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i STANDING on the banks of the Potomac, at a point where the river was three miles' wide, remarked that he had heard it related that? GEORGE WASHINGTON Had thrown a silver dollar across the river, but, upon looking at the distance, he was inclined to doubt the truth of the story. UNCLE SAM, Who was in company with the Prince, said, by way of expla nation of this remarkable throw, "Well, you must remember a dollar went further in those days than it does now !" History repeats itself. A DOLLAR at? JH Osborne & Go's. Goes further now than ever before, and in proof of the above statement read the following : Our Dress Goods Stock IS COMPLETE. Th? Styles are in strict accord with the latest dictates of Fashion. SPECIALS. WOOL CHEVIOT SUITINGS, 36 inches wide at 23c. per yard. BLACK HENRIETTA, 45 inches wide, all wool, silk finish, German made, 50c. per yard. BLACK CREPON, 38 inches wide, all wool, 50c. per yard, And a number of other pretty and rare things in Dress Goods. OUR SILKS Are pretty and cheap. We have some pretty? SILK WAISTS READY MADE, From 12.50 to $5.00?real beauties. Also, BLACK MOHAIR AND SERGE SKIRTS, From $1.80 to $3.45. A big assortment of? PERCALE SHIRT WAISTS, From 29c. to 99c. tic mum on oiiR mut cjhtirs i DRESS MAZING. You should by all means have your Dresses made by? MADAM FLENDER. We are giving the finest of work, and guarantee you will be pleased in both style and fit. Our Dress Maker has not a superior in this section. OUR MILLINERY Is artistic, stylish and up to date. Our Prices are right. To Merchants We extend a special invitation, as we? WHOLESALE As well as Retail. TO ALL WE SAY G(M. IT IS TO YOUR INTEREST. We have too many Goods, and need the money. Yours truly, BROWN, OSBORNE & CO. LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1896. The Cotton Market. Corrected by Brown, Osbotne & Co. Middling. 7J Gond Middling. 7g Strict Middling. 7i Strict Good Middling. 74 Stains.,. 6 to 7 -1> Tbe prospects for plenty of fruit are very good bo far. The Excelsior Oil Mill continues to run night and day. The bright spring days are potting new life into our gardens. The County Board for Pensioners has an important notice in another column. If you are interested in clothing, read Hail and Milford's new advertisement. Mn James T. 8now, of Haruwell, Ga., was in the city Monday and gave us a call. ft. T. Jaynes, Efq., of Walhalla, spent yesterday in the city on professional busi ness. The Bporl^men have laid fcuide their gnns and are brushing up their fishing poles. See notice of Teachers' Examination, which takes place on Saturday, 2Sth inst., in this city. Cotton receipts for tbip season up to last night aggregate 25,904 bales ; earne lime last season 31,104 bales. Mr B*vli8 Clarke, pr.sf.al clerk on tbe Atlanta & Charlotte Road, has been spend ing a few days in the city. Mr. T. H Burrlss bas been appointed to pucoeed Mr. J L Glenn as a member of the Board of Registration. Mi. L. C. Clinkscales warns all persons not to trade for a note payable to E. T. Tollison. See advertisement. Mr. J. B. Simpson bas torn down his old residence on Church street and will at once erect a new one in its place. Mr. H. H. Tucker, formerlv of Ander son, but now a citizen of Atlanta Ga., he,s been spending a few days In i,he city. C. F Jone" & Co. have a new aovertlso ment this week. Tt gives you an idea of the immense stock of goods they have for the public. Gen. M. L Bonham reaobed home In&t Saturday after a two weeks' ntay in Lnnis iana aud Alabama on professional busi ness. Plckens Sentinel: " It is u buRy ?r-eno now about the site of tbe NorripCitton Mill Company's factory. President Norriu ia pushing the work in a lively way." Messrs. D. C. Brown <fc Bro. have let the contract for the bnilding of u handsome storeroom on their lot, on North Main street, next to the railroad bridge. Merried, at Pelzer, S. 0., on Sunday, April 5. ll96. by Revt Mr Stewart, Mr. John N. Maddox. of Anderson, and MitB Bessie M01 row, of Glenn Springs, S. C. Mrs. Dpssie