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J. H. MOORc, M. D.,Physician and Surgeon.Call« left at residence or J. H. Darby's
Drug Store will reeelvo prompt attention,DAY OR NIGHT.
Phones : Residence 98, Drug Store 18.18-8-02
DR. T. M. MERIWETHER"DENTIST,
Bank Building, - Westminster, S. C.
Surveying ¿DONE IN tkhh PARTSOP THE COUNTY.
Terms Reasonable.
C. L. DEAN, Walhalla, S. C.June 17,1008.
fíS Mutual LifeInsurance Co.
Of New York-The largest and oldest inthe world. " The best Company ls theCompany which dees the most good."
P. H. Hyatt, Geueral Agent, Columbia,S. C. Write or call on-
JAB. M. MOSS, Local Agent,13104 Walhalla, S. C.
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livery, Feed and Sale Stables.InAVE OPENED a new Livory, Foed
and Sale Stable in Walhalla and amprepared to serve the public with good
FRESH HORSES AND NEW BUGGIESand give tho best of so vice. My vehiclesaro all new and strong, and horses in flueoondition. Caroful drivers sent withteams whon dosirod. Call and soo mowhon you want a good toam or saddlohorse.
A.. P. HOLDEN,87* (T. E. Alexander's Old Stnud.)
Suncal aub Dersnital.-Call on T. E. Alexander when you
want a buggy cheap for cash or on timo.-Miss Lucy Earle, of Andorson, is
visitiug her aunt, Mrs. C. L. Doau, on
Faculty Hill.-Mrs. N. B. Clarkson, of Blacksburg,
in visitiug her soo, Kev. G. P. Clarkson,and family.-Mrs. A. P. MoClair, of Atlanta, is
visiting Mrs. M. E. Johnson and otherfriends in Walhalla.-Miss Ruth Newton, of Salisbury,
Md., is visiting at tho homo of Mr. andMrs. John D. Vernor.-Mrs. M. A. Merritt, of Savannah,
Ga., spent several days last week withher daughter, Mrs. J. It. Earle.-Miss Eloiso Richardson, of Green¬
ville, is spending a few weeks at thohome of Mrs. II. II. Legare, on FacultyHill.
Miss Eliza Mahry, of Abbeville, isvisiting her cousin, Miss Sallie Stribling.She is ono of Ahbovillu's mont attractiveyoung ladies.-Miss Alma Loehr loft last Friday for
Elberton, Ga., wiiero sbo will npoud sev¬eral months visiting among rotatives undfriends.-Mr. and Mrs. .Tosso R. Maxwell nnd
little daugliter roturnod to Andorsonlast Sunday, after a short visit to Mr.and Mrs. G. K. Maxwell.-Tho Newry store is offering special
bargains this week, particularly in sum¬mer goods. Seo their ad. and givo thema call. It will pay you.-Mr. aud Mrs. Doll G. McAlister, of
Columbia, are "visiting at tho homo ofMrs. E. A. Boll. Mrs. MoAlistor willspend a month at hor old homo.-Tho promium list for tho next Stato
Fair has been issued. It offers many at¬tractive and valuable prizes. Sond totho secretary at ".'.fester for a copy.-Mrs. M. E. Sheppard and Miss Shep¬
pard, of Harmony Grove, Ga., aro spend¬ing some timo at "The Maples," withMrs. A. C. Merrick and family, in EastEnd.-Y. L. Carter, of Tallapoosa. Ga.,
accompanied hy his two little boys, is ona visit to his aged paronts, Mr. and Mrs.G. W. Caiter, and other rolatives inWalhalla.-Sidney Adams spent sovoral dayslast weok among rolatives at Rock Hill.
During his absence his position with thoBlue Ridge Railroad was filled by Chas.F. Brenn.'eke.-Mrs. G. W. Grogan and little son
and Miss Mary Reynolds, of Acworth,Ga., will arrive in Walhalla this eveningto spend some time with Mr. and Mrs.H. A. H. Gibson.-Miss Ludio Bozoman has sccurod a
position in tho Govermont Departmentat Washington and will leave in a fewweeks for that city.-Ninety-Six Cor.Greonwood Journal.-J. Fred Pieper, of Charleston, carno
up last Friday to spend two weeks amongrelatives in and near Walhalla. He hasnumerous friends hero who aro alwayspleased to meet him.-Littlo Dorothy Nield, who has been
quite ill at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. G.K. Maxwell during tho past week, hasimproved greatly and it is hoped will boentirely well in a few days.-Rev. W. A. C. Mueller, pastor of St.
Matthew's Lutheran church, Charleston,S. C., has been given a summer vacationand ho will spend tho month of August]with friends in Philadelphia.-LutheranViRltor.-Misses Ethel and Agnes daPonto, of
Marietta, Ga., will arrivo in Walhallanoxt Saturday to spend two weeks at thohome of Mrs. A. C. Merrick. The Missosdal'onte are pleasantly romemherod heroby numerous frionds.-J. & J. S. Carter, Westminster, havo
inaugurated a groat reduction sale fortho next few weeks. They havo put theknife Ui tho prices in various departmentsand aro anxious to servo you. Road theiradvertisement aud soo thom.-L. P. Smith's oxcursion to Tallulah
Falls Inst Friday was very well patron¬ized. TAO train reached the Falls withover 800 passengers. Quito a goodcrowd went from Walhalla and Senecaand all say thoy had a nice time.-Thero havo boen moro visitors And
boarders in Walhalla this year than forsomo timo, and tho travel through toHighlands has boon quito heavy. Ononight recently tho Walhalla Hotel fedand furnished Blooping apartments for 87guests.-Kay Moss is nursing a largo pot in
the shape of a four-foot rattle snako,which he caught last Sunday near Salom.The rattler bas nino rattlos ¡»nd is thoro-fore supposed to be nine years old. It isof the highland species, one of tho mostpoisonous kind.-Conductor Jule Andorson and Engi¬
neer J. IL Maxwell spont soveral dayslast week in Columbia among relativesand friends. During their absenco fromthe service of tho Blue Ridgo theirplaces wore filled by Jesse R. Maxwelland Joha Hutchison.-Postmaster James M. Moss is now
representing the Mutual Life InsuranceCompany of Now York, one of the bostinsurance companies in the UnitedStates. If you wish to sec uro good in¬surance at reasonable rates write or callon Mr. Moss. He will take pleasure inexplaining the excellent features of thepolicies his company issues. Seo adver¬tisement
WA N T K D. -I will pay fl.00 perbushel cash for WK) bushels of goodsound peach seed delivered at G. W.Gigiillliat's store in Seneca. ». C.
