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VB .. Our Stock . WE HAVE TOO MANY ?ND PRICES CUT TO SUIT THE TIMES. ALL OUR DRESS FARRICS 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 prise. PARASOLS and UMBRELLAS. For Ladies, Children and Men. Also, large Buggy Umbrellas. GLOVES and MITTS, From 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, our line at $1.50. We sell a good Kid Glove at 75c. per pair. HANDKERCHIEFS. We have a good assortment of Handkerchiefs. HOSIERY. We have Hosiery for Men, Women and Children, and sell them 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 Eibboas. v 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 reduceU We would invite special attention to our line cf Colored Oxford Ties-they are beauties.. OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT Is second to none in this city, and our prices on Plaids, Sheet ings, Shirtings, Cheviots, Ginghams, Cottonades,-Tickings, Bieachings, &e., 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. New 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 General Merchandise IS LAEGE. 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 Fall. 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--C0IWE AT ONCE. We mean just what we say. To all we extend a cordial welcome. Yours truly, LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1896. The leap year girl's chance is half gone. Mrs. R. E L'gon ia visiting friends In Walhalla. The Court of General Sassiocs convenes at PickenB next Monday. Miss Liulle Hughes, of Abbeville, is in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. Eugenia Maxwell, of Greenville, is visiting relatives in Anderson. Miss Mabel Ordione, of Florence, S. C., is visiting Mrs. Dr. J. C. Harris. Mrs R. L. Osborne has gone to Hoise cave, N. C., to Bpund a few weeks. Mr. T. A. Ratcliffe, Jr., bas gone to Wentwoith, N. C., to spend a month. If you are a candidate you will have to make it known on or before the 18th inst. Various sections of the Countv have been visited by good rains during the past week. Capt. J. M. Patrick authorizes us to an nounce that he is not a candidate for Al derman. Tte Board of Couoty Commissioner* mot yesterday and their session was a busy one. Mrs. M. A. Dean is spending a few weeks in Williamston for the benefit of her health. Mr. Paul Stephens, accompanied by his wile and children, is in the city visiting his parents. Col. Jesse P. McGee left yesterday for Indiana, where he will spend a month or two with relatives. Mrs Guy E. Mauldin, of Washington, D C.. i? in the city visiting the family of Mr. J. L. Mauldin. Miss Carrie McCully, who has be^n spending several months in Charleston, his returned homo. Mr John N. Maddox has moved into the city and is occupying the Holland place on Manning street. Mr. Fred Maxwell, of this city, partici pated in the wheelmen's tournament at Rock Hill last Saturday. Misses L'lllan and Ida Pennington, of Bilton. S C., spent a few days in the city with Miss Eva Murphy. There will be preaching at Mt. Zion Church next Sunday, at ll o'clo'k a. m., by Rev. J. A. Wilson. The dispensary wes closed on the Fourth, and many poor fellows were ex ceedingly '.'dry" all day. Salesday attracted a large crowd to the city. ThB candidates were numerous and made good use of the time. The Carolinian is the name of a new paper that bas made its appearanes at Seneca. We wish it success. If you have not registered, go and do fo at once. The books will be open in this city the remainder of this week. Mrs. E. Y. Atkinson, of Chester, who has been spending a week with Mrs. M. E. Keese, returned to her home Saturday. Miss Marie Campbell, one of Belton's most charming young ladies, returned home after a few days stay in the oity. Mr. J. G. Cunningham, who is tempo rarily engaged in business in Charlotte, N. C., has been spending a few days at home. Mr. Wade C. Humphreys, of Charleston, is spending bis vacation in the city visit ing his mother. His many friends are glad to greet bim. Marion Rocker, E9q.,of the Ioterior De partment, Washington, D. C , is spending a few days in the city visiting his mother and other relatives. Prof J. Scott Murray, of Mercer Uni versity, Macon, Ga , arrived in the city a few days ago to spend the summer vaca tion with his mother. Profs. W. L. McGee and Stonewall Thom ?kin?, of Clemson College, Bpent 8atu.