J. Heard, accompanied by her daughter, Mips Victoria, of Mt Carmel S C, who has been pp?nding a few davs in Anderson with relatives, returned home this morning. A series of meetings will begin in (he Baptist Cburch next Sunday, and will continue for a week or more. The pastor will be assisted by Rev. J. E. Hutson, of Richmond, Va. Married, at the residence of the bride's father. Henrv Bishop, on Sunday. March 22, 1*96, by Rev G M. Roeera, Mr. A. B. Olardv and Misa Luira Bishop, all of Piedmont, 8. C. The Garrison estate, on 8onih Main Street, was sold at publie nutcrv on Mon day, and bid in by Mr. H B'. Tucker, whose wife is one of the heirs. The price paid was ?3,350. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dadley A Reed regret to bear of tbe death of their little daughter, Louise, Bge 2 years, which occurred at home in Martin Township last Sunday afternoon. The P. R & W. 0. ft. R. has m&de a rate of $7 65 for tbe round trip to Charleston on account of the Confederate Veteri.na' Re union in that city on the 22nd inst. Tickets will be placed on sale on Saturday, 18th Inst. Last 8unday va" an ideal Easter. S'raw hats and new suits where to ba seen on every Btreet, and the fair Bex, in their beautiful new dresses and hats, showed tbe handiwork of tbe milliners and dress makers. If you want to make a good investment of your money, put it in Btnck of the An derson Cotton Mill The payment" are e8?y. Mr. J. A. Brock, the President, will give you all the information you desire. Mr. John C. Whllfield, of tbia city, graduated last, week fr' m tbe Dental Ds oartment of Vanderbllt TJoiversitv, Nash ville, Tenn., and has returned hor.0 5. The Doctor has not yet decided whera he will locate. Rev J N. H Summerei, pastor of tbe Presbyterian Church in this city, has ac cepted an invitation to preach the Cnm mencement sermon before the Cadets of the Patrick Military Institute on Sunday, June Mth. Edifnr Anil, of the N^wbeny News and Herald, spent la-t "W^dnesrtav .-v?iht in Anderson Mr Anil who 1? President of the 8r?uth Carolina Press Assnci >ti"n. is an able journalist and a genial, clever gentbmau. The grand ju-y of Chestf-r pnt twenty six habitual drunkards, on a black list and forbade disponsprs sailing to them.. Th's ip. as it shon'd he. and if an Anderson grand jurv wou'd do likewise it would be an excellent ihing. We er? requested to announce thht com mnnion Services, will be held at Mt. Z on Church next Snnday afternoon at 4 n'olock. There will be prP3chlng on flatuniar pre ceding at 11 o'clock. All are invited to attend those frervices. Married, at the residence of the hrlde's mother, on Wednesday, Ap'il 1 1890, bv Rev. W. R E-irle, Mr. J. M Hill and Miss Cora T Brown, daughre" of Mrs. L >uisa Brown and the late P. R Brown, all of Anderson County. The Board of Registration Sapo'-vUors mpt last Mondav morning and oruaniz-d hy electing John HavB Chairman, und T. H. Burriss Clerk, and at once opened ft-e honfes fir registration of votera. J. M. Payne was the first to register. Application for a charter for the Ander son Mutusl Fire anu Life Insurance Com pany has be?n made to th* Secretary of State by Bome of the best citizens of all sections of this County. They are deter mined to make a success, and we hope they will. On account of the Confederate Veterans Reunion in Charleston on 22nd in6t. the Southern R-dlway will well tickets, for the1 round trip at one cent a mile ea^h way. Ticket w ill be on sale the 21st, 22ni and 23M, limited to return on 27th. This will be a cheap trip. The Ladies' Memorial Association held a special meeting yesterdav afternoon to plan for the observance of Decoratlnn Day A representative of the Sons nf Veterans met with tbem and it was decided to unite in inviting General Hsmptnn to be the Ora'or of the day. Further particulars will be decided later. T<> morrow evenirg tho Birthday Party, given by tbe ladies of Grace Church, will t-ke place in the vacatit store room next door to W A. Chapman, and will continue from 0 to 12 o'clock. Everybody is invited to attend and bring as many