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Local News. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1899. Court Proceedings. When we finished our report of tiie Court proceedings last week, the Court was getting down to hard work, and it is still at it. Solicitor Ansel reached the eily Monday and at once relieved Mr. Boggs, who had nhl)- represented him all of last week. The Grand Jury made the following .presentment on Thursday afternoon and was discharged : To His Honor D. A. Townsend. Presid ing Judge, February Term, 1S09, eighth circuit: The Grand Jury begs to report to your Honor that it has acted upon all bills of indictment submitted to it, all of which have been duly reported to the Court; ' and that there is no other business be fore us demanding our further considera tion. By special committee, the Grand Jura bas inspected the County Poor House, the buildings, and all appurtenances thereto. It finds, with the exception that the inmates are a little crowded, that this institution is a model of which the county has just reason to be proud ; its management we find up to the stand ard imposed by civilized people; the steward controlling the inmates by a strong affection which we are satisfied each ward feels for each member of the steward's family. The position held by the steward is a peculiarly trying one and he is deserving of special commen dation for his able conduct of the affairs, the admirable discipline.maintained and his sympathy for and patience with the unfortunates entrusted to his care. We find the buildings in good repair, and the food served is well prepared and all in mates express themselves as satisfied. The stock is in good condition and the farm is being conducted in a business like manner. The books were examined from January 1st to the present date and found correct in every entry. The jail was also visited by the Grand Jury in A body and it was found as clean and well kept as the crowded condition j will admit of. Of this circumstancew e desire to take cognizance inasmuch as we learn that there has been more sick-1 ness in the jail than has been known for several years due to the fact that there I is not enough room allotted to each pris ner, necessitating the odious comming ling of races. We urge that the county commissioners place the necessary num ber of cells at once* to insure a proper separation of the whites and negroes. We suggest also that in view of the faulty ventilation of the court room, three electric fans be placed in the court chamber to conduce to the comfort of the juries and the court during the sum mer term o? each year. We find upon investigation that the public roads of the county are in very bad repair at this particular season of the year, due to no lax administration of the road law for we believe them to be in as good condition as it is possible for any roads to be, of the character of soil corn is?n to our county; but we are convinced that a dirt road is not a permanent road and instruct our County Board of Com missioners to take such steps toward making permanent improvements in road building as will supplement the present plan, making annually increased exten sions-something on the plan of the Mecklenburg County (N. C.) roads. Such work to begin as soon as the finances of the county are in such shape to warrant the necessary expenditure. The Grand Jury appoints the follow ing committees: Committee to ex arr: ne the public offi ces and books of county officers : L. E. Campbell, Chairman ex-officio, Jas. R. Anderson and Thos. A. Eatliffe. Committee on convicts and convict camps: A. X. Richardson, Chairman; Scott Young and Julius H. Anderson. We beg to conclude by extending to your Honor and to ali the officers of this Court our hearty thanks for your uniform and continued courtesies to us through out our labors, assisting us thereby no little in the performance of our arduous and multifarious duties. L. E. CAMPnELL, Foreman. The following cases have been dis posed of : Hilford Ludlow. Obtaining goods nnder a false pretense. Guilty. Fif teen months' imprisonment or a fine of $50. Dock Daniels was tried under three separate indictments-housebreaking, "burglary and larceny-and was con victed in all of them. He goes to the