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LOCAL NEWS, a O. LANGSTON, Local Editor. The price of coffee has not declined much. Now ii tho time to prepare for your tur? nip, crop. ... ' - Despita the extreme hot days, the nights are pleasant. The crops in some sections of the Coun? ty are needing rain.* Prohibition is the chief topic of conver? sation on the streets. Grapes are ripening, and there promises ! to be an abundance of them. The County-raised watermelons have made their appearance in the city. We are always glad to have our friends visit us when they come to the city. John M. Hubbard <fe Bros.'s new adver? tisement should havo your attention. The scarcity of money.in circulation is still one of the chief topics of conversa , tion. 3E. W. Taylor & Co. are touching up the Interior of their storeroom with the paint brush. Mrs. J. H. Reed and children, of Board man, Fla, are visiting relatives in the County. ? About next January you will be sorry for all the hard things you are now saying -of this weather.; Missos Eva and Lucille Nardin return? ed home Tuesday from a very pleasant vidt to Elberton, 6a. . Our young friend, Alexis Ford, of Wil llamston, has been spending a few days in the city with" friends. *" Let every citizen talk, np the cotton fac? tory. Anderson can't get along without it, and she must have it j Mr. W. D, Maroney and -family have moved to Atlanta, Ga., Mr. Maroney hav? ing secured a situation there. I Mr. L. C. Clinksoales, of Abbeville County, has a rich and valuable deposit of lead on one of his plantations. Miss Katie Grimes and Miss Carrie Yates, of Greenville, are in the city visit? ing the family of Mrs. T. M Cater. Mr. John L. Arnold, jr., who has been residing in Charleston for several months, returned to Anderson on Tuesday. Rev. A. T. Ounlap is conducting a aeries of meetings at Trinity Church, and considerable interest is manifested. Mrs. E. M. Evans and Miss Cornelia Coppock, of Newberry, are in the city Visiting the family of Mr. Louis Sharpe. ? Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ligon spent a few days in Spartanburg last week, visiting their son, Mr. H. A. Ligon, who has been sick. The Grand Division of the Sons of Tem? perance of South Carolina convenes in annual session at Abbeville on Wednes? day night, 27th inst. t The publication of the Abbeville Mes? senger has been discontinued, the Abbe? ville Press and Banner having pui chased Its name and good will. Prof. A. J. Showalter, of Dalton, Ga.f who is well known in this County, will' begin a Normal Singing School at Town ville on Monday, 18th inst. Mr. Earlo Dodd, a former attaches of this office, who has been sojourning at Waynesville, N. C, for the past six months, has returned to Anderson. The Greenwood correspondent of the Augusta Chronicle says seven Knights from Anderson have entered their names for tho Tournament there on the 20th inst. With this issue The Intelligencer en ters-upon the twenty-third year of its existence, and still can boast of the largest circulation of any country paper in the State. The Greenville District Conference will convene in the Methodist Church at Eas ley on Thursday; 21st inst., at 10 o'clock a. m. Rev. J. Walter Dickson, P. E., will preside. Attention is directed to the advertise? ment of the Due West Female Collego, in this issue. Parents having daughters to educate could not place them in a better institute of learning. A girl looks prettier in a nice lawn dress than she does rigged out like a show window of a millinery establishment. But, then, nine out often girls would rather be the "show window." In nearly every well-regulated town or city, a wagon or cart goes around every morning and gathers up the filth which collects on the streets during the preced? ing day. Why is this not done In Ander* sou? John E. Peoples & Co. have purchased the right to make and sell the Staggs coffee pot, which is so well known in our Coun? ty. They are also agents for a reliable cane mill and evaporator. If you need such, call and see them. Thr "Dixies" is the name of a new base ball club organized in the city on Tuesday afternoon, with J. M. Payne as manager and S. P. .Brown as captain. Out of the two clubs, Anderson ought to get up a fine nine. In referring to John E. Peoples's adver? tisement last week we neglected to call attention to the fact that he is also agent for the Hall gin, which Is one of the beet on the market. He has one on exhibition at his store. Call and Bee it. We had a pleasant call last Saturday from Cant Y. F. Martin, formerly of this County, but who is now an attacbee of the office of the Secretary of State at Colum? bia. His appearance indicates that Co? lumbia is agreeing with him. The following persons have packages in the Express Office: E. P, Earle, Giles T. Jobson, Mrs. Mary E. Pruitt, Mrs. A. C. Burriss, J. L. Ward law, J. D. George, Anderson; T. H. Anderson, Holland's Store; J. E. Woolbright, Townville. The crop reports and the crop prospects indicate a cotton crop of not less than seven and a half million bales this year. At this rate cotton will fall below eight cents per pound, and about a million far? mers will wish they had raised their home supplies. We would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of the Amer? ican Fruit Preserving Powder and Liquid, which is sold in this city exclusively by Hill Bros. It is an excellent preparation, and is highly recommended by a number of our citizens. A lady recently remarked that "Some men are always talking about patronizing their own towns?always harping upon their duties?yet they go abroad and get married. I do hope that some of those men who marry outsiders will get cheat? ed. The mean things." "Mrs. Dickinson, consort of Mr. R. R. Dickinson, died last Saturday morning and was buried at Rouhamah, S. C, on Sunday. Mrs. Dickinson was about sev? enty-five years old, and had been a mem? ber of the M. E. Church near sixty years, and was noted for her piety."