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SPRING GOODS Now on Sale. A Special Exhibit of We have just opened up one Case of about Ten Thousand Yards (10,000 yards) Of Remnant Embroideries, 4 to 6 yards to the piece, to sell from 20c. to 90c. per piece. Also, two Cases of about Fifteen Thousand Yards (15,000 yards) Of Regular Edgings and Insertions. The above, including a Stock of about Five Thousand Yards, (5,000 yards) Gives us about Thirty Thousand Yards (30,000 yards) Embroideries Alone, - OR A - For quality, variety and price we defy all competition. This presents an unusual opportunity to buyers of Embroid eries. Our stock of LACES is also complete. Bleached Goods. We have about five Cases of well-known and popular brands, such as Cabot, Barkels, Fruit of the Loom, Bi val, Alpine Bose, Wamsutta, Kew York Mills, &c. In addition to a complete line of materials for making, we have a well-assorted and up-to-date stock of LADIES* READY-MADE MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Just opened, one Case new style PESCALES, most de sirable for Ladies' Shirt Waists and Men's Shirts. Also, two Cases of American and Merrimac SHIBTINGS. Six Cases of STAPLE GINGHAMS-pretty Apron ? A Bonnet styles. Thirty Cases COTTON PLAIDS, and a good stock of un bleached HOMESPUNS and DBILLK. I We bought heavy before the tremendous advances, and notwithstanding the fact that goods are very much higher, we are able to sell you at very slight advances. To Merchant We wish to say that we are better prepared than ever before to supply their wants. Our rapidly increasing Whole sale Trade has induced us to give this branch of our busi ness more of our time and attention ; therefore, we will make a specialty of the Wholesale and Jobbing business. Don't make a mistake by giving your business to Augusta, Atlan ta, Charleston and Bichmond drummers. Come and see our goods and get our prices, and if we don't make you as close prices and as liberal terms as you can get elsewhere, then don't buy from us. All we ask is a fair show-a trial. Yours truly, Brown, Osborne <$ Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Greneral IVIeroliamciise AMBEIK90N, ?. Ci Local News* WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 1900. ,N 1 1 ""' 1 .-JL- - - THE COTTON M ASKET. Corrected Weekly by Brown, Osborne 4 Co. > Strict Good Middling-7?. Good Middling-7. Strict Middling-OJ. Middling- Ot. Stuincd Cotton-5 to ?. There has been no complaint about muddy rouds up to this date. Gen. and Mrs. M. L. Bonham return ed home last week from New York. Dr. H. F. Drown oilers some city real estate for wile. See advertisement. Small cottages are in demand in tho city. Somebody should build a few. Mr. Geo. T. Baker, of Washington, 1). C., is in tilt; city visiting his parents. According lo tho old Vi days sign, the coming Spring and Summer will be cold and dry. lu their new advertisement C. F. Jones Co. announce bargains in clothing. Mr. A. W. Jones, one ol' A bbc vii le's popular citizens, spent a day in thc city hi?t week. You have only ten days more in which to malie your tax return to the City Clerk. Look ont tor the County Auditor and meet Inm at his appointments in tho County. Deader have you paid for this paper you are reading? If not, please attend to it at once. Attention is directed to the new ad vertisement of King Bros., who aro of fering rare bargains. Miss May Hutchison, of Iola, left homo last Monday to enter the Wil lianiston Female College. When you need liens, mortgages, contracts and other blanks, call at this oilice and get your supply. Dy special agreement, the Dank of Anderson will pay interests on de posits. See advertisement. Mr. E. L. Clark, of Union, S. C., is spending a few days in the city visiting his mother and other relatives. D. O. Evans & Co. announce a big reduction in prices on winter clothing. Rend their new advertisement. Rev. 1). Weston Hiott, of Seneca, spent a day or two in the city last week, and gave us an appreciated call. Mr. D. P. McDrayer returned