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Gossett Reports ' Trip to i Last year Jan. P. Consett o' Wll llamston wa? sent abroad by tlr> \m iT'can Cotton Manufacturer'* assocl ty.lon .to study tba textile ma" ifiultu lng conditions in Europe Tl.(a was at the time that a commission from congress mid from the National Chamber of Commerco went abroad to mady the rural credits systom Mr. ?JossfetCthfs week made the following Interesting report to the as>:oc'.?iion at Its annual meeting In New York city: fir, Chairman -ind Gentlemen of til ? American Cotton Sianufactur.'-/ ab. r delation : >'.?. tho rcqup'ft of your prc-?d-nt. I h've prepared a uf'et report uf my visit to tho International Cotton ?''in fifsr which convened at The Hague. Holland, June 9th, and which I '. ? re With submit: While Thc Untrue waa the oT lally nppolnted meeting place yet tho bns IO.'HH sessions of tho congr? v/i-ro held at Scheveningen, a suburban town of Tim Hague, and one of tho moat 'beautiful and fashionable water ing places In Europe. The American Cotton Mannie-Mir ers' association, not being afhllatcd rv Ult the International F?d?ration 'if Master Cotton Spinners and Maunfac ture- ' :..-t- '-'-it?rn (hereafter f?f?r ir"l to o - i no International associa tion) your -delegates dbi not partici pate tn i ho delibera! lon!? of congress or (nko part la any of itu official acta;, however, iliey wero most cordially ire-. Reived by th-t ofIicla>H of the congress j Und wero shown every consideration 'dhd courtesy,'ineludtng thc privilege of the floor. They wore ala? invited and most cordially received at all Ote nerlai fun?ft?nu j?iy*n ?ft the ccsgre^s given by the Netherlands Association bf Blester Cotton Spinners and Manu facturers abd by liv?-officials of the cities of Schevenlug?n, Rotterdam, Delft. The Hague and eic government of Holland, also by Ute odcialu of the International and Universal Cotton Kbthlblt at tho etty of Ghent. Belgium. Tjanse entertainments consisted of es cure Ions?, teas, receptions and ban quets. The official reception in the fvm?t Hall of tho Binnenhot at The Hague by the government of the Ne therlands ~'is a most brilliant affair, abd was i ,nored by the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Henry and tho, Queen's . Ministers of Sisie. The proceedings of the Congress were most thorough sad business like. Sad while the extension, growth., sad cultivation of cotton'was the the pre dominating question, yet the discus sions covered a nruch broader field, jrov instance, paliers were read and discussed on various subject? some of -**leh wero-as-??llow?: .. .-. . , ... . 1. The work of tbs British Grow: ?Mg Association. ' 2. Egress of Cotton Growing In the United States ii. Better ^Baling ot American Cot tof?. - 4. Cotton Growing ld India. ? &. Cotton Cultivation srid Cotton ?jumping m india. 6. Cotton Cultivation in the Ger man Colonies. . fl. Cxitton Testing Houses at the port? or. Arrive}. .9. Tho German Cotton Yarn COn lf^Ct: 10. The Infringement of Trad? Mark arid Unfair Competition in the Making hp of Yarns and Prices. tl. Tbs Italian LAW in Regard to Trade Marks. .21. Legislation for the Prevention of infringements of Trade Marks, etc. Ail of which were most interesting ?ut? iustruct lye. Thc Invitationwhich' we .extended to the International Federation lo ,??htr dologates to, tho next mealing itt Orir association, was warmly re ceived by the congress and referred the International committee, who catty acknowledged same hi mal but most oom toona letter. Hr Charlee \. Mecara, president of ^^International association and Mr. Arno Schmidt, secretary, manifested n. very deep Interest in the Americar :C^ion Manufacturers' association and unpressed an earnest deslro that wc should jola and become an activo member of tho International Federa MKt&They outlined fully and clearly the plans and workings of the Fede