R. W. SHKLOR.
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-Miss Jante Roberts, of Savannah, tsvisiting Miss Sue Hutchison, of WentUnion.-Miss Bossle Bell sh dor, of Seneca,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Lidie Keith,of Walhalla.-Mrs. Hammond, of Greenwood, ia
spending two weeks, visiting Mrs. JuliaRose ana family.-Miss Susie Merry, of Augusta, Ga.,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. S. Arring-ton, in West Union.-Miss Ittylene Brockington, of King-
stree, S. C., is visiting Gen. W. P. ErvInaud wife lu Midway.-Norman has on hand a large lot of
turuip seeds, all good varieties. Readhis new advertisement.-R. C. Wilhelm, of Atlanta, is spend¬
ing a few days in Walhalla with hisfamily and other relatives.-Mrs. Jas. Phlnney, of West Union,
in upending tats week visiting rotativesand friends at Gainesville, Ga.-S. A. G. HerndoD, of Texas, reached
Walhalla on Sunday afternoon, aud isnow with his family at Brookside.-G, R. Carter and a force di hands
left tbis morning for Ward's, S. C.. whereMr. Garter has moved his shingle milloutfit,-Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Me Kail and ohild,
of Abbeville, are s penn,, g several daysin Walhalla as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Hughs.-James H. Darby has boon quite un¬
well aud confined to bia room fer severaldays. His many friends hope to seo himout soon.-Tho young people of Boar Swamp
and Conneross ooramuuitios are pioniok-ing at the Tunnel to-day. A jolly orowdthey aro, too.-W. H. Lusk, who lives on Little
River, killed a rattlesnake last Sundaythat measurod four feet. His snakesbipcarried eleven rattles.-lion. Gooree Haitiwanger and daugh¬
ter, Miss Lola Haiti wander, of the DutchPork, in Lexington county, are visitingMis. M. £, Bauknight and family.-Tho woman's union prayer mootingwill bo bold ut tho rosidonoo of Mrs. II.
S. Y an I>i viere next Friday aftornoon at5 o'clock. Mrs. S. N. Pitchford will lead.-Miss Ida MoCollougb, of Spartan-
burg, is spending the Bummer at thehome of Mrs. II. H. Logaro on PaoultyHill. Her many Walhalla friends arepleased to moot her agata.-Mrs. B. B. West, of Atlanta, Ga., is
expected to arrivo to-day ou a visit to herbrother, Hon. E. L. Horndon, and familyin Midway. The many friends of Mrs.West will be delighted to meet hor again.-Wm. II. Thompson, of Charleston,
¿ame up Monday ovonlng to spend a fowweeks with bis father, Col. R. A. Thomp¬son, and family. "Will" has manyfriends in Walhalla who aro always gladto soo him.-E. B. Kootzer and family, of Pair-
field county, Pennsylvania, aro now resi¬dents tJ Walhalla, and aro occupyingrooms in tho Kaufmann residenoe, onMain street. Wo gladly welcome thirfamily to our town.-Hunter, Dendy & Co., of Seneca, oall
attention this week to a largo stook ofhandsome porcelain and granite table¬ware. Call and BOO these goods and youwill find most any article you may wishto secure. Head tho advertisement.-Bring us all your fat cattle and sheep.Wo want greon bides aud all the tallow
you have for salo. We will pay highestcash pi lees for same.The City Meat Market,
B. D. Todd, Prop'r.-A number of youug peoplo wore
pleasantly entertained last Wednesdayovouiug nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Earlo on an invitation to meet theirguests, Misses Bello and Carrie Gnanuand Maggie Wilson, of Savannah, andThos. M. Bell, of Atlanta.-The next session of Clemson Agri¬cultural College will begin September I).