?Hartweil Sun. Mrs. Dickinson was, for the greater portion of her life, a resident of Anderson County, and her friends and acquaintances here will regret to hear of her death. ? ???????????w^????? The Sunday School Institute ?f the Sa luda Association couvenes at Shady Grove Church to-morrow (Friday), and will con^ tinue in session through Sunday; An in teresting programme has been arranged for the occasion, and a large crowd will no donbt be in attendance. List of letters remaining in the Post office for the week ending July 13th. Persons calling for these letters will please say they are advertised: Wm. Fulton Anderson, Robt. Adger, Gate Bros , Ra? chel Kerr, Mrs. S. T. King, Miss Sallie Rtchson. Walker Tafmey. Paul Graham, youngest son of Rev. R. C. Ligon, of Corner Township, died on Friday night, 8th inst, after a brief ill? ness of dysentery, aged one year and four months. His remains werf? interred at Good Hope on Saturday afternoon. Rev. C. Pressley conducting the funeral ser? vices. Orangeburg Times and Democrat: "We had the pleasure of meeting in our town last Monday Mr. D. K. Norris, of Pendle ton, S. C. Mr. Norris, who is one of the most progressive farmers of the State, is a native of this County, and we would like to see him return to his native heath." ' One thousand dollars has been sub? scribed to build a Male Academy at Wil liamston. G. W. Sullivan, Dr. Brown, Epting, Rev. Dr. Lander, Rev. D. W. Hi oti, Maj. G. W. Anderson and Mr. N. C. Horton have been elected Trustees. The school house will be built an soon as the sura of $2,000 is subscribed. The match game of base ball in this city last Friday afternoon between the Donaldsville and Anderson Clubs was almost one sided, our boys being defeated by a score qf 19 to 4. Another game was played early Saturday morning with about the same resnlt. The Donaldsville Club is composed of a clever set of boys, and some of them are fine ball players. Our boys should organize and practice, or they should not play any more match games. The pic nie at the iron bridge over Sen? eca River! at Sloan's Ferry, on last Satur? day was well attended and was a most pleasant occasion. The crowd enjoyed the pleasure of a day on the River, and were interested in the bridge, which is about completed. In the afternoon short speeches were made by Messrs. ?. B. Murray, W. H. Frierson and W. A. Brownlee. A sumptuous pic nie dinner was provided, and the day passed most pleasantly throughout. An exchange says it is not often that we have a dry spring followed by a dry fall. It is probable that our fall gardens will be good. Plant beans every three weeks on to the middle of August. Squashes plant? ed now make a fine fall crop and so do cucumbers. If tomato seed are now planted they will come on in time for a -late fall crop. As a general thing there is always a scarcity of garden vegetables in September and October, just because the gardeners fail to plant the seed. One day last week Mr. M. B. Heller, of Fork Township, exhibited in our office a model of a plow which he has recently invented. It is a reversible combination cultivator, and Mr. Heller claims that it will do the work of three plows in laying by cotton. It can be changed into a side harrow, double-foot or cultivator, and one horse can pull it. Any kind of foot or point can be attached to the stock, and it can be used in plowing one or three rows at a single passage The plow will cer? tainly be a favorite with the farmers. The Young Men's Christian Associa? tions (colored) of Anderson County will bold their annual Convention in this city on Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30tb of July. A number of interesting topics' have been arranged for discussion. On Friday night the topic, "Should those en? gaged in Christian work advocate the sale of liquor, and if s j, why ?" will be dis? cussed, and will be opened by E. V. Gas saway. An invitation is extended to their white friends who feel an interest in this subject to attend the session that night. We are requested to announce that there will be an excursion on the Air Line Road to Ben Cleveland (formerly Fort Madi? son) on Thursday, 28th inst, to the un? veiling of the Ben Cleveland monument. Hon. R. A. Child, of Pickens, will deliver the address. This monument is a Quincy granite shaft, fifteen feet in height, very handsome, and erected by members of the Cleveland family of South Carolina, Ten? nessee and Georgia in honor of Col. Ben. Cleveland, a hero of the Revolution, one of the successful commanders at the battle of King's Mountain, and a pioneer of Northwestern South Carolina. A flash of lightning on Tuesday after? noon ignited some 2,000 balos of cotton in warehouse No. 1, at Pelzer Mills, in this Connty, and rapidly consumed tbem. The spread of the fire was prevented by water, 900 gallons per minute thrown by the rotary engine. Capt. Smytbe thinks a good leal of the cotton will be saved. He says the employees of the mill worked manfully and bravely, and that by their energy and quickness the fire was sub? dued In a remarkably short time. The mill was at work again by 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and will not be shut down. All -. the loss is covered by insurance in the New England Mutuals. It will be be? tween $80,000 and $100,000. A competitive examination forPeabody Scholarships in the Nashville Normal College will be held in the office of the State Superintendent of Education at Co? lumbia on Thursday, August 11th, 1887, at 10 o'clock a. m. Five scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be of white parentage, at least 17 years of age, and may be of either sex. They will be examined upon the following branches: Spelling, Reading, Penmanship, Gram? mar and Analysis, Rhetoric, Geography, (civil and physical,) Arithmetic, Algebra, United States History. Additional infor? mation concerning the scholarships will be furnished on application to the Super? intendent of Education. The Normal Institute opened at Wil