-day in the city and gave the INTELLI GENCER an appreciated call. There will be a picnic at old Piercetown on Friday, July 17tb, to which the public and all the candidates are invited. Take your dinner baskets with you. Capt. and Mrs. P. K. Norris, Mrs Willis and daughter, and Mrs. Dr. J. C. Harris and children leave the city to morrow for Highlands to spend a few weeks. The "Glorious Fourth" passed off quiet ly in Anderson, though there was a large crowd in the city throughout the day. The banks and public offices were closed. Prof. J. B. Atkinson, of Chester, who has been teaching in the Anderson Graded School, returned to his home Saturday, much to the regret of his mauj friends. When a crowd collects on the street cor ner or around some dry goods box, you may know that it is the ' financiers of the nation" discussing the financial question. Mr. J. H. Collins, Anderson's clever photographer, will spend next Tuesday at Pendleton. Persons deBiring photos should remember the date and call on him. In their new advertisement this wepk the Sullivan Hardware Co. talk about bi cycles, and if you coutemplate buyingone read what they say and then give ttiem a call. Every citizen of the city will have to be a qualified voter of the ?tate and have bis registration certificate before he can regis ter and vote in the approaching municipal election. Candidates for County offices are now bard at Work. Be careful, gentlemen; BO conduct your canvass that when tue battle of the ballots ia over a clear conscience will abide with you. Maj. and MrR. G. W. Cox, of Belton; Mr and Mrs. W. J. Moorebead, of Darlington; and Mrs. Dargan, of Greenville, have Deeu spending tt tew days in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cox. We are requested to announce that the Neal's Creek Churchyard will be cleaned off next Friday. All persons interested are urged to go there with the necessary tools and assist in the work. Mr. W. 0. Keith, of tbi-i city, has ac cepted a position as traveling salesman for Pearre J5rt8., wholesale dealer? In dry goods and notions, Baltimore, Md., and will take the road at once. In their new advertisement this week C. F. Jones & Co. quote some prices on goods that will prove interesting to you. They want your trade, and you will do well to give them a call early and often. Mba Minnie Moise Norris, of Ander son, was one among the graduates from the Thorn well Orphanage last week- ?1er brother, Mr. Guy Norria, went to Clinton to attend the commencement exercises. Married, on Wednesday, June 24. 1S0?5, in Big Creek t'hurcb, by Kev R W Burts, Mr. B F. DHCUS and Mrs Salli* V. Mc Alister, both of Anderson county. Tue ceremony was witnessed by a large cro*d of fi lends. Misses Roy and Ethel Nance have re turned borne from Bioomsburg (Pennsyl vania) State Normal Instituto. Tue former took a pott graduate course, while the lat ter completed her education both in litera ture and music. Rain began falling in the city and Coun ty Monday afternoon and has continued steadily since. The seasons have been splendid all over Anderson County, but the farmers are now waiting for it to hold up so they can begin work again. Mr. W. A. Hammond, of Marion Coun ty, Fla., is ID the city visiting relatives and old friends. Mr Hammond, who is a son of the la<e Msj. B F Hammond, ia a na tive of this Uuuuty, and moved to Florida about twenty years ago. H?B visit is a source of much pleasure to his old friendB. Eugenia, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. R E Huon, of this city, died in Walhalla last Sunday, after a brief illness, aged nine months. The remains were brought to Anderson on Monday and in terred in Silver Brook Cemetery. The many friends of tho parents deeply sym pathize with them in their sore bereave ment. Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Dr. W E. A. Wyman, the popular and energetic veterinary surgeon at Clemson Collpge, to Miss Eleanore Hass loeb, of New York city. The ceiemony will tako pl?co in New York city on the 14th. Dr. Wyman will go to that city on life 10th and return with his bride to Clemson on the 15th, In the INTELLIGENCER Inst week the Alice correspondent wrote that Dr. S. A. Bowen, of Strickland's Mill, had been married the week before to Miss Carrie Long. Dr. Bowen called at this office Friday and stated that the report was ab solutely false. We gladly make this cor rection, as the communication from the correspondent was published in good faith. An agricultural exchange says: "If you contemplate sowing turnips, bave your land broken and in cnod c mdition- after the first season in July, break up your ground again, pilton plenty of stable ma nure or other fertilizer, sow your seed in thirty inch rows, chop or thin to 12 or 15 inches when plants are sufficiently large, and yon will