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LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1893. F Local news Is about as scares as dollars these long days. < Why not have ft big Fourth of July cel , ebratioa in Anderson t ~ Mr. J. A. Brock Is in New York this week on a hurried business trip. . Everybody is grumbling abjut the fly crop being such an abundant one. ^ ' The citizens of the low cou n try are now wending their way to the mountains. Rev. J. R. Earle wffi preach at Salem Baptist Church next Sunday at 11 a. m. Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Plckens, of Elberton, Ga., are in the city visiting the latter'a pa? rents. The thresh er men have begun work, and they are putting in good time, both day and night. So far June has been a very pleasant month, but we may expect hot weather from now on. Dr. A. 0.8 trick land, who has been con? fined to bit room for & week or two, is able to be out again. The general opinion Is that the P. M. I. Commencement last week was the best the Institute has ever bad. Mr. W. D. Bewley, who has been spending awhile at Seneca, has returned to bis old home, Union, 8. C. . Prof. John G. Clinkscales, of Clemson College, was in the city Monday shaking hinds with his many friends. Horseback riding is a very popular ex? ercise with the young ladles and gentle men of the city these afternoons. Mr. J. H. Collins, formerly of this city but now a citizen of Chester, S. C, is ' spending a few days in the city. Leland Frierson has returned home from the Presbyterian College at Clinton, 8. C, to spend the summer vacation. . > The painter's brush is Improving the f i eppearance of a number of dwelling houses in various sections of the city. Anderson has a few street loafers, both white and colored, who have no visible means of support. How do they live? Miss Lizzie Keese, who has been spend? ing two months visiting friends in various portions of Georgia, has returned home. We are Indebted to Senator Butler for a copy ol the Compendium of the Eleventh Census. It is a valuable book of reference. Rev. B, 0. Ligon, of this County, was in Alken last week visiting his brother, Mr. L. C. Ligon, editor of the Journal and Re view. Keep all premises dean, scatter lime < freely and allow no decaying vegetable* ' trimmings to lie around. This- will pre? vent sickness. ) Mr. R. E. Burriss, book-keeper at the State Penitentiary in Columbia, Is spend log a short vacation In visiting his rela? tives in this city. Miss Lenora Hobbard, Miss Mamie Webb, Mias'Georgie Blown, Mrs. J. H. VonHaalen and Mrs. J. W. Daniels left Monday for Chicago. The ladies can now laugh lh their sleeves with impunity. Ic fact some of the sleeves are big enough for two or three people to laugh in. D. S. Maxwell & Son have one hundred ; bushels of peas which they iure offering at :i very low price. Read their advertise? ment in another column. ? 'The building committee have an Impor? tant notice to contractors in another col? umn in reference to the work of remodel? ing the Presbyterian Church. Among .the graduates from the. Win? throp Normal . College in Colombia last week; we notice the name of Miss Carrie O. Pearman, of Anderson County. Miwr?. Pant & Co'b. excursion to At? lanta last week for the colored folks was a big success. The colored Band of this city went with the excursionists. Children's Day will be observed, next Saturday at Slabtown Presbyterian Church. J. E. Boggt, Esq., Pickens, will deliver an address on the occasion. We see it stated in several of the State papers that Anderson will have a dis? pensary. That is news to us. Where did you get your information, brothers ? "Change cars," is what axity boot-black 6 said to Officer King (the biggest police? man in the State) the other day, when he had finished blacking one of bis shoes. The Court of General Sessions convenes next Monday morning. Jurors, witnesses and other persons who have business in ihe Court should be on hand promptly.' Messrs. J. F. and G. E. Brown have re? turned from a trip to Florida. They say the weather down there is extremely warm and the mosquitoes very hungry. Mitchell, the barber, on South Mam street, in the Broyles block, has secured . the services of Bob. Barfleld, a Georgia ? barber, who is an expert in handling a ra? zor. A young man say - that when calling on bis "best girl" he always announces him r<?lf by knocking. If he were to come in with a ring it might be considered a pro? posal. E. M. Rocker, Jr., of Columbia, son of Col. Rocker, of Auderson, has been ap? pointed a law dark in the Secretary of the Interior's department, at a salary of S2.?0D. Gen. W. W. Humphreys and family, acoompauied by Misses Gena Benson and Leila White, leave next Monday for Cash? ier's Valley, where they will spend the summer. Mrs. R. M. CUnkscales, of Marietta, Ga., arrived in Anderson last Friday and will spend a few weeks here visiting her mother, Mrs. Esther Fant, and other relatives. if re. Minerva Stivender, of Leesbnrg, Fla,, Is in the County visiting her aged paxsuta. She will spend the summer ?here. Her many friends are delighted to greet her. We acknowledge the receipt of a hand? some invitation to attend the Commence jnen t exercises of the South Carolina Col? lege, which will take place in Columbia next week. 2?ot many farmers are seen on the streets nowadays. The grass ia growing, and it is pushing them to keep up with it. The crop prospects throughout the County are very good so far. Cunningham & Humphreys have a first class thresher