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DEATH OF MRS. T. A. SPENCER. Was Greatly Beloved and Highly Re spected Christian Lady. .Madison, Deo. 16.-Special: While this old earth was wrapped in slum ber, early Friday morn, Dec. 6 th, the death angel silently walked the streets of our little town and touched our friend an? neighbor, 'Mrs. T. A. Spencer. I While loving hands did all that could be done. God willed that she should go. /Though 'tis hard, the loved ones /lave the c isolation of knowing tn at mother has only crossed over and is walting and watching on the other side and will be there to welcome them, one by one, as they come. Sho is safe In the arms bf Jesus, now free from all pain and care. Just a short time before her death she told one of her daughters that she WBB ready to go any time Ood called, and that if the pain did not get better she could not live much longer. Mrs. Spencer had been an inva lid for about 30 years, but on Mon day before her death pneumonia set in, and the end came early Friday ! morning as a release from her ter rible pain and suffering. She would have been 76 years old had she lived till Jan. 1st. On Oct; 21st, 1869, she was married to T. A. Spencer.' | Unto this union eight ohildren were given, and seven are living- Robert Spencer, of Cornelia, Qa.; Lewis and Erwin Spencer, of Westminster; Henry Spencer, of Missouri; Mrs. M. L. Jones, of Westminster; Mrs. Bes sie Walters and Miss Belle Spencer, of this place. Mrs. Spencer was the second daughter of James aud Lavina Duke and was born in Laurens coun ty. Her parents came to this coun ty when she was quite-young. Be sides a numberless host of friends, Mrs. Spencer leaves a husband, seven children, two sisters and 30 grandchildren to mourn her death. The sisters are Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, Madison, Rt. 1; Mrs. W. P. Carver, Walhalla. Early in young womanhood Mrs. Spencer Joined the -Baptist church. Her body was laid to rest in Chauga cemetery, of which church she was a member. The services were con ducted by Rev. J. A. Martin, of Westminster. Sleep on, mother, and take thy .rest. We know that you have only gone before, and will be thero to welcome us*' on that bright, eternal shore. A. Friend. boon's Crock Items. Boon's Creek, Dec. ll.-Special: Jennings Dodgen, of Walhalla, has been spending a while with John Fowler, .of this section. Dyar Crowe and Clarence robert son, of Salem, were recent guests here. Frank, Allen and Boone Moss, of the Salem section, were in this com munity recently. J. D. Talley has built a fine tish .pond; on 'Boon's Crook. It will bo yell stocked with Ush from now on. A; J. Heaton and F. ?Ri Chapman have gone into partnership for the i soiling of merchandise Wo wish /^iiioin much success, J. M. Patterson and J. H. Patter son made- a business trip over on Keowee river last week. John T. Fowler is making great improvements to his dwelling. Box Supper nt Fair Play. There will be a box supper at Fair Play Graded School building on Friday, Dec. 19th. Sale of boxes to begin 7.3 0 p. m. Public cordially invited. R. L. Davis, Principal. NOTICE OF SALE OF FORFEITED PROPERTY. NOTICE is hereby given that I will sell, to tho highest bidder, for Cash, in front of tho Court House door, in Walhalla, S. C., on Monday morning, January 5th, 1 920, at 11 o'clock, tho following doscrihod property, to-wit: One six-cylinder, five-passenger Buick Car, seized front B. B. Rose man on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1919. Also, one six-cylinder, seven-pas senger Buick Car, seized from Jamos Merritt on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1919. N To bo sold as the property of B'. B. Rosetnau and James Merritt, for the illegal transportation of alco holic liquors, in violation of the laws of South Carolina. If tho owners of this property de sire to redeom samo and prevent the sale of same, they may so by pay- j lng the actual value of same to the ; County Treasurer of Oconee County, the value to be determined by the 1 ?Supervisor and Board of County Commissioners, Any other porson claiming tho right to the ownership or possession of samo, must make his contention before tho salo, or be barred. W. M. ALEXANDER, Sheriff of Oconee County, S. C. Dec. 10, 1919. 