penitentiary for seven years. H. D. Hembree. Obtaining goods under a false pretense. Plead guilty. Six months' imprisonment or a linc of $10. Clark Rix. Murder. Not guilty. Scott Russell. Violation of the dis pensary law. Two cases. Plead guilty. Four months' imprisonment or a line of $150 in each case. J. A. Cleveland. Handling contra band liquor in the night time. Plead guilty. Four months' imprisonmen t or a fine of $150. Henry Rice and J. C. Cunningham. Handling contraband liquor in the night time, guilty. Three jaonths' imprisonment or a fine of $100. F. T. Hamlin. Murder. Not guilty. Mose Brown. Murder. Guilty of manslaughter. Two years' imprison ment. Jas. A. Young. Disposing of prop erty nuder a lien. Guilty. Six mon tbs" imprisonment or a line of $25. Jeff. Sherman. Assault with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons. Guilty of simple assault. Thirty days' imprisonment or a fine of $25. J. Lawrence Stewart. Sellingliquor. Not guilty. Ludie J. Norman. Murder. Not guiltv. Yance Smith. Murder. Not guilty. Charley Johnson. Burglary and lar ceny. Plead guilty. Six months' im prisonment. John MeGaha. Murder. Not guilty. Andrew Jones. Housebreaking and petit larceny. Plead guilty. One years' imprisonment. J. R. AlcCrider. Forgery. Plead guilty. One years' imprisonment and fine of Si. Jas. C. Newell. Housebreaking and larceny. Not guilty. Jas. Williams alias Alex. Karney. Obtaining goods undera false pretense. Not guilty. Emma King. Selling liquor. Guiltv. The prisoner not being present, a scal ed sentence was left for her. Jas. Traynham, John Traynhani and Ben. Scott. Highway robbery and larceny. Jas. Traynham was convicted and sentenced to bs months' imprison ment. This concluded the criminal business, and this morning the Court bf Common Pleas began work. Death of Mr. J. C. Hamliu. Mr. J. Calhoun Hamliu ?lied at his home in this city List Thursday after noon at 5 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for several weeks, but was not confined to his home until about ten days preceding his death, when he contracted a severe cold, which soon developed into a case of pneu monia and causing his death. Mr. Hamlin was born and reared in Abbe ville County, and was in the 51st year of his age. About twenty years ago he moved to Anderson County and married Miss Sue Thompson, who with six children* survive him. He was well known throughout the County and was highly esteemed by all of his friends. He was a great admirer of fine horses, and was an authority on all matters re lating to horses. Por several years he has been engaged iii business at J. S. Fowlers Livery and Sales Stables. Mr. Hamlin was a member of the Presby terian Church, possessed a kind, genial disposition, was a devoted husband, an indulgent father, and was ever true and faithful to his friends. On Friday the funeral services were conducted at the home of the deceased by Kev. J. N. PL Summerei, after which the remains I were interred in Silver Brook Cemetery I with Masonic honors. Death of lars. Ruddock. Mrs. Mary Welsh Ruddock, the be loved wife of Mr. J. A. Ruddock, died at her home in this city last Thursday morning, after an illness of several months with consumption. Mrs. Rud dock was in the 2!)th year of her age, and was a native of New Hampshire. About nine years ago she was married to Mr. Ruddock in Boston, and two years later they moved to this city, which has beei: their home ever since. She was a most estimable woman, pos sessing many virtues of both mind and heart, and had a wide circle of friends. She was a faithful and energetic mem ber of the First Methodist Church, and, being an accomplished musician, served her church as organist until she was forced to retire on account of ill health. On'Friday morning the funeral servi ces were conducted at the Church hy the pastor, Rev. W. "W. Daniel, and that day the remains were carried to Charleston, where, on Saturday, they were interred in Magnolia Cemetery, by the side of Mr. Ruddock's parents. The devoted husband and two little children, who are left to cherish her memory, have the sympathy o? all their friends in their sore bereavement. "A Breezy Time." The winds are blowing "A Breezy Time"' this way, and on Friday even ing, March 10th, our