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LOCAL NEWS. THURSDAY, JUNE 7. Court convened at Abbeville last' Mon? day. . . The Firemen's Tournament begins next Tuesday. Old field plums ami blackberries are - ripening. Some of-the candidates have gone to work in earnest. Money is getting scarce in the city, and collectors are down-hearted. Cherry pie is just now one of the wel? come industries of the season. Our young friend, Clarence Osborne, is now clerking for E. W. Taylor. Miss Maude Wakefield, of Ant re vi He, is spending a-few days in the city. Mr. C. B Qllmeris nominated as a can? didate for County Commissioner. J. Pink Catlett will raffle his pony and cart daring the Tournament next week. The June term of Court for Anderson County will convene on the fourth Mon? day. The- English sparrows are strictly a town bird. They won't go into the coun? try. Mrs. Ottie Sadler, of Lowndesville, has been-spending a few days In the oity with friends. Miss Barrow, of Athens, Ga., is in the city visiting her friend. Miss Annie Wnitner. County Treasurer Frieraon made his settlement with the Comptroller-General last Thursday. Every man, who can possibly do so, should take at least one share in the An? derson Cotton Mills. Mrv R. C. Webb, Jr.," who has been spending the past several weeks in the West, has returned to the city. The closing exercises of the Home School will take place to-morrow (Friday),, beginning at 9.30 O'clock a. m. Hail fell in several portions of the - County last Sunday night, and did some damage to the growing crops. The Commencement exercises of Pat? rick's Military Institute will attract a number of visitors from a d istance. The small boy is now watching eagerly the growing chinaberry crop eo as to be ready with his time-honored pop-gun. W. E. Gonzales, of the News and Cowri&i . and W. J. Gain es of the Augusta Chronicle, spent several days in the. oity last week. Mr. W. H. 'Friarson and Miss Luta Bewiey are attending the Commencement exercises of Salem (N. C.) Female Col? lege. Chickens and eggs are in demand just; now. The city will be fall of people next week, and our people want something to feed them on. Hiss Kittle Thomas, one of Abbeville County's popular young ladies, is spend? ing a few days In the city with her friend, Mrs. J. ^-Watkins. Mr. C. 0. Burriss's fine bay horse, ?"Topic," was badly injured one day last week by running against a barbed- wire fence, while in a pasture. Invitation are out for the fifth annual ; Ball of the Anderson Dancing dub, which will take place on Wednesday evening, y June 13th, in Bleckleys Hall. The best disinfectant is lime. It is cheap and can be used plentifully where needed. Hot weather is now upon us, and lime can be beneficially used. Miss Christine Borstel, who has been attending the Staunten (Va.) Female : Seminary since last fall, has returned \ home to spend the summer vacation. The subscription books to the capital stock of the Anderson Cotton Mills may /fee found at the store of J. J. Baker & Co. If you have not subscribed, do so at once. We are indebted to the committee for an invitation to attend the Commence? ment Celebration of the South Carolina University in Columbia on Jane 25th and 26th. . ' On the 3rd fast. Mr. Hal. Boggs. was married to Miss Essie Prince, at the Clemson Homestead. .The bride is a leg? atee under the will of the late Col. T. Gh damson. Mr. A. B. Towers has a new advertise? ment In this paper, to which we invite your attention. He keeps a full line of goods, and sells them at low prices. Read ? what he says. More candidates are needed. Come out, gentlemen, and let the people know who yon are. There Is no dishonor in being defeated for office, if you run an honorable race. ' The frequent rains of the past two weeks have been beneficial to the oat crop. The - crop of spring oats is said, to be the best that has been produced in the County in a number of years. C. C. Cummings & Co. have rented Moore's Hall for the Tournament, and say. they will be prepared to' feed five thousand people at reasonable prises. See notice in another column, J. M. Hubbard & Bro's. new advertise? ment should not be overlooked. These gentlemen are headquarters for jewelry, watches, docks, silverware, eta, and can suit yon in prices and quality, A general cleaning of the streets?cut? ting down the weeds and removing the rubbish?would add much to the appear? ance of our cliy next week. The city will be fall of strangers, and we should look our best. Means & McGee are offering their entire stock of good at cost. A change in ? their firm is contemplated, and they desire I to reduce their stock. Now is your time to secure bargains from them. Read their new advertisement. Albert, only son of Mr. W. C. Sherard, of Corner Township, died last Monday morning, at 5 o'clock, aged about eight yoars.' ^he little fellow had been in deli? cate health for a long time, and his death was not unexpected. W. A. Chapman is offering a lot of bar? gains In various lines of goods, and ex? tends a cordial invitation to everybody to visit his goods. His stock of shoes is offered-at cost. Go and secure some of t-bese bargains at once. Mr- G. P. Brown, who has been em? ployedin' the Job'office' of Mr. R. E. Belcher, in this city, for several months past, left last Monday for Columbia, where he has secured a position in C. A. Calvo's printing establishment. A match game of base ball has been ar? ranged to take place in the city during the Tournament next week between the Au? gusta and Greenville Base Ball Clubs. It will be an interesting game, and will be witnessed by a large crowd. Two old darkeys met on Main street the other day, and'one of them seemed to be astonished at'the magnificent pair of pants the other was wearing. "Dst'a a mighty fine pair ob pants'for sich a pore nigger as Jtou am'to bo wearinV ' "Yes, dey'Bgor gus, and no mistake." "How much mout dey cost yer, an' whar did yer git 'em V' *4Dey mout cost me two years in de pefli - tenshery ef J tola," There is a brilliant future for Anderson if her people will only put their shoulders to'the wheel and push with might and main. Let every man do his duty and the-walls of the Anderson Cotton Mills, will Soon be going up. Next Tuesday will be a gala day in the city. We would suggest to our mer? chants that they decorate the fronts of their stores with flags, bunting, etc. It would not cost much, and would add much to the