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LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19,1894. Cotton Market.. Cotton is quoted this morning as follows: Middling, 4g; jjocd middling, 5; strict middling, 5*. Total receipts! up to last night, 23,209 bales. Same time lasi; year, 19,844 bales. Some of the farmers are still picking cotton. Now is the time to subscribe for the Intelligences fur 1895. . Dr. Sampson Pope, of New berry, spent last Saturday in Anderson. The Intelligencer wishes every one of Us readers a merry Christmas. Mrs. M. A. Dean left this afternoon for 'Walhalla, to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr. J. J. Norton, Jr., of Walhalla, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mr. T. A. Ratline. If yon get "cussed" out now you can have the "etuuer" indicted and pnnished by the Courts. We are requested to announce that the pablic schools of Eureka District will open on Monday, 81st inst. B. 0. Evans & Co., in their new adver? tisement, tell you what to give for Christ? mas present. Read it. The State tax levy has been fixed at 4} mills and the levy for this County 34 mills, making a total of 8 mills. While yon are feasting on good things during the holidays, don't forget your pDor and needy neighbor. The banks, public offices and stores, will til be closed next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Bear this In mind. J. W. QuatUebaum, Esq., has a lot of Alliance store stock, cotton mill and bank stock for sale. See his advertisement. Mri. L. A. McSmitb, who has been spending several weeks in Macon, 6a., with hex daughter, returned home last week. Despite the cry of hard times, everybody seems to be in a good humor and 1b pre? paring to have a big time during the holi? days. . A. H.' Stokes & Co. are anxious to sell you your Christmas correctioneries. Their stock is fresh and cheap. See their new advertisement. Mr. John Snow, one of HartwelTs moat substantial citisens, was in the dty Mon? day. Ho has many friends on this side of the Savannah. The municipal authorities ought to en? force the ordinance against careless or reckless driving on the streets. What say you, Mr. Mayor f There will be a special Christmas aerv ice in Grace Episcopal Chnrch on Christmas day, at half-past eleven. The public are cordially Invited to attend. 2hey aay the "tigers" axe not blind in the country. Wouldn't it be a good idea for the constables to try a little work out Bide of the to wns and cities f The Andy Brown place, near the south? ern suburbs of tbe city, is offered for sale at a bargain. See the advertisement of Hood 4 Brown, real estate agents. We are in receipt of many invitations from our friends to come and join them in eating the Christmas dinner, and our only x^gret is that we can't accept all of them. Miss Lois Boblnson, of the Antreville section, left Anderson last Thursday for Boardman, Fla, where she will spend the winter with her brother, Mr. S. B. Robin? son. Invitations have been issued to the mar? riage of Mr. Thoa. A. Williams, of Green? ville County, and Miss Annie Nicely, of Bel ton, which will take place on the 25th inst. > Mr. Joe N. Hiilhouse has gone on a busi? ness trip to Arkansas and the Indian Ter yitory, and will visit some relatives oat there. He will be absent two or three weeks. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. James Murray, at Piedmont, 8. 0., by Bev. S. J. Cowan, Mr. C. 0. John? son and Miss Anna Murray, all of Pied? mont. The Board of County Commissioners will meet on Monday, Slat inst., to wind pp their business. Persona having claims against tbe County should present them that day. In their new advertisement this week Brook Bros., hardware dealers, enumerate many articles that they are offering to the trade at wonderfully low prices. Bead what they say. Now is your time to secure a bargain in guns, rifles, revolvers and ammunition. TbeSaUIvan Hardware Company is over? stocked, and says it munt unload. See their new advertisement Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Carpenter, of Green? ville, S. C, are Bpending a few days in the city at the Cbiquola. Both have numerous friends in Anderson who are always more than pleased to meet them. Wagons and buggies crowd our streets daily, people coming from all directions. Everybody seems to be in good spirits, and many farmers are making their arrange? ments to begin preparations for another <orop. The regnlarimeetmg of Anderson Lodge, No. 41, I. 0.0. P., will not be held next Tuesday night, but a special meeting will befaeld Thursday night, December 27th, for the election of officets for the coming term. J. P. Sullivan & Co. call tbe attention of our readers that they can sell the best coffee, the cheapest floor, decorated and plain crockery, &c, for less money than you have been paying. Bead their adver? tisement. Christmas is near at band and it takes very little effort or money to make the little ones happy. Don't mope and make them miserable, too, bnt brace np and fill their little stockings?if :lt is only with a few apples and oranges. Brownlee & Yandivers are offering special inducements in every department to cash buyers, and especially in flour, coffee and tobacco. They also have a few words to say to those who are indebted to them. Bead their advertisement. Bev. J. F. McKinnon, President of tbe Cbicora Female College, Greenville, S. C, will preach in ;he Presbyterian Chnrch next Sunday. Immediately after tbe ser? vice, a congregational meeting will be held tor the purpose of electing a pastor. Mr. W. P. Snelgrove, County Supervisor, has moved from the Fork to the old Fret well place, three miles west of the city. His postoffice address in future will be Anderson. Persons desiring to communi? cate with him should bear this in mind. Chief Rose authorizes us to say that the munioipal authorities will allow the boys to use fireworks, beginning Monday even? ing at 6 o'clock and ending Thursday night at 12 o'clock. The boys, however, must not go within two hundred yards of the . cotton warehouses and platforms. The Chief farther says that persons who fire guns or piitols on the streets will be arrested. Yesterday afternoon a negro boy, riding a horse without a bridle, came galloping around the Hotel Cbiqoola corner, on Main Street, and ran over Mr. J. L. Maul die, who was crossing tbe street. Mr. Maaldin was knocked down and painfully hurt. Anderson is getting to be a big stock market, and persons Irom all of our ad? joining Counties come here when they want to buy a good mule or horse. Our dealers handle nothing but tbe best, and they always give satisfaction to every pur? chaser. Rsv. J. N. Summerei, of Tarbo.-o, If. C. wbo baa occupied tbe pulpit of tbe Presbyteriau Cnurcu iu Ihii city the part two Sundays, preached able and interest? ing sermons, and mad*- ynod impressions on the large congregations that greeted bim at each service. The "LittleGleaners" at Belton, S. C, will give an entertainment in tbe ball of Belton Academy, Friday evening, Decem? ber 28th. Delicious refreshments will be served. Exercises will begin at 7 o'clock. Let everybody leud their presence and money on this occasion. The young man who does not consider his toilet complete or that be is possessed of a lion's courage unless be bas a gatling gun or a mountain howitzer stuffed in his rear pocket is only a degree or two from depravity. The man who totes a gun on all occasions is an arrant coward. "I want to send a Christmas present '.o an old friend, and I know of nothing hot? ter, than to send him the Intelliqenci-b for a year," said a good citizen the other day aa ho banded ns $1.50 and tbe address of his old friend. Sensible citizen, and his example is worthy of imitation. There will be presented in the Lebanon High School, Septus, S. C, on the evening of December 31, tbe beautiful temperance drama, "Out in the Streets," and the roar? ing farce, "Jumbo Jum." A small ad? mission fee, for tbe benefit of tbe school, will be charged. All are cordially invited to attend. On Thursday evening, 27th inst., there will be a jolly treat in store for those who go to the Opera House to see tbe Alba Hey wood Company in "Edgewood Polks." The press everywhere speak very compli? mentary of the play, whioh is full of fine operettas, character impersonations, &c. Don't forget the date. Key. G. P. Watson left the city this morning for Orangeburg, where he will tomorrow deliver an address on the dedi? cation of the Graded School building of that city. He will return Saturday and fill his pulpit Sunday morning. Snnday night the new Presiding Eider of the Greenville District will preach. Captain P. K. MoCnlly is wearing a very pretty scarf pin, in the shape of a sabre, in the handle of whioh is set six little gems of garnet and emerald. The stones were fjund on Mr Milt. McConcell's planta? tion, in Hopewell Township. Many other pretty stones have been found on the same place, some of which are valuable. The Abbeville Medium, in speaking of tbe Poultry Sbow in that town last week, says: "John L. Jolly, of Denver, S. C, a breeder of strictly first ciau birds, was superintendent, and tbe eaccess was greatly due to him. He was accompanied by his son, Mason Jolly, an intelligent young man wbo is interested in raising chickens.'' Mr. Isaac Phillips, of Pelzer, is a pro? gressive farmer as well as an enterprising merchant. This year oo one acre planted in onions be realized $132. Hs began as soon as the onions were marketable, aad by July the crop was ready to take off tbe land. It was then planted in corn, which is valued at $32. Thus one acre yielded him $164. The Charleston Post says: "Anderson wants a railroad over the Blue Ridge. She has wanted it for years, but until lately Andeison bas been little more tban a struggling village. Sbe i3 now one of tbe most prosperous little cities in tbe South, and wbat sbe wants sbe is goiog to have. We expect to see that road soon ai d to ride on it, too." There will be service in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 11 o'clock next San day. There will also be services in the evening at 74 o'clock, and a discourse on tbe Catholic Church doctrine in