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- JLEtT) -ON THE WILLOW ?ALF, RUSSIAN CALF, PATENT LEATHERS, &C. IH TIES BUTTONS IND STRAPS, In aU the newest Toes and Lasts-the AGONY TOE and BEWEY LAST being the latest fad. Aie of honest make. They give excellent service. They are attractive and stylish. Pretty as pictures. We have the RIGHT SHOES - A.X RIGHT PRICES, And the largest and best Stock to select from. In addition to high-class Custom-Made Shoes, we have a great line of cheap and medium-priced Shoes. '. No larger or better Stock in Upper Carolina than ours. Come and let us sell you your Shoes. Yours truly, Brown, Osborne Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Gheneral Merchandise. A NDEB?0>', C. Local News, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1899. J. H. Grant, Esq., is on ii visit to Clarkes ville, Ga. The supply of spring chickens is not equal to the demand. An effort is being made to reorganize the Alliance in this County. Some of our farmers are complaining about poor stauds of cotton. The new advertisement of Julius H. I Weil & Co. will interest you. We invite your attention to the new advertisement of Lesser & Co. Col. J. L. Orr, of Greenville, was in the city last Thursday and Friday. Home raised strawberries are now on the market, and they are- fine ones. C. F. Jones & Co. have a new adver tisement this week, Read it carefully. Some of our business men say that trade was never better at this season. Miss Lillian Caldwell, of Seneca, visited friends in Anderson last week. Another laundry and another ice factory are being talked of in Ander son. The civil engineers are now at work on the Black Diamond Railroad in this State. The Skating Carnival was postponed from Monday night until next Friday night. , Miss Daisy Marshall, of Greenville, is in the city visiting the family of Dr. S. M. Orr. Mrs, Burt Mitchell, of Westminster, S. C., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mis6 Susie McMull'an, of Hartwell, Ga,., is in the city visiting the family of Mr. R. S.Hill. Mrs. R. L. Cheshire and children have gone to Hendersonville, N. C., to visit relatives. Remember the meeting in the Court House next Friday at 12 o?clock and be sure to attend it. Everybody is invited to attend the memorial exercises in this city on Fri day afternoon, 26th inst. Read what" Brown, Osborne &. Co. say about summer shoes for men. wo men and children in this issue. There are gTeat swarms of house flies, and those who seem to know say that it is a sign of a sickly summer. Mrs. J. L. Thornley, of Pickens, came down last week to spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. W. W. White'. We are requested to announce that RevrT. C. Ligon will preach in the Wesleyan Methodist Church next Sun day. A school pic nie will be given at Mt. Pisgah Church next Saturday, 20th inst. All are cordially invited to at tend. Chiquola Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will meet to-morrow evening at 8:30 o'clock. All the members are urged to attend. Messrs. George Townsend and T. E. Bell, of Anderson, spruced around town Sunday and Monday.-Elberton {Ga.) Star. Prof. W. A. Dickson, of the Fork, accompanied by his friend, Prof. Mc Whorter, of Fair Play, spent Tuesday in the city. Mr. A. N. Todd, of Lenoir, N, C., has been spending a few days in the city, and was warmly greeted by his many old mends. Miss Maggie Clinkscales, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. D. C. Brown, returned yesterday to her home near Belton. Everybody is invited to attend the annual pic nie at Hardscrabble next Saturday, 20th inst., and bring well filled dinner baskets. Aseries of meetings will begin in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday, and will be conducted by Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson, D. D., of Abbeville. Mr. P. W. Moore, of Greenville County, who is attending Forman University, spent last Saturday and 'Sunday in the city visiting friends. Mr. J. G. Cunningham, who has been confined to his room for a week or two, is now mending, and we hope will soon be restored to his usual good health. If you do not believe that the grass is growing just fool around and get a few days behind with your crop and you will thenknowthat it ison a boom. The Spartanburg papers say the C. &. W. C. R. R. has bought a fine rock quarry on Tyger River, near Switzer, and will ballast their entire line ol' railway. This is Merry Makers' Week in Au gusta, and the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway is selling round trip tickets from all stations at one fare for the round trip. Messrs. V . E. Seybtand Louis Sharpe went to Florence last Monday to attend the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias as the representatives of Chiqn?la Lodge of this city. Mr. Craytoii Cummings, who went, to Cubain one of the Georgia Volunteer Regiments, having been mustered out, arrived in the city a few days :igo on a visit to his mother. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Teasley, with their children, of Hartwell, O'a .. came over last friday io spend a few days in the eily with their relatives. Messrs. C. I\ and .). T. .loues. Mr. J. .I. Norton, formerly engaged in business in this city, and Miss Willie Lawrence, of M wilow. Ga., were mar ried yesterday at the home of the bride. The groom h:is many friends iii Ander son who wiiljoin us in extending him nongra t u J a t ion K Mr. J. M. Giles left to-day for Ri mond, Va., where ho. goes to ?itt the General Assembly of the Pres terian Church, South, as a deleg from tlie South Carolina Presbyter: The annual pic nie at Zarline Isis will take place Saturday, 27th ii Among the invited speakers are I? D. W. Hiott, Hon. R. B. A. Robins Hon. J W. Ashley and Rev. Li C. Br; yon. Married, on Sunday, May 14,18!)9, J. M. Broyles, Notary Public, at residence of the bride's father, 1 Willie Whitfield and Miss Emma Shi daughter of J. C. Shaw, all of i Fork. We have before us the catalogue the South Carolina College for the s sion 1898-99. It is a handsome piece work, and shows that grand old ins tution of learning to be abreast of 1 times. We are in receipt of an invitation attend the commencement exercises Wofford College, which takes pk June 10-13. A very interesting pi gramme has been arranged for the ( casion. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Laugh have the sympathies of their friends the death of their infant daughfc which occurred Monday at their hoi in this city, after Ii, severe illness several days. Mrs. F. Maxwell, of Anderson, is v: itingher aunt, Mrs. E. A. Bell. Mi Maxwell was formerly Miss Zoe Blee ley, and has many friends iii Walhall who are delighted to meet her again. Keon-cv. Courier. Miss Gertrude Brown, of Williai ston, frequently visits Greenville ai is greatly admired here as she is in h 1 home. She has charming manners ai wins friends everywhere. She was decided acquisition to the bevy of fa sponsors who were so popular at Cha leston.-Sunday Times. The meetings conducted by Rev. L. Broughton, in the First Bap ti Church, will continue through th week. Two services are held each di and much interest is manifested. M Broughton is a logical reasoner and most impressive speaker, and his vis to Anderson will accomplish good. The Woodmen of the World of C< lumbia have erected a monument ov< the grave of the late Rev. J. Walt( Dickson at Smith's Chapel, in the Fori and it will be unveiled on the first Sui day in June. A committee of th Woodmen of this city has been ai pointed to make all thc arrangement for the occasion. Mr. J. B. Harrison, of Coppell, Texai is spending a few days in Anderso visiting relatives and old friends. Mi Harrison is a son of the late J. Tylc Harrison, and was born and raised nea this city. In 1870 he moved io Texa and this is his first visit back to his ol home. His many old friends are de lighted to greet him. The sacrament of the Lord's Suppe will be administered at the Midwa; Presbyterian Church next ?Sunda; morning. The usual preparatory ser vices will be held on Saturday morn ing. The pastor, Rev. J. L. MCL?B requests ns to announce that no servi ces will be held on Friday night, a was announced at the last meeting. The farmers of this section are mov ing up as we knew they would move One can hardly see much evidence oi the farms now of an unprecedently lat* spring. Corn is up and growing, cot ton is about all planted and much of i is up, while oats and wheat are doinj ali they can to come in on time. Witl good seasons the fanners will be happ: yet. Mrs. Teresa Strickland, the highly accomplished and charming aunt o: Mrs. J. B. Haltiwanger, who with bei pretty, vivacious and ?attractive daugh ter. Miss Lily, have been visitini Edgeficld for the past few weeks lefi for their home in Anderson last week, much to thc regret of many newlj made and wann friends.-Edaefwlu Chronicle. The first prize of $50, ottered by a committee for thc best decorated build ing in Charleston during thc Confed erate Reunion, was awarded to our former townsman, Mr. A. W. Todd, whose office is 03 Broad street. Mr. Todd is one of Charleston's most popu lar and prominent architects, and we join his many old Anderson friends in extending congratulations. Lee Brown, a young negro convict in the County chain gang, died last Mon day morning after a brief illness. Coroner Miller held an inquest Monday afternoon and an autopsy was made by Dr. J. C. Harris. After hearing the evidence of Dr. Harris and other wit nesses, the jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from inflammation of the stomach. The stockholders ot! thc Piedmont Manufacturing Company held their annual meeting at Piedmont last Wed nesday. The officers and board of directors were