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LIA,AiES. Well, we have made our es cape through another year, and let us hope it was for a good purpose and set about to n9t on ly ,better ourselves, but try and be useful to the balance of the human kind. We pulled through the holi days, in fairly good shape, no body badly hurt, only a. few slight drunks. We are glad to report that there was a wonder ful falling off in the liquor shipped in, so that is that much good as far as it goes, and shows that some of the topers, at least, have found it possible to pull through the holidays 6thout a roariig dru;ik, and have found by this time perhaps that they are much better off, both ,finan cially and physically. Pre.ching at the Methodist church yesterda,y by Rev. Hand the pastor and he left an ap pointnient for the 3rd Sunday nornin(r at 11 a. m. J. F. Bannister, and wife are visiting in the lower part of the state. S. D. Stewart and wife are Visiting their son in Plennsylva nia. The High School opened Mon day morning after holiday va cation of two weeks. There are several cases of pnieumiollip in town. I We are having more rain to day. The ground has been too wet to plow for about a month and our farmers did not get to finish that little patch of wheat they werne aiming to sow. 11 looks now as if it wIould be some timle before they will. We hear that a mad dog bit a young man here by the name of Janies one morning last week and has gone to Atlanta for treatient. Thlis same d)g' was bitten by a rabid dog tw years ago and the other niorning it 'was acting a little strange and Mr. Jnes told his son to tie the dog and when he took hold of the dog it snapped him on the finger. The dog'was killed and the head sent to Atlanta and the (log pronounced rabid. It 'ooks like it is time to lay out all dogs that have been bit or have distemper. Such another moving a bout is rarely seen around here as has been going on this winter. New Year's resolution is to take the cuts. With a happy New Year we make our bow, (C) sOCIETY NEws. One of the prettiest and mnost enjoyable affairs of the Christ mah season was the "at home"' givini by Misses Lois and Pearl Smith on Monday evening Dec. 31, in honor of Miss Helen Brackett of Clemson College. The whole lower floor of the house was gay and festive in decorations of holly, graceful ivy and Christmas greens. In the large (dining room was the popular punch bowl, presided over by Miss Pearl Smith, where from its nest of holly delicious ,punch was (dispensed freely. A lovely howl of white narcissus .and ferns added a touch of :spring to this room. About 8:30 the folding (doors to the parlor, wvhich up to this time had been ,closed, were throwvn open and :a dainty little Christmas tree nyas revealed in pretty dlecora itions of popcorn, tinsel and bright candies. Each guest re ceived a bag of home-made candy and al1so a chance at two prizes on the tree. The holders 908F4 W trc ou, de$ la tm making a speci as the factory c of a range, now Picke of the hieky numbers proved to! bo Mlessrs. WN. C. TNYk()r o)f Greer and W. P. 3lack. After the treo had bestow(dI its gifts a, contest of "Things Found on a Christmas Tro" was enjoyed, the first prize be ing won by Miss "an'nie Blair and Mr. Dennie Craig. The souvenirs of this pleasant even ing were little Santa ias pins. which each guest wore prondly away. Those present were: Misses Helen Brackett of Clemson Col lege, Calla Chapman, JeSSIe Glenn, Fannie Blair, Ina Cia*' ham, Ethel Boggs, Nett, Parso., and Lois and Pearl Smiti; Messrs. W. C. Taylor of Greer, H. L. Clayton, Alm Chapn:in, Dennie Craig, Eugene and Joe Brown, WT. P, Black, J. S. Branham, T. Knox Glenn and Frank Smith. Among the young people at home for the holidays are: Misses Ina Callaham of Con verse, Calla Chapman and Ethel Boggs of Chicora, Olga Richard son of Limestone College, and Fannie B3lair, who is te,aching' at .Jonesville; Messrs. Frank Smith of Davidson, Joe Browvn and Ahno Chapman of Clemson college, and Eugene Brown of Atlanta Medical college. Misses Lois Smith and Misses Glenn attendled the Major-Hami mond wedding at Anderson on Christmas day. Miss Helen Brackett of Clemi son College recently spent a few days here a.s the attractive guest of Miss Pearl Smith. The C. M. A.'s gave a ban quet at the Brown House on Thursday evning December 31. Mr. Dennie Craig was toastmas ter, who responded in a pleasing and humorous style. After the banquet was over the younger set adjourned to Mrs. J. F. Blumi's where dancing was en joyed till a late hour. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. The timne for takIig tax retauns for fiscal year 1909t will open1 .tuanuary 1st andti coniniue until i-ehua ry 20th.1wit houtI penalty3. TIhe .\id itor or his I)eputy wit11 he at the fol lowing Inmedi pla yes to take ret urns: C al houn --- lunday, .tang . It. Central- 'Tuesdiay and W~edniesday , Jan 1-2- 13. t'ateeOChee-T1hu rsday, .11an. 16i; N orris-Th ursdlay, froum 2 to 5 p. ni3., .Jan. I-I. l-:aslev- 31ondally and( 't Tuesday. .11an. 18-19. 1-:aley (cotitn mil1)-Wednesdlay, .tan. 20., tIll Glenwood COt. niill-- iaf'ternoon) Wed.lt(t.)$11n. 20 I ross Platins' Ireemani store), 'Ihurs. .11n3 2. I)aetusville-(Iliodlsedt store). I rtday, .Igan. ?2. P'e.ter's C'reek- 'nil no00n Satuirdlay, Janm. 231. Pump111k1itwn - MondayI13. .13an. 25. Itlotly Sprlings--lTuesdany, .Jani. 26. M lIe (creek-Tihuirsdlay. .1an. 234. SIx Mle'---l.tiaty. .11an. 29 P'ratera--(unti11 11o0n), Saturdayv, .11an. :1) TheIa rest of the 11h.3e in my3 0111(e' liturns wIl. lIe t.akeni in iny olliee du13rIng the whole 1111me. ltCespectfuIlly, N. . tII1 I ISPIl1-:, A InIItor, arewell. e. Welcome' 190 e want to thank our friends and pa >ns for their liberal patronage durinig r short career in Pickens and it is our sire to mirit a contintuance ot your rors. We carry a complete Line o brdw,are and can. till your wants at all 1es.We have for the past 10 days been il run on Rhanges. We are selling them about as fas turn thorn out. If you contemplate the purcha is your Opportunity. Start the New Year rihlt. ns Hardware Company Newest Styes FineClotW FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN. Ouir New l8 Suits and, Overcats are so unusually attractive that no printed description an do themi -justice. The man who gives the matter of the selection of his Clothes carefuli consideration will do well to pay us a s:isit and see the wonder fil array of handsome garments that we have had made by the B.-st Clothes Makers im the world. TAE- YOUNG CHAP) THAT WANTS TO BE O'IGI'AL-better see the showingr-the world loves winners-ind you'll look evU'y inch a ''AVinner" With one of our Superb Rex DIsigned A t Sulis, F.srm )i D ;ss ws who arc i. it ane m: urrm:s will ap. preciate our oxtraordin-ary collection of Ready-to-Wear--hand-tai lored clothes-priced so reasonably that it is within the reach of every enetleman to dress becomingly at little cost Econcmicui, too, for our prices are as low as others; OUR CLOTHES ARE BETTER. RAIN-COATS -The sensible garment for mid-season or for any time male of Priestly and other cloths. Worsreds and Cheviots in nu1merous styles, sh::pes and lengths-a light weight Overcoat suitable for wvet or dry wpather-w~ater.proof, yet dressy. In facts very h andy the year round for theatre or other occasions. Men's and Young Men's Furnishings in newv shades....Greens, Olives, Greys, Lon ion S every hue that Fashion dictates. W E EC O IE - COI>NIALiE L'5 -Cr.e L. ROTH CHILP'S, - HIandlers~ of the Famuous Sciro ss BRs & Co,, L An.:n B3ios., Ma\x B. BIloxx1.:n and ID Ess MV'G Co's line of high-grade wares. The Home of Bargains. Chinia and( Glasswa re of all descriptons-Sets and indiivid piee, cu ps, .sau -s pitcers, vases, tulelrs and ontih this hne. " Pionieer Express" WVa.nsi Aill kind(s ovf D)olls from 5c. lip. Shioi GiJuns and( Shells, (shells still two boxes for 75c.) All kindls of Fruits for te Holiday Season--ranges, pies, Blannas, Raisins. WVe lhav e all of the ingredienuts for' youn Fruit Cak--( edc Citrons, Grated Cocoaniu t., Almonds, Mince iMeats. Our trade on all lines ot goods has been better this fall than usual, and we ap reci~ the patronage of our customers, You will fmnd us, at all times, carrying the Very Be Goods that money will buy, and you know OUR PRICE IS THE LOW\EST, or y wvouldn't continue to buy from us. Trhanking yo'u for your trade, and wishing you the compliments of the season, we are Yours truly, I. D. RICE, . Proprietor No,rris Bargain House NORRIILSL sac