regards to confession, can the priest forgive sin, and what does the Catholic Churoh teaoh on this subject. Tbe public is cordially in? vited to attend tbe services. A good many people have been in tbe habit of poking fun at tbe enthusiasts in chicken raising, but of late the laugh has been on the other side, for the chickens have paid better then almost anything else raised on the farm. It has become evident, too, thtit the better the chicken the better the pay. It does not pay to raise scrub fowls any better tban scrub hogs, scrub cattle or scrub horses. At a meeting of Hiram Lodge, No. 68, A. F. M., held last Monday evening, the following officers were elected and install? ed to serve the ensuing year: Worshipful Master, Dr. J.P. Duckett; Senior Warden, J. C. Watkins; Junior Warden, J. A. Hall; Treasurer, F. T. Wilhite; Secretary, R. R. Todd; Senior Deacon, J. K. Hood; Junior Deacon, T. H. Burriss; Stewards, J. O. Wilhiie and Oliver Bolt; Tiler, D. M. Stephens. The merchants, tbe banks and the pub? lic officers, have agreed to have a genuine, old-fashioned Christmas this year, and, as a consequence, will suspend business on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week- This will enable all the em? ployees to have three holidays, which is right and proper. Remember, therefore, that all the stores and places of business will be closed next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The remains of the negro, Alex. Wil? liams, who was hung in Elbertoo, Ga., last Friday, for the murder of another negro last July, was brought to Anderson by his wife that night on the S. V> R. R , and buried on Saturday. He made a statement on tbe gallows declaring his in? nocence of the crime. He died without a struggle, hia neck being broken. The negro was a native of this County, having moved to Georgia two years ago. We regret to learn that our clever friend, Rev. D. Weston Hiott, has decided to leave Anderson County. He has recently re? ceived and accepted a call to the pastorate of Wedgefield and Bethel Churches, in Sumter County, snd will leave next week for his new field of labor. Mr. Hiott is an able, consecrated worker in the Lord's vineyard, and he will carry with him to hia new home the prayers and best wishes of his numerous friends in our County. Tbe postofiioe department serves notice on persons who contemplate patronizing the mail as the carrier of Christmas pre? sents that all packages must bo prepaid. The "postage due" arrangement which permits of payment of postage on first class mail at the last end of tbe route does not include packages. All packages mail? ed with insufficient postage on tbem are not forwarded, but held to await the pay? ment of the lacking amount of postage. Mr. H. C. Beatie, of Greenville, has been appointed Receiver of tbe Blue Ridge Railroad and took charge of the property last Saturday. This Road is 36 miles long, extending from this city to Walhalla, and it seems nobody knowB exactly who owns it, as it bas passed through so many hands. It was left out in the reorganization of tbe Southern Railway Company. It is tbe opinion that the Road will finally be de? clared tbe property of the Columbia and Greenville Railroad. Tbe leeding holiday attraction in tbe city is tbe Christmas tree in tbe show window of Brown, Osborne & Co. It is beautiful, and shows to perfection the many nice and attractive goods for sale by this firm. Tbe public is most cordially invited to call and see it at once; also to read their new ad? vertisement in this issue, and to call and see the blankets, curtains, beaded wraps, cloaks, kik gloves, handkerchiefs, hosiery, linens, eiderdowns, flannels, dress goods, etc., that they will sell cheap during this week. It is rnmored that Receiver Beatie is contemplating running two trains a day over the Blue Ridge Railroad between this city and Seneca. The scheme is to run the train back to Seneca after its arrival here at 11 a. m., and then return to Anderson, arriving here abont 4 p. m., in time to meet the train from Columbia. This ar? rangement would give us two connections at Seneca with trains both east and west, between Atlanta and Charlotte, and we believe would be appreciated by the travel? ing public. We hope Receiver Beatie will at once arrange the schedule and run the train. Onr good old friend, Mr. J. G. Cartee, of Hopewell Township, celebrated bis 70th anniversary on the 3rd inst., when his chil? dren and grand-children assembled at the old home and spent a happy day. Mr. Cartee was born and reared in FickenB County, but has lived in Anderson County for the past 50 years. He is now the only survivor of a family of eight children. He is one of onr most quiet and nnobstrusive citizens, and is as honest as he is clever. He has a wide circle of friends, all of whom, we know, will Join tbe Intelligencer in hoping that he may live to oelebrate his centennial. Tbe Colombia State of yesterday says: ?'A great many people who can pay are withholding the payment of the State and County taxes in the belief that the Legis? lature will extend the time of payment until