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;o Hungry ? WHEN WE HAVE TWELVE CARS OR Hundred Barrels Of all grades, from the cheapest to the highest grade patent-made. All-bought before the recent advance in Flour. . . THEREFORE, We can and will meet all 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, ? One Hundred and Twenty-five Barrels One Of all grades, including Eodd & Meyer's New Orleans Molasses, the best on the market. Barrels Standard Granulated Sugar, ve BagsvGoffee. Tobacco. Gar Load Plow Points all shapes. Plow Stocks, Boy Dixies, &c; SEED 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, r|ad our PBICES ABE BIGOT. Come and see and be convinced that we are? Leaders of Low Prices. Yours truly, LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 1896. The Cotton Market. Corrected by Brown, Oaborne <& Co. Strict Middling. Good Middling..., Strict Good Middling, 7* 78 72 Thin is tbe time to pat out fruit and shade trees. So far old January has given u? beauti? ful weather L"t thi* be the farmers' motto for 1896? bog, bominy and bay. Sweet potatoes are worth from CO to 65 oents a bushel in the city. Mr Joe Trow bridge, of Atlanta, is in the city visiting hia parents. The borae and mnle dealers in this city are still doing a lively business. Mr W. A. Broftzeale, of Charleston, Is spending a few da>s in Anderson. Miss Olive Wilson, of Greenville, is in the city visiting friendB and relatives Do not keep the children from school, nniess they are positively needed at home. J. F. Rice, Epq , of this city, ban been appointed a Notary Pnblio by Go v. Evans. Tbe Anderson Cotton Mill is paying its usual semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent. Col W. A Neal. Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, was in the city last week. Mr. J R. Callaharn, one of Honea Path's most popular citizens, was in tbe city yes? terday Mr. P L Pollen, of Fair Play, was in the city Monday and gave us an appreciate e i call. The County Alliance will bold its quar? terly meeting in the Court House next Friday. In their new ad vertisemeni this week C. F. Jones & Co. talk about shoes. Read whit they say. Messrs L D Yearwood and J H Par t *r, of Gninenviile, Ga, were registered at t ie Obiqaola last Saturday. Reader, have.you paid for this paper tbe past year? If not. o. me and do so at once, ana tbe printers will bless yon. All tbe mem bars of the Legislature from this Connty are at tbe'.r post rif duty, that body having convened yesterday. Up to last night the total cotton receipts fur this season aggregate a total of 21,881 bales. Same time last year, 24,889 bales. Start tbe new year right is the advice given by B. 0 Evans & Co. in tbelr new advertisement this week. Red what tbey say. Mrs. Joanna Gaiues and W Us Lily Allen, of Danville, V* . are in the city visiting their ulster, Mrs. W. H dimpaoo, and other relatives. The t.me for making your tax return to the City Clerk expires next Monday. If you have not made yonr return, don't pat It off any longer. , Marion M. Mattison, agent of tbe Mutual Benefit Life Association, wrote a policy recently on which the annual premium amounts to $700. G E. P ince, Eeq , went to Washington last week to act as counsel for Hon. A. C. Latimer in bis contest with Mr. Moorman for a seat In Congrees. Mr. H T. Hays, recently of Greenwood but a native of' Anderson Comity, has npened a Racket Store in tbe Broyles block, on South Main street. Married, on Thursday, January 9 lf96, bv Rev D I. Spearman, and at bin home, Mr J B Smitb and Miss Maggie R jdgers, all of Anderson Connty. ?^. Dave Dooley, tbe well known negro blacksmith, whose dwelling house on East Franklin street was. destroyed by fire sev? eral months ago, .is rebuilding. Mr. Robert Norrie, formerly connected witb tbe Southern Railroad, Is now a trav? eling salesman. He spent yesterday in Anderson and gave us a pi . ant call. Tbe Probate Jndge publishes an impor? tant notice to adminiatrctors, executore, trustees and guardians about making their annnal returns to his office. Bead the advertisement. Mr. Warren W. Quyton, of tbe W. A A. R R , Atlanta, Ga,, is ?pending a abort vacation in tbe Connty with bis father and family, having been summoned to attend ? tbe funeral of his mother last week. Married, at tbe residence of the bride's father. Mr. Welbnrne Pickene,on Wednes? day, January 8, 1896, by Rev. M F Whit taker, Mr. G. W Labooo. recently of Texas, and Miss Virginia Plckens, of An? dersen Connty. Mr J. H. Grant, a young and energetic attorney-at law, of ClarkesviHe, Ga, has o >me to Anderson to make hie borne and p>actice bis profession The Intelligen oeb extends blm a cordial welcome, and wishes him much tuco.