ration and pointed out wherein mem ttermlp In the Federation would bo of advantage to our association and tb all <v?nor American spinners sud manufacturers. I told tho gentlemen that J had no authority to speak for. tn? American Cotton Manufacturers' assiicistion, h:;t thnt ! would upen rny rttrturn to tho States, make known their wishes to tho president and to ;iae Board of Governors of our As sociation who. would .In due cour?e commuicato with them upon tho sub ject. In compliance therewith I made a full and complete.report, of my in terview, with Slr Charles .Macara sud Mr, Schmidt to the Board of Governor* at a special meeting of the.bosrd held lp Charlotte on November nth. last, and after thoroughly discussing the eubJe?t, the board decided b> a pnan Itr.ous vote ts invito Slr Charles Ma cara and Mr. Schmidt to vial? ?lie State und to address the association at Its next, annual meeting which bs the present meeting, upon the advtel bliiiy of having tba American Cotton Manufacturer* association become a rn-?TBber of tho International Fodcra tlon. which invitation was In duo #nrae traaamittsd to Btr Charles Me dara and Mr. schmidt by the duly au thorised officers ot our association the. president and the Secretary^ but to our regret, neither of these gent lomeo could bo present. Slr ?OinrUu 'Aw tn? ?O pfCSS Of Othtr i*rs. could not ??SVA KnuUnd. ?n<J Mr midt ,w?s. traveling in India, view of the fftct that wo have deprived of thc pleasure of hav ing .Slr Charles- ' Hecara sad Mr. oX M H d the .cictton mfi artlliatlutr with them. on Cotton Probe Europe. feel tttat lt will not bo ami?? for nit to Inoorporate In this rcporl my own personal view? and opinion? upon MK subject. There can bc no uoubt about the wonderful result? that have been accom pl tabed by the international Federation both In England and in Eu rope. Thia combination of association? j has not only promoted harmony and j good feeling among the spinners ard niutiufacturers of the old world, but ha? given them R power and influence In business and in politics through out England and Europe, and is more powerful eltd far reaching than waa ? ever dreamed of by thc v*ry able and wise men who perfected the organisa tion, tu fact th!? organization in cludes practically all of the oplnnoni and the manufacturers In the world. | outside of America, and I am per suaded to lielievn that tho time lu now at hand when it should he ex tended to include those of America. Thora has no vcr been a timo In tho history of thc World when Its people wero HO close together in businoos, politics and in thc betide of sympa thy au thev aro at this time, and wncn thc completion of tho Papanui canal, Which ls but n day off, they will bc j ^sawn still moo* closely together. The International Associations of En gland and Europe need us and we need them, aud I sincerely trust and recommend- that .this association ap point a committee for the purposo of studying tilts important question, and that said committee report to this as-1 sociatlon at its next annual meeting Ifs conclusions as to tho advlsibllity of tills association'? becoming adulat ed with the International association vf Master (Jottim Hptnner* i?nn ??fan II facturers Association of Manchester. England. The peace and prosperity of. thc, I world demands it-International Fed-1 oration-International Peace. ' Alt of which ts respectfully sub mitted. JAS. P. GOS8ETT, Chm. ea eoeosooooooooooooeo] o FA NT'S GBO VE o I 0 o I ooooeooooooooooooo It will look mighty bad for tho Uni tutf Bt?'