appearance of the city. We are requested to announce that Rev. W. J. Wilson. will preach at Asbury Church on the fourth Sunday in June. The appointment was made for the third Sunday, but at Mr. Wilson's request has been changed to the fourth Sunday. The Philosophian Literary Society of Furman University, at Greenville, has chosen our yonng friend, V. I. Masters, of this County, for its President for the ensuing term. At the same time our young friend, M. Gassaway of this County, was elected Junior Critic. The services for the children at Hope well Church next Sunday night will be very interesting, and the good people of that section, and the children especially, are invited to attend. Mr. C. Wardlaw and perhaps others will deliver'short ad? dresses during the evening. Clerk of Court Tribble has received the second batch of pension warrants. The pensioners are urged to come forward promptly and get them. There are some pensioners who have not yet called for their first month's pay, and for these there awaits now two months' pay each. List of letters remaining in the Pott office for the week ending June C, 1888: Mr. A. M. Fortune, Mr. David Gall, Miss Cal Hall, Mrs. Susan Hale, Mrs. S. J. Hale, Mary A. Harper, Phara Hall, A. S. Phillips, Miss Ider Scelton, Miss Hammie Smith, Miss Lue' Sim es, Mrs. Belzona Stepenson, Miss Lizzie Tary, Maria Wil? liams. Attention is directed to Bleckley, Brown & Fretwell's new advertisement. In addition to their large stock of goods, which they are offering at reduced prices, they have a number of tracts of land which they will sell at low prices and on easy terms. In their advertisement the names of the tracts of land are given. The yonng ladies of the Episcopal Church Society will give an entertainment ! at Mrs. L. M. Ayer's Seminary Building on to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 8.30 o'clock. There will be a short address by Maj. E. B. Murray, followed by music and recitations, and an exhibition of liv? ing pictures and statuary. The public is Invited to attend. Admission, 15 cents. Our clever friend, John L. Jolly, of Denver, was in to see us Monday, and be had along with him one of bis English beagles, a new breed of dogs that has re? cently been introduced into this section. The beagle is much Bmaller than the com? mon cur dog, and has a head and ears like a hound. Jt is very fleet-flooted, and on a fox or rabbit chase has few equals. Mr. Jolly has six puppies, and intends breed? ing them for sale. Albert, the three-year-old son of Mi. and Mrs. A. W. Todd, formerly of this city but now of Augusta, Ga., died at the residence of his grandfather, Mr. D. F. Anderson, near this city, last'Friday, morning, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Todd came up from Augusta a short time ago with the little sufferer to see if a change of climate would not benefit him. His remains 'were interred in the Presby? terian cemetery Saturday morning, Dr. Frierson conducting the funeral services. The Abbeville Press and Banner, of last week, says: "We learn that a change of | schedule for the cannon ball train on the Abbeville branch road is being talked of. It is proposed to leave Abbeville earlier in the"morning, going to Anderson, meet? ing the Greenville bound train at Belton, and returning meeting the same train again at Belton as it returns from Green? ville to Abbeville. We do not know what ?| there is in this proposed arrangement, but if carried into effect it would enable citizens of Abbeville to go to Anderson or Greenville, spend two or three hours, and return the same day. - The stockholders of the Anderson Hotel Company met last Friday afternoon and permanently organized by electing the following officers: President, Frank T. Wilhite ; Secretary and Treasurer, W. F. Cox j Board of Directors, F. T. Wilhite, W. B. Watson, J. E. Peoples, S. Bleckley and J. S. Tribble. The capital stock of | the Company is $40,000, divided into 800 shares of the par valne of $50 each. A declaration has been filed in the office of Secretary of State and a commission issued for the incorporation of the Company. A committee was appointed to negotiate for a suitable site for the location of the hotel. The committee has bad several suitable sites offered them, and will probably de? cide on one of them in a few days. The closing exercises of tbe William? ston Female College will take place on the 20th and 21st inst. The following is the programme: Wednesday, June 20, the alumnae will hold their .annual reunion in the afternoon, and at half-past 8 in the evening the Rev. A. A. Marshall, of An? derson, will deliver the Commencement Sermon. Thursday, June 21, at 11.30 o'clock a. m., Prof. Woodward, of Wof ford College, will deliver an address before the Erosophic Society. In the afternoon will be held au educational symposium, including, among other highly interest? ing matters, the graduation of three can? didates. During the noon recess, and in the evening of Thursday, the ladies of Williamston will offer refreshments for sale, the net proceeds to be devoted to the Improvement of tbe College. The Young America Cornet Band has been engaged to enliven the occasion with some of its best music. All friends of Christian educa? tion are urgently invited to attend all the exercises. Our Townville correspondent an? nounces the death of Mr. E. P. Bruce, which occurred in Atlanta, Ga., a few days ago. We can hardly realize that our young friend has been called from "labor unto rest." It was only a few weeks ago he bade us good bye to go to Atlanta, where he proposed to better pre? pare himself for life's duties, and now he lies in his grave. Oh, how sad to see such a noble young man, who had such a bright and promising future before him, cut down so early in life. But God has seen fit to remove him, hence we should not murmur. In the death of Mr. Bruce, Oconee County has lost one of her best and most excellent young men. He was full of energy, and possessed a genial disposition. ' JJe was an exemplary Christian, and was prepared to ;i;cet the summons of death. Our young friend is dead, but his memory will long be cher? ished by a host of friends. The devoted mother and brothers and sisters of the deceased have tbe sympathies of their many friends in this sudden and unex? pected bereavement. Additional Subscribers to the "Anderson Cotton Mills." Miss Lucy A. Thompson, W. K. Sharp, Mrs. Jane