people are to be given an opportunity to see "A Breezy Time,*' that riproaring farce comedy. We advise all who expect to attend to have their buttons reinforced and go prepared to laugh, for this rare mirth producing comedy is nothing if not funny. It drives away tears, wrinkled faces and rheumatic pains. S weet maid ens, even, forget their lovers for the short space of about three lunn s. Belton Items. A large crowd of people attended the funeral exercises held over the body of our esteemed fellow-townsman, Mr. J. AV. Poore. Everybody seems to feel keenly the great loss we have sustained in his death. The Sunday School of the Baptist Church, led by thc teach ers, followed " the body of its beloved Superintendent from the Church to thc cemetery, wherejust a little after noon the mortal remains were hud to rest. The Church has lost one of its wisest and most consecrated lenders, and the County a substantial and progressive citizen. Dr. J. E. Poon* returned home from his post in Cuba last Saturday and will spend awhile with his mother. Hon. and Mrs. S. Y. Williams, of Lancaster, S. C., are also here and will spend sometime with Mrs. Poore. Mrs. A. C. Larimer, and two little daughters are visiting in Atlanta. Mrs. J. A. Balentine, of Rock Hill, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Campbell. Mr. H. M. Geer, formerly of this place, but now a merchant of Pied mont, furnished the beautiful casket in which thc body ot Mr. Poore was buried, and had full charge of the un dertaking. He deserves to be compli mented for his successful management of the whole affair. Camp Anderson, Confederate Vete rans, will meet at Helton, at :3 o'clock, Saturday afternoon. A full attendance is very much desired, as there is im portant business to attend. X. _- ? . - Corner Creek Notes. Last week was very good weather for the fanners-a few days' sunshine, and wind, followed by local showers. Our farmers are longing for fair and spring-like days tb come, so the plow can be started. Miss Mary Lewis, a most lovable ?md fascinating young lady from Belton, was the guest of ho/ cousin, Miss Janie Rigby, Saturday night and Sun day. Come again, Miss Mary, your visits are highly appreciated by mir young people. Messrs. Ragsdaletfc Clement have re cently stationed their saw mill in our midst, and will do a good business sawing for our people; The small grain crop of this section seems to be on the background ever since the cold snap struck it. lt seems to us, from all reports, that one of Trinity's "bashful boys'' has much attraction near the bounds of Belton. And if Cupid's illinois be true, a weilcH?je bell will ring before many more months have passed by. lt will bc happiness to,your luck, Foster. A very heavy rain descended in these parts Sunday evening, and withoul doubt it was the severesl rainstorm we have had this winter. Home folks all well. Tvu<>. Williamston Items. Miss I'la .Simmons, of Graycourt, is boarding with lier aunt, Mis. C. M. Cox, wliile attending ??liege. Miss Mary 1 [orton and Miss Mary Hunter, both of Belton, are also atten ding College this session and are board ing with Mr. J. C. Rush. Miss Zessio Rush has charge of thc school at Midway, and is getting up quite a reputation as an excellent teacher. The telephone business is on the in crease in Williainston. Dr. li. li. Ran som, H. C. Wilson, J. C. Rush and the Williainston Oil Mill all now have con nections. Mr. J. E. Campbell, a popular young druggist, has returned from Greenville, where he lias been for several weeks. Mr. Janies Willis spent a day or two in town last week with his brother, G. K. Willis. Capt. Strathen Gaines, ol' Daile City. Fla., is spending sometime with Mr. Jas. H. Gaines. Miss Fannie Blackman, a charming young lady of Murfreesboro, Tenn., is visiting her cousin, Dr. Ransom. News reached here by telephone yes terday of the marriage of .Miss Carrie Gaines, of Williamston, and Mr. Wil liam Gaines, of Honea Path, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. B. b\ Arnold, at Honea Path, Sunday night. The ceremony uniting the hap py couple for life was performed by Dr. Jno. T. McBride. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Jas. H. Gaines, and is very popular in Williamston, where she has hosts of friends who wish her much happinesss. She was for a long time organist at the Methodist Church and possesses rare musical talent. She will he very much missed here, but Wil liamson's loss is Honea Path's gain. La Grippe has been hard at work in our town since the snow. The Epworth League met at the res idence of Mrs. M. H. Goodgion Friday | night and proved to be un interesting occasion. Valuable papers were read by Messrs. G. S. Goodgion and J. F. Gaines on some of the pioneer Metho dist preachers of South Carolina. Mr. H. S. Wallace and bride, of Goodgion's Factory, Laurens County, visited the latter's mother Saturday and Sunday. Tlie farmers are very much discour aged in regard to the sowing of Spring oats. Only one . day since Christmas lias the ground been dry enough to plow. The fall oats are reported killed by tl ie recent freeze. XXX. j Trinity Items. Tlie farmers were blessed with a few days of fair weather last week, but, alas! it is raining again. Mr. Julius Ducworth, one of our at tractive and energetic young men, has gone to Macon, Ga., where he is taking a business course. We wish Julius much success. Master Ralph King, a sou of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. King, had the misfortune of getting his hand burned one day last week. It is not serious, and we hope tlie little fellow will not sutler very much, for we know how to sympathize with any who has a bum. Miss Mattie Finley, one of Trinity's most popular and beautiful young la dies, has been suffering for some days with a felon on her thumb, but we are glad to seo that she is well once inore. The recent freeze caused several pipes to burst in tue ginnery of Messrs. Finley & Co., and caused them to be delayed with their work last week, but they are up again and at work. Tile rain caused several of our boys to have the blues last Sunday, as it was so bad they could not leave home. Cheer up, boys, the sun will shine some time and then you can get to go to see thc "B. I. T. Sweet One." Last Thursday morning, as the sun started on his day's journey, and everybody was at their duty, thc young people were thinking of the jolly time tiley were expecting that night, lt was a sociable given at Mr. P. H. Brown's in honor of Miss I'et Finley, who is one among the belles of our community. Thc night came; the wind ceased its harsh blowing and became a gentle breeze. Then the boys and girls came pouring in until the room was well till ed, when, at the suggestion of Miss Pet, they started their fun, which con sisted in all the funniest, plays, laugh ing and talking, until it came to the spinning of the plate. When "Ben's'' number was called lie was so anxious to get it before, it fell, he fell down upon it. The plate was well supplied with molasses, which, of course, Ben got over his hands and face. He was quite astonished w hen he. found what he had gotten into, but the crowd was solidi of laiightertliat he said nothing hut made for the wash pan and water. Be careful next, time, l?en, and carry some bread with you, and not try to "lick"' the. plate with your nose. So tlie t ime passed, ?ind when we looked out in the heavens, what. must, attract our at tention but thc brightness of the beautiful moon, with ?ill the many beautiful stars around he)-. I twas one of those nights when sweethearts love to walk and tell each other of their love, when tin* poets think of their most beautiful sayings. Hut, oh! this beautiful moon had reached half-way ?rn her majestic four, and tin* clock was telling the time when all should retire, so bidding each adieu, and wishing to meet them all soon again we all parted to our homes, leaving nothing but, the thoughts of tlie happy hours. We hope | not to let this be tlie last sociable nor j the last, time, we meet in pleasure. Wishing everybody a happy life, we are the same SUHHII. Hov. --. mm? A Card of Thanks: r.r.l/roN, S. C., Keb. 21, 1M!I!I. Mi:. KIHTOU : I ask the kindness tlirmt^rii tin- IXTKI.I.I?!KX*MCI: to express my heartfelt; thanks to the many kind friends who uer?', ever ready to do any thing in their power for my beloved wife during lier sick ness and with their kind hands laid her to rest. May tin Lord bless them ?ind may we afilie last dav meet each other in hen ven. Iv. C. Cl IA M I'.I.KK. Honor Koli Anderson Graded Schools Central School-Fifth .Month. First and Second Grad?