50-53 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons indebted to the Bstatt of F. A. H. SCHRODER, Deceased, are hereby notified to make payment to tho undersigned, and all per sons having claims against said estato will present the samo, duly attested, within tho time prescribed by law or bo barrod. \IRS. CORA SCHRODER, Administratrix of the IOstate of F. A: H. Schroder, Deceased. Dec. 17, 19 19. 51-1 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned will make application to V. P. Martin, Judge of Probate, for Oconeo County, in tho State of South Carolina, at bis office at Walhalla Court House, on MONDAY, tho 19th of January, 1920, or as soon thereafter as said application can be heard, for leave to make final settle mont of tho Estato of F. A. H. Schro der, Deceased, and obtain fin .1 dis charge as Administrtrix of said Es tate. MRS. CORA SCHRODER, Administratrix of the Estate of F. A. H. Schrotlor, Deceased. Dec. 17, 1919. . 51-1 Last Culis for Santa Claus. Seneca, 'Deo. 13. Dear Santa Claus: Want you to bring me a doll and some (ire orackers, and candy and fruits. I am a little girl ll years old. Be Bure and don't forget rae, Santa. Della Cleveland. R. F. D. 3-Bx 116. Seneca, Dec. 13. Dear Santa: I am a little girl 9 years old. , I want you to bring me a doll and some fire crackers and some candy and fruits. Be sure and don't for got to come and see me. 'Bossio Cleveland. R. F. D. 3-Box 116. Seneca, Dec. 14. Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a big doll and a doll carriage and a doll bed; and want some (ruit and candy. I have two little sisters, and don't for got them. They want softie toys and (ruit and candy. 1 have no papa to buy me . anything, and lt's nearly Christmas. Won't you bring the other little children toys and (ruit and candy, too? And don't (orget my brother. He wants a little train. Yours truly, Bertha Lee Crooks. Seneca, Dec. 14. Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a big doll and tea set, some candy, (ruit and nuts. Don't (orget Claudie Mao and Helen, my little sisters. They want something, too. Edna Crooks. Seneca, Dec. 14. Doar Santa Claus: ,Will you please bring me a set of vases and a big doll and a trunk, some fruit, candy and nuts? I have not any pupu, so i can't ask very much this time. Don't forget my little sisters and brother. Your little friond, Delete Cfooks. My Dearest Santa Claus: I am expecting you Xmas, of course, but thought I would write and tell you what 1 think I should get. Please bring me a toy plano, oranges, apples, nuts and candy. I have a dear little sister named Sara Mae. Please do not forget her. I want you to bring ber a nice big doll and fruits of many kinds, ,as mother doesn't think candy is good for her. 1 also ba^e a little cousin near Sa lem who I love dearly. His name is William Henry Smith. 'Do not forgot him. Bring him a little wagon, a dog and some fruits. So, good-night, Santa. Little Mildred Grant. Westminster, R. F. D. 2. Dear Santa Claus: 1 am a little girl 8 years old and 1 go to school at Westminster, and 1 thought I would lot you know what I would appreciate for Xmas. I want a big doll and a doll carriage and some candy. I won't ask for so much, for I want you to bring my little ninier Kathleen some of the good things, tOO, and mania, too; I and don't forgot dear &t'aodmothor, ! for she has been sick, and I hope you ; will remember ber, too. Dear Santa, if you have a Utile plano left, do bring lue ono, for 1 am taking piano lessons and would like to have a new piano. I will close, with love to dear old Santa. By-bye. From little Glenrise Kelley. Westminster, R. F. D. Card of Thanks. Editor Koowee Courier: We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness to us in our recent great sorrow at the death of our beloved husband and father. May God's richest blessings rest upon each and every one of them. Mrs. M. E. Chalmers and Family. Walhalla R. F. D. 2. (adv.