Seo advertisement for particulars as toeut rance e x am nat ions, com SCH of study,etc. Catalogues and detailed informa¬tion will bo furnished on application toPresident P. H. Mell, clemson College.-Rev. Wm. J. Wyly, of Donnald's,will preach at Richlaud Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning at llo'clock. The pastor, Rov. R. L. Rogon ,
will bo absent on account, of an invita¬tion to assist in a series of revival ser-vicos at Greenville church, in Greenwoodcounty.-Married, at the residence of the
officiating minister, iu Anderson, S. C.,on Wednesday, July 22, 1003, SamuelMcClelland and Miss Essie Rochester.The happy brido is well kuown to manyOf our ( >conee people, u here she hasmany relatives and friends, who joinwith us iu oxtending congratulations andbest wishes to ber and her beloved.-While working with the wires Tues¬
day morning for thc Goonoo TelephoneCompany, Lineman Glonn Abbott acci¬dentally sovorod au artery on bis rightbaud. He was laying wires on the crossarms, about 30 feet from the ground. Ashe cut one of the wires it recoiled andstruck an artery on the back of his hand,making a painful wound. Ho lost con¬siderable blood, but got down to theground in fairly good shape, and will beablo to work in a few days.-Mrs. D. A. Smith bas the thanks of
Tho Courier force for a dish of tho finest
Îleaches WO have, seen this year, theamous Georgia "Elbertas" notexcepted.A few of our friends occasionally remem¬ber us in a vory substantial way, and itis always highly appreciated. If peaohesand other fruits, such as Mrs. Smith andothers have kindly sent us, can be grownboro to so high a degree of perfect ion,why not all have thom instead of tho lit¬tle, knotty fruit wo usually seo?-On last Priday aftornoon about five
o'clock tho barn and stables of Mr.James E. AddiB, Jr., woro burned. Thefire was discovered by Mrs. Addis in.some chaff on tho first floor.. She triedto put it out, but the effort scattered thefire, and it seemed to burn all the faster.Ono horse was burned to death. Origincf firo unknown. LOBB to Addis about$75.00, to John Barron, owner of barn,?io.. No insurance The dwellinghouse caught four times, and crib on en,but prompt work saved them.-* r. and Mrs. C. L. Dean entorta!- >d
a nuf 7er or young people at their Jon Fn.ulty Hill on Tuesday evenhhonor of thoir guest, Miss Lucy Earlo,Anderson. Tho ovening was pleasantlyspen', various gamos being engaged in,and a numbor of piano selections wereadmirably rendered by Miss Barle. Theevoning was ono of tho moat pleasantspent by thr young poople this season.
Dainty refreshments were served by lit¬tle Misses. Alice Vollrath, of Charleston,and Nat dee Norman, of Walhalla.-On last Thursday morning about
four o'clock the bmokohouso of PrankPatterson was burnod, with some 2f»bushels of wheat, a lot of moat and lardand other ari ide .. The loss of build¬ing and contents was about $100.00.There was no insurance. The origin oftho firo is unknown. Tho members ofthe family were awakened by tho roar oftho fire, and on arising the house wasfound to be completely enveloped inflames. It waa standing between thedwolling house and barn, and it was byhard work that these buildings woresavod.-Miss Gortrude Smith returned home
on Monday evening, after a wook's de¬lightful visiting among relatives andfriends in Andorson county. Whi'othere she took in tho reunion of theSmith family Inst Wednesday, whorewero assembled about throe hundred oftho tribe, who spent the day joyfully and8lessanUv together. Capt. Luther P.inith, of Anderson, one of the descend¬
ants, made one of his characteristic andinteresting apeoohos, which broughtdown the house. There were otherspeeches made by some of the descend¬ants, whioh were greatly enjoyed. TheKsterity of Johnathan Smith, the old
vol nt ionary hero, are now becoming asnumerous as the leaves of the forest,scattered hero and there over theseUnited States. There is an effort beingmade to compile and publish a historyof this notable family of Smiths in An¬derson county. Let It be done.
-CM«on Oelkera is opening ap »stock ot' general merchandise at thoEaton stand.-Hiss Marni« Ansel is visiting the.
family of her nnole, M. F. Ansal, »sq.,in Greenville.-On August let the county dispensary
will be moved from lt« present locationto the C. L. Reid old stand.-M. B, White is still critically ill, and
but little houe is entertained for his.covo.y. This will be sad intelligence
to his many friends.-.-
"One Do«« Convinces."Mosley's Lemon Elixir acts gently on
the bowels without any unpleasant elfeot.It is a porfect liquid laxative. 50 cent«per bottle at. all drug stores.
Take a Trip to Charleston.The D. A. Baker excursion to Charles¬
ton will leave Soneoa uext Wcdnosday,August 6th. at 10.80 a. m. The fare forthe round trip is ouly $8.50-one of thecheapest and best oxouishms evor run.Buy your tickets from J. H. Darby, atbis drug store. He will pay the fares toSeneca of all patrons from this point whoimrehase tickets from him. Tbls is a rare
opportunity to visit tho City by the Sea.Take advantage of it and you will neverhave reason to regret it.
No Pity Shown.'For years fate was after me con¬
tinuously," writes F. A. Gulledge, Ver¬bena, Ala. "1 had a terrible oase of
{.iles, oausing 24 tumors. When allailed Pnokleu's Arnica Salve cured me."Equally good for burns and all aches andpains. Only 26o. at all druggists.
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Improvements In Telephone Service.The Ooonee Telephone Company is
making extensive improvements lu their[equipment. The contra! office has beenmoved down town to the Hester build¬ing, and during tho past four or fivedays the linemen havo been rushing workplacing the wires on tho new poles. ByThursday of this week Manager Wilsonhopes to have all the wires properly con¬nected and giving first class service. Allthe town pbenes will be placed on themetallic circuit, wbioh will afford amuch better service than heretofore.Walhalla will soon have one of the bestand most complete telephone systems inthe up count ry, and the fact that thiscompany also batidlos telegraph messagesfor tho,Postal Telegraph Company givesour cit ¡zens the benefit of improved tele¬graph servioe by reason of oompetinglines. Sinoe the beginning of this ser¬vice the Oooneo Telephone Company hashandled numerous messages for thePostal with promptness and satisfactionto their patrons.Real Eitate Transfer*.The following real estate transfers
have boon roeorded in tho Auditor'soffice sinoe July 14:Westminster-Wm. J. Stribling to J.
G. Hroazoalo, 1 lot, $150.West Union-Warren Prioatley to R.
T. Jaynea and J W. Shelor, 1 lot, $500;W. O. White, Master, to J. E. Bogga, 1lot, $50.Tugaloo Township-C. A. Cooper to
Sam Butt, 100 acres, $200: Frances M.DOWIB Candell to Westminster Invest¬ment Savings & Trust Co., 148 acres,$500.Pulaski Township-J. N. Watkins to
J. W. Smith, 704 aores, $300; N. J. Car-tor to N. Sheriff, 100 acres, $00; N. She¬riff to N. J. Carter, 250 aores, $200; N. J.Carter to H. M. Pitts, 250 aoros, $200.Keowoe Township--R. B. Robertson
to J. Frank & T. B. Robertson, one-third interest in 805 aoros, $2,400.Chattooga Township-J. R. Phillips to
Thoa. Burns, 200 aores, $300.Seueoa Township-W. J. Dufflo to R.