liamston on Monday with about one hun? dred teachers present, and no doubt by this time this number has increased con? siderably. The County is well represent? ed. The Institute will continue for two weeks, and the exercises throughout will be exceedingly interesting. Those of our teachers who are not present have missed a most excellent opportunity to improve themselves. Col. Clinkscales has labored bard to make the Institute a success, and no donbt he now feels that his efforts have not been in vain. The citizens of Wil liamston are leaving nothing undone that will tend to increase the pleasure and comfort of the teachers during the session. The committee on reunion of Orr's Regiment met in the Court House on Wednesday, with Maj. Geo. W. Cox as Chairman and Capt. W. T. McGill, as Sec? retary. The reunion begins at Sandy Springs on the evening of Monday, the 20th, and continues to Wednesday the22nd of July inst. The committee have invi? ted the following speakers to address the survivors on Tuesday, the 2lst, to wit: Hons. J. 8. Cothran, W. C. Keith, J. L. Orr, J. Q. Marshall, Revs. H. T. Sloan and A. P. Nicholson. They have also in? vited Hon. R. R. Hem phi 11 to deliver an address on the same day upon the retreat from Gettysburg. All members of the regiment with their families and friends are invited to be present. The surviving soldiers in the late war aro especially in? vited to meet with the survivors of this regiment. Those who attend will have a most pleasant time. The July number of The Cotton riant is more than usually attractive. In addi? tion to a large amount of seasonable mat? ter by the editor, it contains a fine likeness of the late Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken with an admirable sketc. of his life, and a mass of other matter covering a variety of sub? jects of interest to the farmers. The Grange, the Farm, the Household, the Poultry Yard, and other departments are well filled, while in the Farm and Indus? trial Notes are brought together various matters touching agricultural and indus? trial progress iu South Carolina, with an occasional pertinent comment by the editor. Tlie Cotton Plant is printed at Greenville at the low price of 60 cents a year. Write for specimen copy. There are a few chronic grumblers in Anderson, and whenever a new enterprise of any sort is mentioned, they at once dis? courage it, and say it won't pay. Such men are a drawback to the welfare and prosperity of any place, and the sooner they are out of the way the better. An? derson is oue of the most solid towns of the State, and it is the duty of every citi? zen to encourage every effort to build it up or iucrease its population. Let our young men keep wide awake. It is to them that the future destiny of the city appeals. Don't sleep while there is a thing you can do. When a stranger comes here show him around, and make him feel that you have an interest in him and would like to have him become one or 'is. When you meet one of these chronic grumblers, try to talk him into a good humor, and if he persists in grumbling, kick him. Last Thursday afternoon an eight-year old negro girl, residing on Mr. R. Q. An? derson's plantation, in Broadwi v Town? ship, met with a most terrible accident, which caused her death. A fire had been kindled around an oven in the fire-place to cook some bread, but the fire had gone out and the girl was instructed to rekindle it. To make a quick fire, she secured a can of kerosene oil and was in the act of pouring the oil on the fire, when it sud? denly blazed up, exploding the can and throwing tho oil over her clothes, which ignited. The girl rau out of the house to her brother, who was near by, and he suc? ceeded in getting her clothing oil of her, but not before she was terribly burned. The skin on her breast and legs came off with her clothing. Dr. McFall was called to see the unfortunate girl, and did every? thing possible to alleviate her sufferings. She survived until 11 o'clock that night, when death came to her relief. Patrick's Military Institute. . It is with great pleasure that we an? nounce that the Board of D hectors of tho Anderson Educational Association have leased the University property to Capt, J. B. Patrick, the able and popular Princi? pal of the Greenville Military Institute. He will at once become a resident of Anderson. His school will be discontin? ued at Greenville, and about the middle of September will be opened in this city, and will be known as Patrick's Military Institute. It is also with pleasure that we anuounce that Prof. W. J. Ligon will be associated with Capt. Patrick, who will also be assisted by his son, Prof. J. M. Patrick. This assures Anderson a most excellent male Academy, and it is tho duty of every citizen who feels any interest in the future welfare of our city to give this school bis most earnest and cordial sup? port. Capt. Patrick's reputation as a teacher is well-known throughout the State, as bis school at Greenville has been liberally patronized from almost every section of the State. This patronage will follow him to Anderson, and with a lib? eral local patronage we will soon have a school that will be a credit not only to our city, but to the State. Anderson is a pleasant, healthy city, and parents can find no training school any? where in the State where such combined advantages are offered, m our opinion, for educating young men. Capt. Patrick is a thorough mathematician and a polished scholar in literature, while Prof. Ligon is one of the finest linguists in the State. Capt. Patrick was a Professor in the Cit? adel, and Prof. Ligon is a graduate of the South Carolina College. Each of them has had over thirty years of successful experience in teaching young men, and in addition they will be assisted by Prof. J. M. Patrick, a young gentleman of fine attainments and popular manners, who will be a valuable addition to the corps of able teachers of this Institute. These excellent advantages are still further