which they are offering for sale at ft very low price. Read what they i say in their advertisement, and don't fall to give them a call. An exchange says: "When a girl goes to stay all night with another girl, and gets her head on the name pillow, that settles it; there is nothing she knows that she will not tall before morning." Mr. J. L. Eskew, of Greenville County, ?who formerly taught school at the Cars well Institute, in this County, was In the t*It 7 Monday and gave us a call. He was on his way to Chicago, where be will spnnd the summer seeing the sights at the World's Fair. We join his friends in wishing him a pleasant sojourn in Chicago a nd s aste return home. Mr. Frank Clinkscales, of Lowndesville, la visiting relatives in Anderson this week. Although getting op in years, be holds his own remarkably well. His iriends are always glad to meet him. Miss NtiUe Oatlett, who has been absent from Anderson for the past two years, at* te Kling College at Cleveland, Tenn., re? turned home a few days ago, and is warm? ly welcomed by her friends. The Board of Control will meet on the 30th inst. Under the law petitions for the establishment of a Dispensary have to be filed ten days preceding that meeting. Tuesday was the last day and no petitions were filed. Hart well Sun : "Mr. John Gantt and family, of Broylea, S. C, spent several days in Hartwell this week, the guest ot Mr. John B. Kay. Mr. Gantt is one of the most intelligent and solid citizens of Anderson County." The lecture of Rev. T. H. Yun, a con? verted Corean, which was delivered in the Methodist Church Tuesday evening, was highly eajoyed by those' whose pleasure it was to hear him. He spoke of the cus? toms, habits, etc., of his people. Lieut T. Q. Donaldson, of the U. S. A., yrbo has been filling the chair of Military Science and Tactics in the P. M. I., has been transferred by the War Department to fill the same position in the Clemson College. His successor at the P. M. I. will be earned later on. Prof. W. E. Breazeale, of New Bruns? wick, X. J., 1b now enjoying his summer vacation from his College duties, and is spending a short while at his old home in thin County. He expects) to spend the greater portion of bis vacation in the ser? vice of the coast survey. ? - Rev;. Y. I, Masters has accepted the pas? torate of the Rook Hill Baptist Church and will take charge July 1. Mr. Masters is a native of this Comity, a graduate of Fur man University, and has just finished bis theological course at the Southern Baptist Seminary at Louisville. Several of the parties who have recently left Anderson for the World's Fair, have gone via Calboun Falls and orer the G. C. & N. R. R. to Atlanta. Mr. J. Reese Fant, the indefatigable agent of the P. R. & W. C. R. R. in this city, 1b always on the alert to secure business for his Com? pany. . n Messrs. W. W. White and R. L. Robin? son have purchased lots on River street, nearly opposite the Dobbin's place. Mr. White is arranging to erect a dwelling house at once, while friend Robinson, we presume, will not build until be secures a companion to assist him in selecting a plan for his dwelling. We are indebted to Prof. D. B. Johnson, President of the Faculty, for s copy of the catalogue of the Winthrop Normal College. The catalogue contains, in addition to its usual matter, an account of the exercises of the Pea body Memorial Day, and in? cludes a number of sketches of the 'his? toric women of South Carolina." Don't hide your money in an old stock? ing; and if you owe your neighbor five dollars pay it. Then he am pay some? body else that five dollars, and thus the money is kept in circulation and trade im? proved. If every debtor in Anderson who can pay would pay, there would be a marked improvement in business. Last Saturday Col. R. W. Simpson tested the cooking arrangements at Clem? son College by giving an elaborate dinner to about one hundred invited guests and the one hundred convicts who are engag? ed at work there. Mr. A. Schilletter, of this city, who will be in charge of this department of the College, was present and prepared the dinner, which was well prepared and well served. We are glad that it turns out that the rogue who committed the recent burgla? ries in this city is not one of our own res? idents. Anderson has always been com? paratively free of rogues. The few burg? laries, committed here in the writer's re? collection were done by some roving tramp, we' believe, in almost every in? stance. Our colored population bear a good reputation in this respect, and it gives us pleasure to speak of it. The Oconee Fair Association held its annual meeting at Seneca last Friday, and A. W. Thompson waa elected President and A. W. Adams Secretary and Treas? urer. October 11th and 12tb was fixed as the time for the fair. An attractive pre? mium list will be arranged and every? thing gotten in shape for a first-class exhi? bition. Superintendents for the different departments were appointed, All are first class men and well qualified for the work assigned them. In a private letter from our good friend and former townsman, Rev. A. T. Dun lap, who is now engaged in missionary work in California, be informs us that bis good wife and children will reach South Carolina this week to spend the summer. One of the little boys* is suffering with a severe case of catarrh, and Mr. Dun lap was advised to send bim to this State. We hope the little fellow will meet with a speedy recovery. Mrs. Duolap's friends will be glad to greet