cent-" as they are vetirs old A m>st entortai?ing pro gram baa been arranged for the occamou. The Columbia Register, of the 2nd inst, says: " Mr. J. B Watson, a member of the House from Anderson County, was in the city yesterday He says that the farm ers of Anderson are verv forehanded with their work. They have their cotton in the ground and, with ordinarily favor?ble reasons, will raiHe the Digest crop of cot ton ever grown in that county. They have not forgotten the importance of fond crops, b it have arranged for a plen ifol supply of hog and hominy The farmers of At d-r>-on are among the m-'st progr?s j-ivH in the State They are greatly im pressed w ith the value of terracing -n their rolling country, and have done a great deal of that sort of wo? k this year. Thev have mIso used the big plowa for thoroughly breaking up the soil aud the result will be an ir.crpHse in tbe croos grown on the soil so prepared Anderson is just naturallv one of the finest counties in the State and the farmers of that county are determined to kwp up with all the improved methods of agriculture." We are indebted to onr young friend, Clarence W. Beaty. of Deans, but now a student at the Presbyterian College of South Carolina, fora late cop3' of "The Palladium," a monthly journal pu blished by the Eukosroian Literary Society of the College. Mr. Beaty is Secretary of the Sooiety. " The Palladium " is nearly Got ten up and is full of interesting reading matter. Brown, Osborne & Co. extend a special invitation to nil to visit their big store and examine their mammoth stock, and get their low prices. They are making a specialty of dre?s goods, millinery, and dress making. They complain of having too many goods, and want the money. They will make it to your in'erest to see them before you bny your goods. They wholesale and retail. Our Cedar Grove correspondent send U9 the fallowing : Mrs. William Ellison died on the l?t inst., and was buried next day at Cedar Grove Chnrcb, Rev. Mr. Hawkins conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Ellison wnB twice marripd. her first hus band being Mr. Harvey Kelly 8b 3 waB a consistent membpr of the Baptist Church, and was most highly esteemed by all her friends Three sons and one daughter are left to chemh her memory. Mr. W. E. Stevenson, formerly of Ander son County, but now living at Livonia, Gi., has been over visiting his relatives and l?Bt Thursday save us a pleasant call. On Friday nicht 27th nit., fire broke oct in hie saw mill mill and he lo*t 20.000 feet fine lumbpr. He succeeded in saving his engine and other machinery. Mr. Steven son is an energptic young man, and 1b prospering at his adopted home. This will be an exciting campaign year, and while we propose to take a deoidpd stand upon all public questions, wo also propose to be as conservative in onr views as conditions will permit Our eo'umns are open to those differing from us and anv communications cent to this paper will rpcpive onr careful attention We shall endpavor to refrain from being blind ed by prt judice and one sidednosa. Mayor Tollv has appointed Messrs. G. E Prince, D. H. Russell and J M. 8ulli ve.n to go to Spartanbnrg on the 15th inst. and represent Anderson in the meeting which is? to be held there at that; date to make arrangements for the Southern Exposition in Chicago. Supervisor Snel grove has appointed Hon J. Belton Wat son to represent the agricultural interests of the County in the same meeting, The Greenwood Journal of the 2nd inst. says: "Mr. W. F. Daniel and Miss Kate Lee will be married in this city to day at the borne of th? bride's parent?, Major and M re Tnos B. Lee. The ceremony will be performed this afternoon at 4 o'clock by Dr. J H. Tbornwell, of Fort Mill. Mr. Diniel is a prosperous -md popular knight of the grip Mi?s Le? is the youngest daughter of Major T B. L?e. of this citv. She b88 scores of fripnds here who rf joice in her happiness but who regret that she is to go from their midst " The bride formerly resided in Anderson, and has many friends here who will join us in extending con