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Why Perish, ?r go Hungry ? WHEN WE HAVE TWELVE CARS OR Fi Hundred Barrels OF Of aU grades, from the cheapest to the highest grade patent-made. AU bought before the recent advance in Floor. . . . THEREFORE, T7e can and wiU meet ail competi? tion on Flour. We have Flour from $2.50 per Barrel up to the highest grade Patent on the market at $4.50. ? ALSO,? Hundred and Twenty-five Barrels I Of all grades, including Bodd & Meyer's New Orleans Molasses, the best- on the market. Fifty Barrels Standard Granulated Sugar, Twenty-five Bags Coffee. Fifty Boxes Tobacco, One Gar Load Flow Points all shapes Also, Plow Stocks, Boy Dixies, &c. S-l:l.) OA S, Bed Bust Proof, Also, Brown and White Oats. We are regular Farm Out-fitters, carrying almost everything in the way of And at Bock Bottom Prices. REMEMBER, That we seU Fertilizers made by the WANDO PHOS? PHATE CO., of Charleston, S. C, and want to seU you? Our Stock is a large one, and our PRICES ABE BIGHT. Come and see and be convinced that we are? Leaders of Low Prices. Yours truly, Brown,Osborne & Co. LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 1896. The Cotton Market, Corrected by Brown, Osborne dk Co. Strict Middling.73 G(x?d Middling. 7S Strict Good Middling.7} Squaring accounts Is the order of the day now. Tbp cotton receipts are comparatively light now. Are you keeping those good new year resolutions? Congressman Latlmer was In the city last Monday. Don't neglect to make vonr Return to the City Clerk before the 20th iust. Mr. and Mrs. C. Fripp, of Columbia. 8. 0, have been visiting relatives in the city. There is some talk of tbe young ladies giving a leap year party in the near fntnre. J L. Tribbte, Executor, offers some valuable city property for sale. 8ee ad vertisement. The ooldest weather we have had this winter ban been experienced during the pas: few days. The new Constitution having gone Into effect. Trial Justices will hereafter be known as Magistrates. Rev Calvin Presley, of the Corner, has gone to Texan, where be will continue in th? work of the ministry. M'w? Moggie Williams of GreenvUle, Tenn.. is in the city spending a few ..eeks with friends and relatives C. P. Jones <k Co have cut prices for Januarv, as will be seen by reading their new advertisement this week. Mrs. John L Thornley. of Pickerjs, has been vHting relative* in town, to the delight of her many old friends. MoCormlnk Times: "Mr Rowland Clem left this week for Anderson, and will make that place bis home in the future." J. K. Hood, E^q., and bride returned from B*rtow, Fh., last Friday, where they have been visitiog the former's parents. Mrs. J P Bailey and Miss Clara Bailey, of Elberton, Ga, visited relatives and friends in this city and county last week Mr. R F White, one of the cleverest drummers on the road, has moved bis family from Westminister to Greenville, 8.C. Capt. and Mrs. T M Eaate. of Okolona, Ark j, are In tbe city visiting Capt. Ea?te's fri?ter, Mrs. W. S Sharp?, on Greenville streets Mr J W Sadler ha? obangad base, and is now clerking for U E 8eybt, where be wld be glad to have his friends call and se3 him. Mews. Quattlebaum & Cochran. attor nevs at law. have moved their office into the Masonic Temple. See their card ia another column. A meeting of Csmp Benson, Confederate Veterans, will be held in tbe Court House n?xt Saturday morning, at 11 o'clock, for the purpose of reorganizing. The Week of Prayer is being observed in Anderson this week, union services being h"ld In the several Churches. Services to? night in the Baptist Cburob. ( Married, on Tuesday. December 31 1895, bv J M Broylen, Notary Public, and at h^s residence, Mr J?rnen 0 Cain and Miss Eapenia Pni'tb. all of Anderson County Mr. J. L Gipsawav, of Texan. Is now vidtlng relatives and the scenes of bis hoy hood day* in this County, and bis visit is a source of much pleasure to bis many old friend?. With his usnal generosity Mi W. R. Huhhard has pr<.sentPd the Graded School with a handsome eight day clock which is nvwt highly appreciated by the teachers and pupils Tbe Means Co. have a new advertise? ment wbiob. speaks for itself, and we advise you to note carefully what it says. They are offering some fine bargains in clothing, etc. Married, on Thursday, December 26,1895, at the residence of the bride's father, bv Rev. 0 V. Barnes, Mr. W. O. Bowie and Miss Bertie Es tell en a Pruitt, all of Ander? son