her. The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph, in speaking of the monthly reception of the Young Men's Christian Association of that city, which took place last Friday evening, has this to say of a young lady who is well known in Anderson: "The Company waa delighted at having Miss Daisy Badger with them. By special request she recited in her own beautiful and perfect manner 'The Ruling Passion,' and there was not one among the large audience who was not charmed." Miss Badger received a por? tion of ber education in Anderson under the tutorship of Gen. Ayer and Miss Mag? gie Evans. In speaking of the weather for June, Rev. Irl. R. Hicks, the noted prophet, gays: "From the 21st to the 25tb, inclu? sive, we will pass the turning point in our trip around the sun, and start for shorter days and longer nights. It will be natu? ral to expect some heavy storms, with rain and much lightning and thunder, say about 23rd, 24lh and 26th. Cooler weather will succeed these storms and re? gions that are short of moisture at the end of this period will have to contend with serious drought. Reactionary disturb? ances are central on the 29th with full moon and the equinox of Mercury on the same day. These combined causes are sure to result in a warm wave, and some very active electrical storms, with heavy local rains during the two or three days of June. The month will close with very cool weather advancing from the West, which condition will prevail in most parts in the opening days of July. The Greenville News, of last Saturday, aays: "Yesterday between 12 and 1 o'clock a respectable yonng white woman who was walking in a road just in the out j skirts of Piedmont was met by a young ne? gro man who made an insulting remark and some threats. The yonng lady started to run and the negro made some attempt to Beize ber, but on the appear? ance of a white man desisted and fled to a piece of woods near by. The affair was reported and a large party of men learobed for the negro all the afternoon, finding him at last. He was identified beyond all doubt and confessed that he bad done what be was accused of. After some dis? cussion he was taken to the woods, strip? ped and given thirty-nine lashes on his bare back with a leather strap. About a hundred of the best men in the town were present. The man's name is William j Smith and he claims to be from Fork Shoals. He had no complaints or re | marks to make." Lieut. T. Q. Donaldson, Professor of Military Science and Tactics in the P. M. I., has made the following report to Ad? jutant-General Farley: "In accordance with General Order No. 26, a general or? der dated Washington, March 7, 1891, I have the honor to report the names of the three Cadets in the graduating class of this institution who have shown the greatest proficiency in the military department. They are as follows: F.. W. Gibbes, Co? lombia, S. C, Cadet Captain; W. W. Fuller, Edgefield County, 8. C, Cadet Captain; R. B. Ward, Guyton, Cadet Lieutenant." W? are indebted to our friend, Prof. Walter W. Brown, Principal of the Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Academy, for a oopy of a bright little story, entitled "Money Don' Make 'Ristercrats," which he has recently published. This makes his second effort as an author, and he de? serves the congratulations he is receiving from his friends. His story delineates "negro character and dialect that is true to life, and correctly exhibits some social peculiarities hitherto unrepresented in writing." The book is on sale at Messrs. G. W. Fant & Son's book store. Mr. Brown is a native of this County, and is one of the brightest young men she has ever sent out. Alonzo Lindsey, the young white man whom we alluded to last week as being charged with robbing the postofflce, bad a preliminary hearing bofore United States Commissioner Frierson last Thursday and be was committed to Jail, as the evidence was very strong against him. It appears that Lindsey bad been robbing the mail here for several months. Valuable letters had been missed from time to time by Postmaster Russell, and be could not ac? count for it He felt satisfied that some one was tampering with the look boxes. . A few nights ago Lindsey was Been to open several lock boxes with a shoe-but- j toner and cgSgggg-what mail they con- j tained. Lindsey came here from ABheville, N. C, and it is said he was tried for the same offense there but was not convicted. It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of another good woman, Mrs. Amanda Palmer, which'occurred at her home in Centerville Township last Monday morn? ing. She had been in feeble health for several months, and a few days preceding her death she was attacked with a severe case of dysentery, which caused her death. Mrs. Palmer was the relict of the late Thos. B. Palmer, one of the best known citizens in his day in the Fork. She was about 65 years of age, and in her girlhood she joined the Methodist Chnrch and throughout her life was a most devoted and consistent member. Indeed, she was one of the best women that ever lived, and was greatly beloved by her friends and acquaintances. She never grew tired of ministering to the sick and needy, and ber crown in Heaven will be set with many jewels as a reward from the Saviour for the many good deeds done on earth. Her remains were interred at Cedar Grove Church on Tuesday. She leaves behind her many relatives who will long cherish her memory. * The Burglar Captured. The residence of Mr. J. H. Townsend whs burglarized.on the 10th luBt., and Mr*. Townseiid'e