S. Thompson, J. P. Ledhcttcr, D. H. Hammond, D. A. Ledbetter, John Cotter, Tennessee, C. C. Smith, Ley 1 J. Burma, S. J. Gaines, Joseph W. Major, G. W. Maret, Samuel S. Eskew, K. Cromor, H. N. Beid, ' ? W. L. Dobbins, E. B. Murray, N. O. Farmer, A. B. Towers. J. A. Gantt, U.. Mrs. M. E. Watson, J. W. Shirley, J. T. PearsoD, J. A. Burgesa, D. F. West. $Sr Go to Hill Bros, and buy a bottle of B. B. B,?Botanic Blocd Balm, the great blood purifier. Suicide at Mr. A. H. Osborne, Jr. Last Monday afternoon tbe telegraph wires eonveyed the sad news to Anderson that Qur former young townsman, Ham. Osborne,- had killed himself in AthenPf Ga., where he had been residing for the past year. The news spread through the city rapidly, bringing sadness to every heart, for Mr. Osborne was well known in our midst, The following account of the tragic event is taken from the Athens Evening Graphic, which was printed in an hour or so after it occurred: This afternoon at four o'clock, the com? munity was shocked by tbe report that a man had died by his own hand. Upon inquiry it was found that the suicide was committed at the boarding house of Mrs. J; E. Bradberry, on Hancock Avenue. A reporter for the Graphic hurried to the scene, and gathered tbe following par? ticulars: Mr. A. H. Osborne, who has been visiting the daughter of Mrs. Brad berry, addressed her a note this morning, asking ber to take a buegy ride this after? noon, but she bad declined to go. At 4 o'clock, be came around to tbe bouse in a buggy. He came to the door and was invited into tbe sitting room by Mr. R. E. Bradberry. He walked in and inquired for the young lady, but she declined to meet him. Mr. Bradberry noticed that his cravat was rather awry, and adjusted it .for htm in a pleasant way. As he did that, Mr. Osborne threw his band around to his hip pocket with the remark, ."Well, Bob, here goes?I am going to end my life," and placing his Eistol to his breast fired it, and fell over ack ward on the floor, and died instantly. He was examined by Dr. W. A, Carlton, who found that he was shot through the upper portion of the heart. Mr. Osborne was a young man about 21 years of age. He came to this city from Anderson, S. C, and was employed at tbe Elaning mill of Dr. E. S. Lyndon. He oarded at tbe residence of Mr. I. G. Allen, on Clayton street. It is said he had been drinking to some extent of late, but that this afternoon he showed no signs of in? toxication. He was a man who com? manded good wages, was & fine worker, and stood high in the estimation of those who knew him in the city. Coroner Pit ner was at once notified and a jury em? paneled, with Mr. J. E. Talmadge as fore? man. The verdict of the jury was that tbe decased came to his death by his own hand. A dispatch was forwarded to the family of the deceased at Anderson, S. C, notify? ing them of his sad death. Among the first persons to reach the unfortunate young man after the shooting were Messrs. John Arnold and Will. Murrah, both of whom are Anderson boys, but are now residents of Athens. They, of course, took charge of their friend's body, and had it properly cared for, and arranged for transportation to this city. Mr. Arnold accompanied the remains, ar? riving in Anderson on Tuesday afternoon. The remains wera met at the depot by the Independent Hook and Ladder Company, of which the deceased was a charter mem? ber, .and escorted home. Mr. Arnold was with tbe deceased at their boarding-house a short time before the shooting occurred, and he says Mr. Osborne was in his usual happy mood, and was as lively and jolly as he ever was in his life. He had been engaged at his place of business all the morning, and when he came to dinner, dressed himself in his best suit, and told Mr. Arnold that he was going out riding during tbe afternoon. What happened, is told above. The tragic death*of our young friend has cast a gloom over the entire city, and tbe grief-stricken parents and other relatives have marry sympathizers in their bereave? ment. Mr. Osborne was a fine specimen of young manhood, and possessed a noble, generous disposition. He was highly es? teemed by his numerous friends, all of whom will long cherish his memory. The funeral services took place at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday morning, at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. W. S. Wightman, of the Methodist Church, in the presence of a large concourse of the friends and relatives of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest in the Presbyte? rian cemetery. A Pleasant Day at Honea Path. Last Friday was a gala day in Honea Path, the occasion being the annual pic nie and che closing exercises of the Honea ?Path High School, which, as is generally known, is under the supervision of Prof. J. B. Watkins. For several days preceding, ?he pupils of fhe school had been undergo? ing examination, and of course they were looking forward to this day with the most pleasant anticipations. We had received a very cordial invita? tion to be present, and on Friday morning we boarded the southbound train and soon landed in the quiet and pretty lit tie village of Honea Path. The place was alive with people from the surrounding country, and in a short time the crowd was wending its way to tbe Baptist Church, where the exercises were to be held. Rev. Dr. Manly, of Greenville, and Col. J. G. Clinkscales, of this city, had been invited to address the school. When we reached the church wc found these gentlemen . there, and a large crowd assembled to hear them. Rev. D. W. Hiott, the popular pastor of the church, opened the exercises with prayer, and, after a short speech of welcome in behalf of Prof. Watkins. introduced Dr. Manly to the audience. This distinguished divine made a most practical and eloquent address, and was listened to very atten? tively. Col. Clinkscales followed Dr. Manly, and made a very appropriate and I interesting address. Both the speakers gave tho pupils good advice', and at the same time made some capital suggestions to the friends and patrons of the school. At the conclusion of the speaking, din? ner was announced. Quite a number of the' crowd had brought their baskets, which were opened out on the'beautiful lawn surrounding the church. It was our fortune to fall into good hands, and we dined at the hospitable home of Mr. J. L. Brock, where we spent an hour or two very pleasantly, besides getting a most ex? cellent din net