C. Cronshaw, 5} acres, $187.50.
Who is He?Who is it that makos tho Fower-gal-
lons; wears-longor paint?A Commendable Work at Red Hill.
JS work has boon inaugurated by tho.ut ¡Zeus of Red Hill school district thatmeans a great deal to every one interestedin tho moral and spiritual status of thecommunity. A Sunday school has beenin progress at tho school house for seve¬ral months. Tho people seem to bomoved and are turning out in handsomenumbers. They seem to realize thuneed of such an institution at that place,and are supporting it in a way thatspoaks well for their earnestness andzeal. Not being satisfied with this ac¬
complishment, they mot last Thursdaynight and started a prayer meeting,which will bo held overy Thursday nightat early candió light, with auob an auspieous beginning, they can reasonablyexpeot good results. Rev. M. Gam-brell Holland has boen preaching oc¬casionally, and arrangements are be¬ing made to begin a aeries ofmeetings somo time Boon. Thesemeetings aro strictly undenominational,nothing but tho advancement of thecause, and the consequent good of thecommunity, being considered, Every¬body is invited to attend all thesemootings, and a warm welcome awaitsall, without any regard, whatever, totheir creeds.
'.Strength and Vigor come of goodfood, duly digested. ' FORCE,' a ready-to serve wheat and barley food, adda noburden, but sustains, nourishes, invigor¬ates."Death of a Qood Young Man.Major A. Dean, ono of Anderson's
loading young husiness men and mostpopular citizens, died in tho RiversideHospital, in Charleston, last Wodnosdaynight, July 22, after undergoing an ope¬ration for appendicitis. Ho had boensuffering intensely for several days pre¬vious to bis being carried to < 'haHestonfor treatment. Tho operation was de¬layed too long, it is thought, to save thoyoung man's lifo. Mr. Dean was 30 yearsold and leaveB a wife, who is a dnughterof Capt. W. G. Smith, and a son 12 yearsold. ne was tho senior member of thofirm of Dean & Ratliffe, and was closelyidentified with everything pertaining tothe good of Anderson. His remainswere brought back homo for interment,and tho funeral services were Conductonon Friday afternoon at 4.80 o'clock in thoFirst Baptist ohurch of Anderson, ofwhich the decoasod was a devoted andconsecrated member. Tho services woromoBt impressive and wore ai tended by alarge concourse of sorrowing friends ofthe dead man. Tho services were con¬ducted by Rov. J. D. Chapman, D. D.,who was Mr. Dean's pastor and bis warmpersonal friend. Dr. Chapman spokefeelingly of Mr. Dean's life and charac¬ter, and at times ho was ovorcomo withemotion, wbioh was Blmred in tho audi¬ence. When he spoke of Mr. Dean'spathotio though triumphant death manywero moved to tears. Thus passes awayin the zenith of young manhood's daysone of the nobility of earth. At theconclusion of tho funeral discourse thebody was carried to Silver Brook Ceme¬tery and there deposited in mothor earthto await the resurrection of the just.To the bereaved and griof-strickon ourwarmest sympathies aro extended.
-m»wi--The Commercial Hotel at Nashville,Tenn., was badly damaged by fire oarlySunday morning. Tho damage is esti¬
mated at $7,000, and is fully covered byj Insurance. Tho fire is supposed to havo,d from a lighted cigar or pipe that
' ft in a coat belonging to a waiter.
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EXCURSIONCHARLESTON,
ffeflnesflay, Agna 5.SFARE $3.50.5THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY OF A
LIFETIME-A GREAT TRIP-Oneyou oan't a 'sord to miBs. It affords asplendid opportunity for you to visit the
ISLE OF PALMS,the Coney Island of tho South. Therewill be amusements for ovorybody, anda pleasant trip is guaranteed. Train willleave Seneca at 10.30 a. m. AU partiesÍoing from Walhalla will havo fare paidy tho manager of the oxen rsi on.
TAKE IN THIS TRIP!On return trip train will leave Charles¬
ton August 7th at 7 a. m.
TICKET8 FOR SALE BYJ. H. DARB Y,
AT DRUG 8TORE.Any information cheerfully furnished.
Just Received iA. Full S
PRESERVINGWith Full
J. H. DARBTHE NEWS FROM SENECA.
Seneca. July 28.-Mrs. Eugene Cray-ton and ohildreu and Joe Thompson arewith the family of A. W. Thompson(bis vroflift
airs. T. E. Dickson is visiting at Pen¬dleton this week.The game of ball yesterday afternoon
between the Soneoa Regulars and Bene¬dicta, resulted in a score of 14 to 9 infavor of the latter.Miss Lois Byrd ls sick from a slight
attack of fever. It is hopod that she willsoon be out again.
Mrs. Mary MoCarley and family havereturned from a visit of some length torelatives at Pendleton.Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MoSwain, of Win-
Bton-Salem, N. C., were visiting inSeneoa this week. Mrs. MoSwain is
Eleasantly remembered as Miss Carrie?ee.Miss Olivia Bacon is visiting in Seneoa,
having arrived last Tuesday in companywith ber father, O. F. Baoon, who hadbeen visiting in Marietta, Gs., for a week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Olgnilliat returnedlast week from a visit; to Marietta, Gs.They were aooompsnied by Misses NenaGignilliat and Lilla Mallard, who willspend some time vvitb relatives here.
