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FOB M E m w o THE IM E W i S T s T Y L E X^STS, THE S T Y L E MATHERS AND COLORS, E S VIDI KIDS,' , Black and Colors, WILLOW CALF, RUSSIAN CALF, PATENT LEATHERS, &C. D I E. X F O !R D S IN TIES, BUTTONS AND STRAPS, In aH' tfee fcrewfcst toes and ?.ast?-tfee AGONY TOE and ffiStra? tAST being thfe latest fad. SHOES ite of honest taa?fce. Obey ?give excellent .serpee, Ohey .are attractive and stylish. Pretty as pictures. W<e*havethe 9 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, yon your Shoes. Tours truly, Wholesale and Retail Dealers ra General Merchandise, ANDEK?ON, S. C. Local News, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1899. Cotton, does not advance in price these clays. Lime is very cheep. Uso the white wash brush freely. The Greenville District Conference will be held at Williamston, S. C., July 20-23. Mr. E. G. Evans, Jr., has moved to Pendleton, where he will engage in merchandising. Mr. and Mrs. ll. C. Laughlin went to Rock^Hill a few days ago to visit the latter s relatives. The attention of contractors is di rected to the advertisement of J. J. Fretwell, President. Mr. A. M. Sharpe, one of the book keepers for the Bank of Anderson, is is off on a short vacation. m Mr. J. L. Mauldin, of this city, visi ted his brother, Senator W. H. Maul din, at Hampton, S. C., last week. Mrs. Thos. lt. Ayer and daughter, Miss Kathaleen, of Macon, Ga., are in tlie city visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Julian Fant, who is in the em ploy of the Port Royal & Augusta Rail road, is in the city visiting his parents. Country produce of all sorts is in demand in the city. Tble supply of spring chickens is not equal to thc demand. Mrs. Carrie Latimer, who has been spending several months in Alabama visiting relatives, returned home a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Pearson returned last Monday from Spartanburg, where they h.ave been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dillingham. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Todd, former ly of Anderson hut now living at Seneca, celebrated their silver wedding last Saturday, 20th inst. Mr. L. P. Smith is arranging to run excursion trains in the near future to Charleston, Asheville, Tallulah Falls and other places of interest. Married, on Thursday, May 18,1890 by John T. Wigington, Notary Public, and at his residence, Mr. J. H. Manley and Miss Ola Spence, of Piedmont. . Mr. W. J. Jones, of Camden, S. C., spent a few days in the city last week representing the New York Life Insur ance Co., and gave us a pleasnnt call. The annual inspection of the Ander son Fire Department will take place on Thursday, June 1st. The call of the (jhief is published in another column. Books of subscription to the capital stock of "The Boys' Steam Laundry" will open at Cobb & Crayton's shoe store to-morrow. See advertisement-. The public generally is invited to attend the annual pic nie at Zarline next Saturday, 27th inst. An interesir mg program for the occasion has been arranged. Dr. J. L. Bolt is looking rather lone some this week and the cause of it is that Mrs. Bolt and the children are Visiting relatives in Anderson.-Fleh ms Sentinel. ?. Asa consequenc?of an over indul gence in spring gre: i-S and other gar den truck many persons are suffering from the diseases incident to this sea son of thc year. Drs. J. R. Wright and 'C. T. J. Giles, of this County, stood their examination before the State Medical Board iu Co lumbia last week and were licensed to practice medicine in this State. The second corps of surveyors on the Black Diamond Railroad left Anderson yesterday to meet the corps now com ing from Port Royal. In a few "days the third corps will leave here for Ra bun 'Gap, Ga. Various sections of the County have been visited by^ood rahis since Sun day. . In the Storeville section there was a considerable hail storm Monday afternoon, but flo great damage was .done the crops. . (Don't miss i!he game of base ball at 'the park to-morrow (Thursday) be 'fctvecn Anderson and Pied mon t. It will be an interesting game, as professional players are on both teams. Admission, 15 and 25 cents. Miss Mamie Hill, of Fairdeal, in this County, was the second lady who boarded the Battleship "Raleigh" after its entrance into the harbor at Char leston during the recent Confederate Veteran's Reunion. A young negro boy accidentally shot himself ?athis home in this city last Saturday night with a 22-calibre pistol. The ball struck him just below thc j navel but did not enter Iiis abdomen, only making a slight flesh wound. Miss Gertrude Jones, thc eldest daughter of Mr. C. F. .Iones, of this city, completed her course