-Donald Brown mi, Blanche Trihhle 92, Dolphins Divver and Harrv G?Mshitnr Ul. Ned Cathcart 90T, li amid We bl J and Rufus Hill ?M). Third Grade, First Section-Starke Sullivan OliA, Frank Mauldin mi, Mill wee Talbert i)4f. Third Grade; Second Section-Tom f?ll 08 0-8, Flias Cooley 0? K-8, < >ze Van Wyck 00i. Third Grad??, Third Section-(.'unan Cooley* 95. Leonard Cummings 04j. Sam OrrTribbleiM. Fourth Grade. First Section-l?ertIra Duckett Mi 5-0, 1 Jessie Major !M li-!'; Mell Glenn ?14. Fourth Grade. SeebmlSectibn-Olive Brownlee mi 3-20, Fav Uren mm !>5 :J-20; Webster Bolcman !?4 :i-20. Fifth Grade. First Section-Willett Sloan mi 8-10, Bessie Tolly 90 2-10. Lila Brownie?' 05 8-10. Fifth Grade. Second Section-Lydia Wilhite 94 2-10. May McCanlla 03 S>-10, Owen McKinney. 0-10. Sixth Grade, First and Second Sec tions-Addie Brown i);"> .>-<), Sallie Giles 01, Mattie Hill Ul) 8-0, Kathleen Mc Gregor Of) li-n, Waller Dobbins 004-1?. Sue Pinckney 00 3-0. Seventh Grade-Cora Mauldin 045-10, Herbert Nowell 04 4-10. William Gor don m? 4-10. Eighth Grade-Bessie Simpson '.Vi 2-10, Eunice Bussell HO. Ninth Grad?;-Louise Johnson 03 5-!>. Eva Murray 02 5-8. Albert Johnstone 02 Tenth Grade-None making average necessary. Pendleton Items. Mr. J; AV. Hunter, who is attcnlliiig Converse Business College, made a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, T. Hunter. Saturday and Sunday hist. It would seem from appearances that a commercial man might ?lo a good bus iness in Mr. M. M. Hunter's store sell ing or mending legs, as there arc three cripples at present in the store. None of it was caused by Spanish riiles. It rained very hard in this section Saturday night and Sunda}'. Our preacher, Kev. .J. F. Singleton, has gone for his bride sure enough this time. Mr. J. H. M ounce's little son. John, still continues very ill. The negroes are still shooting one another around here. One of Aaron Manager's boys shot his sister dead last Wednesday on Mr. PelzeFs place. The girl was eating her breakfast when shot. TKT.T. TALK. Notice. The different Township Pension Boards will meet at their us?ial place ol" meeting on Saturday. March thc 11th, to consider new applicants for Pension and revise old roll, note all that haye moved out or in the township. Any applicant wanting to go before Physi cians will meei; the County Board, pro vided they are recommended by Town ship Board. The County Board of Pensions will meet in the office of J. J. Giln?er on March the 20th, 1800. Town ship Boards will send in their reports by that time. In any Township where the Boards were not reorganized the former Board will please act. JOHN T. GREEN, Ch'in. J. J. GILMEK, Sect'y. Death of a Worthy Negro. Mn. EDITOR: Please publish through your columns the departure of a res pectable aud Christian young colored man. Joseph Hartsgro Martin, who depart ed this lifo Feb. 14th, 1809, was a true disciple of Christ . He has been a mem ber of the Wilson Creek Baptist Church for about thirteen years. < >ur brother lived a consistent lite and was at the time of his death a licensed minister. Ile was identified with the Little Hiver Colored Baptist Association, and a strong supporter of its cause. Wc hope our loss is hcaver.'s eternal gani; JA eon J. MARTIN. I va, S. C., Feb. 22. Assesment Notice. OiTICK OF QOUNTY AUDITOR, ANDERSON, S. C. All thc Township Board of Assessors as appointed by the Governor for 1890, iii the different Townships of Anderson County, are requested to meet at my ofticc at ll o'clock on the first Tuesday. 7th of March, for the purpose of begin ning the work bf appraising the per sonal property for taxation for the fis cal year 1800.' / G. N. COOLEMAN, Co. Auditor A. C. Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Cllnkscales._ Bncklens Arnica ?alre. The beat salve in theworld for Gut Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Bheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions and positively cures Piles, or n< pay required. It is guaranteed to gi vt perfect satisfaction, or money refund ed. Prise 25 cents per box. For sah by Hill-Orr Drug Co To Cm-e A Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund money if it fails t< cure. 2.5c. The genuine has L. B. Q. 01 each tablet. No Cure-No Pay. All Physicians of experience know tin knife ;s a failure in the treatment o Catipprous diseases. Dr. F. A. "Williams <" L.mrens, S. C., will be at Williarnstoi M*nch 13th to 20th, and will cure, witl medicine, all cases treated Eradicau the disease locally and constitutional!