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Announce A 15% Discount on Our Entire $40,000.00 Stock. Beginning Friday, May 21st, and lr . Wc |h?l? place at the disposai of the public our entire stock of Spring and Summer Goods, consisting of reliable and dependable merchandise in Dress Goods, Men's and Boys' Qothlng, and Shoes for the entire family, at AD-I-TORIAL BY BLUMENTHAL. No one would more welcome a return to nor* nal conditions, in this country than tho mer chant. Tho greatest hin deronco to tho growth of any business ls tho neces sity of raising prices. It does not bring him. more business. It actually causes a shrinkage in Iiis volume of sales. Tho tinto for concerted action on tho part of EVERYBODY is horo, and unless tho economio balance'of this country ls speedily restored, condi tions as oppressive as they aro now will bo further ag? gravatod hy greater ad vances than over in the cost of tho necessities of life. Tho merchante aro more thnn willing to do their part. On your prosperity depends theirs. Already a groat mer chant, John Wanama ker, of Now York, has jumped into tho breach to do his port. Wo aro fol lowing in his footsteps. If tho spirit of co-operation is to toko form and be come thu weapon for the smashing of living costs, as it aspires to do, then all hands must join. It is our usual custom to place orders for Fall in May. If wo place these orders now, ot tho pre vailing wholesale prices, we would have to chorgo at least 25 per cent more than tho sumo grades cost thls_ spring! You can see tho handwriting on tho wall all to plainly. NOW TS THE TIME TO BREAK THE VICIOUS CIRCLE. IT MUST BE DONE NOW. DO YOUR PARTI i : , i? i i 15% or One-Seventh from the Regular Prices WHICH HAVE ALWAYS PREVAILED AT OUR STORE ALL THE TIME - AND WHICH HAVE ALWAYS BEEN REASON ABLE--AND UNDER PRICES OFFERED AT OTHER STORES. The Original Prices and Price Tags Are Unchanged. We Simply Deduct 10% of the Cost at the Time of Purchase. 39c. Dress Ginghams, loss i?%.33c. 42}?c. Dress Ginghams, less 15% . . . .30c. $3.00 Silk, per yowl, loss 15%.$2.55 $3.50 Silk, por yard, lesa 15 %\.$2.97 $25.00 Silk Dresses, loss 15%.$21.25 $32.50 Silk Drosses, loss 15 %.$27.02 $30.50 Silk Dresses, less 15%.$33.58 $0 Ladies' or Mon's Shoes, loss 15% .$5.10 $8 Ladies' or Mon's Shoes, loss 15% .$0.80 $80.00 Mon's Suite, loss 15%.$25.50 $20.00 Mon's Suite, less 15%.$35.15 $50.00 Mon's Suite, less 15%.$42.50 $12.50 Boys' Suits, less 15%.$10.03 $18.50 Boys' Suite, loss 15%.$15.72 THE ABOVE LISTED PRICES ARE TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA WHAT SAVING THIS 15 PER CENT DISCOUNT MEANS TO YOU. WE OFFER YOU THIS SAVING ON OUR ENTIRE $40,000.00 STOCK. , -NOTHING IS RESERVED_ We Are Actually Giving You Money B?ck. FRANKLY, THIS DRASTIC AND SWEEPING REDUCTION OF 15 PER CENT ON EVERYTHING IN OUR STORE HAS BEEN IN SPIRED BY THE ACTION OF ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST DBPART2VU5NT STORE MERCHANTS, WHO HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN WHAT HE HOPES WILL DEVELOP INTO A NATION AVIDE MOVEMENT ON THE PART OF THE RETAILERS TO BREAK THE BACK-BONE OF HIGH PRICES. WE FOR ONE ARE GLAD TO CO-OPERATE IN DOING OUR MITE IN HELPING TO RESTORE THE ECONOMIC EQUILIB RIUM OF THE COUNTRY. TO THAT END, AND UNTIL FUR THER NOTICE, WE SHALL ALLOW A STRAIGHT 15 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON EVERY PURCHASE MADE IN OUR STORE FOR A LIMITED TIME. L. BLUMENTHAL, Westminster, 5. C. Killed by a Tractor. (Gainesville, Ga., News.) T. J. Connor met death by accident Wednesday afternoon of last week. He lived In Fork district, about six miles from Gainesville. He was mak ing preparations to saw shingles. Mr. Connor, thinking that tho trac tor was out of gear, cranked it, and the tractor leaped upon him, killing him instantly. Mr. Connor is sur vived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. M, E. Stowers. 