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.. Our^tock . # Must Be Reduced. WE HAVE TOO MANY Spring-Summer Goods o ON HAND. PRICES CUT TO SUIT THE TIMES. ALL OUR DRESS FABRICS At prices unheard of before. OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT Is complete with Silk Belts, -Wide Elastic Belts, Dress Trimmings, Dress Findings, &c. \ We have some pretty FANS to close out at a low price. PARASOia and UMBRELLAS, < For Ladies, Children and Men. Also, large Bnggy Umbrellas. GLOVES and MITTS, Txpm a cheap Glove up to a fine white Suede Glove, elbow length, at $2.50 per pair. Our $1.00 KIDS are hard to beat. We^guarantee every pair. Also, ?ur line at $1.50. We sell si good Kid Glove at 75c. per pair. HANDKERCHIEFS. y?e have a good assortment of Handkerchiefs. J HOSIERY. ( We have Hosiery for Men, Women and Children, and sell yihem from 5c. per pair up. LINEN DEPARTMENT. Our Towels, Napkins, Doylies, Table Damask, &c., is cheap. We are now offering special bargains in Millinery and Ribbons. Special bargains in Silk Waists. Special bargains in Shirt Waists. Special bargains in Men's and Boys' Hats. Straw Hats at and below New York cost to close out. Special bargains in Clothing. ' Special bargains in White and Colored Shirts for Men, laundered and unlaundered. Also, Undershirts. Special bargains in Oxford Ties for Ladies and Children. Prices greatly reduced. We would invite special attention to .our line of Colored Oxford Ties-they are beauties'. OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT Is second to none in this city, and our prices on Plaids, Sheet ings, Shirtings, XJheviots, Ginghams, Cottonades, Tickings, Bleachings, &c, are always as low, if not lower, than the lowest. RARE BARGAINS IN REMNANTS. Don't fail to see them. We will continue to offer Fruit of the Loom yard-wide Bleaching at 7c. per yard. Fruit of the Loom 7-8 Bleaching at 6 l-2c. per yard. Nev York Mills and Wamsutta Bleaching, yard wide, at 10c. per yard. Also, a good Bleaching, yard wide, at 4 l-2c. per yard.. - OUR - Shoe Department Is up-to-date. Our styles are correct. Our prices are right. Don't lose sight of the fact that we carry a large stock of ? Groceries. In fact, that we are Headquarters on Groceries. Our Stock of IS LARGE. We must reduce it before stock-taking. It is easier to count the Cash or good Notes and Accounts than it is to un roll, measure and reroll an immense quantity of Goods. , Then, again, we must make room for a large Stock in the Fail We shall put forth every effort to sell our entire stock of SPRING ANO SUMMER GOODS Within the next two months. To all we extend a special invitation to come and see our Goods and get our Prices, and do your part towards helping to move this immense Stock. NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY-COME AT ONCE. We mean just what we say. To all we extend a cordial welcome. Yours truly, Brown,Osborne I Co. LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1896. Rain is badly needed in some sections of thia County. The heavy summer travel is beginning mountainward. MIBS Julia Courtney, of Newry, is in the city visiting friends. Mr. J. ^Tillie Hunter, of Pendleton, spent Monday in ibe city. Professor W. N. Marchant, of Colum bia, was in the city labt week. Miss Nellie Kennesaw, of Due West, 1B xt e oity visiting Mrs. J. K. Hood. Hon. W. A. Courtney, of Newry, was ia i he city for a Bhort while Friday. The registration bo oks will open next Monday and be kept open for a week. Mr. ard Mrs. W. C. Cofhran, of Green wood, are in tbe city visiting relatives. The Board of County Commissioners bas an important notice in another column. The morclrWs report that trade is unusually good for this season of the year. Prof. W McElroy, of Lar.rens, was in th1) city' last week and gave us a pleasant (Uti. Mrs. T. H- Brock and children, of HoDea Pith, have been visiting relatives in the oity. Tbe stock of the Anderson Telephone- . C ?mpany tas been Increased from 91,000" to $2,000. Miss Annie Jon'es, of Hartwell, G*., is in the oity visiting her friend, Miss Janie McGrath. Captain-AndreWB, the veteran excur sionist, will run an excurslan to Augusta oa July 23. The weather for the past few days wa9 about as bot as it ever gets in this part of the