jewelry, Mr. Townsend's razor, and several dollars in money were stolen. Among the money were two gold dollar pieces, and with Mrs. Townsend's jewelry was a badge, the property of her. husband, with his name engraved on it. Mrs. Todd's bouse was entered a day or two preceding, and her son Henry's watch stolen. The police were on the look out. About a week ago it was learned through Press Clark, colored, that a strange negro had exchanged a gold dollar for a silver dol? lar at Mr. Leak's bar, where Clark was Btaylng. The other gold coin was found at Mr. O'DonnelTs bar. The Police began search for the man who had left these coins at the bars. Press Clark said be would know the negro. Search was made, but he could not be found in the city. On Thursday of last week Chief of Po? lice Rose started off on the excursion to Atlanta. Press Clark was also aboard; both on the lookout. At Denver Press pointed out the man. Mr. Rose arm ted him. The jewelry and razor taken from Mr. Townsend's, Henry Todd's watch and some money (about $8.00) was found on the negro arrested, together with a pistol. He was brought back to the city and lodged in the city guard-house. When searched at the guard-house Mr. A. L. Welch's pocket knife was found In his pocket. Mr. Welch says it was stolen from his pocket in h ,s bed room while he wbb asleep at night. ' He gave his name as Wylie Harper, and said he was an escaped convict from Georgia, where he had a long sentence to serve out; that be had esoaped last May. Telegrams were received which corrob? orated bis statement. In the meantime Messrs. J. H. Townsend and A. L. Welch had Bworn out warrants against the negro before Trial Justice Gilmer, charging him with burglary. These warrants were placed in the hands of Mr. W. B. T?te, as lawful constable. However, Mr. Town send, at the time of swearing out the war? rant issued at his instance, begged Mr. Gilmer to place It in the hands of the Sheriff. Mr, Gilmer refused to do this. The Polios refused to surrender the con- j Viet to Mr. T?te, on the ground that be was not a lawful constable, but said if the warrants were placed in the Sheriffs hands they wonld turn the prisoner over to the-Sheriff. . Mr. T?te telegraphed Solicitor Ansel as follows: "Warrant iBsued for party for burglary. Police has party and claims him as a Georgia convict, and refuses to deliver. What shall I do ?" Solicitor Ansel answered: "If party proves to be a convict let them have him." At this stage of the proceedings Chief Rose and Policeman Massey secured a carriage and left with the negro, intimat? ing that they were going to Hartwell. Before it was learned that they were gone, Mr. C. Wardlaw, believing that the So? licitor did not understand all the facts, at the request of Mr. A. L. Welch, tele? graphed Mr. Ansel, as follows: "Three cases burglary against negro. Parties in whose houses he broke demand trial here. Shall 8heriff hold or deliver ?" Mr. Ansel answered: "Tell Sheriff to hold negro until further orders from me." Before receipt of this last telegram, Mr. Gilmer turned the warrant sworn out by Mr. Townsend over to the Sheriff, and an? other warrant, Issued by Trial Justice Featherstou, was placed iu the hands of the Sheriff. The Police had started with the negro for Georgia about twenty min? utes before these warrants were turned over to the Deputy Sheriff. They were soon placed in the hands of the Sheriff, and bis efforts to catch them were unsuc? cessful. About half past 8 o'clock Mr. Wardlaw came up to the telegraph office and sent for the Sheriff and informed him that he (Mr. Wardlaw) was reliably informed that the Police had taken the negro to Central. At this point Mr. George E. Prinoe, at the request of Mr. Wardlaw, offered to telegraph Mr. Rose at Central to bring the negro back and deliver to the Sheriff, if any one would pay for the tele gram. This the Sheriff refused to do. The negro was carried to Central, kept there until Saturday morning and then carried to Georgia and turned over to the authorities and a 8L00 reward collected. We have given the {acts in detail. The public can form their own opinion as to who is at fault, if any one. Notice?All who wish fine PhotograpliB made are requested to call on Mr. W. M. Wheeler, next door to Postofflce. Date, 23rd to 27th inclusive. Do not delay. An Old Obituary. The following obituary is copied from the Southern Rights Advocate, a paper that was published in Anderson years before the war. The subject of the obituary was the great-grandmother of our townsmen, Messrs. D. S. and J. D. Maxwell, and has a host of descendants in this County who will read it with interest: Departed this life on Tuesday, the 5th September, (1851?) at her residence on Seneca River, Mn. Susan Sloan, in the ninety-second year of her age, relict of Capt. David Sloan, deceased, who died Oc? tober 9th, 182G, aged 73 years. 