Dr. Johu G. Law and Major S. P.Dendy, of Walhalla, spent a few hourshore yesterday.Miss Myra Mason and Miss Luelle
Masoo, of Charlotte, arrived in Seneoalast Thursday, and will visit Mrs. Lun¬ney for some time. Miss Mason is, atthe present time, in Westminster for afew days.The following now books have been
recently presented to the Seueoa libraryby friends who are spending the summeriu Seneoa and have beoome interested inthe library: The Mississippi Bubble,Wee MoQregor, The Blue Flower andLady Rose's Daughter. All of them arefirst class and have lead in reoent booksales. Patrons and members of thelibrary will appreciate inexpressibly thethoughtful generosity of these friends.
Dr. G. W. Gardner, of Greenwood,spent last Sabbath here, filling the pul¬pit of the Baptist church in the absenooof the pastor, Rev. J. R. Moore, who isassisting in a meeting in North Carolina.Dr. Gardner preached two excellent ser¬mons, the one at the morning servicebeing particularly forceful. The text,"And oarried by the angels into Abra¬ham's bosom," was an unusual one, aderided', but delight ful, departure fromstereotyped subjocts, and was handledbeautifully. M. V.S.
The Yalue of Expert Treatment.Everyone who is affiioted with a ohronio
disoaae experiences great difficulty inhaving their oaso intelligently treated bythe average physioian. These diseasesoan only be oured by a specialist whounderstands them thoroughly. Dr. J.Newton Hath.i ay, of Atlanta, is ac¬knowledged the most skilful specialist inthe Uuitod States, Write him for hisexpert opinion of your case, for whichhe makes no charge.
Items from Cheohoe.
Cheohoe, July 26.-Evan Callas willteach the Cbeohee school this term. Wewi¡di him muoh success.
Married, July 18, Jardie Sheppard, ofCbeohee, and Mies Carrie Dodd, of Fair¬view. Wo wish them muoh successthrough the journey of life.The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Cantrell are sympathizing withthom in the death of their darling daugh¬ter, Hattie Pearle, which occurred Julylil. The child had been siok for some timo,but it was hoped that its young lifewould be spared. Thia, however, couldnot be, and it was taken home to bloometernally in His bosom, where there isneither blight nor fading.Mr. and Mrs. John Reid, of Pelzer, aro
visitiug inthis community. *
Fair Play Locals.
Fair Play, July 27.-A nice rain in thispart of tho county would be wonderfullyrefreshing to the orops.W. T. Grubbs, who has boon on the
sick list for a week or two, is some bettor.Miss Berta Smith, of Riohland, is visit¬
ing her sister, Mrs. J. R. Heller.J. I. Holland and wife, of Anderson,
are visiing Mr. and Mrs. D. Y. Wright.Mrs. R. H. Price, of Broyles, is spend¬ing a few days with her mother, Mrs. S.
L. Smith.E. B. Keose, J. A. Leathers. Misses
Alice Smith and Hattie Wright spentlast Friday sightseeing around TallulahFalls.
Leslie Striblin \ of Seneca, Rev. andMrs. A. P. Marot , of Westminster, at¬tended church heie last Sunday.Tho protracted meeting at tho Baptist
church will commence here the first Sun¬day in August.W. R. Davis and wife are rejoicing
over tho addition of another member totheir family. Panay.
Working Might and Day.Tho busiest aud mightiest little thing
that evor was made is Dr. King's NewLife Pills. These pills change weaknessinto strength, listlessness into energy,brain fag into mental power. They'rewonderful in building up the health.Only 25o. per box. Sold by all druggists.
Oakway Observations.
Oakway, July 27.-J. W., of Walhalla,was in this section hist week on business,
J. C. Haley, of Greonvilfe, is visitingfriends and rotatives at this place.Wesley Mason bad the misfortune tolose a good horse last. week.Miss Jodie Haley takes charge of tho
school at Cloarmont this morning.Miss Hessin Mattison, of Seneoa, paidhomoiolks a visit Sunday.Next Thursday ia tho timo appointedto do Bomo necessary work st.the picnicgrounds at the ford. Cow sovs,your assistance will ho neßuv koaeats, clean off grounds ana i». »
fjenora). This will, no doubt, h.. un
ast picnic that we will ever have thepleasure of attending at the ford. Theland holders say they mean to olear upthe ground and put it in cultivation'nextyear. 8o «verybody come and make thefast pionic a success and ono that will belong rememberod by all present. Don'tforget the dato-August 1. *».
A Large Order.
Probably the largest ordor ever givenfor paint iu the State of North Carolinawas rocoived by the Odell Hardware Co.,of Greensboro, N. C., from W. A Irwin,Esq., of Durham.Tho order was for 5,000 gallons of Do-
voo lead-and zino paint, to be usod ontho large Irwin Mills and their cottagesnow being built in Hartnett County.Many of tlip loading paint manufac¬turera wore eagor to Beoure thia order,and it speaks volumes that the prefer¬ence was given to Dovoo lead-and -.inc,willoh ÍB undoubtedly the foremost paintiu this country to-day.-Greensboro(N. C.) Record.
Millard Lee, oonvietod of the murderof MIBB Lila May Mottle, and sentencedto bang, will not be executed on nextFriday, the day on whloh his present re¬spite will expiro. (¡ovemor Torrollgranted another respite to tho con¬demned man Monday morning, and thiawill hold good until October 28, onwhich day tho young man will pay thepenalty of his crime on the gallows, un¬less tho Supreme Court Intervenes or thechief oxooutive exoroises bis constitu¬tional right and oommutea the sentenoe.Mr. Hill, one of the attorneys for Lee,simply called the attention of the Gov¬ernor to the faot that the present respitewould ex pire on next Friday and the ap¬peal to the Suprome Court, was atillponding.
