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ARGAINS.... ALL LIGHT DEY GOODS REDUCED. We have a few handsome French Organdies, with Satin Stripes and Checks, goods that we have been retailing at 50c, now 37 l-2c. The line that we have been selling at 35c, now 27 l-2c. The 25c line now at 20c. The 15c line now at i 2 l-2c. We have a line of Muslins, Lawns, and light, airy Sum mer Fabrics, in pretty styles, from 5c up. Also, nice line Linen and Cotton Crashes, Ducks, F. E's., and White Goods in general. The heavy F. E., with Baya dere Stripe, that has been so popular at 50c, is now 37 1-2?. We have some bargains in WOOLEN DRESS GOODS, LACES, EMBROIDERIES, TRIMMINGS, &c" Including TAPES, CORDS, BRAIDS, &c" So popular for Trimming DUCK and OUTING SUITS. Our stock of UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS Is unsurpassed in the city. They are correct in style and pri?e. We have a line of pure White and Fancy Parasols. LINENS. We have some special values in Towels, Doilies, Napkins and Table Damask. LACE CURTAINS. A few jobs in Curtains and White Quilts. MATTINGS. . A email line to close out at a reduction. In order to olean up for the close of the season, we will make some marvelous reductions in the Millinery Depart ment. We have some things in That we will sell regardless of cost. We have a nice line of i GENTS' FURNISHINGS For the Summer, such as Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, &c. Also Underwear for Men and Ladies. We are showing the finest line of SHOES ANO OXFORDS -For Men, Women and Children in upper South Carolina. Our stock must be reduced. Our Bargains are ideal, not imaginary. We have only mentioned a few items of special interest, . Come and see. Yours truly, k Co, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Gr-enera. 1 1S/L e rch a,ii< 1 i se. A iv i>K s cw o rv J* . < ; . liOO-?Lli NEWS. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1898. Miss Zola Brook, of Dae West, is in the city visiting relatives. Nearly every farmer wa meet ls bragging on his orup of wheat. There is some talk of building another ice factory in the oity. An advertisement of Clemson College appears in another issne. Mr. Bryce Clinkpcale?, of Due West, was in the city last Saturday. The State campaign meeting will be held in Anderson oa Tuesday, August 16. There is a deficiency of eight inches in rainfall in this section since January. The small boy is happy. Plums are r'pe and blackberries will be abundant. The second installment of the Connty Treasurer's report is published this week. Ever and anon you meet a person who is cruel enough to ask, 'Ts it hot enough ! for you?" More dwelling houses should be erected in the city. There is considerable demand for them. Editor Moore, of the Honea Path Chronicle, was in the city last Sanday and Monday. An institute for the colored teachers of Anderson County will be held in this city July 25-30. Prices haye been cut at Lesser & Co's , as you will see by reading their new ad vertisement. Attention is directed to the new adver tisement of The Yates Shoe Co. It will interest you. Mrs. P. H. Williamson, of Lancaster, 8. C., is iu the city visiting her daughter, Mre. W. S. Lee. The new advertisement of the Alliance Store calls attention to the new goods that are being received. Hon. J. E. Bresze&le is attending the commencement exercises of Wiuthrop College at Rock Hill. Last Monday was an unusually quiet S^lesday. There were few people from the Connty in town. The ladies especially will be interested in reading the new advertisement of C. F. Jone* & Co. this week. M rs. John Mattox, Jr., left the city a few days ago for Glenn Springe, where abe will spend a few weeks. Brown, Osborne & Co. call attention to summer bargains in this issue. Read their advertisement carefully. Miss Mary Simpson, of Toccoa, Ga , who baa been visiting relatives in this section, returned home last week. Mr. Beattio GosBett, of Pelzer, spent Sanday in the city, and was warmly greeted by his many friends. Mr. W. H. Overby, representing tbe Atlanta Constitution, was in the city 'ast week and pave us a pleasant call. Mr?. Iv P. McAdams, of Harmouy Grove, Ga., is in the city visiting her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Stephens. Mrs. Slough, of Greenwood, who has been in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. R C. Webb, han returned home. An interesting; game of baso ball