'He was a well known farmer of Hall county. Walhalla, Monday, May 24* Matinee 3 P. M,-Both Places THE MOST TAtrKILD OF SI Rex Til V Ta md Clara Brilliant Star of "THE FOP 'N no photo (Irania In years has Clara K ? bali Young ever had a character in i **. tures that has fitted her so splendidly that of Diane Sorel, the dashing Paris Opera Star. In no drama in which M Young has appeared has there been such lavishness scenes, gowns, settings, and such a wondrous 1< story. A story that will double your admiration Miss Young and her splendid acting. \A Pi WW I fi" li Children 25 c ?ADM: SPECIAL To-Morrow, Ttv Mary Macizaren in "*5ft? .g* ?g* *g* ?g* ?i* ?j? ?i* ?i* t{t ?j? ?j? ^ COUNTY AGENTS' * 4. NOTES. * ?.fr- -T- -a?t* *>?A fcT* ATA '?SA ?J??% aie? ?ttt?m .JP ^li ^1? iii ? ?ilr iii . A County Prizes for Club M om bor?. Tho following list of prizes lins boen obtained for Oconoe county corn olub, pig olub and cowpea oliib members: Walhallai-The Enterprise Bank $10; C. W. & J. H. Bauknighij. liQ; Bank pf walhalla $10; C. W.'Pitch fprd .18 hat; C. G. Jaynes $5, mer chandise or cash; Moss & Ansel, one sack pig feed. West Union-Neville Bros., $6..' ' Seneca-Citizens' Bank $10; the Seneca Bank $i0; G. W. .Glgnilllat $10; R> L. Ni m m OOH $5, merchan dise or cash; J. W. Byrd and Byrd & Reid, $6; P, C. Ayer'$6, merchan dise or cash; Seneca Motor Co. $6, Westminster-Westminster Bank, 50c. per bushel for cowpea club prize winner; A. M. 'Alexander >$5; J. Wade Dickeon $5; T. C. Peden $6; Sheldon Furniture Co. $5; Stonecy pher Drug Co. $5; 'Westminster I Hardware Co. $5; Whit m ire-M ar ott. j Hardware Co. $5; Westminster Oil and Fertilizer Co., 260. per bushel, second prize, cowpea club. These Prizes, will be arranged and grouped in dis tricts surrounding these towns, ?0 that each district will be assured of getting some prizes. It is not poss! ble to seo everybody in getting up those prizes, so it any one else would like to offer a prize to tho boys and girls they can communicate with the county agent. The firms listed above have shown their interest in the welfare and de velopment of the club boys and girls, and now it is up to these boys and girls to show those who are inter ested in them that they are going to work hard and have something nice to show for their year's work. Every effort should bo made now to pro duce results in these clubs. It is not too late to join any of the three clubs. Send in your name without delay to the? county agent at Walhalla. Age requirements are 10 to 18 years, Inclusive. Geo. R. Briggs, County Agent. Rainfall and Temperature. Below ls a record of meteorological observations taken by H. W. Brandt, co-operative observer of the Weather Bureau of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, during the week ending May 16th, 1920, at 7 p. m. (The instrumental readings are from gov ernment standard instruments ex posed in the manner recommended by the chief of the Weather Bureau) : Hi Tempera ture. xi ? m ? % May 10-Clear . . . May li--Clear . . . May 12-Ptly cldy. May 13-'Ptly cldy. May 14-Ptly cldy. May 16-Clear May 16-Clear Total rainfall. 86 .85 80 82 85 77 74 G8 72 44 47 52 63 64 48 48 Come! Como I Cornel Where? To West Union school , house. ? When? Friday evening, May/21, from 8 until ll o'clock. How? In disguise. Why? To eat and have a good time. Come old, come young-both large and small; The young come masked-or not at all. Mail Theft? Charged. Spartanburg, May 16.-Postofllco inspectors here yesterday arrested three negro men employed in tho handling of the mull at the local transfer station, on the charge of stealing from the malls. It is esti mated that goods valued at several thousand dollars havo been taken leatres , AR and PICTURE O ikea Pleasure in ?nnoun Kimball "Eyes of Youth," in her lavish, 'BIDDEN WOM Im >lc as lan Uss of )ve tor CLARA KIMBALL YOUNO numbers 1 admir?is by the millions in every court on the globe. In this elaborate new ph drama ybu will see Clara Kimball Young at 1 best. You will see her in a role you'll lo And you'll see, Conway Tearle and Mas Stanton Wilhams, the little boy who wo 8????I1 &LmJU,?ai.J9 "Ey" of Youth". DO FAIL TO SEE "THE FORBIDDEN WO? cssioisr-Adults sc iiriday, May 20, Fortfed Bride." 