8ixty-seven years ago, when the coun trv was a wilderness and inhabited by the "Red Man," Capt. Sloan, with his wife and their twin children, their first born, (Capt. David Sloan, Sr., wbo died October 29tb, 1834, aged 47 years, Z months and ten days, and Mrs. Susan Bruce, wbo still survives,) pitched their tent in the cane brakes, on the Western banks of the Sen? eca. For years tbey encountered and en? dured all tbe privation? and dangers of a border life; but by industry, economy, energy and enterprise, the many obstacles incident to the settlement of a new coun? try, were overcome and the means of comfort and ease gathered around them. After the death of her busband Mrs. Sloan continued to occupy tbe homestead, and in tbe management of her farm and domestio matters exhibited a skill truly remarkable. More than half a century ago she be? came a member of the Presbyterian Cburcb at Roberts, under the ministration of tbe Rev. Mr. Simpson, and, in all prob? ability, she was tbe last of that generation called to the spirit land. She was the mother of 12 children, (only 5 of whom survive her,) 107 grand-chil? dren, 273 great grand-children, 21 great, great grand-children, being 413 descen? dants, of whom 344 are now living. So, then, she has left an example of industry, energy, piety and Christian spirit worthy of all imitation. Honea Path Items. Vegetables in abundance. J. R. Callabam was quite sick yester? day. J. L. Brock left yesterday to make his borne in Chicago for tho next twelve months. Miss Iola Johnstone, of Anderson, is spending this week in town with rela? tives. Misses Allie Major and Nora Martin worshiped in the Baptist Church last Sabbath. A sociable was given Friday night at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kay's in honor of Miss Ella's lady friends. Some people have occasions to rejoice over occasionally. On this occasion M. B. Dunlap is jubileet over the arrival of a little daughter down at bis house. R. P. Jameson now drives a nice new horse. He says swapping bad become a necessity, his mule handled his feet at times rather dangerously. Miss Mamie Blake left yesterday for Donalds and Miss Lillie Carter will leave for home to-morrow. We all tried to make it pleasant tor them while here. %Our youn^ friend, J. A. Dickson, wbo h*as been attending the Presbyterian College of South Carolina, writes that he was relieved of bis books, etc., on the itith, and will spend bis vacation with Ma and Pa, near Antreville. Some few are off to-day attending Due West commencement. The reported un? safe condition of the hall will keep many From attending as usual. We omitted to mention the roturn of Miss Lola Harper and C. J. Brock, from tbe Greenville Female College and Fur man University respectively. Their general appearance is anout the same but ,hey are wiser than of yore. A delightful rain last night; farmers j?nnotgot to work long at a time. If it rains much more a good many of us will have to try the Milt. Dunlap and Joe Bagwell p'lan on our potato patches, lamely: pull up tbe slips and set them out in a new place; it's cheaper. The question of a graded school for this olace was submitted to the patrons of the School Saturday evening. A committee was appointed to investigate the matter und report two weeks honce. There will ;.jo doubt be some opposition to it. So we refrain frcm any comments except to say, while we are not interested we are heartily in favor of it. We will note its progress and report accordingly. We have nothing to say fn regard to the meeting of the correspondents, as we only fill in occasionally. Perhaps your regular scribe will give his views in due time. Mr. W. A. Shirley says, owing to the stringency in money matters with the treasury, banks, and individuals, be has nearly decided to pospone building his dwelling in August and board with the eld man until the worst is over. Billie is very considerate, as tbe terms of board with tbe old gentleman are cheap and on long time if so desired. B. Crayton Items. The Sunday School at Bethany celebra? ted Children's Day on the 12th inst. The exercises were very interesting. After the teachers and pupils of the school had finished their part of the programme, Rev. M. Gassaway delivered an interest? ing and instrnctive address. Everything vas done quietly and in order. Some of the members of Mt. Bethel Church seem perplexed. One of their members who joined the Church in his loyhood claims now that he was not converted at the time cf his baptism. He says he has recently been converted, and demands re-baptism, as be does not be i eve baptism before conversion valid. There is differonce of opinion among the members and the time Bet to decide the matter is Saturday afternoon before the second Sabbath in July. The church at Bethany about two years ago gave license to Mr. N. G. Wright to preach the Gospel whenever he was call? ed upon. This he has done so well and so faithfully that a month ago the church called him to ordination, and Saturday, lae 17th inst, set apart for that purpose. Soon last Saturday a Presbytery, consist? ing of Rev. B. Hayes, Rev. R. W. Burts. Rev. R. M. King, Rev. M. McGee and Lev. M. Gassaway, in tbe presence of many relatives and friends, ordained Bro. Wright to tbe full work of the ministry. The ordination sermon was preached by Eev. B. Hayes, Rev. R. M. King offered the prayer and the charge to Bro. Wright was delivered by Rev. R. W. Burts, fol? lowed by Rev. M. Gassaway, who spoke to both Bro. Wright and the church. Of course Bro. Mike done some talking all along the line. Misa Mary Pruitt was in this section visiting friends and relatives last week. Come again, Miss Mary, you are always welcome. Miss Mary F. King, of Belton, is visit ling her brother Mr. L. C. King, of this community. Wo are glad to see her in our midst again. