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COURIER PRICE *1.00 A YEAR VOLUME XU—NUMBER 51 ATHENS, The Law There to ranch talk now-a-days about the enforcement oi law, and the recall of the judges, and ' juries failing to oonviot, and all that, whioh, if true, causes dtore- spect for law. We do not Bee the blame should be laid upon the judges always, although we recog' nice as a fact that human nature predominates humanity and where judges are elected by the people, and they want to keep their jobs, that very few of them from a hu man standpoint, but will let politics - influence them to a certain degree. In nearly all cases, though the delays and settlements are in the hands of the lawyers, and the at torneys for the defence, of course, ' when they have a bad case, want to delay and postpone until witnesses die and then it won’t go so hard, and then sometimes solicitors on the fee system, nol proa; cases on the payment of costs, and then again governors, litre Please turn Ioobb upon a community the worse crimi nals. What are you going to do about, it? and then you are expected to reverence the law, and you should. Judge West han made the state ment and sent it broadcast that those caught selling whiskey after, the first of this month will be given a chain-gang sentence, and those knowing Judge West, realise that you will see something doing in this . line. We don’t see why men per sist in trying to violate this law, but they do, and we aro sorry. If it was left to us we would plead for them before the bar of the court for hours to dismiss them, provided they would quit-, hut they won’t do it, so drastic measures will Ire taken to foroe the stoppage. But some ask why this law is picked out in pro feronne to others to ho so rigidly en forced? Because of the immense harm that they do. A blind tiger can cause more wretchedness and sorrow in a night than all the other crimes. It is not only one man that suffers but it goes on into the litrmes of numbers and iho wives ami inno cent little children must suffer for the actual necessities of life that those outlaws m..y bo kept in splen - dor and have a good time. It isn’t that Judge West desires to punish anybody, but rather a thousand times that theso women and children should be kept trom suffering, and to that end lias lie raised his edict, and wo glory in his track hone, for iviiwn#*c.B- § Are You Taking Advantage of the Half Price Hat Sale at Michaels? 3 - " i 4 J % ” day with pleased purchasers:* Of course you. want a new Hat for Christmas. It won’t cost you much now. Of course its stylish or it wouldn't be here. Every^jdat in our store to^ sold at half^rlce. it takes that to punish these men who wield political influence, and would trample all law under foot. Unless the law is"enforced, you will have anarchy, and the best thing to do in to enforce it, and you may depend on Judge West doing his part when the time comes. So boys, quit it, and nt once. We know you can reap a rich harvest during the hollidays, hut look what a price tho women and children will have to pay, and then look at your price afterwards. Mayor Rowe is going to catch you, don't fear about that. He says this town must cease to have blind tigers and he means it. Therefore take our advice and quit while the evil days draw nigb, and yon shall say, "I will have no pleasure in them.’’ Rev. J. C. Jarrell The pastor of the First Methodist church has arrived and preaohed two splendid sermons last Sunday morning and night, and won him self at once in to the hoarte of his bearers. He is a young man of great ability, and a consecrated Christian gentlemen, who bellevea in the old Bible and the old religion thatdoee things. We welcome him int&‘our community, and believe his ministry among us will ac complish much and lasting good. WANTED—Orders for^ne Frost Proof Cabbage plants at 11.25 per 1,000, all varieties, cheaper In larger lots,. Satisfaction guaranteed, F. 8. Carmen, Meggetts, S. C, ffi* do Job printing, Take Your Pick---Your Saving All$ 5 00 Hats $2 50 750 10 00 12 50 15 00 17 50 3 75 500 6 25 7 50 8 75 Michael’s Sale of Coat Suits and Dresses REMEMBER—No garment will be sent on ap proval; no garment will be taken back or exchanged. Come early and make your selection. Every gar ment is mentioned in