10-25 CANDIDATES' COLUMN. Announcements of candidates will bo published In thia column at a; uniform rate of 90.00, this eJwirgo carrying the announce ment through to date of elec tion, including second election announcement for thosO who will make Uto second race. Seven linos constitute formal announcement. Pro rata charge will he made for announcements requiring space in excess pf 7 lines. Strictly cash in advance, k No deviation from this rule. V i ; , , x4 FOU 8TATB SENATE" I hereby announce myself a candi date for Senator from Oconee Coun ty, my candidacy being subject to the rules of the Democratic party and the will of the voters ot Oconee. I pledge faithful perfortn?nce ot duty. JAS. .H BROWN. FOR CORONER., I heroby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the. office of Coroner of Oconee County, sub joct to tho action of the Democratic party In the primary election. ? thank my friends for past support. JOE M. ABBOTT. I hereby announce myself a can didate, for the office of Coroner of Oconee County,, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. DeWITT MORGAN, \ Wounded Ex-Soldier. FOR SHERIFF: I hereby announce myself a can didate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Oconee County, subject t the will of tho Democratic voters ub it may be expressed in the primary elections. I pledge faithful perform ance >of duty. W. M. ALEXANDER. FOR SUPERVISOR. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Supervisor of Oconee County, subject to< the action of the Democratic vqters in the primary elections. I will appreciate your vote and support. WM. M. FENNELL. I hereby announce myself a can dilate for tho office of Supervisor of Oconee County, subject to the will of the Democratic voters in the pri mary election. If elected I promise faithful and conscientious service. JAMES C. SHOCKLEY. I hereby announce myself a can didate for Supervisor of Oconee, sub ject to the action of the Democratic Voter' lu lit? primary e?obtinns. My '..'mt. ?i elected, will bo lie-oiud. to the uoivve of the people ot Oco;.eeK <\ \V. I'AT'D-'.Ri-OM., Foil''SUPT. OF MU? ATIONTT" I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Superin tendent of 'Education of Oconee, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party in the pri mary election. O. C. LYLES. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for re-election to the office of Clork of Court for Oconee County, subject, to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party in the pri mary eleetion. JOHN F. CRAIG. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thereby announce myself a candi date fot* re-election, to the House of Representatives from Oconee County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic party in the pri mary elections. J. R. ORR. from the mails at this post within the last six'months. Robert Shelton, Thurmond Kelley and Cleve Elling ton are the men being held for a pre liminary hearing before the United States Commissioner. The inspectors who made the arrests are E. J. Mans field, W. H. Tafel and Wm. P. Lathe. Westminster, jTuesday, May 25, rlatin.ee 3 P, M.--Both Places F 1920. cmg Young new photo drama \ff From Ile Funoi? Book By tutors J. Coffra -SPECIAL OUR MERCHANDISE IS DEPENDABLE. OUR PRICES ARE REASONABLE. Newry, S. C. S3 '/.mw junr / jflr jBmn ".rtMUlHD I. ? ?rnimii . liikimiB A iMniHi ?.????ni KEEP THEM OUT! It is needless to say anything more as to the importance of Keeping the Fly out of the house-an educational campaign has been going on now for some years in this connection. We have stock of Screen, Doors and Windows of all sizes and grades; full stock of Fly Netting and will be glad to name prices* Hardware and Furniture Go. f i Seneca, S. C. A Few Dort Automobiles on Hand for Immediate Delivery. 4???$? ?$?'?$?,&4{r$& The Willard was first, The Willard is better built, The Willard lives longer, The Willard is used most. THEREFORE, You want and must have The Willard Battery in Your Car. We have a complete line on hand. The name Willard is a guarantee of perfection in the battery world. Our personal guarantee goes with every battery? Hughs Garage, Main Street, Walhalla, S. C '.Satisfied Customers" is Our Motto. A Carload of Wagons and Buggies Just Received. It will pay you to see us now, foi they will be higher this fall. We still have a few Genuine Hyde Cultivators at $6.50 each. Don't wait till they are all gone, for it will be impossible for you to secure them elsewhere. BALL MASON FRUIT JARS. \ Quart Ball Fruit Jars at 90 cents per dozen, 2 Quart Ball Fruit Jars at $1,00 per dozen. * GET YOUR REQUIREMENTS NOW. WUtmire-Harett Hardware Co., Westminster, @? <J?