The afternoon was spent very pleasantly by the young people in various ways at tbe Academy and in the grove surround? ing it. When the northbound train ar? rived, we were not near ready to take our departure, and as a Lawn Party was to take place in the evening in tbe Academy grove, we determined to stay over and enjoy its pleasures. The Lawn Party was a success, and was one of the most pleasant occasions we have e ver participated in. At an early hour the young people had assembled at the Acade? my. The grove was illuminated by bon? fires, and here and there were to be found comfortable seats, arranged especially for those couples who desired to have a private chat or talk "politics." Everybody seemed to be in the:r best humor, and if any one present failed to have a good time it was his or her own fault. Honea Path and the surrounding country has always been noted for the beauty and number of young ladies, and gallant, clever young men, and their reputation was fully sustained on this occasion. It was after midnight before the gay crowd dispersed. The Honea Path High School is one of the largest and most flourishing schools in this section of the State, and has at its head one of the most proficient and pains? taking teachers to be found in the State. During the past session the roll has num? bered as high as one hundred and seventy five pupils, of both sexes, a large number of whom boarded with Prof. Watkins. The good people of Honea Path appreciate Prof. Watkins1 wor.h aa a teacher, and manifest much earnest interest in the cause of education. They are justly proud of the school, and are determined to hold on to Prof. Watkins as long as he will remain with them. During the past session he has been ably assisted by Miss Watkins and Mi;3 McDaniel, both of whom are efficient teachers. Our stay in Honea Path was so pleasant, that we will take advantage of the first , opportunity to go back again. The Anderson Cotton Mills. * Last Monday the subscribers to the Cot? ton Factory fund mot in the Court House for the purpose of organization. A very favorable representation was in attendance. Mr. J. A. Brock, President pro tempore, on taking the chair announced that the subscription lists were still open, and those present who had not subscribed and wished to, and those who wished to increase their subscription, could now come forward and make their subscrip? tion, whoreupon several new names were added to the lists, and several subscrip? tions were doubled. The roll was called, and a majority of the stock found to he present. A motion was then made and carried that the stockholders go into a perma? nent organizatiou, by the election of nine Directors. The following were elected Directors: J. A. Brock; J. N. Brown, S. Bleckley, George A. "Wagener, A. J. Sit ton, W. W. Humphreys, W. G. Watson, A. A. Dean and S. M. Orr. These are men of both financial and executive abil? ity, and men who have managed their own business successfully. They are careful and prudent, and yet men of pro? gress. Their election as the managers would seem to insure the success of tbe "Anderson Cotton Mills." Several short addresses were made urg? ing the present subscribers each to con? sider himself a committee to secure as much additional stock as he had already taken, and by this meansHhe present sub? scriptions would be doubled^ After the meeting, the Directors held a meeting and organized by electing J. A. Brock President, and Mr. J. J. Baker Secretary. Id the election of Mr. Brock to the Pres? idency of the "Anderson Cotton Mills," a deserving compliment was paid to one of Anderson's most worthy young citi? zens. He is the right man in the right place?one who will be an honor to and a worker for the cotton mills. In this connection we would urge our citizens to nourish, and cherish, and en? courage the enterprise. Do notstand aloof and say it is a good thing, and hope it will succeed, and stop there; but run your hands right down into your pockets and come down with the chink, and thus show your faith in the success of the enterprise by your work. We need your help, and we want it. Tbe larger the factory the better the investment, and the greater the results, both in a financial view and as material progress. Let ns not have any "Betsy and I killed the bear" in this undertaking, but let every man and woman come right square up to the full measure of duty. If you feel an inteiest in the prosperity of Anderson and Anderson County, show it. The South must be developed, and in this develop? ment Anderson County must fall into line and keep up with progress, or lag behind. By your work you shall be known. Andorson's Amateurs. There is a fine entertainment in store for all those who will go to the Masonic Hall next Tuesday night, at which time some of our amateurs will render one of Wilkins's celebrated dramas, "Wrecked in Port," with the following cast of characters: James Aldrich.Dr. E. C. Frierson. Capt. Hugh St. Morris.R. M. Baker. Col. Ellsworth.W. F. Cox. Herman Clyde.C. S. Sullivan. Bowie Knife Jack.J. N. Watkins. Sling Shot Bube.Geo. Townsend. Pepper.C. C. Langston. Aunt Rebecca.Miss Minnie Smith. Susie Aldrich.Miss Amelia Brown. Lillian Lacy.Miss Louise Nardin. Frisky.Miss Lula McFall. The entertainment will open with some fine selections of vocal and instrumental music. The play is an exceedingly inter? esting one, and will be well rendered. The troupe will no doubt be greeted by a large audience. Admission, .50 cents; reserved seats without extra charge. Tickets will be on sale at Orr & Sloan's next Tuesday. Be sure and purchase your tickets Tuesday. Fork. The weather remains wet?tbe crops are grassy?harvest is at hand?the small grain crop is below tbe average. Mr. E. R. Earie, of Andersonyille, su? perintends a large and flourishing Sunday School at Double Springs. Mrs. Nancy Yeargan, an aged and re? spected lady, is dangerously ill at her home near Town vi lie. Tell "Burke," your Holland's Store correspondent, that our bear has departed these coasts, and revels at present in parts unknown. Rev. Dr. Frierson, of Anderson, preached in Mr. Ligon's place at Town ville on the last fourth Sunday. He gave an able exposition of the decalogue, and his grand discourse was highly apprecia? ted by a large and intelligent audience. Rev. T. C. Ligon, while engaged in making a small repair upon his pasture fence some days ago, accidentally fell over some rubbish