County, 8. C. At a meeting of tbe cmgregation at tbe Presbyterian fhurchlestSunday morning Messrs J T Pierson, H.C Townsend and Galhoun Harris wore, by election, added to the board of Deacons. We invite your attention to (he new ad? vertisement of tbe Yates Shoe Co. This Co.. you know, are exclusive shoe dealers, and if you will give I hem one call you will be sure to go back again. The oldest citizens tell us that they do not remember of ever seeing such an abundant crop of hickory nuts an tbe pres? ent one. A half bushel has b?en gathered from a single tree at one gathering. Married, on Wednesday, January 1, ls96 at the residence of tbe bride's father. *r. J H Jones, by Rev J. R RUev. D D, Mr Robert E. Nicholson and Miss Eudora M. J-.mep, both of Anderson County. Walhalla News: "Miss Handln? Pre vost, of Anderson, a graceful and oharm Ing vonng lady, visited the family of Mrs. J H Dnke* last week and attended tbe dance at Reld's hall on Weduesday^nigbr." Cards have been Issued to the marriaee nt Mr D Pinckney MoBraver and Miss Engom'a Benson, which will take nlncn next Wednesdav evening 15?h inRt... nt 8 o'clock, in tbe Presbyterian Cburcb, this city Saiesdav attracted an immense crowd to the citv and the streets were crowded aU day The merchants report a good busi? ness, bnt tbe real estate sold at nub'io outcry by the Master did not realize big prices. Messrs J. H- and J T Magill are now the editors and Drcpristnrs of our neighbor th? other side of the Swan nah the Hart W'll Am, They will if possible make f he Sun ibine brighter tban ever. Here's to 5on, boys Brownlee * Vandlvers want to purchase 500 bushels of corn and 200.bushels of field ne?s. and at the s?ma time want to sell von dry eooda groceries, and fertilizers For farther Information read their new adver? tisement Mr. R H Newell, of the Iva section, who met with a painful accident on Christ mas Eve bv accidentally falline from the platform at the cotton ein at Cook's station, is nhle to be up again and was in tbe city Monday. Oar yonne friend, Cadet F ".McAdorns, who is attending College at Dalonega, Ga. h as been spendln" the holidavs at his home In this Conntv. He was in the nity Mon day on bin wav back to Dalonega and gave us a pleasant call. We have made arrangements to clnb the Intelligences a od the Atlanta Weekly Journal, and will send th? two paper- to any address one year for 81 80 cents ea'h In advance. The Journal is a most excel? lent paper, and you will be pleased with it. Last Sunday nieht Rev. W. T Capern. of the Episcopal Church, preaobed in tbe Presbyterian Cburcb, and wan ereeted bv a large congregation Hin suhjoct was "the power and dienitv of humilltv." which he presented In a very impressive and Instructive manner. Our yonng friend, Claude Dnnthit, of tbe Antnn section, left a few days ago for Jacksonville, Fla , where he will engage in business. Like his bent girl, we regret to see him leave bis native home, but we join his friends in wishing him big success in tbe 'Land of Flower?." The Abbeville correspondent of the Co? lumbia State savs; " In a few short weeks 'The Pirates of Penzance' will be put be? fore tbe foot-lights bv a strong company, comprised wholly of home talent. They will go to Elberton, Ga , Anderson, Green? ville and Greenwood with it." The Williamston Female College will open its spring session tbe 3rd of Febrn? ary, as will be seen by reference to an ad? vertisement in another column. If you want your daughter to have a thorough mental training you could not place her in a better institution than this college. Do you have to buy flour, molasses, sugar, coffee, tobacco, plows, seed oats, fer? tilisers, drc? If you do, read tbe advertise? ment of Brown, Osborne & Co. in this issue. They were fortunate In tuning twelve oars of flour before tbe rec?nt a - van re, and are generous in offeiiog it to tbe trade at old prices. A meeting of the F-trmera' A*snciatlo? wss held io the Court Hoove Monday at 1 o'clock p m., bnt was not very large attended. th->re being not more than firt? nernons pressnt. Hon. J P Glenn, prr sided end (speeches were made bv C >n greBsman Latimer and G. E. Prince, Esq. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary will be given as a premium to any one sending no six (6) new subscribers before tbe 1st of Febrnary. No such chance was ever gi ven in this section of tbe country. Only a limited supply on hand, bat we will fur? nish a copy of the Dictionary, cheapest edition, to any one forwarding six new names with $9 in advance. The following officers have been elected to serve Palmetto Lodge. No 1C2 Order the Golden Chain for the enenine year: R. F. Divver, C .mmander; W R. DUling ham, Vice C"mminder; Robt. B. Flndley, Ansintant Commander; T A Bolt, Prelate; H. G Johnson. 8pcretarj; W H. Simpson, C illeotor; 8 N. Gilmer, Treasurer: Jas. DUIingbam. Guide; J. D Driskell, Guar? dian and Sentinel; J. C. Harris, Past Com? mander. / Mr. J. H. Wiles died at the County Poor House last Sunday night,, and on Tuesday bis remain*, were carried to bin old home in Corner Township and buried He bad been afflicted with paralysis for a long time, and for the past year was almost helpless. At one time Mr Wile* was a well to do farmer, but he lost all bis prop ertv, and nearly a year ago became an in? mate of the County Poor House. He was highly esteemed bv bis many friends, who will regret to bear of bis death. Anent tbe year 1896 it will be a leap year, and tbe last one for eight years There will be four eclipses, two of tbe moon and two of the sun Only one of tbem will be visible in the United States, and that is but a partial eclipse of the mnnn, which is due on the 23d of August. Lent, the period in whicb all churchmen are in? terested, falls somewhat eatlier the current vear, as Ash Wednesday is on February 26tb This brings Enster Sunday on April 5>b. Of the holidays Memnrl ?1 Day and the Fourth of July will eaoh fall upon Sat urday. Mr J. D. Smith, one of Pendleton's venerable and most highly esteemed citi? zens, died at bis home in that town last Wednesday, after an illness of several months. Since long before the war and up to a few years ago Mr Smith was en gaged in merchandizing at Pendleton, and was for twentv years a partner of C L. Reid & Co., at Walhalla. Mr. Smith was a most excellent citizen, and bad long been a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist Cbnrcb He was about 67 yearn of age. and was horn in Greenville County A widow and seven children survive him, and i j their sore bereavement they bave the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Prof. Basel's spectacular Karnival of Kommerce at tbe Opera House Thursday and Friday evenings promises to be tbe most novel and nnique show ever given in Anderson Besides the business represen tatinns, e, large number of special features will be given, consisting of Grecian statues, comical tableaux minstrel specialties, drills, marches, together with a series nf emblematic living pictures, in whicb sixty ladies and thirty children will participate The whole will be presented with the aid of calcium lights and mechanical effects under thedireotion of professional manage ment, for tbe benefit of tbe Confederate ?monument. Rpmember it is in no way similar to the trades carnival of two years ago. Prices 15 and 25 cents. Mr. William P Norris died at his home near Broylea Mill, in this County, on Monday, December 30th. and was bnrind at Smith Chapel tbe following day. Rev. W. A Kelly conducting tbe funeral ser vice*. He bad been Tn feeble health for several months sod a stroke of paralysis was tbe immediate canse of bis deatb Mr. Norris was tbe eldest son of the late Robe't Norris, of this County, and was born and raised In Varennes Township. He wsb in the 75th year of bis age. For a long time be lived in Oconee County Mr. Norris was twice married, and reared a large family of children He possessed a qnie% nnnbstructive disposition, and was an up right, worthy citizen He ban a wide circle of friends and relatives in Anderson C >ut ty who regret exceeedingly to hear of bib death. Mrs. Maggie Gaines, wife of Mr. W. F. Oaioen, died at ber borne in Dnnnellon, Fla., last Monday, after a painful illness of about two months. Mm. Gaines wsr tbe youngest daughter of Mr. James H. McConnell, of this city, and was about. 