-ss. Mr. Clarence Eaddon, een Of Mr. R. A. Haddon, died at bis home near Antr*viHe on tbe 6th inst. of measles He was only 23 years of age, and was a moat exemplary, worthy yonng man, whose death is mourn? ed by a wide circle of friends. Rev. R. N Pratt, financial agent of Far man Univeraity, preached in the Baptist Church last 8uoday, and secured subscript tinn? to tbe Univeraity endowment fund of $435, in addition to $260 previously sub? scribed by members of the Church. We have made arrangements tocinb th? Intelligences ?od tbe Atlanta Weekly Journal, and will Bend ih? two paper- tu any address one year for $1 80 cents cash in advance. The Journal is a moBt excel? lent paper, and you will be pleased with it. Mr. E G Evans, Jr , of Union, is spend* ing a few days in tbe city witb hla family, who came over to spend the holidays with bis parents. After arriving here tbe chil? dren were attacked with tbe measles, but have recovered and will return borne this week Tbe farmers have no difficulty in ar r an ging for abundant sopplv of labor on their farms for this year It. should he a prosperous year, as many of tbe laborers have more provision supplies at the be ginning of this year than for a number of years past. We are requested to announce by tbe Clerk of tbe t 'Durch that the regular meet ing day at Six and-Twenty Baptist Cbnrob has been changed from tb? fourth to tbe tbird Sunday in each month. The obange has been made to suit tbe convenience of the pastor, Rev. Wm. Brown. That energetic mm, 0. S Minor, of tbe Ten Cent Store, in his new Hdverti?en>ent this week lays downs s< me facts and fig nres, audit will interest you to note ?bat be eays- He did a fine business la-t \ ear, and by matting close prices proposes to Divide profits with his customers. Read bis new advertisement. The Greenville Mountaineer of the 8th inst, ?aya: "Mrs W R White and daugh? ter, Mrs DUIingriam. of Anderson, were the jurats of Mm. R. T. Hellnms daring IsYst week. Mrs Dilllngbam was one of tbe prettiest girls of Greenville daring her residence here, and afterwards was a fre? quent visitor in our midst." The time for making returns for State and county taxes for tbe pnsulng fiscal year which began witb January 1st, laei, expires with February 20th After that date tbe 50 per cent penalty for failure to make retui ns goes on. No returns of real estate are to be made, tbe returns being required for personalty only. Old winter is speeding ber way on and spring w'll eoon arrive U. E. Si-ybt wants to be prepared for the reception of the latter, and is therefore offering tbe re? mainder of bis winter goods at bargain prices Ee says he has to > many winter goods, and he will make it to your imerest to give hint a call, 8ee hie new advertise? ment. The barn of Mr. John Graves, in Pen dleton Township, was destroyed by fire ast Wednesday night, about 12 o'clock, and it is beli jved to be the work of an incendiary. The building contained a lot of seed cot? ton, pork, molasses, cotton seed, farming tools, eta, and tbe loss 1b quite heavy on Mr. Graves, wbo is an industrious, worthy citizen. Dr. J. G. Johnson, who livei near Lati? mer station, on tbe Savannah Valley road, had his barn aud stables destroyed by fire last Saturday afternoon, together witb a quantity of fodder and for ige Tbree mules and one horse were In tbe stable at tbe time and were burned to death. The fire is Buppcsed to have been of incendiary origin. No insurance. Mr S. M Pickens, of Elbertou, Ga, bat formerly of Anderson, is operating a poul ? ry farm on an extensive scale. He baa tbree or fonr acres inclosed witb wire fence nod divided into small low. He already has hundreds of bens of tbe very finest breeds, and will hatch entirely by