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Local News. y>-.-:K. m WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1899. Deaths. Mrs. Louisa C. Ligon, relict of the late Prof. Wi J. Ligon, died at her home in this city last Thursday morn ing. She had been in feeble health for the past five or six months, and gradu ally grew worse ?until death came to her relief. She was a daughter of the late Henry Seibels, of Lexington Coun ty, S. C., Where she was born and reared, and was in the 65th year of her age. In 1852 she married Prof. Ligon, and four years later they moved to Pendleton, where they resided until 1806, when they moved to Anderson. Twelve chiidren--nine sons and three daughters-were born to them, - and of this number five sons survive her. Having been dedicated to the Lord by baptism in heir infancy, and trained in ? His "nurture and admonition," in her girlhood she publicly confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Methodist Church. Throughout her life she was a "most devoted and zeal ous nienaber, and often rendered valua ble service in the various departments of Church work. Mrs. Ligon was a woman of more than ordinary intelli ; gence,,and possessed many noble vir 7 . tues of both mind and heart. She was nor only a true Christian, a dev6ted . wife'?md affectionate mother, but an exceedingly land neighbor, and was . ever-ready to lend a helping hand and speak an encouraging word to the poor and distressed, i Her memory will long be cherished by a wide circle of friends. Cm last Friday morning the funeral ? ' : services wereheld in the First Metho dist Church, -being conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. W. Daniel, assisted by Her. S. D.- Harper, after which her re mains were laid to rest beside those of her honored husband* in Silver Brook Cemetery. Mr. James F. Hammond died at the ; i?ine of his brother, Mr. John G-: Ham mond, in Chicago, on. the 12th inst., after a brief illness with paralysis of the brain. The deceased was the third son of the late GeorgeW. Hammond, of this city, and was in the 88th sear of his ?g?. He was bora and raised in Anderson, and in his boyhood worked several years in the INTELLIGENCER office. For a number of years he has been on the stage, and traveled nearly ' all over the country with a popular comedy company, having visited An derson two or three years ago with Barlow Bros7. Minstrels. He possessed a fine voice and was a talented young man: He has many old friends and relatives io. our midst who will regret to hear of Ms death. Mrs. Elizabeth Ashley, wife of Mr. Ebenezer Ashley, died at the County Paupers' Home last Monday morning. She had been afflicted^ with paralysis for about two years, during which time I she was helpless and confined to her bed. She had long been a devoted member of the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, and bore her affliction with Christian patience and resignation. She was 86 years of age and had been married twice, but had.no children. She and her husband have been in mates of the County Home for about six months, and he is 95 years of age. Her remains were interred at the CountyHome Cemetery yesterday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Wm. Brown. , Aaron Items. As we have- been sitting quietly and trying to behave ourselves "pretty" for a good while, Mr. Editor, we will, if . you will give us the floor, speak a little while. Wehavo noticed numerous, valuable and beautiful improvements go up since " we last saw you in our midst, and as some say, "beauty before age," we will speak first of the cutest and prettiest little building that has been lately set down ia our community. It is that beautiful "spring house" which Mr. Tureen Newell has built over old Hope well Spring. The cheerful aspect which it presents is refreshing to the passer-by, and it is also "useful as well as ornamental." In home life we note : The new* resi dences of Mr. J. A. Jolly, built by the Anderson Lumber Company ; and of Mr. J. W. White, built by our local and enterprising contractor, Mr. J. Baker Gentry. These are both excellent pieces of work, and while they reflect great crediton the. contractors, they make two of our