gratulations. ^ Abbeville Press and Banner: " Hello, Abbeville ! The Andereon County Tele phone Company have made arrangements through Mr. C. P Hammond, to extend their long range phones to Abbeville, thereby connecting Abbeville with the following eitiPB and towns: Duo West, Donalds, Honea Path, Briton, Anderson, PelzT. Greenville and Spartanbura: The Central office for the Abbeville division will be in the store of C. P. Hammond & Co . under the general management of C. P Hammond, who, with L P Brock, of Andereon, will own th? entire line from Honpn Path to Abbeville. This will make another progressive step in the onward msreh of our little oitv, and will be of un told advantage to our people of all claases." For the fir?t time in many years the Catholics of Anderson had the privilege of attending Easter se'vic?s, and were particularly gratified that their own be loved pastor. Father Budds, who has been very ill, was returned to them for the oc casion. In spite of the dearth of fl iwere. the sanctuary, main altar and small altars were made very beautiful by palms, fern? and hot-house plnnt9 and flowers loaned by the ladies of the congregation, and ar ranged by their loving hands The High Mass was sung by Priest and choir. Father Budds, who is well known for his elo qnenoe and erudition, preached a powerful sermon on the proofs of the R?surrection. The exercises were deeplv interesting, and greatly enjoyed by this devoted little con gregation. A correspondent of the Southern Cfiris tian Advocate, writing from Marion. S C, under date of March 29th, Bavs : " I bave ju6t received a telegram informing me of death of Sister W?lling, the mother of J. W. W?lling, once a member of our Con ference, but now a member of the Brnzil Mission Conference. She died in Wil mlngtoo, N. C Tb? body will arrive here this evening at 6 20 and will be buried "on tbe morrow by the aide of her youngpst son In the cpmetery just in the rear of the Methodist Church Our sympathies go out for her children, and especially for our Brother W?lling, so far away from his native land. 8be was hoping to see him sometime this year, in tbe flesh, bnt the shadows bave fallen and the reunion muBt now take place on the eternal Bbon?." The Baltimore Herald, of a recent date, says; "On the lsth of March the Balti more Medical College Philharmonic Club held its annual meeting and elected the following oflicerB for the sessions of 1896 97 : President and General Manager, Wil Me 8 Hutchinson, ot 8onth Carolin?; Vico Pra-ide-nt and 1st Director, C. H. Link, of Ne? York; Secretary and Specialist, Iber J Bnrriss of 8outh Carolins; Treasurer, G W. M<xwp11, of Moyland; 2nd Diroo mr, R. E. Meyers, of Connection1; 3rd Director, J. W. Fairing, of New York." Messre. Hutchinson and Barrios are An derson C lunty boys, and it is quite a com pliment t<> them to be elected to the two most nsponsible posi'ions of the Club The session of the OoIIpj?? has jast closed, and these young gentlttnen will reach home to day. Mrs Maude Gear, wife of Mr Levi N. Ge^r Jled at her home in Hopewell Town ship laeoday morning ab >ut 10 o'clock, age about 21 years She bad been aiok for several weeks, and at one time wafi seri ously ill, b"t she soon begau to improve and the attending physician bad about di-missed her case On yesterday morn in<;, however, her condition suddenly changed for the worse, and in a few min ute* death claimed her as its victim Mrs. Hepr wan a daughter of Mr. J B. Cntbran, of Honea Path Township, and was married to Mr- Geer laBt December. She was a most excellent woman, and ber dem h is deeply regretted by a wioe circleof friends Her remains will be interred to day at Friendship Church, and the funeral ser vices will ba conducted by Rav. M McGee. The Easter services at Grace Episcopal Church, morning aud evening, were im pressive ami beautiful. The Church deco rations were the prettirst we have ever seen in this little Oburc>\ so noted for its devotion to its services. It would be valu to attempt a description of tbe decorations. Magnificent red and yellow roses, calla