.t?M- tO SO JO"" tlinro ?inti Hjlit those poor people that have fought so long for their Independence. Their love of country may cause them to ! take their cruel president's part. By these questions are ail over our depth. We can't take a broad vlow of such questions because we have too mitch sympathy for the poor women,'and H's interesting just now to read about the old Bible wars. That must hate been a righteous war old Jonah fought', when the. Lord caused the sun to stand'still; and there was Cleon's Ht. tie army of three hundred with their j Ult nh nra In ha ri H What - iron. This talk of tho war with Mexico brings to the minds of people all they ever heard or know of war. Wo beard un aid lady KO over her trial* during the war between the States. 8ho had no slaves to do her work, and she had to plow, cook and caro for her j children-and what was worse than ali uhe was afraid to stay at night with just her little children, and the rest j she needed so much at night was not, rest to her, because she was afraid. Sho told bow sorry she was for little j boys who had to do their father's work and concluded -by saying lt was all to j try'to keep slaves for rich folks. ? i ? ? The health of our community is vory good. The roads are usually so rough from | Pendleton to our section the phys'c ians don't like to travel them, and they will crntinuo to despite any work that may be done, unless they are made wldor. Tho entertainment'at Fonts' drttve was greatly enjoyed by all present. Thirteen dollars and fifty cents was I the amount received. This was thal first effort of the Improvement associ ation to Set up money for the . new | schoolhouse furnishings. The teachers and pupils deserv?] praise for the splendid work, I and among tho many interesting feature? waa a gun drill by several little ll year old boys. The little captain o' the company carried the sword, thai was used bv his great, great grandfather In the American revolution, ti Our school has closed sad Miastl?l ta rason, the principal, bbs returned to her homo near Pledmout. Shr will ho greatly missed here .i Mr. B. R.^Bryant has thirteen aeres of tine. oats. Hb a?ra they have cost I him tl. but that be is expecting sever* | at hundred bushels of oats. Mrs. G. Duncan visited ber daugh-! ter'afar Townville last week. I Mr. and Mrs. .Will Gillespie visited, friends above Pendleton recent I yi A crop well prepared and planted is said ta bs hat? s?jete, Our farmers are trying to get their ground well pre pared. ,. Dewey Kant was Mt* guest ot Dewey I 11 rrt/k Imat Buin??", If tho United States goes tb war with Mexico, history will say that it was not caused ky our flag no being saluted, but those who suffer may not tell tho ?ame story. Why teach chldron that nations abvu?.d trf-v.f eseh otbar as Indiv'dufis um! toen po righting and kill baoaase or such formality. Nobody would thick of killing another because ta*y Bat there's aTways~sOmebody want ing to be a hero and they think that war ls th? on!y *.? ?o that station. It charity- b**i== s? ?v*ne, sftrMy patriotism ought, and we ha^e If war th?t mn noor ?ta witt leave btiJfam!V unless He t? forded \h ?O. ii.it, a?; rr ly Oed hi~~" *^>*-~ for wheo. David wanted to build thc j temple. Ood Bald, "You have been a man of many wara and shed too much blood, let Solomon build it." Son-Father, what makes thu lady In the apeclul music keep her eyes ?hut, when she ?Inga? Father-?be don't want to ace the ] congr?gation Buffer. >) o o o o o o o o O O O O O (I O O O O O o o ? TOWNVILLK XEWH .! o o oooooooooooooooooo Townvlllo. May 4.-Rev. W. H. Hawkins, Pluaa Muhaffey, John Bruee, Lon Ho lem?n, W. T. Hunt and Elias Karie antlelputo attcudlng the Sou thern Baptist Convention which will bo held at Nashville. Tenn. Mrs. Elias*. Earle and children Bfrsnt last week with relative? at Greenville. Mrs. Dick Dobbins and lt. E. Caine:, spent a few days lust week with relatives at Belton. Mr. Watter Dickson and Miss Eli zabeth Dickson recently visited Mr. Mrs. John Sharp at Po'vi'eton. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Hubbard were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bruce last Sunday. Wo are very sorry to report that Dr. W. T. Hunt isn't improving in health. m Mrs. Walter Dickson and children are on an extended visit to relatives in Orangcburg. MTB. Sam McClellan, nee MIKS Em mie Lee Lcdbetler spent last week with home folks. J. P. Ledbctter and family. J. D. Babb has a handsome new car. Listen for thc wedding bells. Mr. Harrison Price and Mrs. J. II. Price recently visited their daughter, MISS Alice at Limestone College. Will .Bonuur and Master Samuel Widemnn made a trip lo Spartanburg last week. Mesdames "\Y, N. Woolbrlght. Peas Mahaffcy, Lon Boloman, It'. Il. Price, J. N. Bolumau; Misses Alice Smith, Berner Holler, Janie Gaines were shopping in Anderson last Wednes day. Miss Hanna Miller Harrison of Wal halla ls the attractive guest cf Mr. and Mrs. Elias Earle. Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Morgan and I Miss Edna Shirley attended the funeral of Mrs. Mollie Burdett of Iva last Friday. Mrs. Burdett is a sister of Mrs. Vlaude 8hirley and J. P. Mor can. The concert at the school 'audito rium last Tuesday evening wah'.q \lte successful end a asst sum was realiz an. . Will Hunt, Jr.. and Miss Fannie Mae Hunt attended the'cb?utaurtu? at j Anderson last week. Mr. and Mrs, Wilson Resves were ??aSaa?'?^ -?^ ?' , Woo?: Mr. and Mrs. W*. C. Kin* and W. C., Jr., and Guy Keller made a bus iness trip'to Easley and Clemson T?fcl\ wtsek; having made the trip in Mr. Kwg'c handsome tv>w car. '' J. 8. BniPh and family of West?mlni stor were the guests of Mr. and- Mrs. Wo are very glad Indeed to report I that Mrs. G. E. Smith ia con vales-1 ting after a siege of pnoumenia. Miss Mary Smith ta home from Limestone College at Cadney, having, been called to the bedslds ol uer mo-1 ther. Mrs. G. B Smith. . SOUTH WILLIAMSTON * * * * * * * ? .* * * * *| South WiUla?iston, May 4.-Misses Selma H lott and Flora Adams Bpent Saturday and' Sun lay with Miss Hiott's parents near Whitefield. A large crowd from here attended the b.'u game Saturday afternoon botwejh Piedmont and' Pelter at Pcl ser. ' Messrs. P. C. Adams, W. M. Sherard, i W. I. Mahattey. J. W. Holllday. J. R. Manly, W. T. Cr.*r?bell, and R. L. Lindsay are attendu.^ the county con? ' ventlon - Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Adams spent Sdndav in Greenwood with their daughter. Mrs. B. A. Stalnaker. The WUUamston Mills theater will be closed until Fi lay night; the 22. on account of tho iirotracted meeting which will begir at the First street Baptist church T mrsday night of this week. Mr. and Mrs. l ilis Gambrell of An derson spent the week-end with rela tives^ In the r . . iJVFOLr?TTEHITS "JH?KD HOUSE' Wisconsin Senator Says ^Invisi ble Cc aspirator?" Tfy to ?CH cf ca Cornrruss ?on Washington, May G.-Senator La Follette, laid before the senate today what ho declared was ?vidence of a widespread conspiracy to Intim?dalo, booree and control the Interstate con.' moree. commission, to grant eastern railroads the flvo per cent freight rate increase for which application IS pending. The senator spoke on his. bill to m?v.r. lt a criminal offense to ?Mk tn influence decisions of the commission. He talked for -more than two hours and produced a mass of newspaper clippings, copies of letters and toV> grams which found their way to the commission tn which the authors urg ed favorable action on . the railroad plea. Ht- declared "tive conspiracy'' had made usa of newspaper articles, edi iurH?? and adveriisUia'; thai owner*, had assailed the cofnmleslon by com? monicaticas demanding the increase abd that nrosaftabda had be*? la gare? for month? bwasre the railroad bega? tfc^ pre^taUea of the crue. ' Toa- coatrOstioa- mast Sad ita de cisi?n on the. evidence and testimony I taken by lt and 30 the evidence from sne^ a campaign, he e?WL Thc local afternoon paper Saturday printed an extract from thc lutter ot Z. V. Taylor, president of tho South ern Utilities company to the board o: trustees, which lotter we are Informed was never given a reply. As only por