incuba? tors. He has several thousand dollars invested in tbe enterprise. A difficulty oocurred at a dance in Broadaway Township one night last week between three young men, in which one of them was painfully cut witb a pocket knife. A preliminary trial was to have been held yesterday, but we learn that frauds of the young men succeeded in effecting a comprnmiMe and keeping the matter out of the Courts. The SuHivsn Hardware Co tells thepub lio why it ael:s 100 000 p >n nrN steel plow* a year, and nails attention to tbe fret tbat they have five fl >ors loaded witb bard ware and imp'ements Just now tbey are making a special drive on black-mith tools. This Company is a big concern and are selling piles of goods. Read their new advertisement and give them a call. Mies Nannie Majors, a daughter of the late Wfs'o., Majors, died at ber home in Pendleton Township, on Sunday, 5tb inst, after an illness of only tbree weeks Tbe deceased was about 25 years of age, and was deaf and dumb from ber birth Her remains were interred in the Sandy Spring - Courchvard on tbe day following her death, Rev. S H Zimmerman conducting the funeral services. The News and Courier has published its list of contestants and prize winners in its bog contests last year, and among the con te-tanta were two of Anderson County's progressive farmers, Messrs. J. R. Donald and Bonneau Harris, both of whom bad verv fine specimens. This year the News and Courier has increased its list of prizes, find in another column we publish its an? nouncement, to which we invite your Etttention. On Sunday afternoon Mr. Gern. Ham 'tnond and Miss Virginia Evana, eldest daughter of Capt. E G Evan*, were united in the boly bonds of matrimony, Rev 0 L Martin officiating. The wedding wan a very qniet affair, and was an agreeable surprise to the many friends of tbe couple Both tbe bride and groom are very popular In Anderson, and we join their many friends in wishing them a happy and pros? perous sail through the stormy Eea of life. he new advertisement of D C Brown & Bro. appeared two late for Insertion this week. These gentlemen have an imaiense stock of general merchandise, constating of everything needed by the firming ola-a, and almost everything needed by any one. Tbey have finished taking stock and find tbey have several thousand dollars worth of dry goods, je<tns and heavy shoes, wbiob tbey want to convert into cash dor log the next sixty days to make room for their lmmenae spring stock. Give them a call. We are Bure you will not regret it. Last Thursday morning, aboutdaylfgbt, William Harrison, a negro boy, shot bis elder brother, Anderson Harrison, with whom he waa living on the Abercrombia place, about six miles west of tbe city. The weapon used was a s-hot gun The affray was provoked by a severe whipping tbat Anderson Harrison gave bia brother a few minutes before the tragedy occurred. This bo enraged tue boy tbat be immedi? ately seoured the gun and shot bim down, the load of shot entering the shoulder and side of the face, putting out one of bis eyes. The boy was arrested and lodged in jail Dr. Harris dressed the wounds of the negro, and is hopeful of bia recovery. Tbe Carnival of Commerce, wbiob took place in tbe Opera House last Thursday and Friday evenings under tbe manage meat of Capt and Mrs. J. H. Basel, of Chicago, who make such entertainments a soeoialty, was a big success in every respect. There was scarcely standing room in eaob evening's performance. There were about sixty five business firms represented in the Carnival, and the young ladies never looked more charming or acquitted them? selves more creditably. It would be im? possible for us to attempts minute descrip? tion of each participant. A large portion of the receipts were donated to tbe Confed? erate Memorial Association. A triple mir ror was offered by W. R Hnbbard, tbe jeweler, for the beat representation, to be awarded by popular vote. Tbe mirror was awarded to Miss Louise Murphy, representing Reddiok'a barber shop. Allena Chester, a negro girl abont 16 years of age, wbo lives on Hon. J Belton Watson's plantation, four miles north of the oity, was fatally wounded by a pUtol in tbe handa of Dan La whom a negro boy abont 14 years of age, last