enhanced by the natural advan? tages of the city. With a climate as fine as can be found in the State, excellent church advantages and fine social sur? roundings, there is nothing lacking to make Anderson the location of the lead? ing training school for young men in the State. Holland's Store Items. By invitation, Rev. H. M. Allen will preach on prohibition at Ruhamah on next Sunday night. Rev. W. H. King preached an excellent sermon on the same theme at Shiloh a few Sundays ago. His sermon was well received, and no doubt will bring forth fruit in due season. As the time for the election approaches, the people seem to become more and more enthused on tho subject. The fence riders are tumbling oft on the right side almost daily, and the prospect for a good majority is splendid. Rev. Mr. Attaway touched on the sub? ject of temperance on last Sunday in his sermon at Ruhamah, in which he put in some good licks. We have had fino rains in this section recently. Crops of all kinds are boom? ing. Our farmers will about finish up their labors this week, and then trust to Providence for the result, which from all appearances now, will meet their most sanguine hopes. Mr. J. S. Scales, who has been confined to his room for about a year, is gradually growing worse, and from all appearances cannot last much longer. Mr. Ben West, who lost a child a few weeks past, has another quite ill at this time. We trust that the little one will be restored to health, and Mr. West and family be spared a double ailliction. Mr. David Tippins and wife have the sympathy of this vicinity in the death of their little boy, which occurred on Friday, the 1st of July. Rev. W. H. King will conduct a meet? ing at the Grove Church, commencing the 5th Sunday in this month. Every? thing favorable, it will, perhaps, go on for several days. Rev. B. M. Pack, who has been resting iu order to recuperate his health for the last month, will bo at his post again at Shiloh on the Fourth Sunday evening, and Saturday before at 11 o'clock a. m. Let the members try to be present one and all as well as the community in gen? eral, as Mr. Pack will preach on an inter? esting subject both days. Those who fail to be present will miss a treat. Buitic?. We have had splendid rains. Crops and prohibition are on a boom. If our farmers are heard to boast a little over the flatter? ing prospects of their crops, we think it perfectly allowable, for surely they haye performed their part nobly, and if no dis? aster overtakes them in the future, they will be most graciously rewarded with an abundant harvest at gathering time. Opposition to prohibition is giving away rapidly, many persons who, a few weeks ago, openly expressed themselves as being opposed to prohibition, now say that if they do not vote for it, they will not vote against it. This change in the minds of the people is due, in a large measure, to sermons preached by L, M. King, of Geor gia, and A. McSwain Attawny, at Ruha mab, W, H. King, at Shiloh, W. A. Hodges, at Bethsada, and H. M. Allen, at Cross Roads. Without a reaction takes place in the minds of the people, we feel safe in saying that on election day the anties will be found in a most hopeless minority in Savannah Township. Can we not all hope, Mr. Editor, that on election day the noble men of Anderson County will be found voting on the side for which the dear women are earnestly praying. The many friends of Mr. B. H. Hodges and A. P. Alcwinearo glad to welcome them back from a six or seven months ?stay in Florida. We hear it reported that they will return to the "Land of Flowers" at some future time. We hope not. There is room in Anderson Connty for snch worthy young men, and we hope they will make up their minds to stay and occupy it. Quit. N'ciil'a Creek Items. Farmers are about done laying by their crops. They have worked faithfully dur? ing the past few months, and well deserve a little recreation. If seasons continue favorable they will be amply rewarded for their labors. Mr. J. H. Harbin will sing at Neal's Creek on Sunday, the 24th inst., at nine o'clock. Mr. Harbin is a fine musician, and will doubtless attract a large crowd. Mr. Silas M. Major has the largest and finest piece of bottom corn in this section. Mr. Major is one of our largest and most successful young farmers. He knows how to economize, and never allows his expen? ses to overrun the profits. He keeps a memorandum of what be buys and sells, and at the end of the year knows exactly bow he stands. We need more just such farmers. Rev. D. W. Hiott will preach at Neal's Creek next Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, on the subject of prohibition. Mr. Hiott's reputation as an able speaker insures him a well-filled bouse. Revs. Baxter Hayes preached a most for? cible sermon at LongBrrvch on last first Sunday, on the subject of prohibition, and it seemed to be very effective. We attended church at Shady Grove last Saturday, and heard a very interesting sermon preached by Rev. M. McQee. They are busily engaged making preparation for the Sunday School Institnte, which con? venes there next Friday, the 15th inst. We found crops very fine, though needing rain. Watermelons are getting ripe, and the small boy thumps all that have shed the blossom. It was our pleasure to attend the exhibi? tion given by Mr. W. P, Holland' school, at Lebanon last Friday. The exercises were very interesting, and did credit to both teachers and pupils. The exhibition was a a success in every particular, HoosiEn. The Farmers' Meeting. We publish below, by request, the cor? respondence showing that Capt. B. R. Tillman, the leader of the farmers' move? ment in the State, will be present at the Sandy Springs meeting in August: Sandy Springs, S. C, June 15. Capt. B. R. Tillmav., Ropers, S. C. : Dear Sir?At a meeting of our Club, held on Saturday last, a mass meeting of the farmers of Pickens, Oconee and An? derson was arranged for on the 23rd of August prox,, and you were unanimously selected as one of the speakers. Arrange? ments are being made to defray your ex? penses in coming. Please notify us of your acceptance, that we may so publish it. Your presence on that occasion will make the meeting a success, and we trust you will be able to come. Yours very truly, J. D. McElroy, A. B. BownEN, J. B. Douthit, Committee of Arrangements. Ropers. S- C, Juno 21. 