tions of tsje letter were published in tho afternoon paper, we present the complete letter that tho public may be, inforui'd ni to the beginning bf thc attack on the company. < "Sometime ago, ut least one monthj my attentif.n was called to au,article appealing in one of our daily papers to th? effect that the board of school trust?e? in the city of Anderson lian refused to ray a hill for service ren dered Ly tue Southam J'ubi ir Utilities Company on Ute ground that lt was void ar l of no force and effect. Thia wus a matter of snell 3eriotisno3s that I lum ? dintel;/ went lo Anderson and there our local manager in ronner mc that thc mutter had been referred to the attorneys for our company and tho attorneys tor the hoard of trus tees end i nat it would be am tesol y set. tied within a few days. "I ha vt) waited patiently for ttotuc re lief in in our hourn, as this matter is cf serious consequence- to UH. Un der thc terms of our franchise wo are roqulred tu spend in thc city of An derson In improve monts of your wa ter ?>:?'(.; 1 alone, a sum in excess of $25,000, the expenditure of which does not produce a single penny of the In creased revenue, but ts tn bo mad . solely Tor thc benefit of thc city and its citizens. *You can readily see, thorcforp, if the- contention is to be rando that our franchise is null and void, eoirinnn-fairness to UM requires that th's con tent ?y n shalt he disposed of before we spend Ute''sum of mo ney. ?In addition lo Hil* we are snoring fer sale our see ur jf irs nil ' OUT this country to Investors who are Inno? rent of anj supposed defects in oar franchise and fair deling vt Hu them requires that (his be settle 1 and set* Med at once, for certainly tti?y are no parties ts this controversy und should ??ot be made to suffer OD account ol lt. : _ . ' KRESS PEOPLE ALMOST READY . Plan? for Building and Soon wm Bid : -nw.;. ;,vt#^* "-?t?l - ' . . ? -1. ? ,* (From Wednesday's DallvV . Some tipie ago it was though that work woUJd begin'ut once on the splendid building to -bo creeled lu thia cit? by tho Kress, Company,, but unfor tunately Ute plans a^ submitted' at .thattinie by th^.Kress architect did .not mcec',wjtn -lift;approval of the people ?WU? ar^^ put. up the building. For tjil?":treason.?? w.as >ii#ppastblc to pro C^ed with the work and sonic delay lias been occasioned; while .thu arcbi IVJCIB nwmj.bucy preparing omer plans. I He we ver^ Anderson bullers yesterday received .a complete ?et of the now pious, already,approved by thc Kress ! people ?n.i J>OV it ls mpreiy a mat ter of, getting the lids on the work. 1 When that 'is done, and. some bid accepted, tho building wilt be started. This will ?. o welcome ne wo to Ander son people, and they ?uv IQ hm IV that tho work will start within tho next two or threo weeks, as now' seems I --t.l . (Fit?m WednosdaV n- pally)' . At a meeting of the committee on tho reunion of tho Confederate Veter ans of the: State held yesterday morn ing, the following subcommittees were named: Ceneral "reception--Gen. C. A. Recd, chairman; Col. J. N. Brown, B. F. Wil son, L. I?. Smith.- Dr. R. F. Divvcr. Housing committee-Le?n L. Rien, chairman; Glenn A. Evans, John Frank, Mrr. Theo. Watson. Miss Eu bank Taylor, Mrs, W. E. Atkinson. Decorating committee-Mrs. R. C. Webb. f.hair ma ti. Boy Scouts committee-F. M. Bur nett." chairman.. Kin anco committee-P. E. Cllnk scalee. G. H. Balles. Ball co/; unit tee-W. I). McLean, Glenp Evans, W. F. Marshall, H. A. Orr. Bond Anderson, B. O. Evans, R. J. Hamer. Ladies' reception committee-Mrs. J. P. Sullivan, chairman. Mus?e .ec?mlltee-Miss Z. Welch. cha|riaao,\Mr?. Chas, a renn, Jlr?. o. I* Martin. Mrs. J, W. QUnttle..*um, Mrs. W. J. Muldrow. Registration committee--Miss Eu bank Taylor. chstrr?An; Mrs. Claude Karlo, Mrs- Raymond Beaty. Jijas Nell Barton. Mr?. Eugene Watkins, Mis. T. ,t!i^0|?tSrjirT3tetan8 enineltics^J. Quattlcbaum, chairman; T. * Frank Wafc^^H, Watkins. F. B. Crsy ^?E^-^W*1*' Jr' Paratf co^mUp3e-R. R, Kin?