never fail to make 8. orop of turnips." The annual Sunday School picnic at Friendship School House, near Honea Path, takes place on Friday, July 24th. The following speakers have been invited: A. C, Litimpr, M F Ansel, L. P. Smith, A. E. Cox. R-vs. M. M(Gee. R J. Wil Hams L. C. Branyon, C. E Burts and W. B. McCuen. Everybody is invited to at tend. The occasion promises to be a most enjoyable one. For the information of our readers we publish again the time ami placea where the campaign meetings will be held in this (bounty. All candidates are required to lile their pledges and pay the a-aessment on or before the 18th inst Mt Airy, July IS, 10 a. m ; Piedmont. July 10 7 p m.; Sandy Springs, July 21, 10 a m ; Moun tain Creek, July 23 10 a. m ; Cooks, July 25,10 a m.; Williamston. August 1, 10 a. m ; Pelzer, August 1, 7 p. m ; Honea Path, August 4, 10 a. m.; Clinkscales' Mill, August G, 10 a. m; Double Spriogs, August 8, 10 a. m. Mrs. Maggie Fields died at the home of her father, J!. F Walker, near Belton, last Wednesday evening, aged 29 years. 8he had been in feeble health for sevoral months, and ber death WBB not unexpected by her immpdiate friends. For several years she has been a member ot the Mei bo dist Church, and expressed a short walle before her death her willingness and readl ness to pass over the river She leaves a husband and two little infants only a few months old Oa the following dav, after a phort funeral service, she was buried at Djrchester Church. , We invite your attention to the procla mation issued to the readers of the INTEL LIGENCER this week by R. S. Hill, and we advise you to read it olosely. As is well known, Mr. Hill carries an immensestock of dry goods, Bboeu, clothing, gentB' fur nishmgs, etc., but just now he ia upeclallv interested in the clothing business, and suya be lu in to stay. He is determined to ,et the people know that he sells clothing and that he is not afraid bf competition. He has made a cut in prices in clothing, summer dry goods, notions, ladies' and missed slippers and Oxfords, to m?ke rrom for his fttli'goodi). He is in for more "trade or bust," and if you want bargains for Ci9h now is your opportunity. In Spartanburg County, near Enoree, a terrible accident on Saturday last resulted in the death of a Mrs. Fleming, wife of Mr. George Fleming. She and ber hus band aod children were returning from a picnic at Enoree in a buygy when they were joined by a Mr Lynford, wbo was on foot aud out shooing. Mr. Lmford walk ing in the rear of the Fleming bueav. By some unaccountable means Mr. Lanford's goo was discharged, the contenta passing through the head of Mrs. Fleming, pro ducing instant death It was unquestion ably an accident and unaccountable. Mr L-inford was in the act of shooting cre ws and walked in the rear of the buggy so as to better get a shot at the birds. The city treasury is in capital condition, as shown by the following figures, furnish ed by the City Treasurer for Julv lat): Cash on hand for building fund Graded School, $*1 61; for current fund, Graded School. $1 717 74; for all oth^r purposes, $i0 035.07 Graud total, S1183\05. It seems probable that the present, Council will turn ov?r more money by one or two thousand dollars, exclusive ofscbool funds, to their succe-mors than they receivad two years ago, or than has ever been turned over by a retiring Council. It was feared by some that lower taxes, caused by the lower assessment, wo'jid bring the city in to debt, but such will not be the case, thanks to the good management of the Connell. Assignment of Delegates. List of Assignments of homes .for the delegates to tho Sunday School Institute which meets with the etiurch at Dor chester, July 14 and 15, ISM. Anderson, No. 1, L. E. Campbell. Anderson, No. 2, T. M. Morgan. Broadmouth, E. P. Gambrell. Big Creek, C. B. Lewis. Belton, O. K. Breazeale. Barker's Creek, J. ?. Griffin. Bethany, C. B. Wardlaw. Cross Roads, J. E. G ri thu. Cedar (?rove, Jessie Mitchel? Eureka, W. BL Geer. First Creek, J. E. Horton. Flat Rock, J. W. Wright. Hopewell, W. J. Smith. Honea Path, M, E. Mitchel. Keowep, M rt?. Ann Breazeale. Little River, P. G. Acker. Lebanon, P. B. Mitchell. Long Branch, Isaac naylors. Mountain Creek, J. N. Shaw. Mt. Bethel, M. E Mitchell. Mizpah, J. P. Elwell. Neal's Creek, E. J. Kay. New Prospect, It. L. Campbell. Pendleton, Mn*. Elizabeth Ballentine. Pelzer, Bailey Campbell. Poplar Springs, P. C. Oot. Rocky River, Wm McMaban. Shady Grove, P. G. Acker. Salem, W. H. Campbell. Turkey Creek. J H.