re-elected. The affairs of this splendid enterprise were found tobe in first-class condition. During thc year considerable improvements were made, including the replacing ol' 10,000 old spindles with new ones. The Central Graded School closed last Friday, and Superintendent; Wal ton and his teachers are receiving the : congratulations of all our people for their successful and satisfactory work during thc pase year. On Friday a, large crowd of our citizens visited the school and inspected the work of the pupils which were displayed on their desks. Anderson has just caiis*' to be ? proud'of lier schools. j The Presbyterian College at Clinton, S. C., cy iden tly wis lt es lo placea col lege education wi thi n Hie reach of every one. lt oilers matriculation fcc, tui ' lion, room-rent and board for next collegiate year for thc small sum of $100. This ofter is mado to as many as can be accommodated in its boarding department. Tin's certainly gives : opportunity to obtain a thorough edi cation at an extremely low cost. Thc Secretary ol' State yesterday n ceived an application for a charter fro; the ''Collard Man's Pertictin Associ; tion" of Anderson. The objects of tl order are to "Beter our condition mon ly and in Business and Freternaly an politicaly and also to give us the Kigl to Set up SoBordnate Lodges throug out the State to try and Better the coi dition of the Negro Race against a crimes and Race Troubles and Evei thing that is Evil."-Columbia Stat 11th inst. The Columbia State of the loth inst says: "It is said in railroad circle that on or about the 20th inst., th Southern Railway will begin the open tion of through trains over the Chai leston and Columbia and Greenvill divisions from Charleston to Greer ville, the northbound train passing Ct lumbia about 7.25 a. m. and returnin in the evening. Of course no oftich announcement has yet been made, bi the authorities have been at work fe some time upon the management c the schedules of the Charleston divis ion." A strong council of the .Nation; Union was organized in this city las Friday evening with the followin officers : J. Reese Fant, cx-Prcsident John K. Hood, President; G. > Broyles, Vice President : W. H. Nai din, Jr., Speaker; G. N. C. Bolcmar Secretary and Treasurer: H. G. John son, Financial Secretary ; W. H.-Simp son, Usher ; Rev. J. N. H. Summerei Chaplain: T. B. Earle, Sergeant; W T. McGregor, Doorkeeper; Trustees J. J. Fretwell, W. F. Cox, R. E. Ligor. "Joe Wheeler" was the name selecto? for the council. The work of organi zation was done by Mr. Milton Reed, o Atlanta, who is State agent. Mr. Reei will be in our city a day or two longe before closing the charter list, and re ports several applications since abov date. He goes from here to Greenville and will carry the good wishes of Iii Anderson friends. Mr. D. J. Bohannon died suddenly a his home in this city last Monda: morning. He retired to his bed Sunda: night in Iiis usual health, and about ! o?clock a. m. Mrs. Bohannon was arous ed from her sleep by the heavy breath ing of her husband, but before sh< could realize his condition and summoi a physician he died. He had long beei afflicted with indigestion but hear: failure was the cause of his death. Mr Bohannon was the second son of tht late Wesley Bohannon. and was in th< 59th year of his age. He was born anc reared near this city, and resided ii the County nearly all his life. .For th? past eighteen years he was engaged ir merchandising in this city. He hac long been a member of the Flat Rod Baptist Church. On yesterday after I noon his remains were interred in th? Baptist Churchyard, the funeral ser vices being conducted at home by Rev I Wm. Brown. A wife, one son and twe daughters survive him, and in theil bereavement they have the sympathie* of many friends. THRESHERS AND ENGINES.-Go to Brock Brotbertt and examine theil "Geiser" Engines and Threshers before bu ving elsewhere, for they can save you money, and give you the best machines on the market. Everybody knows thal the "Geiser" is the best made. ENGINES AND THRESHERS-We have lust received a car load of the famous "Geiser" Engines and Threshers, and any one contemplating the purchase ol an j thing in that line will do themselves a great injustice if they fall to see us be fore buying. Right now ls the time tc prepare for the harvest, and we are pre pared to fit you up in great style, at the lowest possible price, on all kinds ol machinery, Belting and Supplies. Brock Brothers. When vou want a new Bicycle Saddle, ah Inner Tube, a Floor Pump, Cement, or anything In the line of Bicycle Sun dries, please bear in mind tbat Sullivan Hardware Co. can save you money on such items. If your Piano or Organ needH tuning or repairs, it will pav you to see Mr. Jae. A. Ruddock of The C. ?. Reed Music Houae, I who will guarantee perfect satisfaction ! to all. To make tbe crop with the least ex pense is