lillies, hot-honse plants, ferns, and other plants and fl iwers, had been fashioned into plKCH uud shape upon the altar., and the chancel by the bands of the devoted ladies of the congn gmion, making an (-Ave1: f surrast-log loveliness The music was fine. Theanlbem, " Christour Passover," who particularly well rendered. The music to th'ti antbfm was composed for tbe occas ion by the accomplished organist of the Church, Miss Lizzie Bradley Cornish. At the afternoon service Mrs. Cora Llgou assisted the ?egular choir, and her splen did soprano voice was heard at its best. I he. R-ctor, Rvv. W T Capers, preached an ahlH and eloquent sermon from the text. " He is not here, He is ripen." This young clergyman is fast growing in power us a pre.'icher, as be is growing In tbe hearts of his congregntion and the esteem of the public Our space forbids that we should try to anah ze his sermon. It wa9 a strong presentation of the Christian's riuht to say to the doubter and scoffer, you cannot answer the words, " He is not here, He is ri*en." The annual celebration of the Jnvenile Missionary Society of the Firt Methodist Church, which takes place always on Easter Sunday, was bold last Sunday after noon, and was attended by a very large crowd, there being scnrcely standing room. The program opened with a fine instru mental voluntary rrom an orchestra con sisting of a violin, flute and cornet, with Mrs Ruddock at the orgsn. This was fol lowed by a hvmn, scripture lef-son and prayer. Au appropriate poem was then recited bv a pretty little girl, Miss Eunice HlM. Next came a sweet song by ten little girU?, which whs responded to by a recitation from one of the number, Miss Mattie Hill. This was followed by aeon cert exercise which was very well rendered by Misses Minnie P<iyno, Mary Brls-ey. Dtisy Bristey. Dessie Brown, LoU Hill and Lucy Murphy, each representing a special character. Rev. T. J. Clyde, Pre siding Elder, whs then introduced, and delivered an interesting addreB?. He was followed by a recitation.from Master Nor. man Prince. The three prizes, which had been offered to tbe members who would secure tbe largest sum In their mite b ixes, were then dt-livend bs follows: 1st prize ?a gold medal?Master Eiward Huboard; 2nd prize?a book?Miss Louise, Watson; d prizs? a book? aster Frai k Mon c \ The exercises throughout were ex ceedingly interesting and tbe mnsio was fioe. The beautiful flowers and lovely decorations around the rostrum gave evi dence of the work of the devoted ladles of tbe Church and were very much admired by the large congregation. Sons of Confederate Veterans. Art. Ill of the Constitution of Camp W. W. HumpbrevB1 Sons United Confed erate Veterans is published for the Infor matinn of those who may desire to become members, and those who can comply with its requirements are invited to meet at the Court House Thursday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, and put in their applications: " Maledecendants, and kindred?within tbe degree of son, grand son. nephew, brother and their descendants, if they be of good moral character?of those who served in the Confederate Army or Navy, to the close of the war, or who were hon orably retired or discharged, or who were killed or died, shell bo eligible to member ship in this Camp. Members must be at least sixteen years of age " J. M. Patrick, Adjutant, Camp W. W. Humphreys. A Happy Marriage. Married, on Thursday, March 26,1898, at the residence of Mr. and Mra. W. B. Dickson, at Whitnev, 8partanburg County, H C, Mr. 8. A Dillard to Miss Orpha Dickson. There were quite a number of relatives and friends assembled to witness the ceremony, and it was tbe sentiment of all present that tbe occasion wsb one of tbe most brilliant that ever took place in the town. Tbe parlor was beantifully decorated. Tbe wedding party entered as follows, proO?ded by the ushers, Messrs. D. V7. Anders and W. 8. Moore: Mr. and Mrs Dickson and Rev. W. L Boggs, the officiating minister, Mr. Jones, of Spartan burg, with Miss Mamie Leanerd, of Io nian. S. C, Mr. John Tinaley and Miss