1837. Messrs. J. D. McElroy, A. B. Bowden, J. B. Bout/tit, Oommiltes: Gentlemen?I am in receipt of yours of 15th inst., informing me that I have been selected by the Sandy Springs Far? mers' Club as one of the speakers to ad? dress a mass meeting of the farmers of Oconee, Pickens and Anderson at Sandy Springs August 23rd, Bald meeting to be held under the auspices of your Club. In behalf of yonr members please accept my earnest thanks lor this mark of confi? dence and esteem, and permit me to ex? press the hope that those who may be present on that occasion will be as well pleased at what I may say as I am to ac? cept your flattering invitation. With respect, I am yours sincerely, B. R. Tillman. Piedmont Union. Mr. Editor : Please announce in your paper that the next meeting of the Pied? mont Union will be held with the Siloam Baptist Church on Saturday before the fifth Sunday in July inst. Introductory sermon by Rev. D. L. Hatcher. W. P. Guilders, Clerk. Union Meeting. A Union Meeting will be held at Town ville on Saturday before the 5th Sunday in July. The following is the programme : Introductory sermon, Rev, ?. M. Pack ; alternate, Rev. H. M. Allen. Missionary sermon, Rev. J. S. Mur? ray; alternate, Rev. B. Hays. Query No. 1. How can we best pro? mote the educational interest of our de? nomination ? Rev. L. M. Aver and Maj. E. B. Murray to open discussion. 2nd. What means can be used to cause all of the members of our Cburcb to con? tribute according to their means to the support of the Gospel ? Discussion opened by A. J. Sitton and J. Belton Watson. 3rd. What should a Church do with a member who bos removed to a distant community, neglecting to call for a letter? Opened by Rev, II. M. Allen and B. Frank Mauldin. C. 0. Burriss, Clerk. Union Meeting. Programme ofthe Lower District Union Meeting of Beverdam Association, to be held with the Hephzibah Church, begin? ning Friday before the Fifth Sunday in July, 1887: Introductory sermond by Rev. J. B. Earle, or his alternate, D. B. Wait. Organization. Next, discussions of fol? lowing questions, and by request tbis query is set for discussion again in the Union Meeting: 1st. Is the Lord's Supper a Church or a denominational ordinance ? Discussed by J. W. Eskew, C. J. Milford and others. 2nd. Discussion upon the origin and benefits of Union Meetings, by Rev. H. M. Barton and E. P. Earle. Saturday, 11 o'clock, sermon by Rev. H. N. Hays on subject of sin of unbelief; alternate, Rev. F. M. Cole. 3rd. query. What is the effect of diso? bedience to scripture teaching upon one's own character and the world ? Discussed by James W. Bearden and J. W. Strib ling and others. ?Ith. What is the scripture teaching in respect to our duties as Christians to each other and to the world ? W. W. Leath? ers and Joseph Beardeu. M issionary sermon Sunday by Rev. H. M. Barton. Sunday morning Sunday School Massmeeting. J. H. Stone, Chm'n. Com. A Remarkable Escape. Mrs. Mary A.Dailey, of Tunkhannoclc, Pa., was afilicted for six years with Asth? ma and Bronchitis, during which time the best physicians could give no relief. Her life was despaired of, until in last Octo? ber she procured a Bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery, when immediate relief was felt, and by continuing its use for a short time she was completely cured, faining in flesh 50 lbs. in a few months, 'ree Trial Bottles of tbis certain cure of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hill Bros. Drug Store. Large Bottles $1.00. These Are Solid Facts. The best blood purifier and system reg? ulator ever placed within the reach of suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. Inactivity of the Liver, Bilious? ness, Jaundice, Consumption, Weak Kidneys, or any disease of the urinary organs, or whoever requires an appetizer tonic or mild stimulant, will always find Electric Bittors the best and only certain cure known. Tbey act surely and quick? ly, every bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Hill Bros. Call and see Jno. E. Peoples ?fc Co. bo fore you buy Cane Mills, Cotton Gins and Presses, &c. 2 Jno. E. Peoples tfc Co. have a large lot of Jelly Glasses and Fruit Jars cheap. 2 Jno. E, Peoples <fe Co. make Evapora? tors of Copper and Galvauized Iron. Au Explaualion. Okku k of County Cosimissjonkr?, Anderson, S. C, July 5, 1887. M r. Editor : We respectfully ask asuial space in the columns of your valuable paper to make a statement of the way we conduct a part of the business in our office, as it appears that the Grand Jury at the last term of Court formed an erroneous idea of the same, which is calculated to mislead public sentiment. They based their criticism on a mere opinion instead of ths solid facts. In referring to the management of the business in our office, they commence by saying: "We are not altogether satisfied with the methods pursued in the County Commis? sioners office. Wc think the accounts against the County are approved without sufficient investigation of their correctness, and es? pecially is this the case in the department of repairing bridges and highways,.and we would recommend that such accounts be required to be itemized, so as to show the quantity and class of material used and labor performed." In answer to the abovo, we would beg leave to inform the public that there is very little public work done of any kind without the Commissioners are first inform* ed of the amount of work wanted, and as a rule a special contract is then made?ei their public or private?in which the class and quantity of material to be used is spe? cified, after which the work, when com? pleted, is inspected by