home a few days ago from the EaBt, where he went in the interest of his yarn mill. The Sullivan Hardware Co. has just received a big lot of tho celebrated Nimrod axes. See new advertisement. If you contemplate buying a stove, tinware, glassware, etc., read the new advertisement of Osborne & Osborne. Dr. Louis Gray, who has been spend ing a short while at Hot Springs, Ark., with a patient, returned home last week. The prophet who predicted that we would have no extreme cold weather this winter could not bo found last week. That mau Minor, of the famous Ten Cent Store, has anew advertisement in another column that will do yon good to read. Friday, 10th inst., is the anniversary of Gen. Robert E. Lee's birthday. The city graded schools will take a holiday that day. Miss Claudia Pr?vost left last week for Jackson, M?BS., where she will spend a few weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. Bellinger. The State bar-room in this city sold more than $80,000 worth of whiskey last year, or an average of moro than $5,000 a month. The plantation of the late J. P. Sit ton, in Brushy Creek Township, will be sold at publio outcry next Tuesday. See advertisement. A nnmber of the Anderson County farmers are still holding their cotton. We hope they will realize 8 cents for it ere many more weeks. The new advertisement of the Al liance Store will prove interesting to you, and don't forget to clip oat that oard, which explains itself. The members of and those who de sire to join tho Electric City Club should read the notice of Secretary 9harpe in another column. Mr. T. T. Wakefield, of Septus, who bas been afflicted with rheumatism for some time, is now recuperating rapidly, and was in the eity yesterday. Mr. Thos. P. Hobson, of tho Sandy Springs section, is spending a few weeks in the city engaged at work on some of the buildings being erected here. Mr. W. A. Holland, of Seneca, who is un old Anderson County boy, has de cided to engage in business here. He will mo v? his family here at once. Married, on Sunday, January 7, 1000, hy S. H. Stone, Magistrate, and nt his residence. Mr. WillieBftgwcl! and Miss Lucy McGill, all of Anderson County. Married, on Thursday, December 28, 1800, by Rev. N. G. Wright, and nt his residence, Mr. B. N. Wilson and Miss Bettio Lee Tribble, all of Anderson County. Married, on Wednesday, December 27, 1800, at the residence of tho bride's father, S. A. Purdy, Esq., by Rev. R.C. Lig?n, Mr. 1). M. Lat han and Miss Lula Purdy, all of Anderson County. The examinations in tho City Graded Schools will begin next Monday. The examinations for the ot li, 0th, 7th', 8th )th and 10th grades will be written and ibo other grades oral. The patrons ind friends aro cordially invited to riait tho schools daring the examina tions. I A conference of a number ol' tho lending prohibitionists from ouch County in tho State will be livid in Columbia next Friday night. Ander son County will he represented. ??ur young friend, John J. Norris, returned .Monday from Highlands, where he has been spending a week or two hunting "dear." Ho reports plenty of iee and snow in the mountains. Rev. J. 1). Chapman, of Savannah, Ga., has been called to tho pastorate of tho First Baptist Church in this city. He will visit Anderson shortly and will then decide whether he will accept the call. Piedmont loses another good mau in Mr. .lohn Lyons, who, when tho Orr mill at Anderson is started, will take charge of the weave room there. John was raised at Piedmont and is a lirst class man.- Piedmont SHH. Mr. .las. A. Iluddock, who hus boen with the C. A. Heed Music House for several years, left yesterday fur Charleston, where he will make his fu ture home. His superb singing in the Methodist choir will be missed. Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Mr. Clarence Osborne and Miss Annie Browne Harper, which will take place nt tho homo of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ceo. M. Harper, in this city? on Wednesday evening. 