*) Card of Thanks. Editor Keoweo Courier: Will you please allow us space in your paper to thank our neighbors and friends for their kind acts and deeds during the sickness and death of our dear mother? May God bless each and every one of them B. F. Cox and r'amily. West Union, Dec. 15, 1919 (adv.) Christmas Box Supper. On Tuesday night, Dec. 23d, at 7.30 o'clock, a box super will be given in the school house at Oakway. Boxes full of good things to eat, cooked and daintily packed by win some young ladies, will be sold at auction to the highest bidder. Hot coffee and chocolate will also bo served, and other attractions will be added. This will be the first social event of the esason and a large crowd is expected to be in attendance for a good time. All girls and young ladies of Oakway and neighboring communities are requested to be present with their boxes and escorts. Tho proceeds will bo devoted to buy ing needful supplies for the school bouse. Everybody is cordially in vited to attend. Notes from Seneca Rt. 1. Seneca, Rt. 1, Doc. 15.-Special: VM. M. Morris and son Paul, of Pen dleton, wore recent visitors at the homo of W. J. McDonald. Lon Patterson, of Townviile, was a recent visitor to his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders. Miss Loala Kennedy, of - Fairview, and Lawrence McDonald, of Bounty Land, wore happily married Novem ber 27. Their many friends wish thom all happiness through life. Mrs. Leona Tims, Miss Jesslo Mc Donald, V. H. McKee and brother Walter visited In Anderson recently. Mrs. W. J. McDonald's many friends will regret to learn that she has been quito sick (or several days. Wo hope (or her speedy recovery. Rupert Williams, ot Newry, visited his brother, Frank Williams, last week. The Courier, $1 per year. Pay in advance Tho Farm Lighting Plant With thc POWER. PULLEY. Genco Light Solves the Lighting Plant Problem for You. POINTS OF SUPERIORITY Four-Cycle, Slow Speed, Valve-In-Head Radiator-Water Cooled Motor. Self CranHing, Self Stopping Self Oiling. Enclosed Fly Wheel. Extra Heavy Battery Plates. Operates on Either Gasoline or Kerosene. Develops 2 H.P. for Running Other,Machinery W See it in Operation in our Show Room. S&i&? A. & M. Eledric Co., *tm Christmas and Gift Suggestion CARVING SETS, Silverware, Tobie Cutlery, Scissors and Shears, ! Rocket Knives, Safety Razors, Razor Sirups and Shave Brushes, FLASH LIGHTS, Auto (ian nt leis and Gloves, LAP ROBES, Ingersoll Watches, Clark's Carriage Foot Warmers. GUNS AND RIFLES, .Juvenile Auto Conster Wagons, Steel Wagons, Velocipedes, Electric Trains, Wheelbarrows, Air Rifles, TOOL CHESTS, Basket Balbi, Foot Dalis, Roller Skates, Roys' Axes, BICYCLES. OH IO STEAM COOKERS, Turkey Roasters, Electric Heaters, Percolators, Colle Pots, Electric d ills, ELK! TRIO IRONS, RAYO LAMPS. STOVES, RANGES, Rock)ni;, Chairs, Davenports, Qi (chen Cabinets, Wardrobes. FOR THE FAMILY COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONES A ND RECORDS. Wo lun e various types of those Graphoph'ones and Records-ono that wi ii piea.se anybody-Idoal in rom1 nul Workmanship. You Could ?Un ".et anything that will bring moro joy to tho homo than a (?ra ph op bono. OUR STORE IS FULL OF MANY OTHER ( SEFUL GIFTS. CALL AND LET US HELP YOU IN MAKING YOUR GIFTS. Ballenger Hdw. and Furn. Co., Seneca, S. C. ? 1919 A. B. S.. Inc get big "A oney Furs "Shubert" Wants .ISA ALL YOU ?A IV HP And Will Pay These E>/ii'? iv.ely High Prices GET A SHIPMENT X -TODAY N91 EXTRA LARGE I N9ILARGE Nmil'JIUM 1 N?l SMALL tXTBA ,0 WjjMI j HT? A TO AVtWAOt IfjlTSj IO t lt' *Ot ItVYRA TO AVERAGE N9 2 ASIOS'?! A QUAUTV RACC OON Black Heavy Furred Ordinary 15.00 to 12.00 10.00 to 8.50 8.00 to 7.00 12.00 to 9.00 8.00 to 7.00 6.50 to 5.50 M IN K Fine, Dark Usual Color Pale 15.00 to 12.00 11.00 to 9.00 8.50 to 7.00 11.00 to 9.00 8.5010 7.00 6.75 to 5.75 8.00 to 7.00 6.50 to 5.50 4.V5 to 3.75 6.50 to 5.50 4.50 to 4.00 3.50 to 3.00 6.50 to 4.00 4.50 to 3.00 3^0 to 2.50 8.50 to 7.00 6.50 to 5.25 5,00 toi?O 6.00 to 5.25 5.00 to 4.00 3.50 to 3.00 6.00 to 4.00 5.00 to 3.00 3.50 to 2.50 MUSKRAT 'Winter Fall 4.00 to 3.50 3.00 to 2.75 3.25 to 2.75 2.50 to 2.25 ?50to 2.J0 2.00 tn ?.G0 1,85 to 1.60 1.50 to 1.25 1.75 to L25 1.50 to 1.00 These extremely high prices are baaed on the well ?fi no vn ' fiHUBERT" liberal grading oral are quoted for imm?diate shipment. No. 3, No. 4, rn..' otherwise Inferior skins at highest mortcet value. For quotations on other South Carolina Fur. wot?; foi "IStje IHmlart AW pott," the only reliable and accurate market report ?nd price lilt ot 11^ : nd published. Ii'? FREE-Writ* for ti. A shipment to "SHUBERT" will result in "snore money"--"quicker." SHIP Alt YOUR FURS OlRfCT TO A.B. S HUBERT/w. THELAR6ESTHOUSE IN THEVIORU) DE?JN6 EXCLUSIVELY IN AMERICAN RAW FURS A?