and broke his leg. His injuries, however, are not dangerous, and it is hoped that he will speedily recover. Mr. E. P. Bruce, a young man who re? sided with his mother in Oconee County, four miles from To wnville, died suddenly in Atlanta, on Friday morning, the 25th ult., alter a brief and painful illness of dysentery. The deceased had been hut a few weeks in Atlanta, whither he had gone to take a business course, and tbe announcement of his sudden demise was a great shock to his many friends and relatives in this community. The public roads of this section are not in good condition. To say the least, the eight-day feature of the road law is a failure. There are ridge roads that need but little work-in fact the least amount of dirt broken the better, and a law that compels hands to kill time upon them for eight days is purely nonsensical Again in many places in the hilly sec? tions, through long neglect, the roads have been washed out and channeled into deep narrow ruts, so that the present apportionment of hands could not make a first rate road in thirty days. Property should keep up the publio highways, Rev. W. R. Parker seems to have lost his charm, by virtue of which he has so long boen able to dominate the Ethiopian will. The Townville colored church, of which he had long been pastor, discarded him lost fall by engaging the services of another preacher. Since that time he has been silonced? suspended from the ohuroh indefinitely, and at present he is held in bond to answer two "indictments?one for burglary, and the other for fraud. The way of the transgressor is, indeed, hard? hard. Vox. ?Toney Creek ami Vicinity." Calho-jn, S. C., Jfunp 1,1S88. Messrs. Editors.: In the issue of tho Jour nal of May 21th, some one heading his communication "Toney Creek and Vi* cinity," refers to the so-calli'd Indian who calls himself a liDoctor," and expresses surprise that people are so simple as to have anything to do with so low do^wn a charactei as said "Indian" is. Now, I know nothing about the man's moral or social character to whom he alludes, but I do believe that there have been semj pp.op.le who have gone to that wan (that Doctor, if you please,) who, perhaps, have as much good common sense, and, pcrhapa, stand as high in society as said "Toney Creek and Vicinity..' I for one have been to him for treatment, and I say emphatically that I have been relieved, and that it did not cost me all I am worth to obtain thr;t rcljef. His medicijiea aus vegetable compounds, and will not kill anybody, save, maybe, "Toney Creek and Vicinity." Ia my ram? bles I have found persons who, after hav-" ing failed to get relief from the regular ,M. D.'s. have gone to the "Indian" and obtained relief. Calhou.v. The Parade on Tuesday. Office of Chief of Firs Department. June 6,1888. The Military and Fire Companies will assemble promptly at 10.30 o'clock Tues day morning, June 12, on Main Street, op? posite Greenville Street. On their arrival on the ground they will report to Assist? ant Chief, John O'Donnell, who Will as sign them their positions in the process? ion. The procession will move promptly, at 11 o'clock, down Main Street to Hamp? ton, through Hampton to McDuffle, up McDuffio to Depot, thence to the Court House Square, where the column will be closed en masse and an address of wel? come will be delivered by Geo. E. Prince, Esq., and other distinguished citizens. The office of Chief and Executive Com? mittee will be in the rooms on Brick Range, where all informatfon can be ob? tained. R. F. Divver, Chief Fire Department. Lowndesvillo Items. Last Friday evening was a lovely time for the minstrel, and the young men were very much pleased with their success. Tbe Methodist Sunday School at this place contemplate having a pic nie excur? sion to some point on tbe Savannah Valley soon. Miss Fannie Booker closed -her school last Friday, and left for her home in Spar tanburg. Mr. M. M. Mattison spent last Sunday with friends here. Mr. J. Q. Donald is quite sick with neu? ralgia. We hope to see him out again soon. Miss Louise Calhoun spent last Saturday with Mias Willie LeRoy of this place. Mr. J. M. Baker and Dr. J. M. Moseloy went to Abbeville last Monday to attend the County Convention. Mr. G. S. Bruce was elected Councilman last Saturday, to fill tbe vacancy of T. J. Baskin. In our dots of last week we unintention? ally misrepresented Mr. Martin, of the Advertiser, in regard to his views on "wo? man suffrage," and we take this means for rectifying what we said concerning him. Eyes. Neal's Creek Items. We are having real growing weather, and crops are looking very well where they bave been .well worked, but in con? sequence of the recent rains tbe grass looks much better than the cotton and corn in some places. Harvest time is upon us again, but the small grain crops are not flattering A large acreage has been planted in peas already, and much more will be planted after harvest. Candidates are occasionally seen in this section, but they are from other parts. This section has no candidates (except for matrimony), although we have some men who would be hard to beat, but they had rather stand oft and look on. A Sunday School has - recently been organized at Broadway school house with Mr. R. L. Campbell as Superinten? dent. I am informed that it is now mov? ing off well. Columbus Wardlaw, Esq., addressed the Neal's Creek Sunday School last Sun? day morning in his usual interesting manner. He was followed by Mr. Simp? son, of Honea Path, in a short but very appropriate speech. Most excellent music was discoursed at intervals by Prof. M. L. Willis. ? Denver Items. The recent wet weather has greatly re? tarded farm work. Cotton is about worked the first time, and some are now going over tbe second time. Wheat is about ripe and will be nearly all cut this week. Spring oats are stretching up in consequence of the wet weather and promise a fair yield. Mr. T. L. Reid was taken quite sick recently, but at last accounts was better. His sons, Mr. H. 2s'. Reid, from Augusta, Ga., Mr. C. L. Reid, from Walhalla, S. C, and Mr. W. P. Reid, from Canton, Ga., have been visiting him. The infant child of Mr and Mrs. W. D. Garrison died of cholera infantum June 1st, and was buried the day following at 8andy Springs, Mr. T. C. McDowel was taken seriously ill last Saturday night with some throat trouble that deprived him of speech Medical assistance was promptly