1 Ttli inst., at 8 o'clock. It is probable that more home-raised hogs have been killed in our County this winter than any year since the war. Our fqrniers are fast emancipating themselves from the domination of the West. They are living at home and boarding at tho same place. Col. John C. Gantt has tendered his resignation as a member of the Hoard of Comity Commissioners. There are several candidates for the position, and the appointment will be made hythe Governor as soon as the Representatives from this County agree upon a man. Mr. J. li. Williamson, of Pendleton Township, who was painfully hurt about two weeks ago on the right leg while lifting an engine wheel, was able to visit the city a few days ago, though he is forced to use crutches. We join his many friends in wishing him a speedy recovery. The oflicers elected to serve Chiquola Lodge, Knights of Pythias, the ensu ing year were installed last Thursday evening by Deputy Grand Chancellor M. L. Bonham, after which tho mem bers sat down to an oyster banquet. Several impromptu speeches were made by members and the occasion through out was a most enjoyable one. Chief Engineer Crenshaw, of tho Black Diamond Railroad corps of sur veyors, arrived in the city last week from Knoxville, Tenn., and will spend several weeks heroj preparing tho esti mate of the North Carolina survey of the road. He thinks the grading of the road will begin about 1st March. Mr. James B. Smith, a highly re spected citizen of Pelzer, died last Fri day, after a brief illness with pneu monia, aged G8 years. He was a native of North Carolina, but had been living at Pelzer several years. A wife and seven children survive him. A large congregation listened to an excellent sermon at Christ Church on Sunday by the Rev. W. T. Capers, of Anderson. His subject was the para ble of the prodigal son, and he handled it with decided ability. Many favora ble comments were heard from mem bers of the congregation.-Greenville News, otk inst. Married, near Pendleton, on Sunday, December 24,1800, at the residence ol the bride's father, Mr. Edward Hop kins, Mr. S. Houston Smith and Mist Nannie Hopkins. Rev. J. F. Single tor officiating. Owing to a recent death ir the bride's family, only Co few ?riendt and relatives were present to tendei their congratulations to the happy cou ple. There has been a pretty big real es tate deal consummated in Andersoi recently, whereby all that property from the railroad bridge to A. P. Hub bard's corner, on thewestsideof Soutl Main street, has changed hands Messrs. Ligon & Ledbetter, the liv? wholesale grocers, have purchased thi Welch property, and will soon erect i storeroom and warehouse thereon. Th< remainder of the block WBB purchase* by Messrs. B. F. Mauldin and F. G Brown, who will improve it. Man-id at the home of the bride'i brother-in-law, Mr. Rutledge L. Os borne, in this city, on Sunday evening Jan. 7,1000, by Rev. J. B. Campbell Mr. Thomas. B. Britt, of Williston Fla., and Miss Lena Gaillard, of this city. This was rather a romantic mar riage. The happy couple had neve mot each other until a few hours befor< the marriage, though they had been ii correspondence several months, whicl was brought about by an uncle of tb bride. They left for Florida Monda; morning. Tho Greenville Mountaineer of tin :Jrd inst, says: "There was an afternooi wedding nt Christ (Episcopal) chnrcl yesterday at 2:30. The contractinj parties were Mr. Samuel Maxwell Cray ton, of Anderson, and Miss Anni Glover McBee, daughter of Mr. Ale> McBee, of this city. Rev. W.T. Ca pers, of Anderson, performed the cere mony. Mr. F. B. Cray ton, of Ander son, was best man, and Miss Lizzie Mc Bee was maid of honor. Tho attend ants were Crosswell McBee, Miss Nat Earle; Thoa. S. Maxwell, Miss Oliv Hill; L. C. Parker, Abbeville, Mis Emily Beatty; Perry Beattie, Miss Ma mic Dinkius, of Sumter; W. Hal Hum pineys, of Anderson, and Miss Anni McBee. Tho ushers were J. L. Max well, R. S. McCnlly, J. E. Sadler, An derson, and Wilson Glover, Green ville. The. bridal party went to An derson yesterday afternoon, where ? reception was tendered them by Hon B. P. Clayton, grandfather of th groom.'' Brown, Usborne <\ Co. Imve. just opened up ami ure now showing au im mensu stock of Spring dr> goods, ami aro making a specialty of embroideries, laees. percales, bleached muslins, mus lin underwear, ginghams, Sec., ami gootls particularly adapted to immedi ate us?'