this list. Shop early. Colors are Black, Navy and every desirable col or. Materials, the Very Newest. Styles the Very Latest. $12 50 Coat Suits for _$ 8 00 15 00 “ 17 50 “ 20 00 “ 22 50 “ 25 00 “ 27 50 “ 29 50 “ 30 00 “ 9 50 11 50 12 98 15 00 16 50 17 50 18 00 18 50 Serge and Velvet Dresses ALL NEW 5 00 Dresses for _ _$ 3 6 50 6 75 12 50 15 00 16 50 20 00 22 50 Charmeuse, Novelty Silk Dressy Dresses ALL STYLISH—SEE YOUR SAVINtf $10 00 Dresses. $ 5 00 IS 00 17 50 22 50 25 00 29 5o 30 00 31 50 9 50 11 00 14 50 15 00 18 50 19 50 20 00 SHOP EARLY—Buy your Christmas presents early—early in the day and early in December. That will be your biggest gift of the holidays to the work ers behind the counter* and on the delivery wagons. Michael’s Annual. Sale of Furs • ^ When we say Sale of Furs. \ve nnjan. iReap|!fcrs —Furs that will wear, give satist'aotym agfl^rftjStyl- ish. Here's your Saving. * FUR'NECK PIECES OR MUFFS i 7 80 Fur Seek Pieros nr Muffs-— -— S 5 G3 12 50 15 00 17 50 % 20 00 io oo ■27 50 32 50 *45 00 68 se 3 37 11 25 !3 13 15 00 IS 75 20 03 24 37 33 75 41 13 A Beautiful Christman Gift Royal Society Finished Pieces. Art Needlework Department. Special Sale Today. All finished pieces to be sold at one-third off the regular price. This includes Library Scarfs, Bureau Scarfs, Center Pie-Vs. Piliows. Cushions and other novelties. SPECIAL SALE OF COATS If we can't Save you Many Dollars on your Coat, Do Not Buy Ours—Michael's. MICHAEL’S Yen, sir, even at the door, and it is your time to throw off that old grouchy fooling, and get down to scattering the sunshine of God’s love abroad. You have been rush ing and grasping after sordid gold these past twelve months and the furrows have deepened on your cheeks, and your oyee have grown dimmer, and your knees haven't that same elasticity about them, and you feel a little more tired after the day’s labor is done than you did a year ago. Whether you succeeded in hoarding gold or not, then to one thing certain, you have passed an other mile post in your career, and in many cases along the route the largest number are behind; the climb down the mountain track to getting steeper and steeper, and your train to getting on more speed, and before are aware of it yon will be at the bottom. Straighten up now and do some thing (or somebody; forget that there are troubles of your own by helping the other fellow out of hto. What did you do this past year? Caq't yon count your good deeds on yonr fingers? Make them one or two more while the year to still with you. Boys, if you are away from home, write that totter to mother and tell her over again how yon love her. Don’t delay a moment. 8he had rather have this letter than all the rioher presents you oould bestow. In these days there an girls away tram boat battling with the world. The dear ones at-home need a letter from them, too. How happy just a little thoughtfulness could make in this old world in the days just ahead. Do something and you would be happier and they will be happier, and all would be begin to realize how the shepherds felt, when they heard the song of the angelic choir proclaiming, "Peace on earth, good will to men.’’ Progressive yir. 8. O. Massey, the live dry goods and olothing' merchant on Clayton street near Thomas, has just ordered a beautiful eleotrio sign which will be placed In front of hto ■tore and lighten up beautifully that section of tho oity, that to now in darkness. He’s a pusher, and if yon watch him a year or two he’ll land big alright. About 4 oclock Friday morning, the home of Rev. Stanley R. Grubb, pastor of the Christian church, of thto city, was badly damaged by lire. It was at a very early hour, but no one was hurt. The insurance amounted to about 16,500 on the home and furniture which make* it amply insured. If you want a genuine Black Orpington oockrel—a beauty, real cheap oall at 195 Baxter street. Masons’ Annuity Elects Officers At a meeting uf Dorsey Lodge, No. 32, Masons' Annuity, held in Masonic Hall Wednesday night, the following officers were elected: W. F. Dorsey, commsnder. W. A. Capps, vice commander. I. . F. Edwards, past commander. J. E. Gardner, recorder. J. H. McKinnon, marshal. E. 8. Kirk, guard. C. F. Crymes, sentry. I. H. Goes, medical examiner. Interesting talks wars made by Supreme