country. If you are going to plant late Irish pota toes it is - bout time you were getting about the work. Miss Gertrude Car wile, of Newberry, is in tbe city visiting the family of Mr. Wm, M Osborne. Miss Janie Gantt, of Pendleton, who has been visiting in this city, returns to her hometc-3ay. Attention is directed to the advertise ment of Woffard College and Wofford Fitting School. Miss Kathleen Copeland, of Bimburg, S C , is visiting the family of her uncle, Mr. J. A. Brock. Mrs. Eugenia Anderson, of Rock Milla Bection, is in the city visiting old friends and relatives. Prof. Daniel, the new principal of tbe,' Anderson Graded Schools, was in the city last Saturday. Next Saturday is the1 Glorious Fonrth" No preparations are being made for its ob servance in Anderson. Miss Nettie Catlett leaves this afternoon to vMt triendB and relatives in Knoxville and Morristown, Tenn. MesErp. Jackson & McKinney have just r -ce? ved a carload of cotton t eed bulle, which they will eell cheap. The Blue R dee Railroad authorities are having the trestles in this County repaired and put in fine condition. The municipal election will toon be on hand, and candidates for M-tyor and Al dermen are now being discussed. Tbe number of visitors in the city is in creasing so rapidly that tbe reporter finds it impossible to keep a recora> ot them. The campaign party will not reach An derson until August 17th, and it is h ped tbat they will diBband before that time. Mr, J. W. Todd, accompanied by one of bis daughters, of Seneca, spent a few days in the city last week visiting bis mother. CadetB Cunningham, L'gon and Sher ard, who have been attending the South Carolina Military Academy, have returned home. Mi** Janie Sullivan, of Williamstou, and Miss Meta Sullivan, of Lauren?, are visiting the family of Mr. J. C. C. Feath erstone. Anderson Democratic Club?, Nos. 1 and 2. are called to meet next Friday after noon to arrange fur the municipal primary election. / Mr. Christie Siyre and Mr. Max Crav too, both of this County, were highly dis tinguished at the South Carolina College last week. Continue to plant garden beans until the' first week in August. Corn field beans p anted on rich ground now will come ia all right about the middle of September. We wish we were a young girl who has ju*t returned from fcboolfor a summer vacation. We saw one the other day al the tbe depot with four girls' arms c,round her. Messrs. 8. M. Orr, W. J. Roddey and/ W C. Wbitner lett for New York .Friday/, to negotiate for bonds and purchase ma' cbinery for the electric plant at Portman Sooale. A series of services will begin in tbe Methodist church at Starr nert Sunday evening at 8 30 o'clock. The pastor will be assisted by Rev. G. P. Watson, of thio cy. Messrs. L. P. and R. T. Smith tire ar ranging to tun their excursion from this city to Asheville, N C ,on Thursday, July 23- Further particulars will be given next week. The Health Officer has placed a number of barrels on the streets to throw you rv' melon rinds in. Persone throwing the., rinds on the ground will ba arro ated by the police. The alarm of fire was wrung ia Friday morning and it WBB discovered that a small blaze bad started at the mattress factory. It was extinguished, however, before any damage was done. . The Messrs. Gentry Bro*., three enter prising young farmers of Bc pe*ell Town ship, have a warm place in their hearts for tbe printers. Last week ttiey presented a fine watermelon to the INTELLIGENCES crew. Miss Lrzz'e Cornish realized from the "Fairy Operetta", over expense1?. $S 10 for the Confederate monument. Mi?a Kile C irnish realized from tbe "Feruiey Gho-t," over expenses, $10 00 for the same object. The Board of Registration will be at Honea Path to morrow. B?ltan Friday and Williamston on Siiurday. Those wbo have not registered will do Well to do so'.for there is no telling what will turn up this fall. MesM-s. Archie 8. Todd & Co. have opened a m?ehine shop in the Anderson Od and Fertilizer Co's waiehnm-e, mar tbe Southern pasfeng r depot. Read their card and give them a call when you need their services. Presiding Elder Clyde will begin a series of roeetiugs at Asbury Church next Sunday nigbt at early candle light. He will be assisted during the week by other able