Peyden, of Spartanburg. Tbe bride wbb dressed in a lovely cream, trimmed in whits roses. After tbe ceremony tbe party repaired to tbe dining room, where a bountiful repastawalted them. Thegroora should be congratulated on winning the heart and band of bo lovely a bride. Among tbe many guest were Miss Lula Varn, of Orangebcrg, 8 0? Mr. J. A. Summv, of Spartanburg, Mi?s Carrie Summv. Miss Emma Leanerd, Messrs. Moore, of Marion, N. C Mis? Magnolia Msjor, of Pelzer, S. C, Mr. and Mra. Lee, of Spartanburg. For Public Information. At the regular meeting of the Indepen dent Hook and Ladder Company laat Mon day night the following p"p -r wao adopted aa tbe unanimous voice of tbe Company, and ordered sent to to* City Council, and furnished the city papers for public infor mation : Take notice that one month from this date, to-wit, May 5,1896, tbe Independent Hook and Ladder Company will turn over to your body, or its representative, all property in its-bands belonging to the City Council, or given it by said City Council, that la one lot of uniforms, and will at tbe same time donate and present to tbe city the book and ladSer truck, given to tbe Company by tbe citizens of the city of Anderson, for the purpose of fighting fire; provided that the truck is not to be manned by a neero company After such transfer of property, etc , tbe Independent Hock and Ladder Company will cease to exist as a fire company The reasons lead ing to this action are many, bnt it is only necessary to refer to tbe most recent cause. More than a month ago tbe Company filed a petition, couched In respectful language, asking your body to grant it a small sum of money monthly for the oayment of rent for a ball. So far as the Company knows, no action has been taken on said petition. As this is not the first time that tbe Com pany has received like treatment at tbe bands of this and former Councils, we can bnt infsr that they deem us as a useless adjunct to the city government and the fire department, and acting on that infer ence we beg to subscribe ourselves, as we have been for fen yearH, the INDEPENDENT HOOK AlfD LADDEB Co. The Drainage Association of 8ix-and Twenty will meet at -Harris' Bridge on Saturday, l?th inst., at 3 o'clock p. m , and it is important that all who are ihsterested attend tbe meeting. , J. G. Duckworth, Pres. At a recent conference of the pastors and resident ministers of the city It was unani mously agreed that tbe hour of the Sunday morning service should not be taken for funerals That this opinion be made pub lic together with a request that in tbe future some other than the Sunday morning service hour be chosen for funeral services. O. L. Martin, for tbe Conference. Townville Items. Mr- Editor, since winter has Bet in again we will pep you a few dots from our little town. Mr. J R Bruce, of this place, ia in An derson this week working for the Consti tution. When Mr. Bruce strikes a moun tain man its Greek meets Greek and then comes tbe tug of war. Mr. J. B Kilgore, who lives abont three miles up in Oconee. had his dwelling house and very near all its contents burned last night, 3rd Inst. Now Ib tbe time, fel low citizens to Bbow how you love Jesus. You sing loud, "Oh. how I loveJeBus," and one of your neighbors gets in trouble yon oay: "Iaintable; be'a richer than I am." We understand that Mr. Eilgore had no insurance, and he is a hard work ing and worthy man. He is in trouble now, and everybody ought to help bfm and ebow bow much love you bave got for yonr fellow man Misa Janie Gilbert has pieced a quilt with 1P,863 pieces in it. The name of it la Rocky mountain or Sunflower. She says It is the first ever pieced in this country. The ladies of this place will give an en tertainment in the Academy on tbe night of the 24th inst, for the benefit of tbe Preabvterian Church. It will consist of character, tableaux, etc. Little Clifton, tbe oldest son of Mr. Berry Tucker, near this place, died nn tbe 3rd inst. from relapse of measles. EU re mains were buried in tbe Baptist cemetery, of this place, on the 4h inst. We sympa