best families much more comfortable and home life luxury. Messrs. J. H. Leach and John A. Kay have also made neat and valua ble improvements in their respective homes. Numerous other improvements, such as blacksmith shops, new cut roads, etc., etc. You must just come up, Mr. Editor, if you will appreciate it all. We are looking forward to a most interesting and instructive series of services afc the Sabbath School Conven tion afc Hopewell soo.n. We expect some distinguished workers and speak ers, and then we'll have the good dole gates from many parts. Quite a goodly number of our young people met last Sabbath af teruoou at Mr. Welborn Martin's and engaged in some beautiful music; The Ladies' Aid Society at Midway propose to put a nice carpet on their pulpit rostrum. So three of our most charming belles are "on the carpet" committee, and with the assistance of some of our noble young men, will soon have it in position. Prof. L. M. Mahaitey, our most thor oughly popular teacher at Hopewell, is now occupying the commodious resi dence recently vacated by Mr. J. B. Neal. * The Ptev. K. G. Martin filled his pul f/it promptly aiuVacceptably afc Trinity last Sabbath and preached to a large, intelligent and appreciative audience. Mr. Mordi? Smith's many friends will be glad to learn that he is out again from his recent attack of gripp. Mr. P. H. Brown, our efficient road manager, has gofcten in some good work on the heavy fills and abutments at the new bridge built by Gen try Bros. near Mr. Reid Watson's mill. Mr. Chas. H. Cartee and lu's charm ing sister. Miss May. attended Church afcLebanon last Sabbath. Business is on a *.o jm. The schools at Midway and Trinity have closed and farmers arc too happy to do anything but farm. Come up soon. Mr. Editor, aud tuen come back again when watermelons come. Yours truly as ever, . R. E. PORTER. Belton Items. Hon. T. Y. Williams, of Lancaster; S.C., has been with the family of Mrs. Corrie Poore for several days. Mr. Williams is one of the executors of the estate of the late and lamented Jas. W. Poore, and is here assisting Dr. Bowen, the other executor, in looking after matters pertaining to the estate. Hon. A. C. Latimer has been at Ab beville and Prosperity recently on bus iness pertaining to the establishment of the "Kural Mail Delivery." Mr. Latimer succeeded in securing seven of th?se free mail deliveries for his District, and will place one here. Mr. John Harris will be the carrier. Mr. J. D. Campbell is at home for a short stay. Mrs. Mary Orr and two children, of Greenville, are spending some time j with the family of Mr. J. K. Breazeale. Mr. A. P. Taylor, General Agent for the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co., was in town Saturday and did some ! work for his Co. . The program of the public debate to be given in the hall Friday night by the young men of the-Literary Society is as follows : Reader, Rex Rice ; De claimed Clarence Clinkscales ; Debat ers : Affirmative, W. H. Scott, J. A. Heddon ; Negative, J. C. Pinson and I. F. Copeland. This will be the maiden effort of all the young men in the pres ence of an audience, and people should not come expecting as much from them* as experienced speakers ; but we be lieve they will say some things that will give those who hear diff?rent ideas about the subject discussed, viz : "Re solved, That prohibition would solve the liquor problem." In addition to the speaking, music will be given by members of the school, and Miss Rena Rice has kindly consented to recite, which of course will not bethe least at traction of the entertainment. The public is cordially invited to attend. The North Carolina Rblling Exposi tion will be in Belton Saturday, the 22nd inst., from 9 a. m. to ll. The car carries at?'exhibition of the agricultural and mineral products of the State, and is altogether worth anybody's time to see. xxxx. Townville Items. We have been very much delighted with a good week's work on the farms in this section. Cotton planting is the order of the day. Some corn has been (?planted. Mr. Billie Holcombe is very ill at this wri.ing. We wish him a speedy recoveiy. Capt. H. R. Vandiver ie still in feeble health. Mrs. Elizabeth Ledbetter is in An derson