Friday. The girl was shot in the aide and lived until Sunday night. On Tuesday morning Mag istrate Featberaton held an inquest over tbe remains. From tbe evidence it seems tbe boy and girl were playing at tbe well, when the former drew an old pistol and, laughing heartily, told the latter tbat he was going to shoot. As usual, tbe pistol fired and tbe girl fell to the ground. Dr Duckett was summoned to dress ber wound, and did everything possible to alle viate her sufferings, but she graduallv Wow worse until death came to her relief. The verdict of tbe jury was tbat tbe gin came to her death "by gunBbot wound at. tbe bands of Dan. Liwhorne through criminal carelessness." The boy has been committed to jail. Abbeville Press and Banner: 11 General M. L. Bonham, formerly of Abbeville, but now of Anderson, was in town on Salesday and yesterday. He came on legal busi ness, and took in some of tbe social pleas ures as incident thereto. Current rep >rt has it tbat General Bonbam la doing a fine business at Anderson, and when we told him of tbe report be did nor. deny tbat tbe report was true. General Bonbam is very pleasantly remembered in Abbeville, and bis friends are glad of his prosperity In our sister city. Part of General Bon ham's business in Abbeville was to attend tbe official sale of some lands in this oounty. He was struck witb the difference in the selling price of lands in this county and in Anders ^n County. Inferior land* in Anderson would bring better priosa than wonld better lands in Abbeville. Thia fact, it would seem, ubould induce tbe peo? ple of Anderson to move down this way where land can be bad so cheap " Mrs E. P. Eirle, of Ooonee County, who is in tbe cltv visiting her sister, Mrs. J. G. Cunningham, was painfully burton Waat Market8'reet last Saturday afternoon by tbe reckless driving of Jim MoLoud, u young negro Mrs Eirle. who is very deaf, was on the way from tbe city to Mr Cunningham's residence, and when oppo? site tbe latter ehe started across the street. Just then her little girl ran oot from the home of Mrs Cunningham and ?he stooped down to kiss tbe little one, when tbe negro boy, driving very fast in a buggy, came along, when the buggy struck Mr* E<rle, knocking her down and running over ber. The boy did not stop but drove on, ai d aeveral persons near by saw what bad bap panod, and rau to the assistance of Mra. Earlp, wbp was unconscious. 8ne wa? carried into Mr. Cunningham's bouse and Dr Orr was sooo at her side. H- found no bones broken, but she was suffering greatly and is still confined to her bed. The hoy was arrested and on Mondav miming was lined $10 in tbe Mayor's Court A correspondent of the Pickens Journal of laat weuk. says: *? On Wedne-day even log. tbe 25 h ult. at G 30 o'clock, Miss Mittie Wyatt, of Anderson County. S. C , and J R. Foster, of Olga, 8. C. were hap? pily married in tbe presence of a large con course of rflitives and friends at her father's reaideocp, Mr. T. Wyatt The parlor was beautifully decorated with ever groans and ferns, and the Rev J. E Poster, in his usual and impressive manner, soon pronounced them man and wife Imme? diately after tbe ceremony tbe guests were invited to tbe dining room where awaited tbem a magnificent feist Tbe table waa ladened witb everything to satisfy tbe in ner man Tbe bride is one of Anderson's most charming yonng ladies, and tbe groom is one of O'ga's most tucccafu i young farm pre. Afier many congratuia tiont? and good wishes tbe guesta separated to meet on tu* dav following at tbe real denceof Rev. J B Foster where a recep? tion wan given in honor of Mr. and M<-? J. R. Foster Tbe bride was the recipient I of many useful presents." Last Wednesday our clever young friend, Mr Stonewall J Watson, left (or Bepbzi bab. Ga , and the correspondent of tbe I Augusta Herald from that place, writing I under date of the 9th inst., explains the object of bis visit as follows: "This after no,.ii at 6 30 o'clock Mias Minnie Gardner, eldest daughter of Mr Jerry Gardner, was marred to Mr 8. Jackson WatBon. of an derton, S C. As Miss Minnie Gardner, Mrs Wat-on was one of tbe most admired young ladies of our village; though a recent resident she baa won for herself many friends. She