thize with the afflicted family Mr J. C 8peaks, of this plane, ia now traveling salesmen lor Dr. W. K 8harpe'a broom factory. Misa Janie Gaines, of tbia place, who has been visiting relatives in Anderson, has returned ht me. Tbe schools of this place vacated on Good Friday, but will resume on Monday. Mr Editor, send us a railroad if you possibly can, for we need it. Toe measles are still lurking about in our community. Farmers, if you will plant enough corn to do you, then plant all the 5 rent cotton you can. provided you work it jouraelf and don't hire it done Old Rosin De Bow, Good News to the Public. Brede'e celebrated steam brpad, tbe finest 10 if bread in the South, is now made in larger loaves to suit the times and price of 11 ?ur. Call aud try it. For Eale by J. F. Faut. Tbe latest results of pharmaceutical science and the best modern nppli-tnces tire availed of in companding Ayer's 8arsa parilla Hence, though half a-century In existence as a medicine, it is fuliy abr^a^t of tbe age in all that goes to make it tbe standard blood-purl fier. FOR RENT?A Piano, at reasonable rates. Call on Dr. W. H. Nardln or Mra. E. T, Gambrell. Farmers are buying now the Riman Ihrrows in lots of one to one dozeu from Mulltvan Hardware Co. The best culti vator made, and then it is so cheap. Don't forget when you want a nice set of Harness or Buggy to call on H. G. John son & Son. Don't buy a Cotton Planter until yon see Sullivan Hardware Co'h stock. They have them all. Don't be bamboozled. Sullivan Hardware Co.'s steel handled hoes go every time?the right thing at the right prices. Mr W. G. Martin in uow working in my harness shop, and I can give yon hargaina in harness. J. 8. Fowler. As baldness makea one look prematurely old, to a full bead of hair gives to mature life the appearance of youth. Tosecure this and prevent the former. Ayer's Hair Vigor ia confidently recommended. Both ladies and gentlemen prefer it to any other dressing That Roman Harrow, sold only in An derson bv Sullivan Hardware Co., takes the cake for cultivating cotton and corn. When you want your harness repaired, bring them to H. G. Johnson & 3on and get good honest work, done by Uncle Joe Martin. About cotton plantera wise men will diflVr, and Sullivan Hardware Co. intent on pleasing their customers, propose to let the buyer take his choice. They off^r them all, the new improved Brooka, lbs old original Brooks, and tbe Dow Law. For low prices and fair dealing, try H. G. Johnson & 8on. NOTICE.? To those indebted to me please make payment at once, fspeclally those owing me past due notes and accounts. I must have my money. J. S. Fo ?1er. A job lot of Harness to arrive In a faw days, Call and secure a bugi-in. n. G. John m <fc Sois I WE SELL THE J USTLY CELEBRATED "A Mrs. Hopkins Boy. MRS. JANE! HOPKINS MAKE OF They are noted for their hard wearing qualities, and those who have tried them pronotince them :::::: THE BEST THEY BAYE EVER USED. .TKI5 LjlBELONA CHILDS 5 u!? j GUARANTEES PERFECTION. { We cordially invite all to come and inspect our line, whether you buy or not ; we will take pleasure in showing you through. , & III?, At The Means Co's. Old Stand. t - TI and 5. F. JON Is Full to the Rafters of '. OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT ! * IS on a regular whoop. Our | sales are almost doubling any previous season. Why is this ? Because we struck it right in buying, and got hold of pretty goods at popular prices. Our SUPiners are making such pretty and showy Hats for so little money. We are giving careful atten tion to each detail in this line, and will do our utmost to please every customer, wheth er your purchase amounts to 10c. or if you make a nice bill with us. Don't pass?come to see us, if nothing more. We don't think we ever knew Wool Dress Goods as cheap as they are this Spring. We are putting all the force at our command behind this part of our business. We have always given it great attention, which accounts for its pop ularity. And then a pretty Dress Pattern is only half fit up unless you have a line of Trimmings