. They extend an invitait ion to the wholesale trade as well as the re tail trade. Their wholesale business has made rapid progress, and is in creating almost daily. Why scud your money away from home when you get just as much for it here. Kev. J. H. Thornwell, D. I)., will deliver his celebrated lecture, "What a Country Parson Saw in Europe," in the Presbyterian Church next Tues day night, Pith inst., at 7.00 o'clock. Wherever this lecture has been heard it has elicited the highest praise. In it Dr. Thornwell is at Iiis lu st in pa thos, in humor and in mind description, and it irives us pleasure t?? announce this ian* treat \o the citizens ut Andel - son. Admittance, .'"> cents; children, under lo years, I? cents. The proceeds will be devoted toa worthy object. We bespeak for the lecturer a largi audi ence. Our clevci friend, Kobert M. Shirley, ot' llom a l'ath.wasin t lu-city .Monday, ami gave us ?in appreciated call. He informed us thai tin-live, progressive citizens ol' lloma Path have determined to build a cotton mill in the town, and that it is now an assured fact. We are more than pleased to hear this, and hope ere another twelve months to see tho mill manufacturing cloth, lt is au enterprise that every citizen in that section of the County should lend a helpiug hand, by subscribing liberally to the capital stock. They will lind it a good investment. The Greenville .Yen*, ot' the (?th inst., says: "Capt. .I. A. Mooney, ol' this city, and George E. Prince, ol' Ander son, are accused of being avowed can didates for Solicitor ol' the Eighth Cir cuit, but Captain Mooney said last night that he had not made up his mind on the subject yet. though he understood that Mr. Prince had declared his inten tion of making the race. .I. E. Hoggs, of Pickens, and W. N. Graydon, of Ab beville, are also said to be candidates. As the readers of the Greenville -Veirs will remember that Solicitor Ansel has annouueed his determination not to run for the place again." Mr. Kobert C. Archer died at his home in .lonesboro, Ga.,last Wednesday night, aged 02 years. He had been af flicted with rheumatism for several year and was a great sufferer. Mr. Archer was the eldest son of the late Wm. M. Archer by his first marriage, and a brother of Mrs. J. Fleet. Clinkscales, of this city. He was born and reared in Anderson and moved to Georgia a num ber of years ago. Ho served his State faithfully through the civil war ns a member of Orr's Regiment, and has many old friends in this County who will regret to hear of his death. He leaves a widow, one son and one daugh ter to mourn his death. Mr. Mary Drennan, relict of the late Wm. Drennan, died at the home of her son, Mr. David M. Drennan, in this city, last Monday afternoon, aged 70 years. She was ill only a few days with pneumonie, and the announcement of her death was a great shock to her friends, many of whom knew nothing of her illness. The deceased was tho eldest daughter of the late Reuben Richey, and had lived all her life in and near the city. Sho was an exemplary woman, and by her gentle disposition and kindness of heart she made a friend of every acquaintance. She was a member of Concord A. R. Presbyterian Church, where her remains were in terred Tuesday by the side of her hus band, Rev. J. N. H. Sumiuerel conduct ing the funeral services. Five children are left to cherish her memory. Dr. D. A. Simmons and wife and their daughter, Mrs. Do Gaugh, of Sherman, Texas, were in the city this week visiting the family of Col. J. N. Brown. Dr. Simmons is a relative of Mrs. Brown and sister of Mrs. W. F. M. Faut, of the Fork, and a descendant of Col Thomas Farrar, ono of the pio neer settlers