26 years of age. About nine years ago h he married Mr. Gaines, who with two little daughters are left to cherish her memory. She was a conscientious, faithful Chris? tian, having nnited with the Presby? terian Cbnrcb in this city in ber girlhood Her death is truly a sad one, and her many old friends and acquaintances will regret exceedingly to hear it. The re? mains will be brought to Anderson to? night and to-morrow at 12 o'clock will be interred in tbe Midway Churchyard. May God comfort and console the loved ones who are mourning her death, Woodmen of the World is a comparative new order io thin section, though it has been in existence over 13 years, paid over three million dollars in death claims, and Is growing very rapidly all over tbe United States. From 55 members in Charleston some two years aeo, it now has a member ship of nearly 500 members, growing con? tinually, and, whereas, there were only six camps established in this State over a year ago. the number now will reach SO Mr. O. Geisberg, who is acting as deputy or? ganizer, is here establishing a c^mp. ann we wsh him success in tbe undertaking, All other towns in the State bave a fair membership, and we ?e?. no reason why Anderson should not be in line in an order calculated to do good. See Mr. GeiBbeig who will take pleasure in explaining the benevolent, fraternal, charitable and insur? ance feature of the order. In co operation with the Ladies' Memo? rial Association, Mr and Mrs. Basel, of Chicago, will present a unique and attract ive entertainment in tbe Opsra House upx* Thursday and Friday nights. January 9;h and lOtb. It will consist of a new adapta tion of the old Trade's Carnival Calcium lights of all colors mechanical effects, etc , will produce startling and beautiful scpopp. Sixty charming young ladies will take part in the Performance representing nearly all the business firms and Industries of the city. The Assoieation is nearlng the com plot inn of its work, and the whole town sbou d turn out to assist in what we bop* will be a final effort'to comp'ete the sum the members pledged themselves to raise for the Confederate monument. Admis? sion nt popular prices: Gallery, 15 cents; r< served seats, 25 centa Tickets now on sa'o at Russell & Breuzaale'a store. Th? Greenville News of last Friday savs: "Probably the largest number of immi gritnts that has eve>~ Cime into South Car? olina in one hodv since the days when the first setrl -rs came in shins arrived at Pel zer on Wednesday. The party was brought in a special train of fifteen cars from North Carolina, and consisted of 1010 people, besides a number of children who did not pay fare. They were gathered in three Counties in North Carolina anu came di? rect from the farms where they have beer growing tobacco and cotton! Nonn of them bave ever worked in cotton mills before, but all will go into No- 4 mill at Peizer to learn tbe manufacturing busi ness from the beginning. They are fine, healthy looking people, apparently fairlv well to-do, and are bigblv recommended Tbey were attraoted to Pelzsr by prospect of good wages, comfortable homes and ed-cational opportunitie* Four wpetcs ago a party of forty of thera came to Pe' zer and began work, and it is largely on their report that ibe balance followed No other town in South Carolina baa ever added 1 200 souls to tbe number of Its In habitant* in one day. Pelzer is a town of astonishing stro-es and original ideas and proceeding-'. It is probanly tbe fifth town in South Carolina in population." The marriage of Dr. W. G. McGee and Miss Mtggie A Grubbs wan consummated in the Baptist Cburcb at Belton on Tugs nay, December 31, 1695, at 10 o'clock a. m , Rev. W. R. Earle. assisted by Rev- M. McGee, tbe groom's father, officiating There were guite a number of the friend* and relatives of tbe contracting parties present to witness tbe ceremony, and it was the sentiment of all that the occasion was one of tue most brilliant that ever took place in tbe town. While tbe wed? ding march was charmingly rendered by Miss Daisy Rice, the wedding party, pre ceded by the ushers, Messrs. Lern. Tribble. Henry McGee, Willie Clinkscales and Johnnie Grubbs, entered the Cburcb in the following order: Dr. W. C Bowen witb Miss S-lnia Wright, Mr. T M. Glenn with MiES Lucy Gambrell, Mr Millard Grnbba with Mis? Tursh Harris Mr E. O Clinkscales with Miss Rosa Tribbl? Then tbe bride, leaning on the arm of ber maid of honor, MNs Lou McGee. and tbe groom witb biB best man, Mr. J. J. Mattisoo, meeting in front of tbe altar and standing under a bell of evergreens. Then followed tbe officiating ministers. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party drove to the home of the grooms parent's at Honea Path, where a most magnificent repast was served. At 3 p. m. the bride and groom boarded the train and started for their northern home. Dr. McGee is an Anderson County boy but is now living in Philadelphia, where be his a fine prac tice In his profession, dentlBtry. The bride is a most exc llent and ch-rming young lady und wll nukn a mo lei wife The Intelligences extends to the happy couple its best wishes. Tbe Walhalla News of tbe 2nd lost says: lK telegram waa received at Westminister ??