} and you are well to stay well. No paj until the patient is well. All Hernor rhoidal troubles quickly cured withoui the knife. 35-3 When you are in town make it conven ient to call at Brock Bros and get oui prices on Farming Implements of al kinds. Our prices talk. Brock Bros. We have with usa first-class Repair' man, and we are better prepared to dc your Bicycle Repairing tbau ever be/ore Work properly attended to. Brock I ros We have a lot of second-hand Bicyclei that we are going to sell at a sacrifice Almost as good as new, from 810.00 up Brock Bros. 35-1 The Anderson Mattress and Spring Bed Co. has employed an expert Uphol sierer, who is making a specialty of Up holstering Church pews at prices far be' low what bas usually been paid here Out of town orders filled. Si lt' you want Gal v. Poultry Wire you will find it at Sullivan Hardware Co's at prices that will surely sell you. Have hot water pipes run from youi stove to bath room. Try Osborne <S Clinkscales. The C. A. Reed Music House has taker the State Agency for the celebrated Co lumbla Graphophone, and is selling them at manufacturer's prices. It will iuteresi every one to call at the Music House and see this wonderful invention. Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne *fe Clinkscales, Sole Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne & Clinkscales. Blacksmith Tools are offered so cheap by Sullivan Hardware Co.'that thesmalt est farmers will find that it will pay them to buy an outfit. ? big combination has advanced price on Barbed Wire, and no doubt will make another advance soon. Sullivan Hard ware Co., with the ready cash, ibought five car loads ahead before the rise, and will hold the combination down in this section for awhile at least. Two car loads just received at old prices. The C. A. Reed Music House has re cehtly received a full car load of Pianos, and are ottering high grade instruments at lower prices than ever heard of in this country. FOR REST-The offices recently occu pied by Bonham & Watkins, in the IN TELLIGENCER building. Apply at this office. Tremendous stock of Guns, bought before the high tariff went into effect. Sullivan Hardware Co. will sell you a Gun cheaper than they can be bought to day at wholesale from the factory. A new delight is found each year in the first ride of the season. The new Vikings and Crescents have every quali fication to please the most critical rider. These wheels are envied by all. On ex hibition at Sullivan Hardware Co's. Bi cycle Department. Another big job lot of Leather Collars just received at Sullivan Hardware Co. This is a rare bargain, and you will re gret it, if you buy before seeing these goode. This is the time to be investigating. Consider last year's record and then let us show you our '99 Viking and Cres cent Bicycles. Sullivan Hardware Co. now have these wheels on exhibition. Ax ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR ONE DOLLAR.-One hundred en graved visiting ca?-ds in fashionable style is a most acceptable present for either ladies or gentlemen. We furnish these (name only) for one dollar and prepay postage Work done in our own factory here. No delay. Send for samples of cards or wedding invitations. J. P. STEVENS it BRO , Jewelers and Engra vers, 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. During the long winter evenings it's a good time to think about your 'W bicy cle. Facts speak louder than advertise ments. Viking and Crescent Bicycles speak for themselves. These wheels are sold by Sullivan Hardware Co. OOO Ol ivor Chilled Steel Beam Plows sold this season by Sullivan Hardware Co. If you can find of these customers that will not say it is a better Plow than any other make he is using they will give you an Oliver free. Sullivan Hardware Co. still sell the Towers ifc Sullivan Steel Plows. Farm era know they are the best goods is why they sell so