March 1,1895. Whilst it is true that the tax extension resolution has passed tbe House, it has not yet passed the Senate, and it is said that there is strong opposi? tion to its passage, and it is possible that the limit for payment will not be extended beyond the time now allowed, yiz: Decem? ber 31, of this year, and therefore it will be best for all parties not to depend on the Legislature and pay up at once." The New York Merchants' Review, in its issue of the 7th inst., says: "Tbe An? derson, (S. C.) Intelligencer announces a recent visit of Mr. Geo. E. Per Lee, manager of Austin, Nichols <fc Co-'s butter and cheese department, to that town, speak? ing very highly of that well known gen? tleman. Since his return Mr. Per Lee has been loud in his praise of tbe hospitable citizens of Anderson, particularly men? tioning tbe members of the firm of LSgon & Ledbetter, leading grocers, who did so much to make his stay pleasant. He de? clares that be will long remember the In? cidents of a visit made memorable by the courtesy of those enterprising merchants." Ep'.-ncer and Ben. Sims are two negro brothers who live on tbe plantation of Col. R B. A. Robinson, in Martin Town ship. Last Saturday night at their home - they took ihbir gun down to clean it ont and reload it. When they had finished, Spencer, in a playfal manner, and to try bis strength, made an attempt to tako the gun away frcm Ben., who resisted with all his might. In the scuffle the gun was discharged, the entire load lodging in Spencer's left shoulder, causing a most terrible and painful wound. Dr. J. A. Anderson attended the nnfortnnate negro, and on yesterday morning he was doing as well as could be expected. The wound may prov a fatal. Rev. E. T. Grover died at his home in Piedmont on last Saturday, 15th inst., of general debility, aged 82 years. Mr. Grover was born in tbe State of Yermont, and moved to the Sonth in bis early manhood. His was one among the first families tbat moved to Piedmont to start np the mill in 1876. He had been a member of the Ma? sonic fraternity for over fifty years, and a member of tbe Baptist Chnrch, of which he was a minister, for a number of years, end was a devoted Christian. His remains were laid to rest in the Piedmont cemetery by-the Grove Station Lodge of A. F. M., and Piedmont Lodge of 1.0. 0. F, both of which he was a member, alter appropri? ate funeral services in the Baptist Chnrch, conducted by Rev. Marsh, in presence of a large congregation of sorrowing friends. This .venerable patriarch was greatly loved by all who knew him, and he always had a kind word for all whom he met, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friend.". His life companion preceded him to tbe grave several years. He leaves several children and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Cedar Grove Dots. Happy Christmas to the Intelligencer force. Our young people are looking forward to Xmas with fond anxiety. Mr. Jesse Walker visited relatives J.n this section last Saturday night. Miss Annie Ellison, of this section, is attending the Williamston Female College this session. Oar day school, at this place, olosed last Thursday until after Christmas. Our for? mer teacher, Rev. A. W. Attaway, has charge of the school again. Mr. Charlie Tolleson, Belton's police? man, seems to mean business with some of onr fair sez. Come again, Mr. Tolleson. Several new bnilding9 are being erected in this section. Married, on December 9th, at tbe resi? dence of Squire Acker, Mr. David Steph? ens and Miss Lula Cbasteen. If anybody would like to marry, and will stay in this section four weeks, I'll bet my old wool bat tbey will get some one to stand up with them. A negro boy stole a pair of shoes and some harps from Mr. Harve Kelley'e store last Saturday night. Sunday morning Mr. Kelley took him out and politely gave him 25 with a boggy whip. Preaching day at this place has been changed from tbe second Sunday to the fourth. There was a singing at Mr. J. B. Vaughn's tbe 9th inst. It was well attend? ed by onr young people and enjoyed by all present. Our farmers bavent sowed as much small grain this year as common, but have pre? pared their lands better. There will be preaching at this place on Christmas day at 10 o'clock a. m. Our Womans' Missionary Society will meet the fourth Sunday in January, at 4 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Mr. John Pitts and Mr. Bad Bolt, of Laurens County, visited relatives in this section a few days ago. Miss Emma Davis and her sister, Miss Allien, of Broadmonth section, visited relatives in our midst last Saturday and Sunday. 1 will close for this time and tell you what Santa Claus brings me Christmas next time. Grit. PROMPT PAYMENT. Anderson, 8. C, December 15, 1894. Mr. 0. D. Balswin, Vice President. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in acknowl? edging through your agent, Mr. J. Miles Plckens, yonr check for $10,000 on the National Park Bank of New York, in full payment of a Policy in tbe Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association held by my husb? and, Edwards B. Murray. 