of studies at the Williamston Female College last Friday aud was given her diploma. We .join Miss Gertrude's many friends in extending congratulations. Next Monday important changes of schedules will be made hythe Southern Railroad in this State, giving two daily passenger trains each way between Charleston and the Piedmont section. We will also have two trains each way over the Blue Ridge Railroad. The railroad' rates to the firemen's tournament in Columbia next month will be one first-class fare for the round trip. Fire, companies of hot less than twenty men get. a rate of $2.70 from Anderson. Our Department, should be represented at this tournament. Rev. h. G. broughton closed Iiis meeting in tin; First Baptist Church last Friday. T?tere were, thirteen ac cessions lo tito Church on Sunday as a. result of the meeting. Mr. I boughton is an earnest, impressive preacher, ami his visit to Anderson hap done, great good. Miss Kissie Yeargin, who made home with Mr. J. T. Stuckey, ?it St; died last Monday, aged 05 years. 1 remains were interred at Cross Ho Church yesterday. She was a gi woman, and her death is deeply gretted hy all her friends and acquai anees. . Miss Georgia Hall, daughter of i Abner J. Hall, died at her home Williamston on the loth inst., af te long illness with consumption. I remains were interred in the Willia ston Cemetery hy the side of her sis who preceded her to'the grave abou year ago. j Mr. Sam Crayton, of Anderson, S. made a run to Hartwell last Sunday his bicycle, arriving about 0 a. m., a returning Monday. Mr. Crayton i popular young business man of Andi son and has quite a number of fr?en on this side of the rolling Savannah Hartwell Sun. E. Lee McGill, son of Mr. und M John McGill, died at his home in Mi tin Township on the 10th Inst., aged months and 7 days. The remains we interred in the Long Branch Churc yard, the funeral services being co ducted by E<ev. X. G. Wright in t presence of many sympathizingfrient Eev. J. Lowrie Wilson, D. D., Abbeville, is conducting a series meetings in the Presbyterian Churc Services are held both morning ai evening. The public is cordially i vited to attend the services. All plac of business are closed every mornii from 9.30 to 10.:i0 o'clock during tl meeting. The Due West correspondent of tJ Abbeville Pres? and Banner say "Mr. Wayman Brownlee, a son of Cap John E. Brownlee, of Antre ville, re] resenting Brock Bros., of Anderson, C., was in Due West last week supe iutending the placing of a complete sy tem of water works in the laboratoi of Erskine College." Next Friday afternoon, after the rn? morial exercises are concluded, tl ladies will serve ice cream and cake ? the vacant storeroom in the Peoph Block for thc benefit of the Confederal monument fund. Those who ha\ contributed cream or cake should sen it in by 4 o'clock. We bespeak a liberj patronage for the ladies on thisoccr sion. i Last Monday iu Columbia the Gov ernor issued a proclamation ordering a election in Donald's township, Abbe ville : County, on June 13 to decid whether the township shall be incorpc rated into Anderson County. A poi tion of the voters have presented peti tions numbers of times for ali electio to be held, but there was always som defect, heretofore. Miss Ellen Gordon, of this city, Mis Mary Preston, of Greenville, Mis Alpha Rasor, of Donalds, and Mis Beulah McMillan, of Charleston, hav been appointed beneficiary student from South Carolina in Peabody Nor mal Institute. These yoting ladies ar now students at Peabody and hav been awarded these scholarships fo their good records there. Last Thursday ata order was grantee in Charleston by Judge Brawley in th United States Circuit Court, whicl looks to the salle of the Blue Rrdg? Railroad, it was issued at the reques of the Southern system, claiming own ership under the purchase of the Co lumbia and Greenville Railway in 1874 All persons are required to appear oi July 1st and show cause why the rom should not be sold. Thc Greenville AVHW of the ?1st inst says : "Young Silas Tollison, charg?e with .forgery, who tried to perpetually hide from officers of the law and wh< afterward attempted to evade the lan itself by feigning insane, was carrier ba!ck to Pelzcr yesterday, given a pre !liminary trial before magistrate New man there and sent to the Anderson jail for trial before the Anderson Corni next month. Tollison got in one more attempt to commit suicide here bj hanging himself, anil this time he was black in thc face before assistance reached him." I Tho carnival at the skating rink last Friday night was attended by a large ; crowd of skaters and spectators and the occasion was a most enjoyable one. Music was furnished by the Anderson Cornet Band. By a vote, which was close, the following ladies and gentle men were awarded the prizes: Most graceful lady skater, Miss Leila White: best gentleman skater, Mr. N. B. Sulli van ; most appropriate ladies' costume, Miss Trac Ruff; most appropriate gen tleman's costume, Mr. Frank Cunning ham ; most graceful couple, Miss Leila White and Mr. Geo. Evans; best trick and fancy skater, Mr. ll. S. McCully. The Greenville. Mountaineer of the 20th inst., says: "Mr. William A..Ham mond, of Florida, passed through our city ou his return from the. reunion in Charleston, and is now visiting friends and relatives in Anderson, lie belong ed to the famous company of South Carolinians who joined the 37th battal ion of Virginia cavalry, and he was under the command of Gen. Bradley T. Johnson at the close of the war, serv ing as his courier. Both ol"' them nar rowly escaped capture in August, 18(54, at tin; house ol' Mr. McNeill near Mooresville, W. Va., and Mr. I lam mond was aided in lu's escape by a little daughter ol" .Mr. McNeill, whose intelli gent action saved him from the enemy. The ot her day in Charleston while at the home ol' his kinsman, Maj. Kdward Willis, a. gen Hern?n with several ladies called at the house, when Mr. Ham mond discovered thu the was talking with Maj. AMersoit, of the. 3?'.th W. Ya., ra valry, who belonged to the same, brigade, and one of tho holies was Mrs. Wilson, ol' Chat tanooga, tin: little girl who aided In's escape from the Yankees in !S<;4. Mai. A Merson has Ween spend ing the vs inter in Greenville, anil went from here to the reunion."' Mr. Ham mond isa brother of Mrs. s. Bleckley. of iliis city, and has many old friends in Anderson who .-ire delighted to groei him on?:o more. An enthusiastic meeting; was held in the Court House last Friday iii the in terest o? tho new cotton mill. Mr. R. S. Hill, Col. J. L. orr, Mr. J. A. Brock. Col. L. E. Campbell and others made speeches, and everybody present seem ed ready and anxious to help build the mill. The subscription committee made a good start at the meeting and new names are being added almost every day to the list. If our people will do their duty promptly, this cotton mill is an assured fact. Every farmer who is interested in Anderson as a market should take stock in this enterprise. He will be benefited by it in more ways than one. Mrs. Mary Edwards died ut the home of her son-in-law, Mr. W. AV. Russell, in this city, last Thursday. She had long been an almost helpless invalid, being afflicted with paralysis, and her death was expected at any time by her loved ones. Mrs. Edwards was in the 00th year of her age and was a native of Orangeburg County. She was the widow of the late Col. John C. Ed wards, who was a prominent and popu lar citizen of that section of the State. She had long been a devoted and ex emplary member of the Methodist Church. The remains were interred in Silver Brook Cemetery on Friday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. N. H.'. Summerell. The last issue of the Keowee Courier says: "On Monday . morning, loth instant, Mr. Jefferson F. Browne died at his home on Oconee Creek. He was sixty-one years, three months and five days old, and had been in feeble health for several months. He was a fanner by occupation and had lived in this County many years. He was a native of Anderson County. He leaves a widow and five children by a former wife. He was an honest man and en joyed the respect and confidence of*] many friends. His body was buried Tuesday at Fairview Church." The deceased was the eldest son of the late Samuel Browne, of this County, and has many old friends and relatives in this section who will regret to hear of his death. Mr. Wm. S. Haynie died at the Coun ty Poor House last Thursday, in the 79th year of his age. He had been an inmate of the County Home for several months, during which time he was quite feeble and almost helpless. Mr. Haynie was born, reared and spent his life in Anderson County, and was well known and highly esteemed by our people. He was engaged in teaching school nearly all his life, and served this County as its first School Commis sioner after the free school system was established in the State. He possessed a bright, vigorous mind, and discharg ed his duties faithfully in'every posi tion he occupied. Mr. Haynie was never married, but leaves a large circle of relatives and old friends to cherish his memory* On Friday his remains were interred at Flat Rock Church, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. W. T. Capers, of Grace Episcopal Church, of which he was a member. As has been announced, next Friday will be observed as Memorial Day in Anderson. The exercises will be held in the Court House, beginning prompt ly at 