}. chairman and grand marshal. Ts??&t? yTK; appolatod by msr ; CoS?wct?t? rtru?iO?, jw . AtlUUtOOO. May 2?-B8. iSi*. At 10- o'cloch a. ta. at Ucdltorlura tent, Commander Jo; N. Brown ot Stephen D. L?e C??np, presiding. Invocation, by Division Chaplain Lieut.-Co!. F. O. 8. Curtis. D. D., ot AlkSftl - v ". ' ? " Address of w*icocis for thsxity Mayor Lee fe. Holleman. Address cf rr?ceta* for Veterans Dr. .R.- F* Di*var. Address of welcome fo. Son? of Vet erauB-iGcn. M. L- Bonham. Tho eK.?ei ts here tc be given tn Gon. kl.1 H. Teague, c^bRnknaor ot the Sont h Carolina L^iklod,'Tl.' IC. V. . Restfdasa to address df Wk* me on behalf i of veterana-Col. Jas. Arms strong] of Charleston. - Restenose to address-ot'welcome on ? i "Tue franchit? of u public service j corporation must be above suspicion ?es to its legality, und I. therefore, tl nd myself forced to take such steps In thc event this position above referred to is insisted upon, as will definitely settle the matter for all time. "AK ab?te indicated, I have Trait rd I'nliently, because 1 did not desire to do anything which might be the sub ject of criticism or to place myself In the attitude of depriving the schools of Anderson of water? and yet on the ether hand, iou caa not but see that I am forced, !u common J ur,'Icc to our ' selves and oar tjeenrhy holders, to .like saeh act' as will determine ' whether or not ,.? have any rights In jour city. I have given als <|t'.cstion the best tlyuglit ot which I * ni eao.ilii.: and I can fcce no way to bring lt bato te tk:o courts ex*i pt by a tl'ucontlnuance of your servico. This will give you an opportunity or applying for an Injune, (lon and the matter will then be squarely presented for final determi nation. I regret to adopt this method, as some may be so unjust as to take the position that our corporation is attempting to deprive the schools of Anderson of water, but I feel that you are fair minded enough to see the pur-, ? poso for which this bas been done and and to reailze that under these condlt. ions it is the only th:ng that we can I do. .. .. - i s- - ? . ? - ? ? -If you desire, und will ia writlng accept this letter MS a refusal- on our part, to d?liter you water without compensation on and otter Thnvvdaj, April 30t 1914, and,will agree tn bring your action at once, we wilt net dis* continue the service bat proceed on the aagumplJon of Its dlaeeotlBaa--Pt? otherwise, however, the service wlii be discontinued OB the date above in? dicated. "The question hore oresented ls no: the simpl? question of tho payment of a bill InBignicant in amount, but tho question raised by the board, is one that strikes ut the very lite of our or ganization and I must insist that it be determined definitely and beyond peradventure or abandoned."__^ behalf of Sons of Veterans-Col. A. L. Gaston of Columbia Annual oration-Col. A. J. West of Atlanta^ ' Presentation of Gen. C. Irvine Walk er, h o na ry commander-in-chief, V. C. y. - Presentation of Hon. Cole L. Blease, 'Governor cf South -Carc?na. Adjournment. Business meeting>at 4 o'clock p. m.' Adjournment. Presentation of sponsors, maids and matrons ol honor, at 8 o'clock p. m at Buena Vista Parir, ?oJlowocV by musD cal'concert and refreshments honor ary to the veterans. . ' Second. Hay..;: j Memorial acrvico to the Confed?ralo dead and', tribute to the Women of thc Confederacy at 10 o'clock a. m. at au ditorium tent. j Election of officers. Benediction by Assistant Division Chaplain Maj. J. M. Hitt, D. D. Adjournment. Parade or, veterans, officials, ladles, etc.. at S p. m. All veterans desiring automobile .ide over city will assemble at Cham ber of Commerce immediately, aftei parade. t Reception to official ludlea and their OL cor tc at lp. m. at Hotel Chiquola and to which all veterans are especial ly invited als?. Sons of Veterans, given Jointly by the R. E. Lee, Dixie and Pal metto Chapters. United Daughters ol the Confederacy of Anderson. . 