preachers. All are cordially invited to attend the services. Mrs J. E. Moorebead and Mrs. S N Brown, of Columbai. and Mis. J C Wal licp, of Asheville, N. C., who carne to An derson laut week to bo wiih their mather, M rp. W. J. Bowen, in ber last illness, re turned home this morning. Gaffney, one of Spartanburg County's most progressive towns, will celebrate the 4-h of July. We are Jn receipt of an Invi tation to attend and be the gu ?st of the Giffuey Ledger at the L'mwtnna Spring Hotel. Accept our thanks, Bro. DeCamp. Greenville Mountaineer: "The prescrip. lion department ot Sloan Bm?,1 drag store is now in charRP of F. B. Crayton. Mr Cr8yron I? from AoderBon and comes to our city with the highest recommenda tions for accuracy and skill as a pharma cist." Mr*. W. J Bowen died at home in Cen terville Township last Friday, in the i>4th year of her age She had been in feeble; health tor some time, snd when the end came she was ready and willing to go to the Saviour, whom she bad Berved^ so long. Mis B ?wen wa? a member of New Prospect Baptist Cimrcb, where her re mains were interred on S-iturday. 8he wa* a most estimable woman, and her death i* deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends and relativ? s. A bereaved hus band and fi?ht children ar* len to mourn ber death, and in their b9reav ment they have the sympathy of Bli tnelr iriends, 1 I *The PortRbyal & Western CarollnaRa?? way bas inaugurated a doable daily pas penger service to Western North Carolin resorts. Pullman palace cars will be op erated on through trains to Asheville, Knoxville, Cincinnati and Louisville. Excursion tickets now on sale, limited to Oct 31st, 189G For particula-B address W. J. Craig, G. P. A , Augusta, Ga. We are requited to announce that Iva Lodge, A F. M., will meet at Cook'? rm the second Saturdav In July at 10 o'clock a. m. The District D-puty Grund Bf dater will be present and deliver a leo'ure. All the brethren of the craft are cordially in vited to attend, There will bs a Sundav School picnic at Mt Bethel Church, In Martin Township, next Saturday to which everybody ia in ?ited. - Messrs. M. F. Ansel G. E PMnce, B M. 8buman, J M Sullivan, L. C. Branyon and M. L Bonham have been In vited to address the assembly. Last Thursday night, on an excursion from Greenville to Marietta, on the C . K. <fe W. R R., a difQiculty occurred between P-ter Rowley and Gus Tanner, In wbiih Tanner was shot and killed by Rowley. Both the young men are members of prominent families in Greenville. Mr S. M. Jones, who wa?? formerly the miller at Strickland's Mill, is now the miller for Mr. 8. R Tims, whoas mill ia located lo Garvin Township Mr. Jones is a good mill man, and will give a good turnout if you will give him a chance. The mill is in firet-class condition. Messrs. S. M Bobo and H H; Wilcox, of Hartwell, Ga., spent two-days in An derson last week, anrLibey were welcome vinitorB to the INTELLIGENCER office. Mr. Wilcox is an^d?d Andereon boy who ii do ini::a successful business in his adopted borne.--' Bis old friends wero glad to greet Anderson County is well represented at the great reunfon of Confedeeate Veterans in Richmond this week. Sixty six - p8B sengers lefr. the city on the Southern special on Mondav morning, and eighteen on the Savannah Vallev. At all the Ma tions between Honen Path and Greenville large parties boarded the Southern special. EbertonjC?arTTn?KKc: "Mr. and Mrs. J^^i?s?well have returned from a ten d?ye'Btay with relatives in Anderson Conn tv, S. V, Mr. Maxwell say* some very flattering things of the methods of farming adopted by our Carolija cousins, and is loud in bis praise of the system of public highways. He Bays good ronds ehonldn't be confineu io the Carolina side ofSavannah." Stock must be reduced, is the theme of Brown, O-borne & Co. in their new adver tisement in this issue Read it carefully and call and Bee the many hargains they have in store. They are putting forth special efforts to rednce their immense stock before stock taking, and to cloee out all spring und eummer goods, in order to make room for fall goods. They continue to sell Fruit of the Loom, yard wide bleaching, at 7 its per yard. "The Fernley Ghost," the laughable lit tie comedy presented by our home talent in the