sum? moned, and at last account he was resting easy, but still speechless. A number of persons are beginning to visit Jolly's mineral spring. Mr. Jolley has opened a new road to it, and extends an invitation to all orderly persons to avail themselves of the good water and cool shade during the hot weather. There is ample room for pionicing parties. Farmers are so busy in their crops, and candidates seem loath to come out, that there is very little news to be had. Jay. Is There no Law t? Reapfc fljm ? Messrs. Editors: In a certain section of this County there is a nasty, filthy, vul? gar, rouguish, drunken white or mulatto man, claiming to be an Indian Doctor This man and his wife are about the filthiest couple your correspondent ever saw. The man rarely, at home or else? where, wears shoes, and never a hat. Tbe room in which they live is said to be the personification of uncleanliness. The stench of tbe house is unbearable. When the Doctor bleeds any one. or performs an operation, tho overflow goes to tbe floor, and there remains until time removes it. In short, the den is more unpresentable and less attractive than that of the hum? blest peasant In tbe County. Now, strange as It may appear, it would surprise you to know to what extent this ignorant impostor is beiag patronized. It is stated, on reliable authority, that he had 101 patients in a single day. How many he is carrying to a premature grave, . future developments only can tell. In proof of how he is destroying, we will refer to his treatment in a single case. A colored child was taken to the so-called Doctor. The Doctor said to the parents, "your child's liver is growing to its side. Take it home and hang it by its heels a half an hour each morning." While so suspended tbe child died. Last Saturday quite a crowd, say fifty, of his patients came in to be treated, and among them were several ladies. The old D.ootor was dead drunk, baying' run his wife from home, and it is said that oaths and most objectionable vulgarity procedod from his mouth in the very presence of ladies, as he lay vomiting and rolling on the floor. For the sake of decency, and on ^he ac? count of tha pcrtyy of jGur coiums, we refrain fi:om telling all the truth. But the most surprising thing is that ho has a fol? lowing of respootabl? white people, who will doiend bim in all his iniquities. Now, ia there no law to reach such a tramp? If so, he ought to be given the fullest extent. It is certainly a disgrace and an insult to civilization, intelligence, refinement and progress to allow the cul? mination of sucb. There is a point at which forbearance ceases to bo a virtue. Now, to those of our friends whdm we believe to bo ccnscientiQusi' hut who are deluded; wa vfoulq say for the sako of buuianily keep away yourself, and above all see that your wives, daughters, &c, shall net bo the patients of this untutored tump. Rex Food for the Multitude ! Knowing that the hotel and ^oardmg houses of Auderson a:e ',c,o sntf&ll'to feed the multitude af piopli that *:ii be here during "the* Firemons' To?ruament, we have rented Moore's large' Hall, and will open the largest Dining Room in the City, where we will be able to feed five thousand people on the finest barbecued meats that can be bought. So don't be afrrid V> 0iO\e, thinking you can't ba accommodated. We can feed you, ana feed you well. ' ' ' ? " Respectfully, 1 ? C, C. CtTIMIKGS & Co. f AT COST, f THERE will be a change in the Firm of Means & McGee by September 1st. the next' ninety days we will sell the entire Stock at NEW TOM COST? For We mean what we say. CLOTHINC, SHOES, HATS AND CENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. ZMIZELA-ZEsTS <Sc M'G-BE. P. S.?-Don't ask for credit, as we will be obliged to refuse. CRAYTON, JONES & SEYBT. -o- ? ? ? SPECIAL DRIVES. I notions, WE have just received from an Auction House a big lot of Wash Fabrics way below their market val? ue, and we are offering them at prices less than cost to our competitors. Re? member, they are special drives, and when this lot is sold, EVEN WE, THE LEADERS OF LOW PRI? CES, cannot duplicate. So come^ at once and secure some of the Bargains, GRANADA PLAIDS-*11 new, pretty patterns, 30 inches wide, only 8ic. Sold the world over for 12ic. TUFTED VEILINGS,?pretty, new, soft goods, well worth 12&c. We sell them for 8ic. 1400 LAWNS, handsome patterns, special drive at 10c. Figured India Lawns, 10c. DUNNELL BATISTE, yard wide, full line of Patterns to select from, 10c. CREPELINE; those lovely goods which, have been so much admired, re? duced from 16c, now 12*c. At prices that will be appreciated by economical buyers. Pearl Buttons, all sizes, 18 to 26 lines, 5c per dozen. Knitting (Vton, red, blue, brown, regular 10c size for 5c. Misses Brilliant Lisle Hose, special drive at 15c. Only a limited quantity and no more to be had. Palmetto Fans, five for a nickel. Ladies' Linen Collars, best made,10c. Turkey Red Doylies, 25c per dozen* Children's Hoods in endless variety. Our Parasols and Gloves are sure to please you. We have received a new lot of Che? nille, Arrasene, Fillosell, Tinsels, Wash and Embroidery Floss and Knitting Silks. Our Millinery and Mantua Making Departments are growing in favor every day. GENTLEMEN, A WORD WITH YOU. Do you need a Straw Hat ? Then see our line; we are closing out our stock of Straw Goods, and you may have your own selection at your own price, provided your price is not too low. "Our'! 75c Plaited Bosom Shirt is a Leader in every sense of the word. No cheap Shirt, but a regular dollar quality. Our line of Men's Five Dollar Hand Made Shoes are without an equal. Why pay six or seven dollars for a Sho8 when you can buy as good a wearer and a perfect fit for $5.00. A. complete stock of Gents' Under? shirts, either Gauze or Nainsook. i Gents' Linen Collars, a complete line, at 10c, either standing or turn down. Our stock of Gents' Neckweair, Hosiery, Pumps, Handkerchiefs is complete in every detail. We have at last secured a Half Hose that we guarantee fast black. * OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT, Contains just the Shoe yon want The sales in this Department have more than doubled in the last two months. This shows the superiority of our stock. Our Own Brand of Ladies* Shoes are perfect in fit, style and fit, and are sure to please yon. Ask to see them. In Misses' and Children's Shoes we have a most desirable line. We call especial attention to our New Opera Slipper, "The Gossamer"?as soft as a kid glove, and just the correct shape. m- We simply ask that you will give our Stock an inspection. We have Genuine Bargains in every Department awaiting you, and want you to come and be convinced that it is your interest to trade with us. ?