will be played at PeJzsr next Saturday between the PelaT team and Clemson College team. Rev. O. J. Copeland will preach at Ce dar Grove next Sunday, 12th inst. His subject will be the second coming of Christ. Married, on Sunday, May -JU. 1898. by Rsv. D. I. Spearman, Mr. Columbo:! Rob e-LH ?nd Miss Emma Mayfield, both of Piedmont. I McCtdly Bros. call attention to tho mer its of the Hall Self-Feeding Cotton Gin in their new advertisement tbis *reek. Read lt carefully. In his new advertisement thin week John T. Burris calls attention to many seasonable goods he ha? in hand. Read what he says. Dr. W. H. Nardin, Jr , and his sister, Miss Victor, went over to Elberton, <?a., last w?ek tn spend M few days with friend? and relatives Mr. Harry A. Orr, who lins been living at Pit'stiold, Mos*., the past year, has re turned home, and ia warmly welcomed hy his many friend?. WA are indebted to Mr. C. M McClure foran invitation to attend the ..omm?>nee inent exercise of Welford College, in Spartanburt;, June 11 14 ( Judge Henet hes issued an order post poning the Jun? torin of Court from Mon- ; day, ?)th tn Monday, tiTtli inat. See no- ' tire of the Clerk of Court. Kev. G. M. Hoger?? will preach n ?ertuon ??ti i'rohibitton at Plat Kock next Sunday morning at U o'clock. 'Hie public is cor dially invited lo altem! Oie aervice. M'. Thon P Drake, of Varennes Town ship, hm bought a larne, improved thresh er ?nd un entrlne, and i?? now very busy threshing tho hinall grain of this section. Th?* City Council has appropriated %'S> for the purpoHe of putting up the oily olook in tha Court Housa nte*plr. Oh! what a pity we haven't a lar^e, new l>ell. Next Saturday at 4 p. m Clemson and Furtnan baae ball teams will eros? bat? with Pfizer'? nrack team mi th? Pelaer ground;. A lurga crowd will witness the irAtne. The Sr-nthem Railroad he* announced reduced rate* to Offen ville on account of the i*Ofnni*neement? of K?rninn Clover ?ity and ih<> GfewivUIn Pe?nale College, Junn I?' tx J7 Wo ha?"? ntceivd au invitation to the commeriranneio. exerctrte* of tho Newberry College, wbion taif-n placoon .lune l'Jth t'> 15th. Q.uhe a largo cia? of young men graduai?1 this y?ar. General M. h. l?onhaui has offered ?.' >v rrnor JCIIrirbti tin. norvieo nf |,(?0O Son? ol Vett ranM Geimral l?onewm was horn in ri mlle and a half of Salud?, near where Ken Travis, liie horn i>J Alamo, waa born. And wc have no doubt hut that In* will make (is disiiimuished record in Cub;? if rivon the opportunity, as did Bonham and Pravi? at Alamo Saliu?n. A dwenty Tbe dry weather ls getting a litt ona. Gardens are burned badly s and the field crops are needing rab: them to growing It is favorable * for the harvesting of wheat and oat Eobert Cheshire, of this city w enlisted in tbe Anderson VoiUDt* request of bis parents was honor?t obarged from service in Coln mb Monday on the ground tbat he is a The npxt regular meeting of 1 Camp No. 26, W. O. W" will be bel Tuesday evening, 14th inst., and all bera are earnestly requested to i The Woodmen rank among the best fraternal insurance orders, and tbe here is in a healthy, growing condii Hon. R B Weteon, of 8alnda Ci who is a candidate for Governor, hm spending a few days in the city and welcome vi nit to our sanctum- B genial gentleman and made many fi in Anderson. Mr. Andrew Speer, of Lownde who clerked for Mr. R S. Hill bef( retired from busines?, has accepted s tion with tho Sohivan Hardware w'iere be will be pleased to serv friends at any time. Attention is called to tho advertise of h. E. Norry ce, and be requests say that all music teachers in And a ?d adjacent dunties who will send their names and addresses will be s beautiful musical souvenir. ''Captain Dick,' was rendered in thi era House last Thursday evenin? Messrs. Bertram <fc Willard, assist* some of our be&t local talent. All o characters were well sustained, au? large audience enjoyed the play. The 1st Regiment of the South Car? Volunteers left Columbia last Monds Chickamaoga. In writing to the Ai son boys you should address your le as follows: "care of Co. C, 1st Begin S. C. V., U. 8. A., Chickamauga, Ga.' Mr. Hartwell M Ayer, the editor o Bamberg Herald, is a candidate for House of Representatives from Barn County. Mr. Ayer is well inform?e public affairs, and would be a fail Representative of his State and Count The closing exercises of Miss Ellen < don'? school took p'aoe at Calhoun Friday night. A