one or more of the members of our Hoard. Where this is the case there is no need of an itemized ac? count. Where there is no special contract, and the amount is small, our calculation is always based on itemized statements of the class and quantity of material used and amount of labor performed, &c. Thin has been our general practice for the past two years. We closely examine all claims pre? sented for payment before approving them, and if any doubt is entertained as to their correctness, they lay over until informa? tion is fully obtained as to their correctness before acting on them. At our first regular meeting in last Jan? uary we made a rule not to audit any more accounts where there was no special con? tract, unless they were itemized and sworn to. That rule has been strictly adhered to ever since. There are claims now in our office that have been there for the post six months which have not been approved be? cause they are not itemized, and they will not be approved by us until they aro item? ized, Had the Grand Jury examined the claims presented for payment since the first of Jan. nary last they must have known our pres? ent practice. So, Mr. Editor, you see that there is nothing new to us in the recom? mendation of the Grand Jury, as we have already been acting on it before the Grand Jury was organized for this year. management OF the POOR HOl'se. The Grand Jury also recommend that the Steward of the poor house bo required to make the County Commissioners a month? ly report of the provisions, clothing, and other articles purchased and expenses in the conduct of the poor house during that month. This has not been done by any of the previous Stewards, nor does the law re? quire it, but the recommendation is very nearly the present practice. The Steward at the poor house keeps an itemized account of the expenses for each month. When he buys any article for the poor house he gets a hill from the merchant from whom the goods are purchased and files it in our office. This has been our practice ever since January, 1884. In addition to (hat we compare bills when presented for pay? ment with those hills on file in our office as furnished by the Steward. The following statement, will show the average expense per day on each pauper, including the Steward's salary, medical treatment, including medicine, farm labor, etc. Full amount of expense 32,161.15, which is an average of 42i cents per day for each pauper. Of this amount $25.00 may be deducted for medical treatment and medicine furnished the jail, which would make the average about 13? cents per head daily. The Grand Jury also complains about the amount of tobacco used at the poor house, and recommend the tobacco rations be re? duced. All paupers that use tobacco have it issued to them, some getting one plug and others only half a plug each week and no more. This tobacco costs 7 cents per plug. About thirty use tobacco, and at that rale it costs about $00.60 a year. This is a moderate allowance of tobacco, and when the presentment was read his Honor Judge Aldiich took occasion to say to the Grund Jury that he did not agree with them in recommending a reduction in the tobacco issued to the paupers. The poor house with the same number of paupers cannot be run with less expense at the present prices of provisions without depriving the paupers of a part of the prime necessities of life. As the criticism by the Grand Jury seemed to reflect a little upon the present Steward at the poor house, we must say in his he half that his management throughout, since he has been at the poor house, has been most excellent, and that his integrity stands above suspicion. Our office is open to any and all of the tax-payers of the county. If any are not satisfied with the foregoing explanation we will take great pleasure in explaining any? thing that may be desired. Yours respectfully, J. Jamison, J. P. McGek, A. O. Nobbis, Hoard County Commissioners. Just What They all Say. Hon. D. D. Hay nie of Salem, Ills, says he uses Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup in his family with the most satisfac? tory results, in all cases of Coughs, Colds and Croup, and recommends it in particu? lar for the little ones. Sample bottle free at Orr & Sloan's. 1 Liver Fills. Use Dr. Gunn'a Liver Pills for Sallow Complexion, Pitupjes on the Face and Billiousness. Never sickens or gripes. Only one for a dose. Samples free at Orr & Sloans. Why will you cough when Shiloh's Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts. and $1. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Bel ton. A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50, cents. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd, Bros., Be!ton. Shiloh's Cure will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough and Bronchitis. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. "Hackmctack," a lasting and fragrant Eerfume. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by [ill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer, of Bourbon, Ind., says: "Both myself and wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Consumption Curo." Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, you have a printed guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never fails to cure. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy?a positive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and Canker Mouth. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Are you made miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vilalizer is a positive enre. Sold by Hill Bros., An? derson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Chronic Coughs and Colds, And all diseases of the Throat and Lungs, can be cured by the use of Scott't Emul nion, as it contains the healing virtues of Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites in their fullest form. Is a beautiful, creamy Emul? sion palatable as milk, eauily digested, and can be taken by the most delicate. Please read: "I consider Scott's Emulsion the remedy par excellence in Tuberculous and Strumous Affections, to say nothing of ordinary colds and throat troubles."