@? Make our Store your Headquarters when you come to Town. CRAYTON, JONES & SEYBT. To the Public. I have recently sold out everything to Messrs. C. F. Jones & Co., except my stock of groceries, and exchanged Store? rooms with them. I occupy now the wooden building that they formerly had. I did this not with a view of diminishing my business, but increasing it. It is my intention to have on hand at all times of the year a foil stock of heavy Groceries. I expect to give my whole attention to this business?buy in large quantities and be prepared to meet any competition. I will make my prices the same to every one, ranging only according to quantities bought. It Is my purpose to have a price as low as the lowest, and if any cuts should be made, will simply reduce my regular price to the same. I have had an experi? ence of twelve years in this business, and think by giving my entire attention to this one line of trade, can make it to the inter? est of every one to call and see me. Any errors on my part will, as in the past, be promptly corrected. I have a small stock o|goods on hand at present, but in a few days will astonish the natives. My busi? ness in the future will be mostly for the cash. Remember my place of business, and be sure to call when in the city. Thanking yon for your past patronage, and soliciting a continuance of the same, ? I am yours truly R. S. Ligox. ? The celebrated Court preacher, Eober, once preached a very powerful sermon against intemperance. The Grand Duke of Saxony, whose nose looked like a Chinese lantern, happened to be present, and be naturally regarded the remarks as referring to himself; consequently be looked very severely at the eloquent Qourt Ereach er, who, catching the Grand tacal eye, modified his remarks by say? ing: "Drunkenness is undoubtedly a great ana heinous sin, against which every true Christian should be warned, excepting, of course, our beloved Granu Duke, whom God preserve to us many years yet." Their Business Booming. Probably no one thing has caused snoh a general revival of trade at Hill Bros. Drug a tore as their giving away to their custo? mers of so many free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valuable article from the fact that it always cures and never disappoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test it before buying by getting a trial bottle free, large size$l. Every botUe warranted.. 3 ?raoe Bp. Yon ave feeling depressed, your appetite is poor, yon are bothered with Headache, yon are fidgety, nervous, and generally .out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring rSedi cines, or bitters, which have for their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which stimu? late you for an hour, and. thenleavevou in worse condition than before. What you want is an alterative that will purify your blood, start healthy action of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give renowed health and strength. Such a medicine you will find in Electric Bitters, and only 50 cents a bottle at Hill Bros. Drug Store. 3 A world beater! La Crlolla de Key West Cigar. A fall Havana filler for 5 cents each. Cunningham Bros. Br. Gurn's iver Fills. Removes Constipation, prevents Malaria cures Dyspepsia, and gives new life to the system. Only one for a dose. Free samples at Orr & Sloan's. Now Fas Faith. I had been troubled all Winter with cold and pain in the chest and got no relief from remedies reooommended by Druggists and Physicians. At the same time I was adver? tising Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, i had little faith but thought to try it as a last resort, now I believe even more than they tell me of its curative qual? ities. [From the News, EJi?abethtow'n, Ky.] Sold by Orr * Sloan,. 3 To Rsifj!.?4 comfortable honseon West Market street. Apply to 34 R. F. Divveb. A TWENTY YEABS' EXPERIENCE. 770 Bboadway, New Yobk, March 17, 1886. I have been using Allock's Porous Plas? ters for twenty vears, and found them one of the bes t of family medicines. Briefly Bumming up my experience, I say tha$ when placed on the small of the back Al? lock's Plasters fill the body with nervous energy, and th^s cure fatigue, brain ex? haustion, debility aud kidney difficulties. For woinen and ohildren I have found them invaluable. They never irritate the skin or cause the slightest pain, but cure sore throat, croupy coughs, colds, pains in . side, back or chest, indigestion and bowel complaints. C. D. Fbemucks, j Every ^a$? Her Oy/ij pjsrrsKVUi.?A Lady who fox a?'any' years 'suffered from Uterine Trouble?Falling, Displacements, Leif eorrncca and Irregularities, finally found remedies which completely cr/bed her. Any Lady can take the remedies asd thus cure herself without ths aid 0$ a physi? cian. The Pjpcjcea with full directions and a^ice neourely sealed, sent Free to any sufferer. Address M$s. M. J. Bbabie. 252 So. tpth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Name this paper. 42-13. A good second hand piano for sale oheap at the Anderson Musio House. ANNOUNCEMENTS, For Solicitor. The friends of GE?. E. PBDTCE, Esq., respect? fully nominate htm as a suitable candidate fox Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, either in Con? vention or Primary election. W. C. McGOWAN, of Abbeville, is hereby an? nounced as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, in either Primary or Convention. B. A. CHILD, Esq., is announced as a candi? date for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party. We are authorized to announce M. F. ANSEL, Esq., of Greenville, as a candidate for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party, either in Convention or Primary Election. fox House of Representatives. To the Citizens.of Anderton County ; I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for the Legislature, subject to the Democratic primary system of election, and if elected I promise to do what I can in behalf of the Clemson bequest. Let the agricultural and,, mechanical in? terests of Anderson County and of South Caro? lina be supported and sustained in this enterprise. I will do what I can if