-j«*-Moro than half of the capital stock
has been subscribed for the $15,000bank at Piedmont. The list ia in thehands of W. A. Simpson and he saysthat he could have made up the requiredamount entirely, but no one will be allowed to take more than five shares. The?took will be divided into 160 shores of$100 each.
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GPOWDERSJT> ireotions .
Y, Druggist.NEWS IN ANO AROUND WESTMINSTER.
Westminster, July 20.-Married onSunday, July 26, 1003, at the resideuueof Mr. Hutchins, William H. Owens andMiss Laura O. Shed, Rev. W. T. MoAlis-tor, officiating. All of Oeonee.Henry W. McDonald and family, ofAnderson, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.P. MoDonald.J. A. Harbin and family are visitingrolatives and friends in Anderson county.Mr, and Mrs. J. S. Carter and familyadd Miss "Virginia Norris have returnedfrom an outing 'of several days in and
near Cashier's Valley.Mrs. N. A. King returned this weekfrom a visit to relatives in Greenville.Miss Maud Gaines and her friend,Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds, of Augusta, are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. S. White. MissGaines is a trained nurse.T. R. Simpson, of Piedmont, visitedhis sister, Mrs. Joe Harbin, and his cou¬
sin, J. Thoa. Simpson, the latter part oflast week.Mrs. Alioe Doyle and little daughter,of Cranbury, Texas, aro visiting Mr.and Mrs. M. S. Stribling and family.Miss Ruth Newton, of Salisbury, Md.,has been the guest of her cousin, MissMattie Dobbins, at the home of Mr. audMrs. W. N. Cox.Miss Mary Sheldon is on a visit to rel¬atives and friends in Greenville.Miss Myra C. Mason, of Charlotte, isvisiting in Westminster this week. Sheis the guest of Misées Sallie Dickson andNannie Torrell and others.Miss Lois Hester, of Piokens, returnedhome last Thursday, after spending sev¬eral weeks with her aunt, Mrs. W. N.Cox, at Horseshoe Bend.D. A. Baker, of Royston, will run anexoursion to Charleston on August 5.The train is scheduled to arrive at West¬minster at 10.10 a. m. Fare for roundtrip $3.50. The exoursion will romain inCharleston one day and two nights. Buyyour tickets from J. W. MoGee.J. L. Adams, blacksmith, can be foundat bis former stand on North Main nt rentwhere be will be pleased to servo all hisold customers. Mr. Adams was out ofthe shop several months while engagedin making a crop.Miss Florence Norris, of King's Moun¬tain, was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Ligonlast week. She oponed school at ricket.
Post Monday, the 27th instant.Miss Rosa Hopkins, of Anderson, vis¬ited Mrs. M. F. Freeman and other rela¬tives in and around Westminster lastweek.Miss Sarah Anderson has returnedfrom a pleasant visit to Williamstou,Anderson and other points.Lewis Dorrob, member of tho Legis¬lature from Greenville, was in town onoday last week.R. L. Honour, of Charleston, is spend¬ing awhile with his wife, who is stop¬ping at tho home of R. E. Norris, noar
town.John Cheek, conductor on the Sea¬board Air Line Railway, is at home for ashort, vacation.Joseph Freeman, of Greenville,stopped in Westminster a day or twolast week as he was returning from atrip lo Arkansas.Edwin L. Mason, of Charlotte, is in
Westminster for a few days. He isstopping at the Mountain View Hotel.W. J. Deaton, of Tocooa, was in townlast Thursday.Miss Luoy Patterson, of noar Richland,is visiting her friend, Mrs. J. A. Wad-kins, of East End.Westminster defeated Sonoca one daylast week in a game of base ball hy the
score of 15 to 12.Tho dwelling house and contents be¬longing to William Earle, colored, woro
totally destroyed by bro on last Thurs¬day morning. Earle lives at the ShieldsMartin place, four miles below town.The attention of all persons who havorelatives buried at the Old Westminsterohuroh is oalled to the faot that Satur¬
day, August 16, is tho day appointed toolean off tho cemetery. All are re¬quested to meet at 7 o'clock in the fore¬noon with a tool to work with. Romom-ber the time, Saturday before tho thirdSabbath in August.The oil mill plant will be quite an ad¬dition to our town. The laying ofbrick on the Main building and theboiler room was completed one day lastweek and the company expects to heready to put in the machinery in a weekor two. It is a one story building 30x106feet with a boiler room 30x40 feet. Thehull house, whiob is now being built, is82x100 feet. Tho company will alsobuild a public ginnery between tho millbuilding and Main street.Samuol B. Maiett, of Lavonia, was
over to see his father, 8. H. Marott, thisweek.Mr. and Mrs. John George, of Atlanta,
are in town. Thoy are the guests of theirdaughters, Mesdames G. W. Marett andL. B. Austin, at the Mountain ViewHotel.
Mrs. M. L. Satterfleld and daughter,Miss Florence Sattorfleld, of Hartwell,aro visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Carter.Miss Floy Norris, of Lavonia, spent a
few days among friends hero last week.Miss Mary Messer returned this week
from a visit to relatives and friends atNewry and Sonoca.Mr. and Mrs. J. F. O'Rourko, of
Charleston, are visiting W. H. Leo, neartown. Mr. O'Rourko is a leadiug jewelerof Charleston.The farmers' pionio at Dickson's min¬
eral springs yesterday was a success.Speeches wore made by Profs. J. S.Newman, C. O. Upton, W. S. Morrisonand Dr. G. E. Nesom. About 600 wereprosont.John Brewer, of Grovo Level, Ga., is
visiting relatives in this seotion.Mrs. L. D. Beardon and children, of
Greenville, are visiting her parents, Mr.and Mrs. J. T. King.In tho game of base ball yesterday be¬
tween Westminster and Seneca, West¬minster won by a score of ll to 10.