?W. R. S. Connell, M. D., Manchester, O. ' I am using your Emulsion Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites for an affection of my throat, and the improvements are beyond my expectation-"?D. Taylor, M. D., Coosawatte, Ga. 1?4. C. F. Jone3 & Co. have received another large lot White Goods, Laces, Embroide? ries, Flounc?ngs, Dress Goods, Mills' Cor? sets, etc., which thoy arc selling much under former prices. All who have mon? ey to spend would do well to visit their store, which has been more popular t han ever this spring, A Card. Wo invite every lady and gentlemen in need of Dry Goods, Shoes and Hats to call and look at some new goods we have just received, and which we bought much under value. Straw Hats cheaper than ever. C. F. Jones & Co. Nice Crinkle Seersuckers, 12 yards for $1.00, at C. F. Jones it Co. If you have money to spend this month it will pay you to f;o to C. F. Jones dc Co. C. F. Jones & Co.'s White Goods are lovely and so very cheap. To the Ladles. We have just received another large lot of White Goods and Laces. Never before have we purchased such lovely goods at such low prices. Crinkled Seersuckers, 8cts; White Goods fully 20 per cent, cheaper than they are being sold else? where. We shall be dolighted to show you our second Spring stock, whether you buy or not. Respectfully, C. F. Jones & Co. Thoroughbred Jersey Rod Pigs for sale. Apply to E. B. Murray. Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold by Bill Bros., Anderson^ and Todd Bros., Bel ton. WHAT DID YOU SAY ? FOSTER FANT & CO. HAVE MARKED THEIR CLOTHING, HATS AND UNDERWEAR DOWN AT NEW YORK COST For sixty days, to make room for their Fall Stock?makes no difference whether Coun'y goes "WET OR DRY." July 7,1887 52 BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, CANOPY TOP PH/ETONS, DOCTOR'S PH/ETONS, SURREYS, ROAD CARTS, BUOKBOARDS, WAGONS. TTTOULD call attention to the LARGE and ATTRACTIVE stock of VEHICLES TT now in my Repository, and to arrive. I sell the handsome and reliable work made in Columbus, Ohio, and represent nearly all the Companies at that place. Will call especial attention to the old, reliable? COLUMBUS BUGGY I can give you, The best material, workmanship, and most superior finish. The light? est, roomiest, easiest running, most stylish Carriages and Phoetons in the market. I have several styles of Road Carts and Buckboards. Will sell the EASIEST RUNNING and RIDING CART in the world. They are perfectly balanced when on the road. I sell Buggies any style, kind, grade or price, to vary from 840.00 to the highest price Buggy sold. Also, represent the STANDARD WAGON CO. of Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters for reliable, cheap work. ALI. WORK GUARANTEED as represent MILBUM AND OLD HICKORY WAGONS. I am not doing business for fun, but am satisfied that I can sell you anything you want, if you will look at ray? _ELEGANT STOCK OF HAND MADE HARNESS. know they are hand made, because every stitch is made in my own Store, SINGLE HARNESS, DOUBLE HARNESS, STAGE HARNESS, and any kind or part of Harness you may want. All stock carefully selected, and made by JOSEPH MARTIN, the most expert workman in the itp*country, Any kind of Repairs on Har? ness done with neatness and dispatch, LAP ROBES, WHIPS. BUGGY UMBRELLAS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, HAM ES, COLLARS, and everything else in the Harness line. Don't forget my Stable when you come to Town. Call and see me, and I will convince you that I mean what I say. J. S. FOWLER. May 19.1887 45 CANE MILLS ?"> EVAPORATORS. f??TS -Is ?,*JR G -'' 7 -CT $3C Sfetf ^-..-.?v.^fcfcii: ?.?->-.? ------ T HE BEST CANE MILLS and EVAPORATORS on the market. Sizes and weight considered, THE CHEAPEST. THESE MILLS Have stood the test, and we know whereof we speak. NEW PATENT EVAPORATORS! So far ahead of all others as not to admit of comparison. PRACTICALLY SELF SKIMMING! And far surpassing all other Evaporators in every point of excellence. S&* For prices, terms, &c, call on m. Get THE BEST, and save money and trouble. SPECIAL NOTICE. TO OWNERS OF ENGINES AND OTHER MACHINERY. We have just added to our Stock of Hardware a full line of ENGINE FIT? TINGS, COCKS, VALVES, GAUGES, PIPE, &c, and have a fine set of Tools with which we propose to execute such machine work as is generally needed. Our prices will be always reasonable, and work guaranteed. SULLIVAN & BRO., HARD WARE DEALERS. GROCERY HOUSE. BROWNLEE * BROWN, - DEALERS IN ? HEAVY, FANCY AND FAMILY GROCERIES, FRUITS, and CONFECTIONS. "^^E offer all kinds of Groceries, Canned Goods, Pickles, Crackers, Preserved Fruits, Hams, Bacon, Lard, Sugar, Green and Roasted Coffees, Best Brands of Teas, Buckwheat Flour, Oat Flakes and Wheat FlakesJ All kinds of Candies and Nuts, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, And as good a Sc Segar as you will find anywhere. Brooms, Buckets, Soap, Starch, Blueing, Ac. A nice lot of Bran just received. g?f Everything NEW and FRESH. Call and secure polite attention, and any? thing you wish in the Grocery line at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASH. Jan 13,1887 BROWNLEE Ac BROWN, First Door Below Masonic Hall WE HAVE GUT ALL SUITS FROM $1.50 TO $2.00. STRAW HATS AT YOUR OWN PRICE! We must close out all Summer stock to make room for our large Fall Stock which we intend to buy. COME AND SEE THE CUT PKICES. MEANS &M'GEE. OUR STOCK OF FAMILY GROCERIES IS COMPLETE! FRESH GOODS Arriving: toy EVERY TRAIN 5,000 pounds Country Hams, 5,000 pounds Magnolia Hams, 4,000 pounds Harvey's Best Lard, 20,000 pounds Wheat Bran, 20,000 pounds Bice Flour, 50 bushels German Millet Seed. Try our Kaffer Corn, the great Southern forage plant. 