business, and if you mean busi ness it is simply business to buy vour Harrows, Hoes, ?fee, of Sullivan Hard ware Co. To kill two blades of grass where one was killed before is a problem just now. Sullivan Hardware Co's. Harrows can j solve it for you quick. Hoes aro indispensable on the farm. Every farmer wants low prices and the best to be bad. Sullivan Hardware Co. buy in car lots aud have the Hoes and the prices. Years of test by the farmers of Ander sen County prove the Roman Harrows sold by Sullivan Hardware Co. to be un excelled in cotton and corn. The "Klondike," an all-steel, new de sign of Harrow-thoroughly tested in this section-has many points of advan tage. They are sold exclusively by Sul livan Hardware Co. Sullivan Hardware Co. have the largest and most complete stock of Bicycle Sun dries and Bicycle Fittings carried by any bouse in the State This department of their business receives very close and careful attention, and anything wanted in this line can always be found in stock at H price that is right. Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Palms for sale. MRS. J. F. CLINESCALES, 242 Main St. Twenty-five Dollars will buy a fairly (rood square practice Piano at the C. A. Reed Music House. They are intrinsi cally worth double tbat amounr. ? FOR RENT-Two nice Cottages. Ap ply to J. S. Fowler. Iron King Stove? are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne *fc Osborne Sole Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne & Osborne. Have hot water pipe* run from yoor stove io bath room. Try Osborne & osborne. "Whet: yra need a nyw pair of Bicycle Tire1} go to see Sullivan Hardware Co. They hnvo the largest stock of Tires car ried hy any houso in tue State. To ?ure A Colet In Owe Day Take L<aj<alive Bromo Quinine Tablets. Ali druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c Tho genuine has Jj. E. Q.. on each tablet, lt pays to investigate. Sullivan Hard ware Co. invite investigation of tho com parative merits of their Barrow?, HOOP, and other implements ton numerous to mention. Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson on ly by Osborne <fc Osborne. Sale. We have succeeded in accomplishing one ol' the principal secrets of the Clothing business-that is getting the trading people to believe what we advertise. We can say, and say it truthfully, that we have the best and most complete line of Clothing in Anderson. This expression comes from every one that has examined the Clothing of the city. Imagine what a pleasure it is to hear on all sides, "Hall & Milford has the best line of Clothing in Anderson." You know the rea son-our prices are the lowest, our Goods of the best quality. This week we will place on the counters a lot of Pat terns. Some All Wool, some Mixtures, but all worth $7.50 a Suit. As a Special for this week we will mark them Any one purchasing and not satisfied with the value of these Goods we will refund his money. We not only show $5.00 Suits for this week, but our Pat terns, in all other prices, ranging rr om $8,150, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 are exclusive, and are confined to us alone. Per fect in fit, correct in style, above quotion in quality. Joseph Fowler's Negligee Shirts 75c. Scrivan's Drawers 65c. Straw Hats, Shoes and Furnishings up to the standard. Clothiers and Furnishiers. To tte Have you seen our last shipment of Ladies' Evening Slip pers in Patent Leathers, White Hid, &c. They are beauties;. To Have you seen those $3.00 up-to-date Shoes we are sell ing the boys. If not, call and inspect for yourself. All the latest colors and shapes. Don't forget to call for Trading Stamps. We've got them. Yours for Reliable Shoes, COBB & CRAYTON, The Shoe People. 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 i, isdom with economy. Cheapness is not economy when not accom panied by good judgment as to values, but through our combination of low prices for the 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 &OCDS? ORGANDIES, PERCALES, J1XTSUNS. LAWN, DUCK, LINEN CRASH, In a prolusion of beautiful styles, and the prettiest line of SPRING 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 $1.50. Ladies' Soft, Vici Finish, Heel or Spring Heel, Lace or But ton, $1.00. 36 pairs 2* to 4. cost from $1.50 to S2.00, if we can fit you, ?1.00. Men's Tan Bals, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for S2.00. Men's English Ties for ?1.00-this is a bargain and is worth $1.25. MEN'S SHIRTS of all descriptions-the best work Shirt for 25c. And ia the GROCERY line we are fully prepared for all demands. A full stock of FLOUF: and MEAT. MOLASSES of all grades, bar rels or half-barrels, and TOBACCO. We haye lots of customers who think our 10-pound COFFEE is the best thing they can drink. We are reaching out for .inore trade, sud exerting ourselves to get it. Let ns make a customer nf von. ffieCULLY BROS.