^sterduy announcing the death of Mr. B. F. Pullen at Greenville, Mips We bav> int learned tbe Immediate cause of hl> : deatb, bat he has heen in poor health for o,nite a time. Mr. Pullen is a son of Mr Wm Pullen, who lived about three miles from Fair Play, in Anderson County. Se baa been very successful In business, bavlng accumulated near thirty thousand dollars. For some 12 years pa?t be baa heen buying cotton in Mississippi and Alabama. He leaves a mother, two broth era and four sisters. He was favorably known by hundreds of people in Oconee and Anderson, whom we join in with ?.ympatby for the bereaved family., His rer isina have been shipper! and are exoec' "d this afternoon, and will be buried at Fair Play to morrow (Friday.)" The Lowndesvillo correspondent of the Abbeville Press and Banner, writing an der date of December 30.b, says: 5 We were sorry to hear yesterday of tbe deatb of tbe aged Miss Betaie Thomas, which had taken place Saturday night, abont 7 o'clock, at the borne of her nephew, Mr J C. Thomas, aDd her loved remains were laid to rest, in tbe Bidge cemetery, at 4 p. m., the burial service belog read bv Rev. E W Mason, who will preach her funeral sermon, at tbe Ridge Church, on tbe 3rd Sunday at 11 a. m. "Aunt Be tale," as every one knew and loved to caliber, was born and raised in Anderson County, was 84 years of age; when quite small she was converted, and joined tbe Methodist Church. (Asbury) under the preaching of the word by Rev. Asbnry, who was after ward elected Bishop of the M E Cburcb and in honor of whom the above cbureb was named. She, for tbe past 18 years made her home with her nephew, and in that time he has been married twice, and this good woman was ever a loving mother to him and them A good large part of tbe pleasure afforded tbis writer by a visit to tbe pleasant and happy borne of Mr Thomas, was from association and oonver sation with this Christian woman Her amiable disposition, kind words for all. made every one who met her a friend ?Aunt. Betsie" Is gone, and we will mis* greatly miss her, yet we know that, a<< the troubles of life temporial are over with her, tbe pleasures of life eternal are just begun." Moseley News. How many of the readers have soiled that new leaf thev tamed over January 1st ? Havn't turned mine yet. We all know what kind of weather we've been having?"remarks unneces? sary." The holidays passed off quietly here one marriage, one dance, three drunks, four lectures, and 987 lies, but no candy breaking and no measles. Mr. Robt. Every arrived here recently, having spent about four yea^s in Florida. Texas and other points We are told that be will reside here permanently. "That li'tle old" Lev. Young, with bis amiable wife, of Marvin, spent a few days here recently with relatives and friends. Mr. B. Frank Morrow, who went t Te^ncsea last Spring, returned to (his place a few days ago. Mr Morrow says he bad a fine old time while be was gone and only regrets that he could not stay longer Tbe young, folks of this place say they had a "splendid nice" time throughout Xmas, visiting and riding Tbe boys went to see tbe girls, and "th?y" paid their visits, and the boys would take them back home and we are told that, thev bad several visitors with them, viz., Mr Frank W. White and Bis'er Ruth, from Hurt well, Ga, Mr. Harper Boyd from Hester, Miss Jessie Cardin from Oak Bower, Ga. Mi'8 L zzle Harris from Holland's Store. Mr. Monroe Burriss from Flatwoods, Ge., besides several others whose names we failed to get. Mr Charlie Brown and sister, Miss Maggie, came home last week from He? rer havir.g spent a few days there with relatives. Mr. Gus. Pa'teraon and Miss Ollie Ten nent, from Bordeaux, are herd visiting' the families of Messrs. Patterson and Mitchell. Mr Charlie Bovd, from Hester, and Mr. Ram. Boycp, of Calh >un Falls, left here yes'erday. having spent three days with us Mr. 0 R. Evans, formerly of this place, hut now residing at Bowersville, Ga, spent the holidays here with his parents and friends. Somebody has told as a good ore on O. R. about going to the preacher's while he was over here, bnt it will keep until we see him. Mr