-Wyatt. Townville, J. N. Gambrell. Union, T. T. Wright. w alnut Grove, lt ?bert Ballentine. . Whitefield, H. S. Brooks. Williamston, O. K. Breazeale. Welcome, J. M. Harper. Homes will be assigned the regular visiting brethren when they arrive. Con veyances will meet morning trains each day. E. J. KAY, for Com. Broylcs1 Briefs. G J. Meredith bas taken bis invalid obi d to the mountains for its health. Miss Mamie tiantt spent last week with relatives at Anderson and Pendleton. Lo cai rains continue and the crops, excepting upland corn, are still unprecedentedly line. The exercises of Broyles' Academy will be resumed Monday, the 13tb instant. The family of R-;v. J. Walter Dickson will come up this week from Columbia to spend tue bummer at their home at Town ville. All our people sympathize dpeply with theil lormer fellow citizen, Mr. W. T. Grubbs, of Walhalla, in his recent heavy bereavement. Jm Tribb'e, the bright young son of J. L Tribble, E q , of Anderson, is on his annual summer Htay among relatives and fripnda in the Fork. Messrs. James Wilson. Andrew Osborne, Ii -u Bowie, and M tai ey Fant, of Anderson, spent several days la the Fork Jant week fishing at Hatton's Ford and ?ballow Ford. We were delighted to B umble on them, most of whom we had not met in many ytars Mr. John C Gantt was the only old fol dier in the Fork ihat attended the great Reunion at Richmond lastwpek. Rev. w. A Kelly, Jr, the son of a Charleston vet eran, weut from Townville. Mr. Gan t stood tue fatigue of the journpy well, and returned wit n u trebh mpp y of et lb Ubi aMii for the Lost ('?useand ?TB heroes, alive and dead, ami a humlle of viaiking sticks cut with his own hands on the 8even P nes battlefield. That we should have been in mind while these sticks were bf i g cut near ihi uld earth works maies us proud iudeed. (?uite a crowd-Foster Routh, Jim Trib hln, Walter R? utb. Rufus Earle, Henry Farmer, Sloan Birton. Willie Broyles, Al bert Farmer, Perry King, Jim Broyles, Jim Gantt, Alex. Dickson, Harve Routh mid Nat Farmer-"went in a-washin' " at Portman Sooals Thursday. In the swim ming matches and toot races in the water Albert Farmer was a close second, his suc cess in running being due, no doubt, to the speed he acquired in boyho id by elud ing the grasp ot a much bedeviled daddy. Jim Broyles excelled as a eummersaultist, and this, it is supposed, is attributable to the ecstatic contortions produced by the oft-recurring conviction that no man in the Fork has a better or m<?re royal look ing wifH than he il>uve Routh wouldn't . KO in," but lay on IIIH bunk grand daddy like and guarded the pile of Bbucked dues. Perry Kinn did the wading for the crowd, and Jan Tribble played with Kate l'arm er in the shallow places. . Excursion to Asheville, X. C. We beg to state to the public that all ar rangements have been completed for ex cursion to Asheville, N C., and tho train will bo run on Thursday, July 2.3J, leaving Donalds Ht ? o'clock a. m., Anderson at 7.30, Bolton S, Piedmont 8 30. Arrive at A-heville at 5 p. ni , July 21th. Fare for round trip $? 50. This is a most delightful mountain trip, and you ouuht to avail yourself of ibis chance The ride over the Blue Ririjr? is worth double the money you invest. We will do our level b;st to niuko the trip a pleasant one. I.OTHER P. SM i ru, it. TJIOKRLEY SMITH, Manager?, Wilttamgton Hems. Quite a delegation of ladies returned from Abbeville today, where they have been in attendance on the annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary So ciety of the South Carolina Conference. Miss Kathleen McP. L?nder, of thia place, responded to the address of welcome in a beautiful manner. Our town is overflowing wilb visitors now. The following have recently regis tered at Spring View: Mi?s Sallie Earle and Mrs. A J. Jones, of Greenville: Miss Ayers and Mrs Dean and son, of Ander son, and Mrs. Runyon, of Piedmont. M'ss Lottie Neville, daughter of Capt. J. E Neville, of Atlanta, is the guest of Misses Maud Brown and Ernie Crymea. Miss Sue Stoll, from Ninety-Six, a former resident of Williamston, is visiting M'ss Annie Mahon. Mr?. Dr. Wilson and children, from Texas, alter eight years' absence, are vieit ing relatives and friends. Miss Carrie Eidson, of Johnson, 8. C, who has been in town for some time, left to day for Greenville. Miss Belle Cameron, from Newberry, is Brooding a while with her Bister, Mrs. A. W. Attaway. Miss LyHd Mathews, of Chappels, is vis iting Mrs. W. W. Griffin. Capt. Brooks Cunningham, of Greer, was in town yesterday. Hon W. P. Wideman, of Abbeville, candidate for Congress from this District, was here last week shaking bands. Miss Julia