visiting friends and relatives. Rev. J. F. Singleton visited friends in town one day last week. Mrs. Campbell died one day last week. She was a most excellent, Christian woman, and leaves a wide circle of friends. Her remains were interred in the Baptist Churchyard, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. F. Singleton. Mr. Jackson Giles has returned to town with the letters M. D. attached to his name, and we wish him success in his profession. Miss Lula Rankin, who has been teaching school in Oconee County, has been visiting the family of her kins man, Dr. W. K. Sharpe. The Sunday School at the Baptist Church was reorganized recently by the election of. the following officers : Superintendent, E. P. Earle ; Secretary and Treasurer, P. S. Mahaffey ; Organ ist, Mrs. Marry Babb; Assistant Or ganist, Miss Gertie Mahaffey. Mr. G. M. Schrimp, of Moscow, has been visiting in this neighborhood. Mrs. Schroeder is visiting friends and relatives near here. Mr. Joe Lawrence worshipped at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. The burning of the barn on the Max well plantation, which is in charge of Mr. J. L. McCarley, consumed ll head of horses and mules, 15 head of cattle, 2,200 bundles of fodder, 250 bushels of cotton seed, 1 ton of cotton seed meal, a lot of hay and other roughness. 2 wag ons, and badly damaged 1,000 bushels of corn. The loss falls quite heavy on Mr. McCarley and his sons, as the stock belonged to them and left them with out a horse to jAovc. There was no in surance on any of the property. Mr. McCarley's friends are helping him to replace his things. The entertainment here last Friday night was largely attended and highly enjoyed. All of the participants ac quitted themselves well. Mr. Will. Hunters horse was stolen or strayed off last Friday night. We learn that he has heard of it at Seneca. Mr. J. A. Burgess was called a few days ago to the bedside of his brother, who is very sick at his home iu the Slabtown section. SCHOOL Bor. Richland Creek Dots. The health ot' the community was never better. Misses Pearl Barrett and Eva Brooks visited friends down on the river re cently. Mr. Joe Gray, ol' McClure, S. C., visi ted relatives in this section recently. Maddogs are all the go down in this part of the country. We think tin- young man that drives the black mule has sonic attraction over on thc creek. Miss Cornelia Milford and brother, of Townville. visited the Misses Brooks some time ago. Come again, Miss Cornelia, wc are al ways glad to see you. Mrs. Luta Skelton lias been very low with la grippe, but are glad to say she is improving. Rev. Hugh McLees and sister, Miss Sue, visited the family ol' Mr. Frank McLees recently. Xews is scarce. Juiiv AND CHUT. We have an experienced repair-man at the head of our Bicycle Department, and weare prepared to do any kind of repair work at low prices. Brock Bros. Denver Notes. Farmers are rejoicing and putting in good time ploughing the past few days of dry, pleasant weather. By extra hard work they hope to get enough cotton planted hythe first of May to make another big crop of 5-cent cotton. Miss Myrtie McWhorter lias closed her school at Alpine and is at home again to the delight of her many friends. Miss Margie Majors came home from Pendleton Saturday, accompanied by two lovel}- young ladies, Miss Wight man, of Pendleton, and Miss Fannie Whitmire, of Greenville. They re turned on Sunday afternoon much to the regret of our young people, who would gladly have prolonged their stay indefinitely. Cadet Will Garrison cann; home Fri daj', bringing with him his friend Major Martin, one of the preceptors i Clemson College. Their society was greatly enjoyed by all wi io were so for t?nate as to meet them during their short visit. Mrs. Jane Browne and Oscar Browne, of Centerville, visited Mr. A. E. Browne during his illness. After a few days of slight improvement in his health, Mr. Browne has relapsed, and is again con fined to the house. Mrs. Dock Blackman, of Bowersville, Ga., died on the 14th and was brought bael: to Sandy Springs, and interred Sunday, amid a concourse of sorrowin, relatives and friends, Rev. A. B. Wat son conducting the funeral services. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Robt. Burns and Mrs. Anna D?racott, and they with the bereaved husband and children have our sympathy. Mr Blackman and family formerly lived in this community, arid have many friends and relatives'here. The old neighbors and friends of Mr. Eugene Eskew, of the 2nd.S. C. Regi ment, -were glad to see him in their j midst once more, and looking so well after his' trip to Cuba. We do not know which rejoice most, the soldiers of the 2nd Regiment or their friends, that they are so soon to be mustered out. Miss Docia Brock and Miss Lily Gar rison, visited Mr. S. L. Eskew's family at Pendleton and report having had a very pleasant time. Mr. Wm. Elrod had the misfortune to lose a fiue young mule about ten days ago. INCOG. LownUesville Items. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Speer, of Ander son, who have been visiting Mr. G. W Speer at Monterey, have returned to Dr. A. J. Speer's. Mr. Clarence Harper returned from his medical college last week for the vacation. He is stopping with his brother, Mr. E. W. Harper. We were glad to see Mr. J. C. Thomas, |ea former citizen of our town, who is now living at Pearl Mills, Georgia, on our streets to-day. Dr. B. A. Henry, who was formerly located here, has returned from Balti more and New York, where he has been takingpost-graduate courses, and was with us one day last week, greet ing his many friends. We are all glad to see him and wish him much success in his new field, Anderson. Mr. Marion Munn, of Beech, was in town Friday. Mrs. B. A. Boyd was visiting Mrs K. 0. Hester Monday. The Lowndesville Dramatic Club will give a play entitled, "The Dea con's Tribulations," in the High School building Friday night. The play is a sequel to "The Deacon," which was played here before, and promises to be a very enjoyable affair. Admission 15 cents for ali. The proceeds will be de voted to the school library. Miss Eileen Mauldin and Messrs. R. C. Mattison and C. J. Brock came down from Anderson and were the guests of Miss Zula Brock Sunday. Mr. B. Bolin Allen has returned from Anderson. McD. H. Bucklens Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions and positively cures PiJes, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give' perfect satisfaction, or money refund ed. Prise 25 cents per box For sale by Hill-Orr Drug Co Tomato Plants at D. S. Maxwell's. We bought our Hoes before the big ad vance, consequently we can save you monev if you will see us before buying. 43-2 Brock Bros. The Improved Brooks Cotton Planter has never been excelled by any other. You buy them at Brock Bros. . 4:i-2 When you need a new pair of Bicycle Tires go to see Sullivan Hardware Co. They have the largest btoek of Tires car ried by any house in tbe State. FOR RENT-Two nice Cottages. Ap ply to J. S. Fowler. 42 FOR RENT-One two-story House on Whitner Street. Apply to D. C, Brown & Bro. 42-3 Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Osborne. Farmers' Headquarters-the Sullivan Hardware Co. Everything that the farm er needs iu the line of Hard ware and Ag ricultural Implements can bo furnished by thisgreat supply house. f>7,OOOsquare fret of floor space crowded with goods to suit your demands. Buyingthequan ti ty and paying the cash enables this Fjrm to secure right, prices when buy ing. Your interest is theirs, and success only affords them the means of better benefiting you. Jno. T. Burries will give your bursted pipes or plumbing of any kind prompt attention. i< t. Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne & Ciinkscales, Sole Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne & Osborne. The C. A. Reed Music House has re cebtly received a full car load of Pianos, and are offering high grade instruments at lower prices than eyor heard of in this country. Have hot water pipes run from your Btove to bath room. Try Osborne & Osborne. FOR RENT-Tho offices recently occu pied by Bonham & Watkins, in the IN TELLIGENCER building. Apply at this Olli OM. The C. A. Reed Music House has taken the State Agency for the celebrated Co lumbia Graphophone, and is selling them at manufacturer's prices. It will interest every one to call at the Music House and see this wonderful