A. L. Gossott.- rn»*-
Night Was Her Terror."I would cough nearly all nightlong,"
v rit es Mrs. Chas. Applegate, of Alexan¬dria, Ind, "and could hardly get anysleep. I had consumption so bad that ifI walked a block I would cough fright¬fully and spit blood, but, when all othermedicines failed, three $1.00 bottles ofDr. King's New Discovery wholly curodme and I gained 58 pounds." lt's abso¬lutely guaranteed to cure coughs, colds,la grippe, bronchi!¡a and all throat andlung troubles. Price 50o. and $1.00.Trial bottles free at all druggists.Chief Constable C. L. Curoton, as¬
sisted by E. P. MoCravy and G. W. Colo-man set watch over governmont distilleryNo. 239, in Piokens oounty, Monday, ltwas not long bofore they saw the mana
gor, J. D. Stansoll go into the cistornroom and in a few minutes ho omorgedtherefrom with a b'uoket containing twogallons of whiskey. He was oarriod totho magistrate at Piokens and pleadedgullly, paying a fine of $100.
FREE TO THE. BABIES.The Bastern Manufacturing Co., ol
Chicago, will present to every baby,under one year of age, In this county, onesolid ailver baby spoon with the baby'sgiven name engraved on same, You donot have to pay one cent nor buy any¬thing to get this spoon. The EasternManufacturing Co. are large manufac¬turers and Jobbers of jewelry andsilverware, and have taken this methodof advertising their goods. Instead ofspending thousands of dollars formagazine advertisingthey have decidedto give it away direct to consumers.The undersigned firm has been
made distributing agent for thislocality. Bring your baby to theiratore and give its name and age andyou will receive one of thea* beautifulsilver spoons all engraved free of cost.This ia not a cheap article, but solidailver of elegant design. Don't failto look over the elegant line of TheEastern Manufacturing Co. 's goods ondisplay at
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Local» from Túgalo*
Tugatoo, July 27.--Wo are needing talaIn this section. There are but few fanu-era mound here that have finished lajiby their oropa. Moat all expcot tothrough tb Ia week.Cotton seen» to have plenty weed, but
few square« and blooms. Judging frompresent conditions we may expeot a«hort cotton orop.Rev. J. R. Earle tilled his appointments
at South Union Saturday and Sunday.He preached au interesting and forcefulsortuon yesterday to a largo and atten¬tive congregation.J. Leland Marett, who holds a respon¬
sible- position in the store of Ruskin An¬derson, at Seneca, was among his friendshere yesterday.Miss Janye Crawford, of Newry, a
charming and pretty little lady, was atSouth Union yesterday. Miss Janye hasmany friends down here who admire herfor her many pleasaut characteristics.Mrs. B. H. Cross and Mrs. James G.
Breazealo, of Westminster, spent the dayrecently on Long's Hill.Mrs. Jas. M. MoClanahan and charm¬
ing daughter, Miss Pat, of Retreat, werepleasant visitors here last week.We have noticed in The Courier sevo-
ral times recently that snakes werequite numerous about Walhalla. Well,ve are glad to say they are remarkablyscarce hereabouts. Tho revenue officershave busted all the snake factories inGoorgia and we have not a Tillman snakefaotory within fourteen miles of us,henoe we have no snakes.Prof. N. W. Macaulay has been elected
to i each White Rook school for anothertorm. We learn that the sohool openedlast Monday with quito a good numberof pupils present. Prof. Macaulay isquite a popular I cacher.Our esteemed young friend, Levis
Knox, will please accept our thanks forAno blue cats sent us. i..
Brutally Tortured.A case carno to light that for persis¬tent and unmerciful "torture has perhaps
never been equaled. Joe Golobiok, ofColusa, Cal., writes: "For. 16 years Iendured insufferable pain from rheuma¬tism and nothing relieved me, though Itried everything known. I came acrossKlootrio Bitters and it's the greatestmedicine on oarth for that trouble. Afew bottles of it completely relieved andcured me." Just as good for liver andkidney troubles and general debility.Only 50o. Satisfaction guaranteed by alldruggists.
Bounty Land News.
Bounty Land, July 27.-On Fridaylast our community was viaited by twodestructive Ares, ono of which oonsumodH. F. Patterson's smokehouse con¬taining wheat, lard, hams and othervaluables. Tho other was a barn andhorse on J. M. Barron's plantation. Thehorse belonged to Ed. Addie, who liveson the plantation. Tho origin of thetires is unknown.Mrs. A. Terrell, of Westminster, and
daughter, Mrs. King, of Texas, visitedat ,l M. Gillison's Friday night.Karlo Seaborn is in Piokens this week.Misses Mar« Gillisonand Bertie Smith
spout Thursday and Friday with Mrs.J. R. Heller, at Fair Play.lu the match game between BountyLand and Walhalla baseball teams,Bounty Land came out victorious. Wewish for our boys many more suoh vic¬tories.
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For a lazy liver try Chamberlain'sstomach and Liver Tablets. They en-vigorato the liver, aid the digestion, reg-1ulaie the bowels and prevent bilious at¬tacks. For salo by J. W. Bell, Walhalla;J. W. Lunney, Sonooa.
South Union Locals.
South Union, July 27.-Tho farmersare about through work and "the goodold Bummer timo" is at hand. Water¬melons, peaches and grapes will soon beon tho string, and everything is all right.Sam Burriss and his sister, Misa Maud,aro visiting in Toccoa this wook.M îssrs Laura Marett and /nella Ma-
lono, of Columbia, expect to leave fortho Fork tho last of next week.
Mrs. P. O. Roberts, of Columbia, isvisiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8.Malone.
_ _George.The jury in the caso of the United
States against R. N. Franklin, chargedwith calming Pat rick Mills, a negro, tobo hold in a condition of peonage, inAlabama, brought in a vordiot of guiltyJuly 25. Judge Jones imposed the mini¬mum flue of $1,000.