Opera-House last Thursday even ing, under the direction of Miss Lizzie Cot^ih, was highly enjoyable. The play was written by Miss Kate Cornish, of our 'city, and although it was written in pl?in, simple ntyle to HQit the amatuer perform er*, it clearly indicada fine conception of this branch of literature. All the parts were well sustsined. Thenpeclalties intro duced-piano and vocal recitation a, and particularly "Little Patty Cakes," which was sung by ten or twelve little tot" were splendid and delighted the large and appr?ciative audience. Mr. Von Hasseln, who traveled all over Brushy Creek last week on his map busi ness, reports exceedingly fine cotton crops in tbat prosperous township. During tbe prpsent week he ia engaged in mapping Williamston Township. The new map of Anderson County promises to be very ac curate and comprehensive in its deuils, as no efforts are being spared to comp'ete in every respect. We are glad tbat the pub 1 ?cation nf this important work bas been undertaken by a man so well qualified for it, and being satisfied that- the map will be one that will reflect.credit on its author, we bespeak for tbe enterprise the most liberal patronage on the. part of our peo ple. Twenty young men met at the hall of the City Council Monday night and organized themselves into a book and ladder fire company The name of the company will be the Anderson Hook and Ladder Com pany No. 1. The following officers wore e'ected : Jas. T. Pearson. ForemaD; G F. Blgby, l*t As-istant Foreman; Will Dtvver, 2d A?-sl-tabt Foreman; Hauh Russell, Secretary and Treasurer. A com mittee was appointed to lay before the City Council tbe action of these young gentle men, and they will probably be equipped with (suitable fire apparatus immediately. This action is blgbly commendable and will be fully appreciated by the citizens This makes the Anderson fire department complete, giving about one hundred active firemen and provlues men for all the fire apparat ne owned hythe city. The Rtiv. G. P. Watson was unanimously elected Chaplain of the Company and Dr. J. C. Harris Surgeon. The County Teachers' Institute, now in progress at tbe Graded School building, opened with a larger attendance than a i v other similar institute ever held in this County. Fiftv-Beven teachers were present Monday, and yesterday tbe number ran up to seventy. A great .many spectators were present. Prof.- Albert, who is in charge of the meeting, is well and favora bly known in this community, and be seems weU^'fi'ted for the work. He is ^sifted in mathematica and English by Mr^8utliff. of Pennsylvania. Mica Julia M. Johnson, of Walhalla, bas charge of the primary work. The County Borad urge? all teachers who are not now in the Institute to come at the earliest possible date. The meeting will continue for two weeks, probably longer. A special exam ination for teachers will be beld on the Friday and Saturday following tbe close of the meeting. Five per cent, will be added to tbe general ave?age on this ex amination for having attended the meetings. Mr. J. F. CHnkscales, the senior m?/n ber of the INTELLIGENCER'S staff, -lett mr ? Richmond Monday tu attend the reunion with bit) old comrades in arms. -In bis ab sence we will-repeat a story that Col Jue. "A Hoyrt?ld in Charleston some months -?goat the Cot ferieia e rrunion celebration C '1. Hoyt was a former partner with Mr, CUnkecale?, end was well acquainted with his war record. The News and Courier quotes Ord. Hoyt with the following: 1 Col Hoyt tellB a simple Btory of the fnii h'ul services of a young soldier from Anderson J F. CHnkscales, of Ander son, pays bp,entereo the army as a private ta Company C P*lnwto Sharpshooters, and servbd from April, 1*01 to April, 1805. Tue regiment was never in anybtttleor skirmish in which Cimkscales did not par ticipate He was fur nearly three years one of the color guards of the regiment and on tv. o occasii ns be wa* the only waa of the guard left, the first WBB at the second battle of Manassas and Col. Hoyt thought the other was the bittle of Bharpsburg. He was never sick a day or inside ot a hospi tal during bis service He had one fur lough of twenty seven divs towards the close of the war, and during the four years of service he wrote four letters home." This