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Pruit, of Annie, j visited this section last week, after a long absence, and, though their visit was short, it was very pleasant. Mr. Silas L. Strickland, of Va renn es, visited bis father Saturday night and Sunday. His friends wtiro glad to see him at Church Sunday. ; Miss Lou. R. Hay nie has returned from Greenville, where she has been vis iiing her brother and family, She re? ports a pleasant stay while there. She enjoyed tbe wedding of a niece. -'Jllnkscales Alliance Is ?tili on a boom. Nnxt Saturday is the regular meeting day. All the members are urged to be thsre and hear what our trade agent and lecturer will have to say. Some of the beys requested us to say that they still -stand on the Ocala platform with both foot, and if you see Bill Arn just tell him tb 3se things are not as dead as he heard th ay were. Mr. W. L. Strickland has more fruit th in any one in the community and his family are so kind that thoy do not use their fruit and see their neighbor with? out, for thoy invite all to come and get some. Come down, Mr. Editor, and bring your boe, and eat peaches, plums and blackberries with Zip. Y.oxx Say You are Thinking of Buying a Piano 1 Well, It is really astonishing, when you come to think of the vast number of peo? ple who are buying Pianos now-a-days, as compared with a few years ago. We re? member very well when nobody but rich people thought of buying such a luxury as a Piano?one with a big name?which, ' thon, generally cost the purchaser a young fortune; but of late years, with more deal en and active competition, the price has j be m greatly reduced, and people no longer bny Pianos on name only, but couple merit and price together when they come to select a Piano for service and durability. Tbe C. A. Reed Music House, of this city, J which is always in the front rank, recog? nizes these facts, and to day carries the largest and best assorted stock of high-grade Fit.nos to be found in the State, and will sell you the Piano just as cheap as you can buy it from the manufacturers direct, thus sa* ing you the freight and risk ; and be? sides all these advantages, he guarantees every instrument to be be Just as repre? sented, and you know where to rind him in case it should not come up. We cheer? fully recommend all who are thinking of buying a Piano to go and examine the many handsomo up-right Pianos, of the various standard makes, to be found in stook regularly at the C. A. Reed Music House. Mr. Keed's terms are fair and lib? eral, and he will treat you right every time, Helton Items. Dr. W. C. Campbell has returned from New York City, where be bas been for sev? eral months preparing himself for still better work for the practice of medicine. Misses Fanny Horton, Rosa Poore, Mallie Oeer and Anna Clinkscales return? ed last Friday and Saturday from the Greenville Female College. Misses Hor? ton, Poore and Geer will not return next session, as they were fortunate enough to graduate at the last Commencement. Miss Anna Clinkscales will probably return to College next session, as she has attended only one session, and has not yet com? pleted a course required by the institution for graduation. Misses Daisy and Rena Rice have also returned from Converse College, and Mr. Ben. Geer from Furman University. We are g"ad to note that Belton has not only been well represented In the Colleges as to numbers, but also In the standing of her representatives. We need a good school building in Bel ton, probably more than anything else, and we are very glad to say that we already have more than $1,300 subscribed for the erection of the school house. Mr. J. D. Campbell, the official sten? ographer of the 6th Judicial Circuit, has been spending several days in Belton. In the absence of Dr. Ohas. Manly, who was at Orangeburg last Sunday, his pulpit at Belton was filled by Rev. J. T. Smith. Prof. Reeves, of Georgia, is teaching a large class in penmanship in our town. Since o?r last correspondence to your valuable paper, two new babies haye put in their appearance in our village: a ten pounder at Mr. B. F. Pennington's, and a little Pepper at Mr. Jim Pepper's?both ?'fine bovs." Mrs. Brown Wilson is visiting relatives at McCormiet. Miss Nicely is spending some time with her brother, Mr. Charley Nicely, of this place. On the night of the closing exeroises of the Belton High School, some one left a black veil at Stringer's Hall. The owner can get the veil by calling on Mr. J. T. Smith, principal of the school. * Plercetown Items. On last Friday afternoon two zebra's decided that they could subsist on black? berries and plums, awhile, so tbey bid farewell to prison fare and took French leave of Will. Maddox and turned their faces toward the drowsy forest, where they were soon lost to view. The guard fired upon them, but the shot did not take effect. Maddox, the guard, used a breech loading shot gun, and he snapped at them several times before the gun went off, but when it did tbey were out of barm's way. The zebras were working on the convict farm of A. J. Smith, and he was absent at the time of the escape. The next time the boys start to rnn come over, Will, and get our old Colt's powder and ball revolver, or if you haven't time get a pop gun. Maybe that will be more effective. At tbis writing tbey are still at large, but their capture is almost certain. The boys are wondering what has be? come of Newton D. He does not come very often now. Cbeer up, old boy, W. says it is alright. Come down next Sun? day. The peaches will be ripe-. On last Sunday we paid Troglevel a visit and noticed that the grass was mak? ing pretty good headway, while the crops do not look as well as around here. We have the best crops that are to be seen in the County. The boys have quit loafing and gone to work. We can boast of being the best town morally in the