1 shall take opportunity to recommend the Mutual Reserve to such of my friends and acquaintances as may desire insurance. EVA S. MURRAY. If the late Edwards B. Murray had taken an ordinary life policy, in an Old System Company, and paid the same amount in premiums as he paid the Mutual Reserve, his heirs would only have received $5,620 instead of $10,000. Gain by being insured in Mutual Reserve, $4,374. The Mutual Reserve has paid in the City of Anderson nearly 820,000 in death claims daring the past two or three years. Mr. J. Miles PickenB ia the agent of the above Company for this section of the State. Mrs. McSmith has returned to Anderson and will resume her class in Music and Art. Thanking her former patrons, she hopes they may all return. Those from a distance can be boarded very cheap. 1 Williamston Items. The quiet town of Williamston nnd surrounding country was aroused very much last Wednesday morning by tbe murder of Gu?. Cromer, a step-son of Mr. Augustus Williams, of this place, by Ed. Sullivan, a negro boy about 14 years old. Monday morning, 10th inst., Mr. Williams with his step-son, aged 12 years, went to Pelzer, a manufacturing town two miles and a half from Williamston, with the intention of getting work. Mr. Williams remained at Pelzer, where he had secured employment, but started his step-son back for Williamsion with three yards of jeans cloth, a new axe and a small basket. On Tuesday night Mr. Williams returned home thinking that the boy was there, but his wife, who thought that her son was with her hus? band in Pelzer, informed bim that Gas. had never yet returned,. Early Wednes? day morning the alarm was given and several citizens started on a hunt for the boy towards Pelzer. After enquiring on the road they found two white girls who told them that they had seen a boy an? swering Cromer's description turn into the woods followed by a negro boy with an axe on his shoulder. The searching party went into the woods and found the Cromer boy with his head and face cut in eight places, either one of which would have produced instant death. A jury was empaneled and evidence was obtain? ed sufficient to cause the arrest of Ed. Sullivan, wbo confessed the deed. Late Wednesday evening the body of poor little Gus. Cromer was brought to Wil? liamston. Afterwards Ed. Sullivan was also brought bore and lodged in jail. For fear of lynching two Constables slip? ped the negro from tbe calaboose and started about dark for Anderson jail. After driving about six miles they were overtaken by three men in a buggy, who drew their revolvers and compelled the Constables to give up the prisoner. He was then brought back to Williamston about 12 o'clock at night. Thursday morning the body of Sullivan was found banging to tbe limb of a hickory tree, just inside of the incorporation, with his neck broken and his body literally rid? dled with bullets. From head to heels there was hardly an inch of his body in whioh there was not a shot. Mr. Mike Dickerson dropped dead in the street at Pelzer Monday, 11th inst. His death was supposed to have been caused by heart failure. Mr. Dickerson was about 50 years of age. He bas been living at Pelzer for the past seven years and he will be missed by the community. Williamston's popular postmaster, Mr. Joel A. Ellison, and Miss Maggie, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. Joel Garrison, of Holly Springs, Greenville County, were married at the bride's home last Sunday morning, 9th inst, at 11 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. J. Williams. Blackman, colored, wbo lives on tbe place of Mr. W. F. Boatner, found his child, about five months old, dead in tbe bed Monday, 10th inst. It was supposed to have been smothered to death. A crowd of negroes while gambling near here on Monday, 10th inst., got into a fight. The result was that "General" Thompson, in attempting to shoot anoth? er negro, shot his own brother in the head, from the effects of which he died Tuesday morning. Thompson has been arrested and lodged in jail. Rev. F. Auld, recently of this place but now of Greenwood, preached in the Methodist Church last Sunday morning from tbe text, "Blessed are tbe poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God." MiBS Lottie Neville, who has been vis? iting relatives in Atlanta for several months, has returned home. Mr. E. H. Acker, of Atlanta, Ga., is here visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett, of Rock Mills, Anderson County, were visiting relatives here last Sunday. Mr. A. S. Sadler, who has been very !H for several days, is again able to be out. Mr. S. C. Bean, of Pelzer is clerking for Mr. W. F. Boatner during the Christmas uolidays. Mr. Jessie Campbell is also clerking for H. C. Wilson <fc Co. Jeff Webb, colored, who lives near here on the place of Mr. Allen W. Cle? ment, slaughtered a hog several days ago weighing 348 lbs. gross and 285 lbs. net, and only 0 months, 10 days old. The hog was of very good breed and was bought while a pig from Mr. B. H. Wel born. Rev. D. W. Hiott has accepted the call to the