul
his usual time for arising, his dan
ter called him, but failed to get any
response. Investigation showed that
the aged gentleman had peacefully
passed away some time during tho
night. Mr. Hayes was between 70
and 80 years of age. Ho was a
brother of Drewry Hayes, well
! known over Oconee county. Hid
1 wife had been dead for some 10
or 12 years, and since her death Mr.
' Hayes and lils single daughter had
resided at the old home. Lawrence
Hayes was wnU known and highly
respec-ted by a wide circle of friends
In Oconee, and lu his death our
county has lost a stalwart, upright
and honest citizen. Funeral ser
vices /.d interment will be conduct
ed at Return this morning.
--
"SYRUP OF FIGS" IS
LAXATIVE TOR CHILD
Look at tongue! Remove poisons
from stomach, livor and bowels.
Accept "California" Syrup of Flgn
only-look for tho name California
on the package, thou you are sure
your child i's having the best and
most harmless laxative or physic for
the little stomach, liver and bowels.
Children love its delicious fruity
taste. Full directions for child's
dose on each bottle. Give it without
fear.
Mother! You must say "Cali
fornia."--adv.
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4. LOCAL POLITICS. .?.
?J? ?Jo ?J? ?J. .J. ?J? ?J. ?J? ??? ?|? ?J? .J? ?T.
Foi' Mayor of Walhalla.
To thc Citizens of Walhalla:
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for re-election as .Mayor of
Walhalla, and will appreciate your
favorable consideration at tho polls
at the municipal election in Decem
ber. 1 stand where I have stood in
the past-for progress and for the
best interest of the town as a whole,
regardless of personal friendships or
personal animus. I believe the
town's interests are above any per
sonal consideration, and if favored
by re-election will carry on the
town's affairs nnd business with an
eye , single to accomplishing tho
greatest good for the proa tesl mi m .
!>or. .In tho pn'jt i hove endonvprod
t? ,..?? tn a.!J matter.- with a yi?j)W lo
ibo ?atuvo as well ns titi Immediate
pre?ont< l will appreciate youl sup
. gio., WM. A. H.ETUICK
Am o.-incenient for Mayor.
To iif? Citizens of Walhalla:
: bb' d'y anounce myself a candi
da:- foi lae office of Mayor of Wai
hi* i hi, ject to the will of the
. o i rs o J our town.
1 hnvo no promise to make to any
ma My only promise is that, if
i.e. ped with your vote and honored
by ulect'.on^ I will give my every at
tention toward a clean, business
like administration.
Your support will be appreciated*
GEO. D. SCHUMACHER.
No Worms in a Healthy Child
All ch ?drei-, troubled with worms hnvo an. un
healthy color, "hlch Indicates poor blood, and as t
rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularlj
I fortwoor throe weeks will enrich the blood, fm
prove, the digestion, and act os a General Strength
enlofl Toute to the whole system. Naturo will thcr
throw off cr dispel the worms, and tho Child will tx
in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle
Mot trines s in I Ul liding Cutup.
Columbus, Ohio. Oct. 30.-That
government pay rolls were paddod
and army olfieera In the quarter
' master-is contruction corps were
furnished with liquor and valuable
presents by contractors was tho testl
I mony to-day of E. E. Hoald, a former
'payroll auditor and bookkeeper for
, 1). W. McGrath & Co., Columbus,
contractors, before the Congression
al sub-committee investigating graft
j chargea In connection with the con
struction of Camp Sherman at Chilli
cotho.
LIFT OFF CORNS!
-*
Apply few drops then lift ?ore,
Don't stifler! A tiny bottle ol
1'reozono costs but a few cents at
any drug store. Apply a few drope
on tho corns, calluses and "hard
skin" on bottom of foot, then lift
thom off.
When Freezone removes corns
from tho toes or calluses from thc
bottom of foot, tho skin honeath ie
left pink and healthy and never sore,
tender or irritated.-adv.
Tenants OwnYour
Own Farm.
Tho RODERT SHIRLEY HOME
TH ACT, containing 108 Acres;
only ono milo from Townville;
soino oxcollcnt land; lots of'
splendid Improvements. Was sold
last summer, but purchnosr failed
in lils part of tin? contract; now
the high dollar will buy it, re
gardless of value. On Easy Ter nw
-$50O down; balance 1, 2, il'
?nd 4 years.
AT AUCTION,
10.30 A. M. Friday, Nov. T..
ir
-
1 UH ACHES, adjoining Dunk
ll ol c? nu he, near Frank Clayton.
This fine farm will be sub-dlvlded
fnto tracts of from 20 to 5t> acres.
Tho opportunity of a lifo-tliuo for.
tenants to own their own land.
Stop paying rent; bo n land-own
er; make something for your
self. Easy Terms--$ftOO cash;
?mhuire 1, 2, it and 1 years.
AT AUCTION,
2 I?, M. Friday, Nov. 7.
Mr. J. J. Frotwoll will assist purchasers of U1H>VO lands to secure Gov
ernment Iionns on said lands. Fees for same will bo paid by SOUTH
ERN LAND AUCTION COMPANY.
THE TOWNVILLE HOTEL
Together with all Furniture and Fixtures, at Auction,
FRIDAY, NOV. 7th, 12 NOON,
An Excellent Business Proposition.
3 ?
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J3IC
ATJCJnON SALES o
:30 A.M. J? 12 Noon J* 2 P.M. O
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th,
Be on Hand-$300.00 Worth of Free Prizes at Each Sale.
^ Music by "Shorty" Payne's Band.
J.EFT WICH and SUGG, Auctioneers.
= SALE CONDUCTED BY
Southern Land Auction Co.,
"We Sell Lots and Lots of Lots and Farms My! My!!"
Home Office, Asheville.
Anderson Office with J.. J. Fretwell.
Compounded from High Grade I
Superphosphate, Dried Ground
Blood, Tankage, Sulphate of Am
monia and Pure Muriate of Potash
from Alsace.
J. C. RAM PLEY,
West Onion, S. C.
LISTEN!
Carload Windows and Doors,
Carload Cement,
Carload Wagons,
Carload Buggies.
Thc above goods bought before thc advance in price.
J> Our Stock of *
SHELF HARDWARE,
Blacksmith Tools Automobile Buggy
Wagon Paints and Varnishes
is complete.
It will pay you to see us before you buy, for we are here
to "Sell the Goods."
WHITMIRE-MARETT
HARDWARE CO.,
Westminster, S- CJ.