makes only the third trip that Mr. C iok8cales has taken since the war. ti in fri enc'? wish bim a most pleasant visit to Richmond, for it waa there he spent his happiest days during the late war. There have recently been two interesting mat<h gaines of thouin played on the grounds of the Meadow Tennis Club, of thin city. The first came iff on S-iturday, the 13 h inst. , and the players in thu t gu me weie Mrs Frank and R-bert Peizer ofthe Pelzer Ulub, and It M. Baker and H H. Watkins, o' the M. T C In that game, aa well ns in the later one. the victory was to go to the Bide winning three out of five sets. In this game the home club won tbe first three sets, thereby endiDg the game. Both sides did skillful playing and both received mach appiaiiBP. On Thursday nf last week Messrs. Frank Linder, of the Williamson, and Charlie Sedgwick, ofthe P-lzer Club, entered the contest against Messrs. Watkins and Baker, and again success was on the side of the meadow racquets the acore being as In the formor game. The playing was fine in tbia gams, ul"o. After tbe match games other games were played by different combinations. Toe visiting teams brought quite a nurabsr of their friends with them, handsome men ai d pretty maidens, and ail seemed to en joy the health giving and jolly eport. The public was invited and the grand staiid was filled with ladies and gentlemen, who manifested much interest in the games There wi'l likely be other games of this kind during the summer. The visitors were pleased wiih the counts of the Mea dow Club, and some raid it was as good as the boat, and perhaps the btBt in the State. - Blood-purifiers, though gradual, are radical in tbeirpffecf. Ayor's Sarsaparilla is intended as a medicine only and not a stimulant, excitant, or beverage. Im mediate results may not always follow itsu^e; but after a reasonable* time, per manent benefit is certain to bo realized. If you wanta Cotton Gin buy the old redame Daniel Pout with all ths latest ira iiroveraentH It is the daddy of ail tins. Their salesman h F. E. Wttkine, Auder BOO, S. 0. tf. Municipal Officers* MB. EDITOR : As tbe municipal election is near at hand, we would suggest the fol lowing ticket for Mayor and Aldermen and Trastees of the Graded 8chools : For Mayor-J- L. Tribble. Aldermen-F. G Brown, J. B. L?wls, B. F. Wilson, G. M. Tolly, Jr. E. Watkins and L P 8mith. Trusteps Graded Schools-S. M. Orr, A. P. Johnstone and B. F. Mauldin. DEMOCRATS. Democratic Club Meetings. A meeting of Anderson Democratic Club, No. 1, will be held in the City Conn eil Chamber next Friday afternoon, at 6 o'c'ock, to arrange for the approaching municipal primary election. All the mem bers in the oity limit* am ".urged to attend. F T. WaniTE, Pres. C. C. LANGSTON, S-O. Anderson Democratic Club, No. 2, will hold a meeting in ihn Court House next Friday afternoon, at fi o'clock, to make ar rangements for the municipal primary election. It is boped tbat all the mem bers will attend. T. F. HILL, Pres. W. S. iiAYNiE, Sec. To the Graded School Pupils, EDITOR INTELLIGENCER: Sever-tl of our Graded School pupils have Inqulrnd of me whether I think it would be of advantage to attend the Institute now in progress here. There may be others who would like to have my opinion. I know of no way in which they could spend two or three weeks tc greater advantage, wbe'ber they intend to teach or not, but especially if tony do. Any pnpil who bas completed the 5th Grade may attend with advantage It coats nothing and will prove a source of information and Inspiration. I thank you for the space to say this to my pupils. Respectfully, F, W. MOKCREIFF. A Card ot Thanks. MR. EDITOR : Pleaee allow na Bpace in your valuable paper to thank onr friends and neighbors for their kind attention and assistance during the recent illness of our devoted wife and mother- May the Lord bless them in this life and save them in Heaven is our praver. W. J. BOWXN AND CHILDREN. Anderson County Sunday School Con ference. The Anderson County Sunday School Conference of the M. E. Church, South, will be held at Smith's Chapel, Town ville Circuit, July 3lst August 1st and 2d. The superintendents or all Sundav schools in Anderson county are requested to have elected one delegate for every twenty-five scholars