State, and may it continue so. We have no baseball to dis? turb the quiet of our surroundings. We heartily agree with your Townville correspondent. We think a meeting of the correspondents would be an enjoyable aud beneficial occasion. We could get acquainted with each other and be bene? fited thereby. Let's hear from some of the brethren. We bad the pleasure of receiving a box of peaches last Sunday from one of our best girls.' Such treats are always accep? table, and we ask a continuance of them. The Quarterly Meeting convenes at Beulah. Church next Saturday and Sun? day, and we expect to enjoy it to our full? est capacity. / One of our boys says he just rides around hunting for watermelon patches. He wants to know where tbey are all at bo when they get ripe he can visit the Eatch by moonshine. Look out, or some od v will fill you full of peas. Well, we will have to olose and grasp the plough instead of the pen. In our next will tell you about the young couple who went fishing. Sam Dewdebp.y, Col. L. J. Alfred Writes: I am in my seventy-third year, and for fifty years I have been a great sufferer from indigestion, constipation and bill iousness. X have tried all the remedies advertised for these diseases and got no permanent relief- About one year ago, the disease assuming a more spvere and dangerous form, I became very weak and lost flesh rapidly. I commenced using Dr. H. Mozley'8 Lemon Elixir. 1 gained twelve pounds in three months. My strength and health, my appetite and my digestion were perfectly restored and now I feel as young and vigotous as I ever did in my life. L. J. Alfred, Door-keeper Ga. State Senate, State Capitol Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 5,1891. A Mother's Bflport. Mrs. N. A. McEntire writes from Spring Place, Ga- : For many years I have been a great Bufferer from indigestion, sick headache and nervous prostration. I tried many remedies, but got no permanent re? lief until 1 used Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir. 1 am now in better health than for many years. My daughter has been subject to chills and fever from her in? fancy. I could get nothing to relieve her; the Lemon Elixir has restored her to per? fect health. 8old by Druggists, 50c. and $1.00 per bottle. Prepared by Dr. H. Mozley, At? lanta, Ga. Oh, What a Cough, Will you heed the warning. The signal perhaps of the sure approach of that more terrible disease Consumption. Ask your? selves if you can afford for the sake of Hav? ing 50c. to run the risk and do nothing for it. We know from experience that Shiloh's Cure will cure your cough. It never fails. This explains why more than a million bottles were sold the past year. It relieves croup and whooping cough at once. Moth? ers, do not be without it. For lame back, side or chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Hill Bros. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. Is it not worth the small price of 75c. to free yourself of every symptom of these distressing complaints ; if yon think so, call at our store and get a bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. Every bottle has a printed guar? antee on it, use accordingly, and if it does you no good it will cost you nothing. Sold by Hill Bros. Bay Wheelock Htg-h Grade Planoa. It baa many claims of superiority. In tone it is sweet, clear, musical, at has great breadth. Tbe touch is light, respon? sive and elastic, and it is unsurpassed in point of finish and durability, while the price remains tbe lowest consistent with finest grade of workmanship. Large stock always on hand, and for sale on liberal terms at the C. A. Reed Music House. Do you want shoes and slippers tbis spring? If so, don't buy until you see how cheap you can buy good shoes at C. F. Jones & Co's. Do you like to wear the latest style hats ? Do you like to trade where they have tbe largest stock at right prices ? then go to 'C. F. Jones & Co's. Clothing Store, their hats take the lead in Anderson. To Rent.?A neat 4-room cottage. Ap? ply at this office. C. F. Jones & Co's. Clothing 8tore have a beautiful line of Gents' hand sewed shoes. Go and see their elegant spring stylos. Lemons, 20 cents dozen?Stokes Bros. 40 dozen beautiful Silk Cravats at only 25 cents at C. F- Jones & Co's. Clothing Store. " We have a speedy and positive cure for catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth and headache in Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. A nasal injector free with each bottle. Use it if you desire health and sweet breath. Price 50c. Sold by Hill Bros. Tbe C. A. Reed Music House, of tbis city, hau, in addition to tbe large stock of Pianos and Organs, a splendid and well assorted stock of Sewing Machines and Buggies, which cannot fail to please those who will take the time to call and exam? ine them. Years of study, experiment and scien? tific investigation have given tbe world Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablet*, the only sure cure for the Tobacco habit known. They have proven a great blessing to tbe thousands who have fot.au health and new life through them, and tbe testimo? nials received breathe the sentiments of grateful thanks. They are sold by all leading druggists, Good evening! Have you used?Ah ! there is no need of my saying anything further, lam sure you will hereafter use nothing but the famous Blush of Roses for your comploxlon. Yours with beat wishes, Flora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind. P. S.?Call this eve please at Hill Bros, and