elected to elevate and sus? tain this class of our people. Respectfully, "_ G. W. MILLER. For Sheriff. * We are authorized to announce Wit. L. BOLT as a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Anderson County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. _ For School Commissioner. COLUMBUS WABDLAW is hereby announced as a candidate for the office of School Commit sioner for Anderson County In the coming elec? tion, subject to the rules, of the Democratic elec tion._ For Judge of Probate. I respectfully announce myself as. a candidate for re-election to office of Judge of Probato for Anderson County, subject to the action of the Democratic party. W. F. COX. Ear CeantV Commissioner. The friends of C. B. GILMEB respectfully place his name before the people of Anderson County as a suitable candidate for County Com? missioner, subject to the action of the Demo? cratic party. WARNING. ALL persons are warned not to hire or harbor Thomas Garrett, colored, as he is under contract with me until the 15th of July next Disregard of this notice will subject the pArtv or parties to a suit at law. J. R. TUCKER. June 7, 1888 48 . 1* WARNING. THE undersigned hereby warns all per? sons not to hire or harbor Carey Parks, colored, who is under contract to work for me during the year 1888, and has left me without cause, Persons disregard? ing this notice will be prosecuted. J. P. TODD. June 7, 1888 48 1* To Whom it may Concern, BY virtue of authority from the Hon. J. Q. Marshall, Secretary of State, the undersigned hereby give notice that Books of Subscription to the Capital Stock of the ''Anderson Hotel Company" will be opened a'-, the office of W. F. Cox on the 14th day of June, instant; and that the purpo:^ for which said Company is to be organized is to erect and own buildings to be occupied and conducted as a Hotel, with the privilege of haying merchandise store? rooms in tue first story, and for the trans? action of all o'ther business connected with the purpose so recited. June 6th, 1888, ' *B, F. WHITNER, J. BELTON WATSON, & M. RUCKER, J. A. BROCK, JOHN W. DANIELS, Board of Corporators. June 7,1888 48 1 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PI,EAS. Hugh Robinson, as Surviving Executor oi the last Will and Testament of the Estate of Z. Hall, deceased: Plaintiff, against Amaziah M. Mc A list er, William Leverclt, Amanda Leverott and W. E. Walter^ pefehdants.?Summons for Belief?Complaint' hot Scived. To the Defendants Amaziah M. McAllster, Wil? liam Leverett, Amanda. Leverett and W. E, Walters; YOU are hereby summoned and required to an? swer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in tho office of the Clerk of t ho Court of Common Pleas at Anderson C. H., S. C? and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers c,; their office, Ander? son C. H., S. C within twenty days after the ser? vice hereof, oxcltuive of the day of such service; and if ycu f?tl to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, tho plaintift in this action will apply to the Court for tho relief demanded in the complaint, "? Dated at Anderson, S. C, May 31st, A. D, 18SS. MURRAY, UREAZEAL.E & MUBBAY. Plalntift?b Attorneys. [Sxal.] M. P. Tbibbu:,C<C. Vi To Amaziah M. M^Allater, William Leverett and Amanda Levorett, absent Defendants herein: Take, notice that the Complaint in this action, together with the Summons, of which the forego? ing is a copy, was filed in tho office of the Clerk oi the Court, of Common Pleas for Anderson County, at Anderson C. H., S. C, on the lilst day of May. 1S83, and that the object of the action is to cancel a Deed to a Tract of Land from Z-. Hall to Amanda Leverett, and to compel the specific performance of a contract to* purchase the same by the Defend? ants, Amaziah M. McAlistcr and William Leverett. Dated May 31st, 18S8. MUBBAY, BREAZEALE A, MUBRAY, Plainr.iSPs Attorneys. June 7.18SS o i & eoi Large Consignment Beautiful Prom the Agent in Uew York. LOWEST PRICES EVER KNOWN. 20 Pieces Checked Nainsook only..v..5 cents. 20 Pieces Cable Cord and Striped, only..7 cents. 10 Pieces Pink, Blue and Brown, only..8 cents. 10 Pieces lovely Sheer White Goods, only.10 cents. The above Goods was shipped us by the Agent of the Mills, who said they were so very cheap that he knew it would be the thing for our customers during the dull^ months while money was scarce. Call early before they are all sold. Embroideries and Laces. 1,000 yards Embroidery reduced to 15c, worth 8c Laces cheaper than evef.. Bemnants White and Cream Lawns only 5c. Scrim Curtains, beautiful goods, only ~j 10c. Lots other New Goods just received, bought at the end of the season cheaper | than ever. WE WANT NO DULL DAYS, And have just received some goods for our Summer trade which, we think, will make things lively. We have a large Stock, and for the money, we don't propose. ? to stand on prices after June 1st. >j Overstocked in Men's Straw Eats! Come and get one. Prices reduced so they are bound to go. More Shoes and Slippers. We have had an immense trade in these goods because,we sell only good, sot Shoes. Our Gents' $3.50 and $4.00 Hand Sewed Shoes beat the world. Listen at This! j A splendid four-ply vLinen Shirt at 50c A Corset, with cords ackoBS bottom, sold for 75c?we have reduced the price to 50c. Beautiful Hemsti Handkerchiefs only 8c, Silk Mitts 20c We know money is getting scarce, i have reduced prices on many articles to meet the wants of our friends and ens' Don't Spend a Dollar Until you see what we can give you for it. We have just received a large lot] goods that are both beautiful and cheap. Seersuckers, Cassimeres and Cottonades Cheaper than ever. Come look at our. Summer Goods and Pric< We want to show you what we propose doing through the dull Summer i We have a large Stock that must be sold. Our business has been unusuallyI this Spring, and we thank you all for your liberal patronage When in make our Store your headquarters. We are always glad to see you, whether, trade with us or not. Respectfully, C. F. JONES. R. C. WEBB. c. r. joircs^flrco. FOSTER FANT. CLARK & CLOTHING BUSINESS. FOSTER FANT, CLOTHING, HITS AND GENTS' ?11 SPRING and ?UMMER 1888. ?sr I make a Specialty of FINE NECK WEAR. FOSTER FAN3$S GTjJ^TIIS: Sz 33JEHO:|| MERCHANT TAILORS. FULL LINE SAMPLES. Suits Made to Order and Fits Guaranteed. K?r We employ best Workmen, and give satisfaction. CLARK & BRO., Whitner Slrest... -? March 23, 18S8