Bethel Baptist Church and tbe Wedgefield church of Privateer Town ship, Sumter County. Mr. Hiott will leave here on the 26th. Miss Bennie Matthews, one of the most popular young ladies of Chapels, S. C, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. W. W. Griffin. Mr. J. Mat. Cooley, of Orangeburg, is here visiting his sister-in-law. Mr. N. C. Dacus, of GreBuvllle, is here visiting relatives. Jeter H. Rock Mills Items. The young people of this community enjoyed a nice pound party last Saturday night at the residence of Mr. J. C. Win? ter. While there I had the pleasure of meeting my sister correspondent, "0. K.," from Holland's Store. Mr. Editor, old "Josh's" feet is still heard going down the road three times a week. Ed. seems to be all smiles. Miss Ella Little, of this place, spent last Sunday and Sunday night with her sister, Mrs. J. P. Gray, near Prospect. Mr. R. P. Black, one of our clever bachelors, killed one of the largest hogs of the season, weighing 900 lbs. Mr. Frank Martin has purchased a plantation near Hartwell, Ga., and will moye there in a few days. Mr. Clifford Burriss visited his best girl last Saturday night. Mr. Paul Norris, of Caro, was visiting in this community last Saturday night. Christmas will soon be here aud the young people are expecting a nice time visiting and going to parties. Well, Mr. Editor, guess this will be my last time to write for the year 1894. Wieb you and the dear old Intelliien oer a pleasant Christmas and a happy new year. Cicero. Obituary, Died, on Thursday, December 13, at her home in O'conee County, our dear old friend, Mrs. Lottie Hudgena. in the 90th year of her age. She was tbe oldest wo? man in Ooonee County, and leaves eight children, 23 grand children and eight great grand-children, to mourn her death. Sbe had been afflicted a long time with that terrible disease, dropsy, but she bore her suffering with true Christian patience, and gladly welcomed the summons of death. On Saturday her remains were laid to rest at Beaverdam Church. The funeral ser? vices will be conducted by tbe Rev. Mr. Percol on tbe 3rd Sunday in January. Sbe b as many friends who will be sorry to hear of her death. W. C Cox. Florida on Wheels. ? "Florida's Rolling Exposition" is a State fair on wheels, a tenth wonder of tbe world. It is tbe most remarkable car on either continent, has been entered by more peo? ple on the inside, gazed at by more people on tbe outside than any car ever built in the history of railroading, and has done Florida more good tban all the fairs she ever held.?Charlotte, N. C, Daily Ob? server. This wonderful car will exhibit in Anderson Friday and Saturday, Decem? ber 23 and 29, at tbe Biue Ridge depot, from 9 a. m., to 9 p. m., and at Fendleton Thursday, December 27. Christmas Excursion Bates. The Port Royal and Western Carolina Railway extends the compliments of tbe season to its patronB, and notifies them that the usual Christmas excursion rates of four cents per mile for the round trip, will be on sale over this line. Tickets will be on sale December 22, 23, 24, 25,29, and January 1st, with extreme limit January 3,1895. These low rates will apply to all points within a radius of 300 miles, cover? ing Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Beaufort, Charleston, and other points. For schedules, rates, etc., call upon any a^entof the Company, or write to R. L. Todd, Traveling Passenger Agent, or Wm. J. Craig, General Passenger Agent, Au? gusta, Ga Florida. Parties going to Florida should consult the new schedule of the Port Royal and Western Carolina Railway. This line' offers tbe quickest and most convenient schedule to Florida and return. Excur? sion rates are now on sale to all of tbe principal points, and parties should avail themselves of this opportunity to visit Florida and view tbe attractions of tbe St. John River, St. Augustine, with its mag? nificent hotels, and the numerous other attractions of that great State. Information as to rates, schedules, etc, will be gladly furnished by any agent of the Company, or a post"' to R. L. Todd, Traveling Passenger A t, or Wm. J. Craig, General Passengei \nt, Augusta, Ga., will put you in po. xm of full particulars. \ ? It is often a mystery how a old has been "caught." The fact ia, however, that when the blood is poor and the system de? pressed, one becomes peculiarly liable to diseases. When the appetite or the Btrength falls, Ayer's Sarsaparille should be taken without delay. ? The average of human life has in? creased 5 per cent in the past twenty-five years. List of Letters Remaining in the PostofSce at Ander? son, S. C, unclaimed for the week end? ing December 11, 1894: J. W. Adams, Lucille Beiions, S. M. Buffington, Sonieg Boyed, Bany Cameos, T. J. Cox, Henry Denice, James A. Dann, W. H. Donaldson, Cora Gnines, Heater Hamilton. Elltotte Halland, Gass Hall, James Hix, C. H. Kilby, A. J. Lindsey, L. Seal, Frank Lvls, Warren M. Martin, Loise Morebead, Ely Mosa, B. F. Mitchell, Corrie Martin, B. A. MoAliater, Smith McGee, Aaroner McCord, Lizzie Berry, Willis Nash, Henry Pickens, J. C. Rush, W. C. Smith, Jno. R. Smith, Quint