or Traction al part thereof, and send the names of said dele gates to Rev. Wm. Aiken Kelly, Jr., at once. All superintendents of Sunday schools are members of this conference. Homes will be provided for all delegates a d visitors. Tba committee requests prompt action on the part of each Sunday school and solicits the co-operation of all pastors in the furtherance of the interests of this department of church work. CHAS. F. JONES, JNO. C. OANTT. REV. WM. AIKEN KELLY, JR. Committee. Touey Creek News. Hot and dry is the general complaint. People are about up with their crops. borne of our folks are indulging in watermelons. Miss EHen A ct-er Is at home from school at Rook Hill. Mr Fred Cox is at home from Clemson Co lego He has boen qnite sick with fever, but is muob better, and will soon be well again. He will not return to College be fore vacation. Mrs. W. H. Aoker has been on tho sick li-t Mr. Gus Smith's little baby got si fall some few dava ago and it has been so ii could Dot walk, but it is some better and it ls boped it is not seriously burt. Several of onr young folks attended Cbnrcb at Oak Hill Sunday. Mr Edwin Aoker was among ns Sun day. Edwin ls always welcome in our midst. Mr. E. H. Acker is off for ll i ch r a on d, and perhaps other places. Some of our people have been carrying their wheat over to the roller mill aud the il air ia as nice as what we buy for $5 00 a barrell. Mr. B T. Norris hs? bought a new bug gy. Look out, Miss Pearl, you will get a ride. There is to be a picnic at Lick vi] le, on the Greenville side, on the 9tb of Joly Several of our young folks intend to go. It is considered a pretty place, but can't come np with our picoio ground, the leland Tnere is some talk of another at Toney Creek some time in July. That will be the time for the candidates. It ?ill soon be laying by time encl pro tr&cted meeting time, so come down, Mr E H tor. Blackberry time is nearly over and the other fruit crops are short. We pay. borrah fer Mr. Attaway for School Superintendent. Come aronnd, canvass this community, and let the peo ple see yon. Mr. Attaway. Very little Bickntss in this community at present. OMEGA. Alice Items. Cotton lice have about taken this part of j the country. The ralos have been very general lei this section aud the crops are unusually fine. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bowen, of Green ville County, are visiting relatives here. Dr. S. A. Bowen, of Strickland's Mill, and Mips Carrie Long were married last Snnday Mrs. Robert Bel), of Lowndeaville, came up last Saturday to Bee her son, W. P. Bell Well, what do you think of a man who will pray and talk in public, and then curse and ahme, his wif. ? Miss Nellie Hall is visiting near Belton. FABMER. Card. We beg to return thanks to the many friends and patrons of our business, for the their kind patronage for the past year. Our expectations have been more thou realized in our sales for tbe pant year And it ?N with a feeling of gratitude that we can assure you tbat we will trv to make it a business worthy of your good and pros perous city, and will endeavor in the fu ture to keep up to date styles and try to suit every want in our HUP, to keep the very beat poods for thefprice, and endeavor by our houesty and integrity to be worthy of your patronage in the fa tn rn ns well a? in the past. With many thanks, we are very truly, Yours to Command, TUE YATES SHOE Co. - "One of my sick headaches," you will bear people frequently eay, as if the complaint was hopelessly'incurable. As a matter of fact, Ayer's Pills not only relieve sick headache but effectually re move the cause of this distressing com plaint, aud SJ bring about a permanent cure. p A lot of fine pigs-Jersey and other breeds-f-r Kale. Address "Marvin," Marvin. 8. C., for particulars. 