invention. Tu Cure A Cold In On? Day Take Jbaxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet. Lesser's Big Department Store Ready for Spring Trade. PERMIT us to inform you that our House is now packed with NEW* SPRING GOODS from cellar to dome-the greatest and largest Stock that we ever carried, all purchased for SPOT CASH, which we shall offer at unusual low figures. In this day of close competition and new business methods the only way to succeed is u> buy for Cash, and keep a regular buyer in the Northern markets so as to take advantage of every propitious oppor tunity, thereby enabling us to sell below our competitors. To carry this out successfully we have arranged with a competent party in New York city who is well posted in values, and who will be on the lookout for Big Bargains for Spot Cash, which will enable us to offer to our customers some special drives. Our Stock thia season is the most complete ever brought to this market, selected with utmost care in all the departments, and we can save you money whether you are in need of Domestic or Foreign Imported Dress Goods, or a cheap Brogan or the finest hand-made Shoes manufactured. Please remember us when you come to Anderson, and whether you buy or not we will take pleasure in showing you the largest stock for the lowest prices ever offeree" before. We offer ly the very best qualities of below articles at unusual low figures : ' IN OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT. Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs, worth oe, for only. 2c Pure Linen Towels, large size, worth 15c, for only. 9c Genuine Pearl Buttons, worth 5c dozen, at only. 2c Ladies' Gauze Undervest, best quality Silk, trimmed, worth 15c, at only 8c Ladies' Shirt Waists, latest style?, made of best quality Percale, worth 75c, at only. 48c Embroidery, extra fine quality, made in Switzerland, at only. 5c Ladies' White Lawn Aprons, extra fine quality, worth 25c, at only- 14c IN OUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. Ino ia Mull, beautiful designs, regular price 5c, at only. 2?c Brocaded Organdies, beautiful dark patterns, worth 10c, at only. 4?o White Welts, yard-wide, best quality, worth 15c, for only. 8c White Checked Muslin, worth 6c, at only. 4c Fancy Stiped Pique, worth 15c, for only. 9*c Turkey Red Calico for only. 4c Black Brocaded Brilliantine, 40 inches wide, all wool, worth 40c, only. 24c Full line Wash Silks.from 25c to 81.50 SHOES m? SLIPPERS. We sell only reliable Shoes and best wearers at lowest prices. One table filled with Odds and Ends of high grade Shoes for only. 75c Ladies' Fine Dongola Shoes, heel or spring heel, all sizes, worth ?1.25.. 98c Ladies' Slippers, all sizes, at only. 48c Ladies' Genuine Dongola Slippers, made by Harrisburg Shoe Co., every pair warranted, worth 81.25, at only. 98c Gentlemen's,Solid Oak Calf Shoes, worth $lr.'5, at only.S1.25 Gentlemen's Vici Kid Shoes, all sizes, worth $2.00, at only. 1.42 NEW CLOTHING JUST ARRIVED-Full line Men's Suits from 82.50 to 812.00. Fifty Boys' Knee Suits, worth ?1.50, for only 98c. Boys' Knee Pants, worth 25c, at only 10c. Gentlemen's Laundered Percale Shirts only 48c. Full line Gentlemen's Straw Hats from 25c to $1.00. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT-We have a large variety of Ladies' trimmed and untrimmed Hats at prices that will astonish you. Yours truly, LESSER & CO., Under Masonic Temple, The acknowledged Cheapest House in Anderson County. P. S.-Positively no Goods charged to any one-our terms are strictly Cash. YOU CAN'T JUDGE A SAUSAGE BY ITS ULSTER ! Neither can you fix the value of a BICYCLE by its Enamel. SENSIBLE people want SAFE BICYCLES, and safe Bicycles must have the best material, the most careful construction, and must be made by people who know how-makers who have learned by experience. We can interest careful people in the construction of CRESCENT AND VIKING If they will give us the opportunity. We'll show what goes into them, and explain why they are better than others. Come and see us. Solfa Hardware Co. Headquarters for everything in the line of Bicycle Sundries and Fittings. W. W. SULLIVAN, Manager Bicycle Department. ECONOMY ! IS the foundation upon which all