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HeadquartersforFreshTurnipSeed.
Seneca Pharmacy,SENECA, S. C.
FancyGroceriesWe carry tho largest andbest, selected stock ofFanoy Groceries in town.All kinda of Canned Goodsand Fanoy Cakes andCrackers. We ennuin: atea fow.Fresh Fanoy Cakes andCrnckor8. 26o.
Uneda Biscuits.5o.Gluger Wayfers.10c.Zu-Zu Snaps. 5o.N ahíncos...25o.Graham Crackers.10o.Butter Thins.10cCANNED GOODS.
Libby's Choleo Tripe. 20o.Libby's Veal Loaf_15o.
(Two for 25 conta.)Libby's Comed Beof.. 15c".(Two for 25 cents.)Libby's Roast Beof. ..15o.
Libby's Chipped Beef. 15c.(Two for 25 cents.)Libby's Potted Ham.. 00.
Libby's Dovilod Ham 6o.(J rat od pineapplo.25o.Sliood Pineapple.20o.
Heinz's Pickles.leo Cream Salt.
Rock Salt.
Sol-ll-l
BP-.
Seaborn Bros.Grape Baskets
¡and Turnip Seeds,ALL FINK VARIETIES.
..Small Fresh Hams..13c. per pound.
Pretty Wall Paper and WindowShades. New Glassware. Enamel.Enamel and Tin, and all kinda ofNico and Useful GoodsAt Bargains.Come and see us.
NORMAN CO.I { WALHALLA, S. 0.
BIG REDUCTIONSALE!
The Reduction Sale Will Continuefor a Short Time.
Ono hundred Picture FVumei, ranging in price from $1.60 to$2.60, your choice 00 cents.
One thousand yards 10-eent Cheviot at 7 cents per yard.
Misses* and Children's Slippers.We have a large lot of Misses' and Children's Slippers, the $1.60
kind, fer $1; the $1 kind for 60 cents; the 76 cents kind for 40 cents.We have a large lot of Men's Hats to go at half price.
Nice Summer Stilts.We have a lot of good Summer Suits. We will sell the $8 kind
for only $4.90. Those are bargains.We have a large lot of Hosiery, Laces and Embroideries to be
sold at unheard of prices.We have other bargains. It will pay you to come and see.
J. &J.S.CARTER,
The Welsh Nook High School was opened nineyears ago, and has grown steadily in its popularity,numbers, equipment and thoroughness, until it isnow by far the largest and best equippod co-eduoa-tional hoarding school in the Carolinas.
It will be well for you to investigate thesoclaims. Sond for our illustrated catalog, whetheryou expect to patronize us or not.
J. W. GATNES, Principal,Hartsvillo, S. C.
The Doctor'sBest Efforts _
Will oome to naught unless his proscription is accurately compoundedfrom drugs of known purity and strength. A prescription often meanstoo'muoh for any chances to bo taken tu tho filling.
The Physician's Dilemma.A doctor may dislike to tell you where to take your prescription, be¬cause his motive may be misunderstood, but he will be satisfied if youbring it here. Our drugs fall short in nothing, our compounding is
accuracy itself, and our pi icos are always as low as they eau bo.
SPECIALS IN HARDWAREFOR TUES NEXT 1£5 DAYS.
No. 1 Seventy-five pound Farm Bell.$2.00.'it! inch, 8 Steel Rib Buggy Umbrellas, white,green or buff colors. 1.70High grade Bioyole Tires.Eaoh.. 1.50Bicycle FootPumps.Eaoh.. 36c.M. «fe W. Inner Tubes .Fach.. 85c.Grazing Chains, 20 feet.42o.Calf and Cow Muzzles.36 and -ltic.100 feet "Rust Proof" Clothes Wire..26o.SaddleStirrups.Por pair.. 16c.Genuine "Rodgers" SingleGun.$4.76Rural Mail Boxes, approved by Postmaster Gen¬eral, Box and Lockcomplote.$1.36
) IT WILL PAY YOUTO VISIT US Arh>SEE OUR IMMENSESTOCK OF HARD¬
WARE, STOVES <fc
RANGES, BUILDTNG MATERIALS,
MECHANICS' TOOLS, Ac. OUR PRICES ARE THE VERY LOWEST. RE¬MEMBER OUR PLACE-MAIN STPEET, NEXT TO J. & J. S. CATHER'S.
Matheson Hardware Co.,Westminster, ®. «J.
boconee Martie amt Kraft WorteWestminster, ®» «JJ.
DEALERS IN
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Rutland, East Dorset, Manchester, Pittston!,Italian anil Georgia Marnies,
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Rarre, Quiter, Westeiley andOM Granites.Pneumatic Tools used in the works, and absolutesatisfaction guaranteed. Correspondence earn-ostly solicited. All orders and inquiries givenprompt and oareful attention.
O. EU GRAY, Proprietor.
Seasonable Goods- ???
We Have a Nice Stock of Staple Dry Goods,Notions, Shoes, Hats, Hardware and Groceries.
White Goods, 5 cents to 26 oents por yard.Hats, 10 oents to $2.00 eaoh.Shoes, 25 cents to $8.60 per pair.A few pairs of Nico Button Shoes, Nos. 2 to 5, to go cheap, and
they are all right if you will wear a Button Shoe.Martha Washington Corset Waists for Misses at 40 cents cash,worth 60 oents anywhere.Perfeot Harrows, a tool every farmer needs. Buy Ope before they
are all gone.Extra Wagon Bodies, Buggy Wheels and two Second-hand One-
horse Wagons cheap for cash. We want your trade.'.
jYours truly,J^W. BYRD & CO., SENECA,S.C.1 SUCCESSORS TO RICHARDSON * BYRD
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