H. J. McKinney is getting ready and will move to Anderson about tse last ?if this month. Mr McKinney is one of our best citizens, and we regret to see bim and his family leave our midst With this. Mr. Editor, we send you an? other new subscriber. Can you make room for it?. There is not much moving about here tbis winter Jim MoA'i-ter has moved out to Jim Wanslow's, and J . M. Patter? son has moved in town, but says he's onlv stopping a fen days Mr John F Barnes will leave this week for Wofibrd College, haying spent about three weeks here with bis parents. The measles have not struck ui yet. bnt thev are almoBt in sight. Evidently Mr Vjies is determined thev shall not sroi with him Some of the neighbors Bay h< won't allow his children to play in the front, yard. We are ready to extend our sympathy to the lady whose neice promised to be a sister to her, but went off sistering with somebody else. If tbe lady desires to re turn the favor with us she can do so by helping her neighbor to k?ep tbe water bot foj tbe man who drives the horse thai is a little sanier than an ox. Tbe farmers are besrinnine to bustle around for another crop and will soon net to regular work, then all will be qniet. for a while, Pbdbo. Wllliamston Items. Christmas in Williamston has been superb. ChriBtmas night tbe fish pond in tbe College Cbapel drew the crowd. The next evening a delightful "A* Home" was given by Mr. and Mrs. J. P Gossett. The guests were pleasantly entertained and were loth to leave when tbe hour of departure drew nigh. Tbe Epwortb League gave a booIh] meeting in the music room at tbe Collete on tbe evening of January 1st. A surprise party at Mrs. Thos. Crymes' was tbe attraction Thursday evening. Mr. Clyde Horton, of Clinton, and Messrs. Darcy and Clarence Gray, m Laurens, visited relatives here last week Miss Julia Simpson, of Anderson, spent Christmas in Wllliamston. Mr. M. A. Mahafley Is now proprietor of tbe hotel. He intends to overhaul tbe bouse in general. Mr. A. Sadler bas moved to the Prince houso and is keeping a boarding honte there. G. ? The Order of King's Daughters, or? ganized nine vears ago in New York city bv ten women, now has a membership of 400,000. FOR RENT?A neat 4 room cottage Apply at this office It Gnod board, with nicely furnished rooms and every convenience necessary, can b# secured bv applying to Mrs. J A. Wallace, near the Graded School building. It See J. S Fowler's collecting notice. A job lot of Harness to arrive in a few days. Call and secure a bargain. H. G. Johnson & Son. Tbe old reliable rfimrod Axe is still i the lead. Buv a Nimrod Axe and y<>> will get the best. Fir sale ??oly by Sullivan Hardware Co Don't forget when yon want a nice set ci flurness or Baggy to call on H. G. John son & Son. When you want your harness repaire"1, bring them to H. G. Johnson & Son ann cet good honest worx, done by Uncle J<>f Martin. Just received a oar of Studebake' wagons. J. 8. Fowler. The Oliver Chilled Plows do the best o* work where others fail. This is best ol evidence as to the superioritv of tbe Plows. The genuine Oliver Chilled PIowh for 6a't only by Sullivan Hardware Co. F'ir low prices and fair dealing, try H G Johnson & S >n. Just received another car Studebaker Wagens. J. S. Fowler. We are making some of the most Inter? esting prices ever beard of on Bailey Pat ent Plaues Call and get our figures Sullivan Hardware Co. Call at tbe Anderson Music House anC siee the latest design In the Ivers <fc ^ond? ?he handsomest ever brought to this mar bet?a perfect Piano in all its details The) also keep on hand a full line of Carriages. Buggies and Machines. The genuine Starkes' Dixie Plows at ?1.25. For sale by Sullivan Hardware Co. NOTICE. ? To those indebted to mt please make payment at once, especially those owing me past due notes and accounts. I must have my money. J. S. Fowler. Mr. W. G. Martin is now workl?gin my harness shop, and I can give you bargains in harness. J. S. Fowler. The elegant high grade Pianos at the C. A. Reed Music House are all they are represented, and tbe positive and indispu? table evidence of this fact is the many flit tering testimonials they receive, which an voluntary tributes to the merits of theit excellence. PLEASED WITH HIS Appearance! THE dialogue was like this: Wife-"Oh, Charlie, how nice you look. That Suit be? comes you!" Husband?"Yes, I am very much pleased with it. Got it ready-made at The Means Co.'s. It's all