prosperity is based. Inevitable suc cess comes to those who act on principles of frugality in every-day life, and mingle wisdom with economy. Cheapness is not economy when not accom panied by good judgment as to values, but through our combination of low prices for thc best Goods we know that you will find it to your interest to have your dealings with us. We are now prepared for the demands of the SPRING TRADE with a large Stock of DRY GOODS? ORGANDIES, PERCALES, MUSLINS? LAWN, DUCK, LINEN CRASH, In a profusion of beautiful styles, and the prettiest line of SPR?NG PRINTS shown anywhere. We ask your inspection of these and a comparison of prices. OUR SHOES are wearers. Only reliable lines to be found in our Stock. Ladies' genuine Dongola, Patent Tip, Coin Toe, for a leader, 81.25, worth 81.50. Ladies' Soft, Vici Finish, Heel or Spring Heel, Lace or But ton, 81.00. 3G pairs 2J to 4, cost from 81.50 to 82.00, if we eau fit you, 81.00. Men's Tan Bala, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for 82.00. Men's English Tie3 for 81.00-this is a bargain and is worth $1.25. MEN'S SHIRTS of all descriptions-the best work Shirt for 25c. And in the GROCERY line we are fully prepared for all demands. A full stock of FLOUR and MEAT. MOLASSES of all grades, bar rels or half-barrels, and TOBACCO. We have lots of customers who think our 10-pound COFFEE is the best thing they eau drink. Wc are reaching out for more trade, anti exerting ourselves to get it. Let us make a customer of you. McCULLY BROS - AS WELL AS - DRY GOODS, MILLINERY AND CLOT? PEOPLE. You will find as large a Stock here to select from as you usually find anywhere. We handle nothing but good, relia ble makes of Shoes. You will find nothing but SoHd Leather Shoes in our Store. We recommend all of our Sf hoes to you as being worth the money you invest in them. Men's Shoes. We have on exhibition a very handsome line of Men's Dress Shoes in Tans and Blacks. The Tans are very popular this season. We are prepared to suit and fit you in quite a variety of styles and prices, ranging from $1.25 to $3.50. Nothing is more dressy or comfortable for Summer wear than Vici Kid Shoes. All widths and in the newest shapes $2.00, $2.50, $3.00'ani $3.50. All of them just as good as you could expect for the money. You can't help admiring this line. We feel confident that you will be suited in style and price, and that the Shoes will give you satisfaction. A man's Dress Shoe at $1.00 which we have been selling for some time, and which has proven a satisfactory wearer for the money. Our "Bay State" brand of Men's and Boys' Shoes at $1.50 are as solid and reliable as can be had to retail at the price. They are sold at shorter margin of profit than any Shoe in our stock just in order to give you the best Shoe possible at the popular price-$1.50. Boys' and Youths' Dress Shoes $1.00 and $1.50. Ladies' Oxford Ties. Our line is of the best manufacturers-fine fitting and beautiful styles and very serviceable. We unhesitating ly recommend every pair of our Ladies' Oxfords at from $1.00 to $2.75. We have them on all the newest Lasts, Heels or Spring Heels, all sizes and widths, at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 and $2.75 Good, serviceable, depen dable footwear. We carry, perhaps, the largest line of Misses' and Chil dren's Shoes and Oxfords that you will find in the city, and try always to have them at popular prices. We also have Ladies' Oxfords at 50c and 75c. In this line we have put some odd lots of $1.00 and $1.25 Goods in order to clean them out. We also carry a full line of Men's and Women's heavy work Shoes-the kinds and prices the people want, and that will give them the worth of their money in honest wear. Shoes are very deceptive, and it is hard to tell whether or not they will wear well until you try them. Our Shoe Talk is always conservative ; we cannot afford to say any- i thing on paper that we can't say over the counter and back up by the wearing qualities of our Goods. We want to sell you Shoes-we are in a position to do you good on footwear. Come to see us on Shoes as well as Dry Goods, Millinery, Clothing and Gents' Furnishings. Yours very truly, Wholesale and Retail Dealers. a