of the Fork, and sheriff of Pendleton District for many years. Judge Theo. McCaleb, formerly Judge of the United States Court of Louisi ana is of the same family, his mother being a daughter of Col. Farrar. Dr. Simmons is a son of Rev. David Sim mons, and was a gallant soldier in Orr's Regiment, and still suffering from a wound received at the Wildnemess, May, 5.1804. Mr. John Ashley died at his home in this County on the 4th inst., aged 87 years. He had a stroke of paralysis about six years ago and had been in feeble health ever since. Ho bore his sufferings with Christian patience and resignation, and when tho summons of death came he was prepared to enter that haven of rest, where there is no sorrow or pain. Mr. Ashley was a most worthy, upright citizen, and was high ly esteemed by his friends and acquaint ances, who will long cherish his mem ory. His wife, preceded him to the grave about fifteen years ago. Five daughters and two sons survive him, and in their sore bereavement they have thc sympathies o? a widccirclc of friends. The remains were interred in the Mt. Bethel Churchyard, Rev. X. G. Wright conducting the funeral servi ces in the presence of a large congrega tion. Electric City Club. At the last nutting of the Kxecutlve <'nuitiilt<ee s re ol mil,n was passed to the ? fleet flint Hil rieitirintt to oeeonue charter member** of the Cl uti munt pay to the 'lrnM.su rnr o? tu? t:)ui>, Oy JHO. l?th, the Hum of $10 ?orued lipon nt tho orunuiza tion of tue Club, toxteth*r with monthly <lUfH to Jan Int. All Vm mo Hilmit'ed after that dale, or thnan who tmvoidn-ndy signed the roll but win? hnve not ?> ?id by then, will bo require?) to ?ny no n?lmlfc MI on fee of $20. A. M bllARPK, Ii. on!? r Ol Com. Ste. ami Treas. If you want fie tl nom Texai Sttd Oats cheap, get th*irn a*. Vnndlver ?irrf?. Every ?V?an and Boy that Buys Clothing knows Wo aro known all over. South Carolina and Georgia as the people that gives the biggest value in We can beat either State on $5.00 Suits. Our $7.50 Suits are the pride of our Store, in any style you may wish-Round Cut, Square Cut and Double Breast Suits, in all the latest Stripes and Plaids. $10.00 Suits. They ?re dressy in the extreme, every style new and latest designs, in Plaids Stripes and Checks. These $10.00 Suits are equal to any $20.00 on the market Prices always the lowest-everybody knows that. HALL & MILFORD. ClotliierN and Furnishiers. D. F.-Don't forget our line of SCHOOL SUITS-guaran teed to stand any boy in South Carolina ani Georgia. Price $2.50 to $3.50._H. & M. lilli;] MarlnwP'^hoK J ?1KI Jilli !U ti l ?llUUO. 'MVS -1 CCMUMt ^^^^^^^ "^k^ THEY ARE LEADERS. There is only one "Julia Marlowe," the accomplished and popular actress known by that name. There is likewise only one house in Anderson that enjoys the distinction of selling "Julia Marlowe" Shoes. Numberless styles of Women's Shoes have come, gone, and will come again ; but the famous "Julia Marlowe" has come to stay, is here, and will ever re main the same. Do you ask why ? Simply because it is the only "Specialty Shoe" to-day that contains a special feature, "Hub Gore Elastic Instep," which properly adjusts all parts of the shoe to the lines of the wearer's foot, thus insuring comfort, though a snug fit at the same time. The Genuine "Julia Marlowe" Shoes, in either high or low cuts, are sold exclusively by COBB & CRAYTON, The Shoe People. -FOR Christmas Presents SEE the Haberdasher's line of Cravats, Umbrellas, Hats, And everything a man's heart can desire in the swellest Btyles. We can please your husband, brothers and sons. JOB TROWBRIDGE & CO. WE HAVE MORE GOODS THAN DOLLARS, And must exchange with you ! AT this season nf tho year we can't afford to carry such a large stock, iud to reduce our Shoe, Dry Goods and Grocery Stocks Wc have raado the LOWEST PRICES that has ever been made on Staple Dry Gooda since Anderson has been Anderson. Believe u$, and give u.s one look if you want to SAVE MONEY. Very respectfully, D. C. BROWN & BRO. (NEXT TO POST OFFICE.)