3.30 o'clocTc p. m. All places of business will be closed at that hour for the balance of thc afternoon so that everybody will have an opportunity of attending and participating in the ex ercises. The Church bells, the City Hall bell and the Central School bell will be tolled for one-half hour, begin ning at 3 o'clock. The children will assemble at the City Hall at 4.30 o'clock, and at the conclusion of the exercises in the Court House will march with the citizens to the ceme teries to decorate thc graves. The committee of an*angements request all the ladies of this section to supply the children with flowers and evergreens, and to assist in the decoration of the graves. A committee of Veterans, consisting of Messrs. AV. A. Fant, J. P. Sullivan, B. F. Wilson, A. H. Osborne and Dr. R. F. Divver, has been ap pointed to see that not a single soldier's grave at any of the cemeteries is over looked in the decoration. Mrs. Martha Helen Broyles, relict of the late Maj. A. R. Broyles, died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Frank Crayton, in this city, last AVednesday afternoon, having survived her venera ble husband just two weeks. On Thurs day afternoon her remains were in terred in Silver Brook Cemetery, the funeral services being conducted at home by Rev. J. N. H. Summerei. She had been in feeble health for some time, and was quite sick when her hus band died. Mrs. Broyles was a daugh ter of the iate Dr. George Brown and was born and reared near Belton, be ing in the 72nd year of her age. She was a woman of many noble virtues of both mind and heart, and was greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends. She was educated at thc school of the Misses Bates, which was located at Pendleton before thc war, and which ranked among thc leading female col leges in thc South. She was married to Maj. Broyles in August, 1845, and two daughters are left to cherish her memory. For nearly thirty years she had been a devoted member of the I'rosbvterian Church in this ?itv. TllRKSUEKS ANO EX<UN KS.-Go to Brock Hrotber.-, and examine their "<;eif?er': EDgineH and Threshers before buying elsewhere, for they can save you money, and give j'ou the best machines ou the market. Everybody knows that the "Geiser" is the best mad*. ENGINES ANO TnuKsi?Kus- We have just received a car load of the iamous "Geiser"' Engines and Threshers, and any one itontemplating the purchase of anything iu that line will do themselves a ?rcat injustice if they fail to see UN be fore buying. Right i ow is the time to prepare fur thu harvest, and we Jire pr? pareil to lit you up in great style, at the lowest possible price, on all kinds of machinery, Belting and supplies; Rrock Brother*. Lui Flower?*. Pot Plants and Palms for Bale. ."Mt:s. J F. CLINKSCALKS. 2-42 Maia St. Twenty-Jive Dollars will buya fairly good souare practice Piano at the C. A. Reed Si unie House. They are :ntrinsi ?.a?v worth doable that amount. Clothing Sale. We have succeeded in accomplishing one of 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 rrom $8.50, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 are exclusive, and are confined to us alone. Per fect in fit, correct in style, above question in quality. Joseph Fowler's Negligee Shirts 75c. Scrivan's Drawers 65c. Straw Hats, Shoes and Furnishings up to the standard. HALL & MILFORD Clothiers and Furnishiers. To the La * Have you seen our last shipment of Ladies' Evening Slip pers in Patent Leathers, White Kid, &c. They are beauties? To Have you seen those $3.00 up-to-date Shoes we are sell ing the boys. If not, calf and inspect for yourself. All the latest colors and shapes. Don't forget to call for Trading Stamps. We've got them. Torrs for Reliable Shoes, COBB & C BLYTON, The Shoe People. ECONOMY! IS the foundation upon which all prosperity is based. Inevitable suc cess comes :o those who act on principles of frugality in every-day life, and mingle wisdom with economy. Cheapness is uot 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 GOODS, ORGANDIES. PERCALES, A?lTS?iOiS, LAWX. x DUCK, LISTEL CRASH, In a profusion 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 wearer*. Only reliable lines to be found in our Stock. Ladies' genuine Dongola, Patent Tip, Coin Toe, tor a leader, $1.25, worth $1.50. Ladies' Soft, Vici Finish, Heel or Spring Heel, Lace or But ton, $1.00. 36 pairs 21 to 4, cost from $1.50 to $2.00, ii *e can lit you, S1.00. Men's Tan Bala, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for $2.00. Men's English Ties for -31.00-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 can drink. We are reaching out for more trade, and exerting ourselves to get it. Let ti? make a customer of you. McCTJLLY BROS.