and Linings. In these we can please you, whether you want them for a nice or cheap dress. That line of BLACK GO ODS is cer tainly great. We thought eo at the first of the season, and the constant admiration which i t is receiving and the sales we are marking proves that we were correct. Fancy Black Goods are very much worn, and we are pre pared to please you in them. A NEW DEPARTMENT. Ladies' Ready-made Muslin Under wear, Wrappers!, Shirt Waists and Skirts. The Underwear is in charge of Miss Leila White, who will take pleasure in showing it to you. Ladies' Undervest at from 5c. to 75c. PRETTY PARASOLS. Nothing more dressy or sensible. We have the best ar ticle at 50c, 85c. and $1.00 that we have eve:: offered. They are unusually good values. You will agree with us when you see them. We are showing the White Silk Parasol at from $1.50 to $2.50. A th ing of beauty in the shape of a White Chiffon Parasol for $5,00. Also, some pretty Colored Pongee Parasols. C, F, J" i OF THE PRLTTIEST3 SPRINC AND SUMMER -STOCK OF AND ILLINERY That has ever been displayed in Anderson ? I WE are showing all the New Fabrics in SILKS, SILK md WOOL, and COTTON GOODS. In these Goods it seems khat they are prettier than they have ever been, and at a omen lower price. S ee the lovely Silk and Wool Challies at 25c., former price 50c. All Wool Challies only 15c, former price 25c Half Wool dhallies just 10c, regular 15c. goods. Yard-wide Percales, best quality,-at 8 l-3c A regular 15c. Sateen is now only 10c. Wool Goods at from the cheapest up to $2.00 per yard. Seeour beautiful Wash Silks at only 16 2-3c. They are Lovely. OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is certainly one of beauty. Mrs. Ida Perdval Crayton, who has just returned from the Northern and Eastern mar? ketsi, has lots of beautiful .PATTERN HATS, some of them Imported Hats, which we are going to sell cheap. Don't fail to visit our Store during the week, or whenever out shopping, as we will make it to your interest. CHINA MATTINGS, v JAPAN MATTINGS, LINOLEUMS ?pd FLOOR OILCLOTHS. Don't fail to see our line of Mattings, as we are showing som s rare patterns, and at extremely low figures. Give us your business this Spring; and we believe you will be better pleased than you have ever been. Yours, anxious to please, ?. E. IE - Pretty and Stylish Goods SHOES. If every one who handles Shoes is showing as big a stock of Ladies, Misses and Children's Oxford Ties and Slippers as we are, the Ladies will certainly have to do a great deal of buying or somebody will be left. We speak first for you all to come to see us, for we never lil^e to get left, and don't believe we will if you will come to see us. Our prices in Blacks and Tans range from fif ty cents to three dol lars per pair. Jrt. & Gr. Corsets For 75c, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50. Also, a Corset manufac tured by the R. & G. Co. for 50c. This is the best 50c Corset of which we have any knowledge. A FEW SPECIALS. A big line of Remnants at 5c. " A big value in a White Counterpane at $1.00. A big line of White Goods at 5c. A good line of Sea Island at 5c. A good line of Duck at 8 1-3. A big line Percales at all prices. TO SUM UP All we have said and all we would like to say is simply this : We have put forth our best thought and energy in order to offer the trading public the best stock of Dry Goods at lowest possible /f, ^ prices ; and we really believe that there lias never been such an all-around stock offered in Anderson, considering every department, from one end of the Store to the other. We may be mistaken, but we are certain of one thing, and that is, that in our line we have enough goods to supply a big lot of people, and they must be sold. We know that we have the right prices ; we know that we are very much in earnest, and determined to sell the goods. Investigate what we have said; we feel that we can establish each and every statement we have made. Be your own judge. $ We are still running our Dress-Making Department,'and will appreciate any orders and guarantee satisfaction. .