rapidly. Car load just in and another on the way. Prices right. For the Prevention and Cure o? the Prevalent Troubles . . . GRIPPE, COLDS, And their accompaniments. Neuralgic Pains, Headache, Ipain in the Limbs, OUR GRIP CAPSULES Are almost a Specific. This remedy should be in every household. EVANS PHARMACY. Williamtsfttt Female Geltege, Williamston, S. C. The Spring Session will open on Monday, Feb. 6, 1899. For any desired information, address REV. S. LANDER, President. PATRICK MILITARY INSTITUTE OPENS SEPT. W Offers Best Advantages in All Respects. Students may save Time and Money. _JOHN B. PATEICK, Anderson. S. C. - Is the place to buy - :r,A Dollar's Worth of COFFEE if want:9omethinglRich:and Strorv. J. G. RILEY. AT C.F.Jones & Co's. Every time you come in to see us new we will have something new to show you. We are daily receiving the first instalments of Spring and Summer Goods. They are the NEWEST and PRETTIEST things to be had, and we want our customers to see them. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS : We feel that we are in better shape to sell you your Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, &c, than ever before. We remembered you when buying our Stock, and laid in some values that cannot fail to interest you. We have done the largest business in this Department during the past sea son that we ever did, and feel that we are prepared to merit even a larger business this Spring. KEW LINE OXFORD TIES NEXT WEEK. CLOTHING. It's a little early for Spring Suits-that is, it's early to wear them, but not too early to buy them. We bought them a long time ago, and have already received quite a lot of them. They are the correct things. Wear our Clothes and you are guaranteed of being dressed right. GENTS' FURNISHINGS. A great many new things already received, and the in voices show that many more are on the road. All along the line the NEW THINGS are coming in. We want our friends to see them. Yours very truly, P. s. A few of our last year's Accounts are still unpaid. Please come up promptly now and let us have the money. We need it, and you will feel better when it is paid. UV Great Sweep In all Departments. Our Buyer now in the Northern markets purchasing the Largest and best-assorted Stock of Spring and Sum mer Goods ever brought to this market. We are daily receiving New Spring Goods of every descrip tion that we would be pleased for you to call and in spect. Also, everything in the way of Heavy Winter Goods we will close out below Cost rather than carry them over until next season. SWEEP IX OUR ?BY GOODS DEPARTMENT. Beautiful Hue Percales just received, worth 8c. for only. Beautiful line Welts in Fancy Stripes, worth 12k, foe only... Solid Ducks, in all colors, best quality, worth 15c, for only. Beautiful quality White Lawn, worth 8c, for only. Shirting Prints."best quality, worth 5c, for only.. Bleaching, good quality, worth 7c, for only. Double-width Brocaded Brocadines, beautiful designs, worth 15c, for only Black Brocaded Brilliantine, 40 inches wide, all wool, worth 40c yard, for only. Big Sweep in the Notion Department. White Marseilles Counterpanes, ready hemmed, worth 81.00, for only.. Corsets, good quality, worth. 35c, for only. Ladies' Guting Shirt Waists, worth 25c, for only. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Umbrellas, worth 60c, for only.. Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Uuderveet, worth 25c, for only. Pure Linen Window Shades, worth 40c, for only. Ladies' Handkerchiefs, worth 5e, for only. Bleached Cotton Towels, worth 7c, for only. 4k 9e 9c 4k 3k 4ie Ile 24c 68c 19c 15c 39c 12c 24c 2c 4c Sweep in the Millinery Department. 100 Ladies' Fine Felt Hata just received, real value 75c each-we will close this lot for only. . 19c Big Sweep in Shoes. Our Shoes make your feet feel glad. We sell only high grade Shoes at the very lowest prices, every pair guaranteed. One lot of Odds and Ends of high grade Shoes, that are worth $1.25, for only. 75c Ladie?' Dougola Shoes, Button or Lace, worth 81.50, for only. 98c Men's Tan Camel Calf Shoes, worth 82.25, for only.81.65 Lad iee' Oxford Ties, Kid lined, worth SI.Ol), for only. 75c Yon? trulv. LESSER & CO., Under Masonic Temple, The acknowledged Cheapest House in Anderson.