is a young woman of rare beauty, tall, stately and pleasing in man ners, she would attract marked attention in any assembly, and possesses a sweetness of temperament that will al ways make tbe atmosphere of home charming. Mr. Wat? son 19 a young planter of Anderson who has always been successful and possesses many noble qualities of manhood tbat well qualifies bim for success in life. Dr. Eilpatrlck performed the ceremony In bis usual impressive manner. Tbe bride and groom left immediately after tbe ceremony for their pretty home in Anderson." We extend the happy couple our best wishes, and wish tbem all tbe prosperity and hap? piness attainable in this life. Governor Evans has made the announce? meat that so pervlsors of registration will not open tbeir offices for tbe registration of voters until the Legislature meets and enacts new registration laws The new Constitution provides for entirely different methods of registration; hence any regis? tration taking place until those laws are enacted are null and void. Mrs. Sarah E. Gnyton, wife of Mr. A. Whit Guyton, died at her home in Hope well Township, on Tuesday, 7th inst., aged about 65 years. She had been in feeble health for several months, and her death was exnected at any lime by ber loved ones. M's. Guyton was a daughter of the late Wyatt Smith, of this County, whe she was born and reared In her girlhood she jdned thp B-pHst t'hurcb, aud throughout ber life was a devoted and oon sistent member. **>be possessed a modest sympathetic disposition, and was most highly esteemed by her friends and ao qualntances, all of ? bom deeply regret ber death. As a wife, a mother and a neighbor she discharged her duties faithfully, and she has gone to a brighter world where she will receive her reward. She leaves a bus band, four daughters and two sons to eher lsh her memory, and in their bereavement they havn the sympathies of all their friends. Hpr remains were Interred in the Hopewell Churchyard on the day follow ing her death. Rev. R. D. Hawkins con dnoting tbe funeral services. The lovers of good music In Anderson will not be surprised at tbe following ex tract from a 8avanoab paper of recent date "Tbe musical service by tbe oboir was excellent, and was much enjoyed by the congregation. Tbe opening cnorus. 'Thou Art Our Father,' from Hummel, with vio lln and clarionetre accompaniment, was rendered by tbe choir, consisting of Mrs Gurganus and Miss Proctor, sopranos Miss Gross, alto; Mr Readlck, tenor, and Mr. King, basso. Tbe opening solo gave fine scope for Mrs. Gurgaous' pure high soprano and she evinced perfect control ber voice in the sustaining of ber high notes, and In the execution of several very difficult, legato passages. Her voice is on der high cultivation, and its flexibility a'rri ist marvelous This oborus as also the anpr-tno solo from 'Tbe M?a?iah ' Rejoice) Greatly, nb, daughter uf Zion was beaid for the first time in Savannah and it is to be hoped will be repeated at no distant day. Mr Readlck and Mr King were both in.good voice Mrs Gua tin, tbe organist, is to be congratulated on tbe success of her oholr, wbioh is one of tbe best in tbe city." The Merry Dance. A mn?t delightful dance was given at tbe residence of Or 8 M. Orr, in tbi* city lust Mondav evening by the Chiqunla Dancing Club Among tbe young ladle present were Misses Maxwell and Keith of Walhalla, Misses Effie 0^borne, Z .e Bleckley, Josephine Casbio, Claudia Pre vost, Anna and Louise Humphreys, Nolle Onnningbam, Margie MoCully, Marie Pre vost, loa Hill. Tbe young men were, Mr Meigllng.of Walhalla, Briton Evans, Will Lee, Lawrence Parker Dnrant E-?rle Joe Trowbildge, Newt. Brown, Rsld Kay, Dave Taylor, George To wo send. Keys MoCnlly. Joe McOullv, John Cocbran Willie Smith, Nine Maxwell, Clarence Prevost, Stephen Prevost, Will Giles, Joe Giles, Dave Gray. D. P. C. G. A Beautiful Marriage. Editors intelligencer: On Thursday December 26.1895, as the stormy blasts of the morning subdued into a calm and peaceful evening, at tbe borne of our es teemed friend, Mr. James B.Prnltt, at 7 80 o'clock, tbe wedding party descended tbe stairs, keeping time to tbe wedding march, which was charmingly performed by Miss Claudia Parker at tbe organ accompanied by Mr Jesse T. Drake on the violin. Tbe party entered as follows: Miss Nina Prultt and Mr. Motte Barnes, Miss Lucia Parker and Mr. Luther Shaw Then came tbe contracting parties, Miss Birdie Prnitt and Mr. Oscar Bowie The ceremony was solemnly pronounced by Dr. C. V. Barnes Then came tbe royal marriage supper, which tbe many guests heartily devoured, and retired to tbe beautiful parlor, which displayed a delicate and skillful decoration. Tbe evening was pleasantly passed in social enjoyment. Tbe occasion carried my wandering thoughts back to '69. Q lite a shower of beautiful and useful presents were received by tbe bridal couple. We join tbeir many friends in wishing them unmeasured happiness and prospe "v. P. 0. ToTvnville News. Mr. Editor, the new year has dawned upon as bright and cheerful, and weshoo d renew onr energy and zeal in striving to do more good in 1896 than we did in 1895. Mr. Watt Simmons, formerly of this place but now of Gravson County, Texas , Is visiting his father's family near this place at present. Mr. Sim m on9 Is well pleased with Texas. Mr. Jerry Cleveland, of Morgan Connty, Ga., Is visiting bis futhor's family at tbis time. Jerry went from this country to Georgia four years ago and we are glad that be i? doing so well. Mr J W. 8hirley, one of onrenterprls ing merchant?, has brought a lot or Q in mules from Atlanta and is selling them out cheap Mr- James Holconibe vsirs a broad smile. "It's a girl." Prof. W LI Richardson and Prof. Speak, of this place, both have flourishing schools. Dr W. T. Hunt, of this place, has a finr. new buggy and match horses, and don't you know be w'.ll bring her in now. Mr. Hunt, of this place, is very sick at this time. Mr. McKlnney Brown, who married Miss L'zzie Harris a few days ago, has moved b's bride in his new house on West? minister street Mr Bt nnan Harris bas rented tbe Bruce & Bruce blacksmith shops and is prepared to do work in that line Mr. Harris is a nlceyonng man and we bespeak for him a good patronage and also welcome him among us. Profs. J. M Fant, \ft Greenville, and J W. Gaines, of Bamberg, spent tbe holidays with us. Also Prof. L. M. MahaflVy, of Hipewell, wb9 with us Christmas. We are iiwayn glad to have our smart young men back with us. Miss L-zz'e B'nce, wbo is attending -cbo'd at Rock Hill, U at home witb tbe measles Mr. Editor, we attended the carnival in your city on Friday night and thought it ?vas splendid, especially tbe statue scenes We thought Dr A. C. Strickland ought to have tb? prize. But we know the Ander? son genius could have bad just as good ind pat all tbe money to tbe Confederate -lead We were carried away with Miss Hubbard'a speech on tbe Confederate lead. It was j ust grand Old Rosin De Bow. ? Between January 1 of the vear 1137 and January 1, 1896, over 7.000.i'00 personB perished in earthquakes. The greatest mortality in any one shock or series of shocks wan at Yeddo, Japan, in 1703, when 191,000 persons perished in three days and nights. Wbo denies it ? Sullivan Hardware Cr. know how to please their customers with the ne-t at the lowest prices. 8ee J. 8 Fowler's collecting notioe, PIowb are a big Item on tbe farm. Tbe Towers & Sullivans Georgia stee] plows 6H the bill, and Sullivan Hardware Co. rue tbeir sole agents. A job lot of Harness to arrive In a few ?la) s. Call and teoure a hargaln. H. G. Johnson & Son. Oliver Chilled Plows for terraning and turning land sell themselves SuHivan Hardware Co. sole agents. Avoid imlta tions Don't forget when you want a ni"e set of Harness or Buggy to call on H G. John son & Soo. 60 000 pounds Barbed Wire for sale, low down, by Sullivan Hardware Co. When you want your harness repaired, bring them to H. G. Johnson & 3on and get good honest wort, done by Uncle Joe vlartin. Just received a car of Stu^e^nker wagons. J. 8. F.?wl?