Sand? ers, S W. Stevenson, Lucy Thompson. R. A. Varon, William Wardlaw, Rachel Wal? ker. Pallie Williams, John Williams, When called for please say advertised and mention date. One cent must bo paid for each letter delivered. W. F. Barb, P. M. Florida on VFhools. There Is a beautiful picture of a beautiful oar which was on exhibition in Chicago during tbe closing days of the world's fair, and is now making a tour of South Caro? lina. It contains a complete and marve lons State exhibit and 140 French plate bevel glass mirrors, which produce a charming effect. The car is built of Flori? da wood; it cost 820,000; has traveled through 20 States, and has been seen by more people than any other car on earth, and besides all this it contains live alliga? tors (secured by strong bars in a 'ank). The car and exhibit is in charge of General Wanton S. Webb, who was a commissioner to the world's f**i.-. This wonderful car will exhibit in Anderson on Friday and Saturday, December 28 and 29, at tho Blue Ridge depot, from 9 b. m., to 9 p m., and at Pondleton nn Thursday, December 27 When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. ?When sho was a Child, sho cried for Castoria, When sho became Miss, sho clung to Castorla. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria, NOTICE. The Anderson Steam Laundry will close during the Christmas holidays, but will commence work again on Monday, 31st. So every one oan prepare for a two weeks wash. R. A. MAYFIELD, Sec. and Treas. A Lost, Strayed or Stolen fite setter dog with black tp'cks all .-Answer to name of ''Rice.'' A sui? te reward will be paid for his return to rock Bros. Hardware store, Anderson, S C. Any person on whose possession be may be found after this date will be prose? cuted according to law. Brown, Osborne & Co. are making a spe? cial drive in Blankets this week. Eiderdown Flannels at 25c. per yard i.t Brown, Ooborne & Co's. Flannels are offered cheap by Brown, Osborne & Co. A fine Canary tinger for sale. Apply at this office. Brown, Osborne & Co. have a few more handsome Beaded Wraps and Cloaks for sale at special prices before tbe holidays. For Kid Gloves Rrown, Osborne & Co. are headquarters. Messrs. Geo. W. Fant & Son are open? ing up one of the handsomest lines of J Christmas Goods ever shown in their es? tablishment. A visit to their Store will be a feast for the eye. Among the many attractions may be found beantiful Pic? tures, all sizes and prices; Books and Booklets, Lap Tablets, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Pressing Cases, a great varie tv of Children's Books, Gold Pens, and Oxford Teachers' Bibies. A large assort? ment of Japanese Goods, and other foreign and domestic Novelties. The display is not only beautiful, bnt the prices are at? tractive. Don't fail to see it. Cheap Bates ftr ' ollday Excursionists. Whenever there is an opportunify to serve its patrons, and tbe public generally, the Southern, a synonym for safety and good service, exerts itself. It is now an? nounced with pleasure that this Greatest Southern System will place on sale Christ? mas holiday tickets for the season of 1894 95 at tbe low rate of four cents per mile one way, for tbe round trip. These tickets will be available from December 22 to 25th, and from December 29th to January 1st, with extreme limit January 3,1895. Call on any agent of the Southern Railway Company for further and fuller informa? tion. TO LEAVE ANDERSON. We are having erected for our nse at Pelzer, S. C , one of the largest and hand? somest Store-rooms in the State, and while we hate to leave Anderson yet it is to our interest to make the move. We will move all stock on hand March 1,1895, but would rather not have much stock, as cost of J cartage, casing and freight will amount to a good sum, so you see there is something in store for you if you have the Cash. Needn't come and expect to buy without the Cash, but if yon will bring it yon can get goods almost at your price. You have sense enough to know it will pay us to swap dollars, rather than move goods, at some price. Now, after Saturday, Decem? ber 1st, no goods will be charged to any one, as we can't charge goods when sold at Cost, and especially when we are to leave town bo soon. It is not necessary to enu? merate prices, but we will guarantee yon will buy if yon only look. Don't let eve? rybody pick over the cream of the stock, bnt come and be the first to give us y<jur money. Thanking one and all for liberal patron? age in the past, and hoping to see you be? fore Christmas, and before we give yon the Fifty Dollars in Gold, We are very truly yours, GOSSETT <fc BROWN, The Shoe People. Muthers in Trouble. This is tbe condition of those expecting to become mothers. To such we point to a true friend in MOTHER'S RELIEF, which not only makes childbirth easy and painless, but leaves mother and child in a healthy and vigorous condition; restores tho mother to her original beautiful form. Price ?1 per bottle; 8 bottles for 82.50. For sale by druggists, or sent by express on receipt of price by MOTHERS' RELIEF