50 pounds Watermelon Seed from Augusta?Rattlesnake, Skaley Hark and Kolks Gem. All of which we will Sell Low for CaSh. t&- FRESH CELERY every day. B. F. OKz-A-lTTOlsr & SOITS. March 10, 1887_34 GRAIN CRADLES! GRAIN CRADLESh WE are the authorized agents for the sale of the celebrated COUNT'S HOME? MADE 7-FINGERED GRAIN CRADLE, an article of real merit, manufactured in our own State. We have been selling this Cradle for the past four seasons, and have never yet been able to supply the demand'. We have made arrangements this season for an extra supply, and have 100 now in our Store House. Messrs. J. B. & J. J. Sitton, at Fendleton, and Mr. J*. W. Todd, at Seneca, are prepared to furnish them at the lowest figures, and as soon as proper arrangements can be made we will endeavor to place them in the bands of other parties at the different Railroad Towns in the County, The Count's Cradle, we believe, is the best Cradle offered for the Farmer, and we invite you to see it, and price it before buying. WE HAVE IN STORE AND TO ARRIVE, 500 Barrels Flour, from an Extra Family to the finest Roller Patent, and at prices that can't be beat. 1,000 bushels choice White Corn. 25,000 lbs. Dry Salt Sides. Large quantities of Lard in Buckets and Tierces. Molasses and Syrups, all grades. Canned Goods, of all kinds, embracing Tomatoes, Peaches, Fears, Oysters, Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, Beef, Potted Ham and Tongue. Choice Green and Roasted Coffees, Teas, Spices, Rice, Grits, Oat Meal, Corn Meal, Buckwheat Flour, Graham Flour, Vinegar, Pickles, &c. We carry the largest stock of TOBACCO in the up country, embracing all grades, from a 5c plug to the finest "Henry County Cheer." Our leaders include "Red Elephant," "Blue Jeans," "True Blue" and "Langshau." We can sell you if you will call and see us. We are agents for the Champion Reapers, Mowers and Binders?the leading harvesting machines of the world. Repairs on hand, or ordered from Factory. We have Machines on exhibition, and can give bargains to parties wanting a light Reaper or Binder at short notice. The " Wixson" Patent Heel Sweep, the only Sweep on the market that is wor? thy of the name. Plows, Hoes, Plow Stocks, Shovels, Spades, Nails, &c We are the agents for the sale of the Empire Shirtings, Sheetings and Drills, and carry a good stock of these goods. Jeans, Tickings, Cottonades and Heavy Dry Goods. We ate always glad to see our friends, and-are anxious to give you the benefit of our experience in our line of business. We buy our Goods right, and we know we can sell them right. Call and see us. McCULLY, CATHCART & CO. April 21,1887 32 FURNITURE 1 FURNITURE! Will be sold Cheaperithan Ever at G. F. TOLLY'S FURNITURE STORE! THERE you can find the most Elegant assortment of all kinds of Furniture from the cheapest to the finest, in the whole up-country. Sold Cheaper than anywhere in the State or out of It. Fnll and complete Room Suits from $16.00 to $350.00. Elegant Plush Parlor Suits at $45.00. Lounges from $5.00 to $13.00. Washstands from $1.25 to $12.00. Wardrobes from $9.50 to $50.00. , Bedsteads (bard wood) from $2.25 to $30.00. Chairs from 45c to $2.00; Rocking Chair from $1.25 to $10.00, And EVERYTHING ELSE IN PROPORTION. _ I will duplicate New York, Baltimore, Charleston or Augusta prices. Everybody invited to come and see my Goods and be convinced. |gy P. S.?Persons indebted to me must pay up immediately and save trouble Can't indulge any longer. G. F. TOLLY, Depot Street. Oct 14,1886 14 _ IN THE HARBOR! WE HAVE ANCHORED OUR NEW LOT OF LADIES' GOODS With the Lowest Prices, and expect to sell them accordingly! H AVING just visited the Northern markets and purchased the FRESHEST and most BEAUTIFUL STOCK ever brought to the City, WE DEFY COMPETITION! And are prepared to sell cheaper than the cheapest. Our Goods are lately imported, and consist of the newest styles and greatest variety. We guarantee satisfaction, and only ask an inspection of our WHITB GOODS, FRENCH MULLS, SUM? MER SILKS in the latest shades, stylish MILLINERY and NOTIONS. All orders receive careful attention. MISS LIZZIE WILLIAMS. March 24,18S7_37_ COME AND SEE! I am now Receiving my Spring and Summer Goods. In Dry Goods?1 have Virginia Cassimeres, which are the best goods I ever han? dled ; Jeans, Cashmaret, Calico, Worsted Goods, Bleached and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings; a few pair Blankets to sell at cost for Onsh. Boots ai d Shoes?Bay State Boots and Shoes, for Men, Women and Children. Hats?A beautiful line of Men's Hats, in Wool, Felt, Straw and Maccanaw. Wall Paper?A large and beautiful line of Wall Paper at low prices?over 700 rolls on hand, Hardware?A good assortment of Hardware. Groceries and Provisions?Bacon, Flour, Corn, Bran, Salt, Molasses and Fancy Groceries. FINE TEA a specialty. CARPETS, CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, WOODENWARE, GARDEN SEED, YELLOW YAM and PEABODY POTATOES, for eating or planting, BUGGY RIMS, HUBS, SPOKES and Shafts, And many other things not necessary to mention. I beg my friends and oustomers to give me a call and price my Goods. I think I have a reputation for selling honest Goods at as low prices as the same quality can be sold for in the city. Come and price my Goods?no charge for showing. A. B. TOWERS, No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson, S. C. March 31, 1887 38 H THE EARTHQUAKE AS SHOOK DOWN PRICES on everything, and of course has affected my Stock of? Harness, Bridles, Collars, Saddles, Whips, Etc. My stock is larger than it has ever been, and I must dispose of it. I use the VERY BEST material, and guarantee every piece of work that leaves my Shop. My work is scattered all over the County. Ask any person who is using it about it. Here are some of ray prices: Hand-made Buggy Harness from $10.00 up. Hand made Double Buggy Harness from $18.00 to $40.00. Give me a call, and I will convince you that my work and price < can't be beai in the State. Over WILHITE & WILHITE'S DRUG STORE on Granite Row. Persons indebted to me must pay up by 15th November. , JAMES M. PAYNE. Qct 7,1880 13