Inspector Keeee, Com mander Dorsey, Recorder Gardner and Dr. Goes. The Interest in this institution to growing In Athens, as the rapidly Increasing membarship in Dorsey Lodge amply proves. The next meeting will be held in January on Wednesday night before the 2nd Thursday. We feel that the character of the officers in charge of thto work entitles it to the utmost confidence on the part of the Masons of the community. Buggy Harness at cut prices. Oil ing and repairing a specialty. Ath ens Haitaeea Oo., C. J. Hadaway, Manager, 372 Washington street. Pink Hilliard was sentenced to five years by Judge Brand thto week, having been convicted of rob bery. Superior Court This court, Judge Brand on the bench, has been in session this week and much has been done. The violators of the law have been made to feel the law’s strong hand, and several will enter the chaingang for terms of years. We are sorry, because it would have been so much easier for all t^eee people to have lived different lives and made good citizens instead of bringing hard labor upon them selves and their old parents in sor row to the grave. A man forgets that the great sufferers are those who love him. Ail the work, all the lash that is placed upon him to nothing compared with the break ing of the heart airings oi a dear old mother or father; or cause the heads of the brothers, sisters and loved ones to bow in shame for something that they were not re sponsible for. It is hard, but the law must be enforced, or you would nol have any family ties. As we have a rush of advertise ments thto week and secured them late, we do not give as much read ing matter as usual. As thto hap pens so seldom, you will overlook the deficit. A man said the other day, "Break up the blind tigers, or give us a dtspenutry or bar rooms.” We do not ray that—we say break up the blind tiger* or they will break up your civilisation. Masonic Lodge Thursday night will: ? large at tendance present Mount Vernon Masonic lodge elected officers for a new year—in the seventy-first an nual meeting of the lodge. The fol lowing were chosen: W. A. Capps, re-elected worship ful master. Dr. L. X. Betts, re-elected senior warden. J. If. Mckinnon, junior warden. J. H. Dorsey, Secretary. Dr. H. R. Palmer, treasurer. E. C. Paine, seuior deacon. Cpson Harper, junior deacon. Rev. Geo. K. Slone, re-elected chaplain. W. K. Pobbc, senior steward. Arthur Hughes, junior steward. W. B. Kent, third steward. Charles Underwood, lyler. G. A. Bailey, organist. The following were named as committees for the year: W F. Dor sey, E. C. Paine, and Parks Betts, finance committee: John McKinnon Charles Underwood, and Upoen Harper, house committee. The installation, with a banquet and interesting exercises besides will be held on 3t. John's night, Dec. 27th. The address of Worshipful Master Capps was a gem. It was replete with eloquence, pathos and facts, and we will publish it soou, so that all can get an insight into Masoury and ita wonderful achievements. Renew your eubecription. Found Guilty W. Griffin, Pres . and R. H. McCrary. Cashier, of the defunct Athens Trust and Banking Co., sentenced to five years in the gang. Here's the story: They start a lank, use the money oi the depositors, fail, hire a number of lawyers, put off trial from time to time, at last forced to trial by a •ludge with a backbone, agree among themselves to plead guilty and pay out, but Judge Brand, re cognizing the (act that one thief is as guilty as another whether he is a hank president or a midnight ma rauder, failed to agree, and instead of allowing them to pay out he gave them a sentence of five years each. A sad stoty, and a jusst sentence. The clear, mellow sound of the Ml of the First Methodist church rang clear and cheerily on last Sun day morning, after a silence of many months. It sounded like music to the members of the church who had missed its glad tones. Late Thursday afteruoou occurred the death of Mrs. J. M. Blackburn, aged sixty-eight years, at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. J. W. Black- stone, at 603 Pulaski street iu thto city. She had been ill for some time ami at times her death been expected prior to yesterday. She leaves no children, her daughter, Mrs. Blackstone having died several years ago. We do job printing.