8'45 p. m.-Grand bali ?given al Maple Hali to all veterans, officials la dies and guests. o o o o o o o o o o o o o 9 Ok o o < a BARNES NEWS 4 o o o o o o o ob oooooooot Bornes, May S- Mr; J. T. Tuckei and Misa Nettle* Tucker . of Calhorn Falls spent Sunday here. Miss Mamie Tucker is back at hom? after having spent a-week with bei elster at Calhoun Falls. We are glad to neta in the lacrea? in attendance at the Saturday's servi ces here and those who were-out las Saturday heard a good sermon On Sunday tbs audience was good am the sermon was splendid. , Miss Claudie Herron of Starr wai herc Saturday and Sunday with he friend Miss Bessie Carwiio. Miss Iva Wiles ar?rt Misses May an? Alma Brown were in Anderson re cently shopping. Mr. Huport Crowther of Antrevlllc waa here .'last.,Saturday "dear** hunt lbg. Mr. Hqrace Barksdsle went t Hoardmoht, ?a.. last Saturday to ab relatives. Our town was sorely grieved td Be? of the death of one who was ob high n^vt by ail who know her an so perished by those who were clo? IQ her. We allude t? thc death c Mrs. R. H. Rurdeitv?rb?>e death ox cured on tho 30th lust, after an illnea aabout ten days with heart trouble o leaves a husband and four ch ll "drab; two Bisters, two brothers, nam* ly Mr. J. L. Morgan ot T? vnviilo aa Sir. S. A.' Hurgan ot this place, ian Burdett coaaseto? herpeir with th Baptist ?burch here in eariy life a? ? eve? ig ?fad the service of tba Maate ?Od left. assurances that death vnml mean to her only a glorios awakenin In that home Jesus lort to prepare fe all who believe on Him. Th? funeral service* wer? condun sd by har pastor, Rav. H. W. 8ton< tb tho orsa- > ?w ?. 2=t*ier?5jrf sympathlilng friends and relatives The floral tribute was taree. , Mrs. Jos?phine Gray aed Messrs Johnnie M?rf?n and Charley Gray < Aversen ? His? 1 -ey c . Misses May Brown and Iva WU* and Alma Brown were tn And.^l sen r*?c#ntiv, tr? MU? - fciiHtit; B*Mi\*t, ittritoi Tnnrhtai. nutaU?. AHUowU* aaa SJIIHiQ^^JirW: Our couina, ar? Uiortwighi and ?mr Coller? I? th? ra oit hlKhly rccommaiKtad. Our gr*du*l?s ar? alvon ?at?ir?4 hoaatiia of -th* thoroush batatas tte* r?cclvc hara,_. "THE SOUTH'S BEST" ..oaS??. 7HE?P?WD?Nr MAATW/IL BEWARE \ SEEM//V6 mm?SCHEMES If all of these tvchemeo v/bich "Smooth" strangers come around to paddie are sven great "Money Makers7' why don't they KEEP them themselves? When a man is trying hard to sell you a proposition there is something in it for HIM--that's a sure thine. Is it not better for us all to keep oar money here at home, invest in and build up OUR OWN Community? The man who does this is prosperous. We pay 4 percent, interest on Savings Make OUR Bank YOUR bank Anderson, S. C. 9 i ? '.. r I. i i? ' ' ' ' < - ^V . v ?';" ? . v-v j..",;. ii . .. -., \'?X?iJ?Jv? ? . . 20 Tons Baled Burmuda Hay $20.00 Pei-Ton ./?) ii. ?-.it vi'' Sec Fair play, C. Five Dollars Reward! \ For the largest Water Melon grown from our seed. Wo have TOM WAT SON, KLEKLE Y SWEET and MONTE CRISTO. We also have for ln(r< auc tion, several hundred packages of three entirely new water melons which will be given free to any of oar farmer friends who will call at oar store. . 9c DON'T BUY THAT BUGGY or WAGON and HORSE or MULE Until you have seen the ones i have for sale. If you want-the best, say Piedmont Buggy or Mil burn, w^gon. ? ... ? '??&?# Theo P. Watson ...Sales Stafc.es... N, McDutr?e St, - Anderson, S. C* ?assssssssssaiu^ IIL1X.IJL-. I . _i. .ua.i'ij rmi 1 A ase FARMERS AND MERCHANTS ...BANKe., and 1^1? ? a^?^-4*????'T SP- HT-.'- . ~ ?"?TS _ *. ABC; a-aiuicis liuau w ? I uai^V/U. v Will be pleased 1o discount from l5oo to 2Ooo gilt edge notes S running from $5o to fl tog each, that"wlf-jbji paid during the j months of October and November. V-"-yr ?vol. .11 m II up. rn*