wool, and cost me only $7.50." While she speaks her's is the sweetest fascination, and he?well, every man is the better for, and prouder of, a com? pliment from the woman he loves best. Coming strictly to business, he wants to say that he has visited our "BARGAIN COUNTERS" of S7.S0 AND $10.00 SUITS, Formerprices $10, $15, $18 and $20, and finds that there is not a husband in Anderson but could have wifely commenda? tion for his handsome appearance. These Counters show the best and cheapest line ever offered to the trade. Equal to the best Tailor-made and 33 1-3 per cent cheaper. Call and we will convince you of the accuracy of this bold statement. We court comparison on this basis, and we know exactly what we are saying. Our Overcoats Are the height of style and the depth of low prices. Gentle? men who have to buy this winter are in great luck. Call at * Clothiers, Hatters, Furnishers. .F. Jones & Go's. Cut Prices For January. - ^a*Q3fc???#g*ac - AFTER taking stock we find that we still have quite a stock of Winter Goods on hand, and it is useless to say that we are anxious to close them out; and in order to do so we expect to put all the force at our command behind them. Goods carried over from one season to another never bear a profit, and we prefer to bear the loss at once. We have a stylish line of all-wool Dress Goods which we sold this season at 40c, but have reduced the price to 25c. A line of all-wool Tweeds and Cheviot we opened at 25c. The price is now 18c. A full line of Blue and Black Storm Serges kept the year round; prices in 50-inch Goods from 50c. to 90c. Brilliantine is good the year round, and we have a line which we don't think can be equalled at 50c, 60c. and $1.00. In Black Dress Goods we never allow our Stock to run down. We are always pleased to show this line, for we know that means a sale. In White Woolen Flannels we find we are overstocked. We have had heavy sales in Flannels, but from what we have on hand in White we must have doubled our usual purchase at the commencement. Don't pass if you want a bargain in White Flannel. Jeans, Heavy Kerseys, Heavy Shoes for men, women and children are receiving special attention. Good Home-made Woolen Blankets. Good Heavy Comforts. The Best White Quilt for $1.00. We want to make our Store the place to get the most for your money in '96. WE ARE SELLING WINTER GOODS LOW. The way to satisfy yourself as to what we are offering is to come and investigate for yourself. We are always glad to have you drop in to see what we are doing. Yours truly. C. T. JONES S CO. A Word ? M TO 3?YEBS OF nristmas Pi In this practical age recipients of PRESENTS appreciate most something USEFUL. ?. ?. SEYB Is strictly up to date on this class of Presents. Come and see what he has in Presents for the ? ? ? ? i! ? * * ? m The Best Gents, The Wife, The Daughter, The Mother, The Sister, Grandmother, The Best Moi The Husband, The Son, The Father, The Brother, Grandfather, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, And all the balance of the family, and any others to,,1 yon wish to make a Present SEYBT'S ? ? ? ? Line of ZEPHfiRS, CROCHET COTTON, TINSELS, SILKS. WOOLS, OUTLINE LINENS, And other Art Novelties is especially large and attract!^ this season. Don't Fail to see Seybt's line Blankets; To Our Friendi AND PATRONS. IT gives us pleasure once again to present ourselvej fore yon, and say that our Mr. Lesser has returned Northern market, having purchased a "House ful consisting in part of Dress Goods?wool and cotton; nels, Ginghams, Calico, Bleaching, Sea Island Brill, Ch< Jeans, Cassimere, Water Proof, Cloaks, Capes, in fact ev< thing pertaining to a first-class Dry Goods Store. We are showing this season a mammoth line of She Having purchased before the tremendous rise, we are readt to offer you Shoes, and good Shoes, too, at same old pric We know this is not business, but rather than to have harsh words we are ready to yield. In passing through our large and spacious Storej see great piles of Clothing for Men and Boya of Men's Hats. At another glance you will behol shelves of Millinery, Feathers, and all kind of things for tl Ladies' heads. Now, friends, all we are working for is a living. To end we promise and obligate ourselves to sell you good, se|| sonable Goods at a very small profit. Ton are respectfully invited to call, if purchaser or not Bemember our place of business. LESSER & UNDER MASONIC: TEMPLE