-r. Sash, Doors and Blinds at Sullivan Hardware Ct-.'s. For low prioes aad fair dealing, try H. G Johnson & Son, Just received another car Sludfbaker Wagons J. 8. Fowler. Call at tbe Anderson Moatc House and see tbe latent design In the ivers & ond? the handsomest ever hronght to this mar? ket?a perfect Piano in all Its details Tbey also ke?p on hand a full line of Carriages, Buggies and Machines. NOTICE ? To those indebted to me please mike payment at once, especially those owing me paatdue notes and eccounts I must have my money. J. S. Fowler. Every farm should have its own black smith shop Sullivan Hardware Co. will surprise you with their prioes on black smith outfits. Mr. W. G. Martin is uow working in my harness shop, and I can give you bargains in harness. J. S. Fowler. The elegant high-grade Pianos at tbe C. A. Reed Music House are all tbey are represented, and tbe positive and indispu? table evidence of this fact is tbe many flut? tering testimonials they receive, which are voluntary tributes to the merits of their excellence. J PLEASED WITH HIS Appearance! TEE 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 "BABGAIN COUNTERS" of $7.50 AND $10.00 SUITS, Former prices $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. x x 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 ? AND ? SHOES FOR the BABIES, ? AT ? KEEP the School Children well shod, for why should they wear thin Shoes when you can so easily get good ones from us ? In looking over our Shoe stock we find we have a large quantity of Boys' and Girls' Grain Leather Shoes for Winter wear. We have them in Heel and Spring Heel, But? ton and Laced, and almost any style or price. We have lines of Shoes that have been tried, and have proven themselves to be good wearers. When you want Heavy Winter Shoes for the wet weather we can supply you. "Crown" Brand is a line of Misses and Children's Shoes that we are pushing to the front. In Spring Heels we have them for Misses in sizes 12 to 2, and for Children in sizes 5 1-2 to 111-2. Buy a pair of them and you will want them again, and you can be supplied, for we keep them on hand all the time, and can almost always furnish any size you want. "Star" Brand for the Little Tots. Sizes 1 to 5, at from 50c. to $1.00. This is an elegant line of Baby Shoes. TO CLOSE OUT. Seventeen pairs Misses' High Cut Bootees, very dressy and stylish, with Silk Tassel; sold for $2.50; sizes as fol? lows : One 11, two 12, one 12 1-2, five 13, one 13 1-2, one 1, six 11-2. We have cut the price to less than cost, and are offering them at $1.50. If you want a dressy Shoe and don't object to the heel you can get a good thing for the money. Fifty-two pairs Misses pretty, stylish Shoes, sizes as fol? lows : Five 11, five 11 1-2, five 12, six 12 1-2, eight 13, twelve 13 1-2, five 1, five 1 1-2, one 2. Like the other lot, we are offering them at less than cost. The popularity of Spring Heel goods has made them slow sellers. The price was $2.00, but we will sell them at $1.25 now, and hope to run them off rapidly. We have some heavy Shoes for Men and Women that we are anxious to close out. We can interest you in Shoes. Yours truly, C. F. JONES * CO. F. S.?A good line of Baven Shoe Polish in 10c. and 25c, bottles. Patent Leather Preserver and Polish for Tan Shoes. Too Many On Hand, And in order to move them before the Spring Goods arrive we will offer. DON'T PAIL TO SEE OUR JEANS.CASSIMERSiFLANNELS fie*! Yours truly, I TOT Xs V3 UK <* ml To Our Friends AND *JL A S3 sfV IT gives us pleasure once again to present ourseivjssjjf fore you, and say that our Mr. Lesser has returned from they Northern market, having purchased a "House full of Goods," consisting in part of Dress Goods?wool and cotton; Han nels, Ginghams, Calico, Bleaching, Sea Island Drill, Checks, g -a? Jeans, Cassimere, Water Proof; Cloaks, Capes, in fact every? thing pertaining to a first-class Dry Goods Store. We are showing this season a mammoth line of Shoes. Having purchased before the tremendous rise, we are ready to offer you Shoes, and good Shoes, too, at same old prices. 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 Store you see great piles of Clothing for Men and Boys, and high of Men's Hats. At another glance you will behold deep shelves of Millinery, Feathers, and all kind of things for the Ladies'heads. Now, friends, ail we are working for is a living. To this end we promise and obligate ourselves to sell you good, sea? sonable Goods at a very small profit You are respectfully invited to call, if purchaser or not. Remember our place of business. LESSER & C UNDER MASONIC1TEMPLE