largo crowd alton and all enjoyed the exerciser. Miss < don is a most efficient teacher and bas a flourishing achoo! during the past t< The South Carolina College law g oates were admitted to the bar by the preme Coort in Columbia last Mont Among the number was our young fri? A. Beaty Sherard, of this County. Sherard is a bright, energetic young u and we predict big success for him at bar. Chief of Police Billingham baa been strocted by tbe City Connell to stri> enforce the ordinance against throwing tin cans, bottles, trash, etc., into the str of the city. If you have any such ot place it in a barrel or box, set it in fron yoor place, and the garbage carts <\ haul it orT. The Sevier County (Ark.) Democ say*: "In the contests hero at the olose th* Hchool. Mr. Chas. L. "Williams t< the prize among tho boys while Miss eanor Ward Ia w won the medal for th61 recitation." Miss Eleanor ia a dangt of Mr. Columbus Wardlaw, formerly Anderson. Mr. L A. i'arker, who is now visiti his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Pari in this County, was in the city yesterc and gave us a pleasant cal). Mr. Par lives at Cordele. Ga., where he is agent the G. S <t F. R. It. His appearance dichtes that his adopted home is treati him woll, for he lcoks hale and hearty. Tho lirst convention of "Women's Ch of South Carolina will be held in Sen? on the lf>th and Pith inst., for the purp of forming a State Federation. An int esting program has been arranged for 1 occasion. Reduced railroad rates bi beeu scoured for those who attend I Convention. Tbe round-trip fare fn Anderson is ?l 25. Last Friday night. Walhalla was visit by th? most destructive conflagration ber history. Twenty-three bouses wi destroyed, aud property amounting value to ?40,000 wont up in smoke. Int rant* only SS.00O. Ail the buildings wi of wood, but tho loss falls heavily on t sufferers. Anderson sympathizes with I sister town. Th?? pastors of the Methodist, Kapi and Presbyterian Churches nf this ci barn agreed to hold union service*! Sunday nights during the summ month?. Tho tirs?, servie*? w?s held nt t Methodist Church last Sunday nigl Next Sunday nicht the service will be ! tho Presbyterian Church, when the Ile I l>r. McConnell, o? Greenville, will prea<: Mr. U. E. Say ht came near losing by ti I last Monday two bnudred bushels of ot while having them threshed. Imm?diat ly lifter beginning the throttling a spat from th? engine ignited th? straw ano took heroic work to ?ztiuguish the Iii Tnt* is lb? tino crop yrown just beyoi th? city limits st end of Coutil Ma Str*-rt. Thc rwo hundred bushels w ' raised on oight acres. Thu Southern Textile f?r.ceUtior say "Th? Norri? Cotton Mills, Cathuech*i S <:, ar? running on 72x70 convwrtiti goods, 4 10 td*, to lb., for which they a gntting jual now Mc Thur ar? rnnnir their spinning st night on ?ott sing yarn?), for which they ar? zettln? i6io. lb. on STU. A* these prices are above tl tnarkot, it speaks well tor th? quality production." Th? Augusta Herald in showing con mend at?!? *ncorprise aud energy, ?nd hi pul on a splendid ''war service," dire? from the New York Jo ur nat's ofiic This serv;c? comprise* the cream of tl; Journal'* exclusivo and copyrighted spi dals, arni bests the ne*1? .South from 12 I IN hour* Kx pease seem? to cut no tigui I with tho fl-raid in it* ?. flori* lo print tb j fra ?host . v.'!?r new." j j Childim's Dav will be observed sr. I'L grth Church, :n l?ruphy Creek Townnhij next Sunday, I2ib inst. The exercises wi betti.) *t J? o'clock ::. tu. An intorostin \ program MHK been arranged for tin? occi j stott. A cordial invitation is extended t i th?- friiM?da of th? congregation to altem j Dinner -.v ii! bo served on tho grounds ?ti I . o'clock, and in the afternoon other servi c:?ss 7i\'\ lr.' held in thc Church. Our Brushy Creek correppond?*nt ?ends us the fol lo wiDg item: The Wade Hampton Literary Society gave an entertainment at tbe hospitable home of Dr. W. A. Tripp luBt Saturday evening for the benefit of the society library. The exercises throughout were most enjoyable. A large, well-behaved crowd of young people at tended and a nice sum was realized. The Messrs. Forester furnished the music for the occasion. The Hartwell (Ga.) correspondent of the Atlanta Journal writing under date rf th? 6th inst., gays: "Social circles of Hart well were treated to quite a surprise Sun day afternoon by tbe marriage of Mr. John H. McGill and Miss Jolla Dendy. Mr. Moiiill is a prominent Georgia editor, wh?