2t For low prices and fair dealing, try H G Johnson & Son. L-dles, gentlemen, girls and bovs. Do you want the best bicycle mad?? The Sul livan Hardware Co. can interest you and save you money. When you want your harness repaired, bring them to H. G. Johnson & Son and get good honest wora, done by Uncle Joe Martin. The Sullivan Hardware Co. is in lbs lead on Bicycle?. The "Crescent" wheelo sold by them are strictly high grade and sell at moderate prices. Mr. W. G. Martin is now working in my harness shop, and I can give you bargains in harness. J. 8. Fowler. The "Crescent" Blcyoles for both sexes and all ages sold at reasonable prices on liberal terms by Sullivan Hardware Co Don't forget when you want a nice set of Harneps or Buggy to call on H G. John son it Son. Bicycles, market value $100, sold by Sul livan Hardware Co- at a big discount. NOTICE. - To those indebted to me please make payment at once, especially those owing me past due notes and accounts. I must have my money. J. S. Fowler. Over seventy-five riders of tbe 4 Cres cent" Bicycles in Anderson County give evidence of their superiority. Special of fers In 1890 '.Crescent" wheels now made by Suillv-n Hardware Co. A job lot of Harness to arrive in a few days. Cull and secure a bargnin. H. G. Juhuo m & Son. Good News io thc Public. Brade's celebrate! stearn bread, the finest loaf bread in the South, i<* now n ad n large . loaves to snit the times ai d i ri i of fl ?ur. Call and fry it, For sale by J. F. Fant,. The Slaughter Sale of the Means Co' Stock still goes on at THE past week we had more trade than we could handle. The people of Anderson and surrounding country know a good thing when they see it. The coming fifteen days Goods will go for still lewer prices. Our Stock is being slaughtered, and why should you not be the gainer ? t MRS- JOHN HOPKINS' STAR MAKE Boys' Clothin HALL & MILFORD are sole agents for this Celebrated make of Boys' Suits and Pants. DOUBLE SEAT, DOUBLE KNEES, RIVETED BUTTONS. PATENT WAIST BANDS. You can't afford to buy without seeing them. We are alwaysglad to show you through, whether you buy or not. HUI At The Means Co's. Old Stand. FOR YOUR Oil TO CLOSE OUT FOR 30 DAYS! All $3.00 Douglass Shoes at $2.25. All 4.00 Douglass Shoes at 3.25. AU 5.00 Douglass Shoes at 3.50. All Heiser's Hand Made Shoes at Cost. A Job Lot of odd sizes that have become somewhat shelf worn that we have put on our counters at $ 1.00. They make good every-day Shoes, and pay the purchaser in wearing. Received, a good line of Men's Creedmore Ties, Ekstic Creoles and Plow Shoes. Good values for $1.00 and $1.25. A new line of Men's Dress Shoes at from $1.00 to $3.00. Very dressy and fresh from the factory. We can recommend every pair of them. A Ladies' pretty, stylish Patent Tip Button Boot for $1.00. A very stylish Button Boot at $1.50. Ladies', Misses and Children's Oxford Ties and Strap San dals are still on our list in full force. Children at from 50c. to $1.00, Ladies' or Misses at from 75c, \o $2,50, Ladies' Fine Button Boots at $2.00 to $3.00. No better fitting or wearing Shoes on the market We can recommend them unhesitatingly. We expect to let you hear from us for some time on Shoes so read, carefully and remember what we say. If you have the money and want to get some real Bar gains call to see us. Very truly, Telephone No. 66. WE are expecting to arrive this week a line of Silks ti at have always sold at 75c. that we are going to sell at 40c Don't fail to call and examine the quality and patterns. We are also offering BIG BARGAINS | . '-iisr - All Wool Goads :- A WD AS FOR You must see this line to appreciate them. ?Goods at 8 l-4c. per yard that you pay others 10c. and 12 l-2c. for. MATTINGS AND OIL CLOTHS We are still in the lead with this line. Our Millinery Department Xs still one of the prettiest places yon have seen, and if you buy your Spring and Summer Hat of ns you are sure to get a beauty. Call on us for anything in Dry Goods or Shoes. See our line of Oxford Ties. PRIG lili! Summer Goods going in order to make room for Fall and Winter Goods. We Never Sleep J Always buying Bargains. We are working for your interest. We are pleased with a very small profit. Come into our Store and let us show you ] through. We are striving to make new customent No shoddy Goods-everything the best. We have a great big Stock, and Bargains await one and all. LESSER & CO., UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE. RS. I Come and see our $1.25 line of Pants. Come and see our 25,35 and 50c. line Shirts. . Come and see our $1.00 line of Shoes for^?es. Come and see our $1.00 line of Shoes for Hen. Come and see our $7.00 Black All Wool day Worsted Suits, the best one on earth for the money.