-27 W. Austin Ave. D?pt.2/87Chicaqo, U.S.A. Christmas Tree, Salem Church. There will be a Christmas troo at the Salem Baptist church on Wed nesday afternoon, Dec. 24th, from 2.30 to 5 o'clock. Tho public is cordially invited to attend. Sterling Elrod, Prlnolpal Salem School. Ch ithmus Tree, Pleasant Ridge There will bo a Christmas tree at 1'loas.ant Ridge Baptist church Doc. "MU, beginning at 1 o'clock p nt. A short program will be ron tiered by the Sunday school. The public ls cordially invited. Real Bargain! We are going to give out customers the bene fit of the lowest prices possible, and are offering some of the Best and Biggest Bargains of the sea son. When you buy anything .at the People's Store you always save money. It will pay you to see us before you buy. Call and see our line of Shoes and you'll be convinced you can save money by buying from us. You can see for yourself what we nave and what we ask for our goods. We invite you to visit the People's Store whether you buy or not. OUTING. All Colora-Fancy Chocks, Stripes and Solid Colors, sold for ?inc., Now only 29c. OTHER OUTINGS 221/2C. UNCLE SAM PLAIDS, Good for Work Shirts, per yard only 221/2C CANTON FLA NN ELS. Throe Crudes sold for 2{5, 30 and 3.*>c. Now going ut .2%V?> 271/2 ?na 30c. UNDERWEAR. Men's Heavy Fleece-lined and Ribbed Underwear to go at .25 TER SUIT UNION SUITS $2, $2.50 LADIES1 Medium Weight Shirts and Pants 75c. CHILDREN'S ' Heavy and Medium Weight Union Suits from , 75c.TO $1.50 MEN'S PANTS. All kinds, from $2.50 TO $9.00 SEA ISLAND SHEETING. Hundreds of Yards to go at 221/2 AN? 25c. COMI<X)RTS, Largo ?izo from $2.50 And Up. CIJOTHING. Men's and Young Men's Suit?, Latest Styles, price? front $19.00,? $42.50 WHO CAN HEAT TUM PRICE? 21 Ladies' Short Coats to go cheap at (each) $2.50 BLANKETS. $2.50 A PAIR AND UP. LADIES' COATS, Worth from $15.00 to $40.00; Our Price Now from $11.00 TO $27.50 LADIES' COAT SUITS, Worth from $18.00 to $85.00; Now to sell from $12.50 TO $27.50 ROYS' SUITS, Latest Styles, from $5.00 TO $15\0Q CHEVIOTS, in Checks and Stripes, worth 35c. Our Price 271/20 TICKING. Good Grade Red Ticking, per yard 271/2C Better Grade. 33sCr GINGHAMS. Good Ginghams for School Dresses to go at r>-n / ?ls/2C. PER YARD. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS1 We have a full line of Dolls. Prices to suit all our customers. SPEEDWELL WAGONS for the boys from $1.50 TO $3.50 HANDKERCHIEFS. We have a full line of Ladies' and Men's Handkerchiefs, in Silk, Crepe de Chine and Linen. Suit able for Christmas Gifts. Call and see them. The People's Store, Fayonsky Sells The. Store that Them for Less? ^ Saves You JVToney* OUR MOTTO IS : "SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK." A Good Railroad Suggestion. Editor Keowee Courier: In regard to tho proposod rail road from Drovard, N. C., to Seneca, S. C., I suggest that an effort bo made to bring it through tho town of Salem, and from monee to build a branch road via Walhalla to West minster. If tho road wore then ex tended from Seneca to Townville or Fair Play it would bo a benefit to nearly every section of our county. ? V. F. Martin. Walhalla, Dec. 15. Charged With Embezzlement. Newport News, Va., Dec. 13.-C. J. Slaight, postmaster and prominent citizen at Seaford, York county, Vir ginia, was arrested to-day on a charge of embezzling from the gov ernment. It is alleged that ho mis appropriated money ordors to the value of about $3,000 and made false entries on money orders. Slaight was arrested by a postofflce* inspector and brought to Newport News, where he gave bail before United States Commissioner Colona, in the sum of $3,000.