>se work is highly appreciated by the public. His bride is one of HartweTs moat accomplished young women." We extend our congratulations and best wi-hps to Mr. McGill and bis bride. The Assembly number of The Sovthern Presbyterian 21 pages, indica es unusual enttrp ^e fora religious newspaper. It comes to us with a complete report of the pnicp>dmgs of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church iu the United S a!es, and is illustrated with a fine full page photogravure group of the Assembly, an i with a view of the church in whii h tbe assembly met; aiso portraits of the re t'ring moderator and the new moderator. It is well printed on tine book paper, and under its enterprising management will achievo tbe success which it richly de serves. It is published weekly at the price of ?2 00 per annum, by J. F. and W. S. Jacobs, Clinton, S. C. A correspondent of the Hartwell (Ga.) Sun in writing an account of the closing exercises of the John Gibson Institute at Biwman, Ga., eays: "The baccalaureate sermon on Sunday was preached by that matchless orator, Rev. O L. Martin, of Anderson, S C. His subject was "Cuba and the Brotherhood of Nations." The sermon was an unueual one. Rarely, if ever, have we seen a great congregation eo swayed by tbe eloquence of man. One could not but feel that there were present the perfect trinity ot a grand occaeiou-a great audience, a great surjecr, and a great man. The representative minda of E?st Georgia pronounce the sermon the most powerful one ever heard in this section of country," The foliowiog petit jurors have boen drawn lo serve at the approaching term of Court: J. F. Fant, R. S. McCulJy, R. M. Hand, T. A. Ratliflfe, C. B. Allen, Ander son; Luther Smith, James Ellison, Brnaby Creek; Joseph Eakew, L. A. Bolt, Edgar Hall, Joe Hem bree, Centerville; S. M. L. Johnson, W. S. Tresoott, W. A. G. Jame son, T. T. Patterson, Garvin; M. M. Hunter, J. A. Welborn, Sam'l Bolt, Pen dleton; J. C. Speeres, P. 8. Mabafley, Jr., C. S. Maret, Fork; A. W. Cheshire, B. F. Gassaway. Honea Path; Lee Barrett, S. W. Wiiliford, Rock Milk; Adolphus Jones, Varennei-; T. M. King, Hopewell; J. L. Gable, S. W. Watt, C H. Bailey. Hill; 8. M. Bell, J. 0. Pruitt, Martie; G. C. Ra ney, J. J. Smith, Savannah; S- J. McFall, Broadway; J. W. Wharton, Corner. ? Tne Robert E. Lee chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met last Monday at the residence of Mrs. J. E. Breazeale. After roll call and reading the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. O. B. VanWyck read an interesting paper on the present war and Cuban question. Mrs. Minor gave in a delightful manner an ac count of the raid in Anderson. There was ono applicant for membership. At the close of tbe programme Mrs. Breazeale served her guests with very acceptable re freshment*. Por the benefit ot thone who were not present we are requested to state that ic waa agrtcd in future to take tho list of members: in alphabetical order, ?nd meet with eRch in turn. Those who have already entertained the society, will, of court-e, be exempt until the Hst has been completed. Kev. Baxter Hays died at bia home in Varennea Township on Tuesday night, 31st ult., lu the 74th year of his age. He had been in declining health for Never* 1 yoma, but ?aa no?, confined to lila bed un til three weeks balure bia death. Mr, Hays wau born and reared and always lired in thia County, aud was a well known Baptist minister, having been or dained at Cross Roads Chmcb nearly lilly yours Mito. He served a number of Churcho.H in thia County, being tbe pastor of Mt. Bethel Church f^r more thiiii tbir ty years, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who will loug cher ish bia memory. A widow and seven children survive him, end in their -?ore bereavement they have tho ay m path v of ail their fiends. On last Wednesday af ternoon th*? lemalna were interred in the Mountain Creek Churchyard, Rev. W B. Hawkins and Rev. M. McGee conducting the funeral services. "Coder the caption. "Notes from tho Field." Itev. V. I. Master?, the traveling ?gent ot th? Jlaptixt Courier, in the last ii?sue of that paper /?ays: "in Anderson I called at the ollie? of Col. J. X. Brown in Cit' prosecution of my several-sided func tion?. Col. Brown wa* kind and cordial; be has a wann feeling for a Baptist worker. Col. Brown ia or.? ot the most notable