learn the particulars. HOT WEATHER GOODS! Summer Clothing and Underwear so Cheap that all can afford to Dress Cool, CLOTHING STORE Commencing may 20th, offer their All Wool Blue and Black $12.50 Cheviot Suits at $10.00. Nice Clay Worsted Suits at $10.00. Blue Middlesex Flannels at $7.50-worth $10.00. Another lot of our $5.00 Suits. The way they go proves them to be "World Beaters." CHILDREN'S SUITS FROM 75c. UP. Summer Coats 50c. Nice Alpacca Coats $1.00. LOOK AT OUR Summer Shirts, Cravats, Collars, Cuffs, Suspenders, Sec. The Finest and Cheapest Stock oi Underwear you have seen in Anderson. Gauze Shirts at 25n. Our Balbriggan Suits are elegant and cheap. Bring your old Umbrella Frames along?we can cover them for you while you wait. Your Chance for a New Straw Hat. We have the latest styles?come and see how nice and cheap they are. DON'T SPEND YOUR CASH Until you see the Price* which we are now going to giye you in order to keep Trade lively during the dull months. SHOES, SHOES, SHOES. An immense Stock, for large and small. We can make it pay you to buy your Shoes from us. Attention, Ladies! From this date we are offering in our Dry Goods Store greater inducements than ever in Wash Goods of every description. Corsets, Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Embroideries. Laces, Fans, Parasols, Ac. An elegant large Black Silk Parasol at one dollar. If you want a pair of Oxford Ties come to see us. Nice Patent Tipped Slip? pers 75c, $1.00, $1.25, on up to our elegant goods at $2.00. Millinery going at cut prices. Dress Goods cheaper than everj SOMETHING NEW, PRETTY, AND CHEAP, I Arriving Every Week in our Two Stores, ;And we cordially invite all to call and examine our Stock. Very respectfully, C. F. JONES * CO S SEY?T. Aivr> We have never Shown"such?a Magnificent Stockjof INC GOODS Since we have been in business"as we!are Showing this Season. OUR STOCK OF DRESS Q-OOIDS Consisting of all the new wears in Foreign and Domestic Goods are &?and, and as WASH DRESS GOODS, We beat the upper part of South Carolina. Look at our line of? Printed Organdies, Mulls, Mousehire de Soires, Dot Swiss Satines, Changeable Surahs, Ginghams, Zephyr Cloths. We are confident you will be pleased with them all. IJNT SILKS We have an elegaut assortment of Dress Silks and Bilks for Shirt waiaU. ? Call and examine this line. In our Domestic Department we have Everything you want, Calicoes are beautiful, and Outing Flannels are elegant. See them before you buy. OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is as usual very full, and MISSES TIPTON and JANIE GAILLABD will be glad for all to call and look at their Pattern Hats and entire stock. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT Is full of Red Shoes, Tau Shoes, Gray Shoes, Black Shoes, and Shoes of all colors. Try a pair of Zeigler Bros. Ladies' Shoes and yob will be pleased. All prices from the cheapest to finest. MATTINGS AND CARPETS. Our line of Mattings were never as varied in patterns as they are this season, and all at a very low price. Call and examine our entire Hue. JONES & SEYBT. LESSER & CO. j^LFTER buying a large Stock of Spring Goods bay? decided to dissolve Copartnership, and in order to have a settlement; we have decided to offer our ENTIRE STOCK? Vi AT CUT RATE PRICES. It is a pity to offer auch Nice and Stylish Goods at such low figures, \J but this is our only way to get out, and trust our patrons will appre? ciate our action so soon in the season. Fruit of the Loom Bleaching. 8c. Full yard-wide Sea Island.*. 5c. Best Standard Prints. 63c Good Cottonades.10c. Two and a half yards wide Sheeting..15c. Good Mattress Bed Tick.5c Best Feather Bed Tick.12c Good Check Nainsook. 5c. Wool Cashmeres, all shades. 8Jc. Linen Torchon Lace..;.- 3c. Best English Needles. lc Best Ball Thread. ic Ladies' Fast Black Seamless Hose,.9c Ladies' Silk Mitts. .?10c Ladies' Silk Gloves.-25c Apron Ginghams. 6c. Dress Ginghams.61o. Best English Cheviot. 8ie. Palmetto Hats, for Men and Boys.- 8c. Men's Fine Straw Hats.35c. All Silk Ribbon.5c Best Celluloid Collars.10 c Best Celluloid Cuffa.20c. Mosquito Netting. 5c Pine Apple Tissue.10c Crepe-aLine.~. 8ic Dotted Swiss.9c French Figured Mull reduced from 33i to.25c. Fast Black Sateen.9c Paper Fans.2c. Silk Fans.20c Gingbam Parasols.30c Silk Parasols.$1.00. Lace Ourtain Net.-.10c. Fine Lace Scrim. 41c Apron Linen.12c Athens Plaids. 4c. Ladies' Undervest.7Jc Sateen Windso Ties.5c Silk Windsor Ties.20c Palm Leaf Fans. lc. All Linen Towels.10c Misses Red Slippers.75c. Misses Red Hose.10c L: .ien White Shirts.40c Negligee Shirts.20c. Corsets, White.v.20c. AT COST, AT COST ! We bought this season a good many Dress Goods Novelties in Pat? terns only, no two alike. The remainder on hand, which is a good assortment, we will offer at prime Cost. Come and look at them. A FREE GIFT TO ALL. In order to introduce our Cut Rate Prices to the Ladies, we will offer to any mother, free of charge, a beautiful Lawn Cap whoever buys from our Store the small sum of Three Dollars and upwards. Our Millinery Department is complete in assortment, showing the latest styles?all at Cut Rate Prices. We are selling a nice Hat at 15c, and we have an expert Trimmer. ?ijr- Remember, this is no idle advertisement, but a gaouins basi? nets transaction. Bring these prices when you come to our Stora, and for each article that we fail to produce will present yon, free of charge, Ten Dollars in Gold. Remember the place?UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE. LESSER &c CO.