CO., 33 Peters St., Atlanta, Ga. ^SJ-For sale by Simpson & Son. 1 NOTICE. All grades of Stoves down in price. Cooking and Heating Stoves to be sold cheap until January 1, 1895. Also, Oil Heaters and Grates cheap. Now is the time to avail yourself of the low price. Don't fail to see our Toys. 20 6c. Jno. T. Borbiss. NOTICE?To those indebted to me, will say that I must have my money. J. 8 Fowler, See my collecting advertisement. J. S. Fowler. Collection Notice. All persons due us money, either for store account or for guano, are requested to settle up at once, as they are past due, and we need tbe money. Yours in earnest, 24-2t. Beownlee & Vandivebs. Pistols! Pistols! Everything in the shape of pistols, from tbe cheapest to the finest Smith & Wesson, at prices to suit yon. Sullivan Hardware Co. Sash, Door and Blinds, made of the best South Georgia pine, bought in car lots for cash, and sold at prices in proportion to 5 cent cotton, at Sullivan Hardware Co's. Rice, Rice, Rice.?We solicit consign? ments of Rough Rice in any quantity. All consignments milled and re-shipped, or sold promptly. Rates moderate. West Point Mill Co., Charleston, S. C. 13. Floor Paints, Stains, Varnishes, Paint Brushes and all kinds of Painters' Sup? plies at Wilhite's Drug Store. The genuine of anythlngis always bil'er than an imitation. This is certainlv true when it comes to Dixie Plowa. Sullivan Hardware Company have exclusive sale in this vicinity for genuine original Starke Dixie Turn Plows at $1.25. TO RENT?From 1st of January, a 5 room house, with one-half acre lot, on McDufSe street. For further information apply to Mrs. D. 8. Taylor. 24 tf. Carriage Paints?one coat will make an old buggy look like new. They dry quick with a beautiful varnlsh-gloss finish. For sale at Wilhite's. For Sore Eyes use Wilhite's Eye Wa? ter. Your money will be returned to you if it does not cure any ordinary case of sore eyes. When you are told by a dealer that they have an ax as good as the Nlmrod, don't you believe it. There is nothing on the market equal to original Nimrod axe. For sale only by Sullivan Hardware Co. Take Wilhite's Iron and Quinine Tonic for loss of appetite, general debility and all oases where a tonic is needed. Price. 75c, per bottle, The people of Anderson have ,'now an opportunity to purchase CLOTHING at prices which should enable all ages and conditions of men to wear GOOD CLOTHES. For good and sufficient rea? sons, best known to ourselves, we are offering our entire Stock of CLOTHING AT COST FOR SPOT CASH. Don't listen to people who try. to make you believe that we are not doing what we advertise, but come and see for yourselves. We Mean Exactly what we Say. THE MEANS CO. All Accounts are now due and must be settled at once, IMPORTANT NOTICE. Best in the "World. IT gives us great pleasure to inform you that the PRINCESS OF WALES CO., manufacturers of HEB MAJESTY'S CORSET, will have at our Store on? Monday, D^c. 17th, Tuesday, Dec. 18th, Wednesday, Dec. 19th, Thursday, Dec. 20th, Friday, Dec. 21st, Saturday, Dec. 22nd, MBS. HICKMAN, one of their Expert Fitters, for the purpose of ex? plaining to ladies tbe many merits of Her Majesty's Corset, and the reason ?why it is superior to any other Corset made in the world. We have a Fitting Room prepared, and it will give Mrs. Hickman great pleasure to try upon all those ladies who wish it, a pair of Her Majesty's Corsets, thus illustrating without doubt that they will give the most perfect satisfaction and create a magnificent figure. We trust that all ladies will avail themselves of this grand opportunity to learn what a perfect fitting Corset really is. We desire it distinctly understood that ladies will not be expected to purchase a Corset if they do not desire to do so after a fitting is made. Yours very truly, C. F. JONES * CO. P. S.?We call your attention to our stock of Gents' Neck Wear, La? dies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, and other Novelties, for the Holiday Trade. Call and Eee us. Youis very truly, C. F. JONES & CO. x 0 0 H 0 0) > O X o WILL COME HOME TO ROOST. TO OUR FRIENDS: WD have added largely to our Fall Stock, . and take this method to thank all for the liberal patronage we have received, but we find our Stock is entirely too large for us, and we have decided to reduce the prices on everything in our Store. All we have to say is when you leave your homes? J~ KEEP LESSERS STORE ON YOUR BRAIN, ? And don't stop or allow yourselves to be stopped until you reach the promise land?our Store. We will be glad to welcome you, and shall prom? ise and obligate ourselves to sell good Goods at very low prices. Remember, we have only one price., and a child two years old can shop in our Store with a certainty that justice will be the re? ward. We at all times endeavor to keep in Store everything you wish in Dry Goods, Shoes, Men's HatS; Trunks, Millinery, all at prices that will convince you that Cotton at 5c. a pound is not as cheap as our Goods are. Come to 836 as. Remember our place of business?UNDER MASON-y IC TEMPLE. LESSEE, ?Sc CO., RKSSS ORE PBICE DEALERS.