fig ures iu the city and County of Anderson. Reared in the "Pork" section of tho Coun ty, between Seneca and Tugaloo river?, in lim young manhood he turned bia atten tion to the study of law, and afterwards entered upon its practice at Anderson. In ali of us growth. Col. Brown lins been aw inlluential figure In this enterprising city. Though without a college education, the young iuwyer mastered bis profession and inilnwod it with distinction and hueoefs. To-day be ia the Nestor among the advo cate* who frequent the Anderson liar ban acquired great wwii tb lor our country, ia the chairman of tbe board of deacons of the Anderson church, anda member of th? Connie Maxwell Orphanage Board. He and Bro. A. P. Hubbard, anothpr of the inix?t Interesting Baptist characters iu An derdon, enjoy In common tho distinction of bairne the senior deacon?? of the Ander son church. They have-served the church ti? ileaeon* for twenty-six years. May they be -snared tor the service yet many yean? wort!" Beats the Klondike. Mr. A Thomas, of Marysville, Vex., has found a more valuable discovorr than has yet been mane in thc Klondike. KOT yearn he VJ fie rod untold agony from con sumption, accompanied by hemorrhages ; and was ?dwolutely cored by Dr. King'* New Discovery for Consomption, Cough; arni Cold.-?. He declares tba: ^ohi is ol little value in comparison with this mar velous cnn; would have ii, even If it cosl n h und re? I dollars a bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and lung affect ions are positively cured by Pr. Kim.''? New Discovery for Consumption. Tri?! la ities trev at Hill-Orr Drug Co. licgui&i size SO nts. and ??1 00 Guaranteed to cnn ir price refunded. The Battle is On ! We are Prepared to Meet the 8i3ringtime Demands ? Our Clothing, Furnishings, Hats and Shoes . . Are as the standard of Spring 1698 dictates. Modern Ideas, New Kinks, a touch here and there, all combine to give the wearer better satisfac tion. In the face of the improvements we have not discrimi nated on the smallest detail to accomplish our purpose, which is to give more and more and always more for less money than elsewhere. TOUR IDEAL SPRING SUIT IS HERE, And only here. To see is to be convinced. We earnestly ask you to call and inspect the nobbiest and cleanest line of Clothing in upper South Carolina. HALL & MILFORD East Side Public Square. ?I ll ll I Hill?.? ??.- ???.- Hl.!?. I? ll.Hil III.Il !?! Wll-ll-. ? III ?J., SUPERIOR S0*PSj^?g." "No. 4711" Glyccri.De Soap. Ivory Toilet and Laundry Soap. Buttermilk Toilet Soap, Octagon Laundry Soap, Household Ammonia, Pearline and Gold Dust. Butte*, Bottled Soda Water, Bottled Apple Cider alway?- on ice. Dev iled Olives are pitted, the seeds being replaced with sweet peppers, their flavor ia superb. When you want a HAM remember Kingan's Reliable Brand heads the list for keeping qualities and llavor. SST Don't forget us when buying VINEGAR. Ours is up to standard* Phone 89. H. B. FANT & SON. WE ARE A CANDIDATE ! For your Business, and we solicit your Trade on the following plat form: " 1st. We handle only strictly pure and first quality Goods. 2nd. We pay cash for every dollar's worth of Goods we buy. ord. We buy our Goods direct from manufacturers and importers s every saving in cost. 4th. We do a general merchandise business, and do not have to make all our expenses out ol' one line, as do certain specialty houses. ?th. We make it a rule to buy the kind of Goods suited to this locality, and do not seek to iuduce customers to buy that which they do not want. (?th. Our buyers are acknowledged. experts Acting on these principles our trade has largely increased, and our 1898 bales will prove to be by far the largest of any in the history of our house, and it shall be our earnest aim to lioeet the requirements of our trade in every department. Soliciting your trade for everything you need, we are Yours trulv, D. C. BROWN & BRO. FLOUR Has advanced, but wc east still give you the highest grade Flour on the market for the money. We have a limited supply of Flour m stock that we can sell you for the very low price of $4.50 per barrel. Rfc 8toek Coffee, Tobacco arid Heavy Groceries, Cheaper than anybody. Shoe?, Hats and Dry Goods Cheaper limn yon ever had them priced you. Nn matter what other people oiler you Goods for, don't buy until you see ue, for remember Brownlee A Vandivers fell it for les,". Youra verv truly, BROWNLEE & VA&'DBVERS.