Simpson, of Anderson, Is the guest of Mles Louise Horton. Mi88MetaK. Sullivan, of Lauren?, is visiting relatives Misses Sue Cox and Evelyn Parrott.who have been visiting Capt. Gray, near An derson, returned home to day. Dr. S. Lander haB been attending the an nual meeting of the State Teachers* Asso ciation, wt-' )h convened at Rock Hill. Messrs. Vandiver, Hayes and Burrisa were here th? Fourth to let voters register. M ?j. Russell has gone to Columbia. Cunt. 8am Owen, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kenneth McFall, of Bsnnettaville, S. C. are visiting Mr Jas H. Gaines. Mr. Broadus Au>tin, of Anderson, ls vialti op his father's family. Miss Janie Gray, who has been attend ing th? Peabody Normal 8chnol, at Nash ville, Tenn., has returned home. She will probably return ia the fall, as she has won a scholarship. The glorious Fourth has come and gone and no harm done. The ro?ds leading from here to Pe'z9r were kept red hot all day-white people hound for Pelzer, and colored people for WilliamBton. Nearly all Williamston went to Pelzer to witness the base ball games, bicycle rucea, pi? catching, p 'lo climbing, etc. Fully two thousand negroes were In Williamston at the barbecue, wire-walk ing, bane ball, etc. Your correspondent asked one darkey why the Fourth of July was such a great day and why June fourth would not do as well. "Dunno, B )ss, but I think Jesus was born then, or something of 'hat kind " Savage & Sullivan have improved the front appearance of their Btore very muoh. An election was held for Intendant on the second to fill out the unexpired term ot Capt. G. W. Sullivan, who resigned re cently, which resulted in the election of Dr. H. F. Brown. A fine rain fell here yesterday and has pu' th? fHrmers in better heart. E. B. G. July (i, 1896. _ Moseley News. Thc4'h of July passed of quietly here. WLr, Cnarley Brown killed a rattlesnake on his father's plantation last week. Mr. J. Murphy Stacks came near being drowned last Friday while swimming with a party in S wannah River. Rev. J. T. Morgan preached a splendid sermon in the Baptist Church lust Sunday. Mr. and Mrs G. C. Price, of Hartwell, Ga., t-pent a few days here recently with tbe latter's parents. Rev. Foster Speer delivered a well-pre partd sermon in the Methodist Church last Sunday evpning. Mrs G P. Watson, also Mrp. Hubbard, of Anderson, will beat Beaulab Ch uren next Sunday p. m for the purpose of or traniziog a Woman's Missionary Society. Tue ladies are all requested to attend. A son is the cause of much joy with Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Burdett. We have had a splendid rain to-day and 'tis still raining. Guess the farmers will soon find something else to complain of. The good people of this vicinity are re quested to meet and clean off the grave yard at the Baptist Church next Friday We desire to thank you, Mr Editor, for the space you have given UB from time to time, and now trust that some one else will furnish the news of this place. PEDRO. Welcome News. The people of this community are feeling pretty well now. T?e grain crop bas turned out fairly well, and the corn and cotton aro looking very promising All this hplps the farmers to feel better. Mr. W. D. Garrison baa gone to Rich mond. We hope he will have a pleasant time. Mrs. Anna Darricotte had the misfor tune to scald her arm and hand very badly a few days ago. Mrs John McPbail has been suffering for about six week* with some trouble ab mt the head, and doesn't seem to lm prove. On last Sabbath Messrs. Jeptha Harper and S. L E?kew presented our young friend. Willie S. Hutchinson, with a veiy neat Bible, in behalf of Welcome Church in appreciation of services rendered as or ganist, and in appreciation of tbe interest he has taken in his Sabbath School and Church. Such a roward is highly appre ciated by the young man we are sure. We understand Miss Henrietta Carroll hss fever. Or. J. L. Bult is attending her. July '?, 1890. * * * Notice. Clemson College will begin her fourth year's work Angus' 1. At that time appli cants for the FittiDg School and special students who may not wish to take the regular courses will be matriculated. For catalogue, a> ld ress PBES'T E B. CBAIGBEAD, Clemson College, S. C. A Card of Thanks. Please allow us space in your columns to publicly express our than ks to t he kind friends and neighbors who so cheerfully and attentively assisted and comforted ut during tbe recent illness and death of our daughter. Maggie Field?. May God's r>cbe?t blessing rest, uprn vcu all. MK AND MBS B. F. WALKES The years roll on. and the Daniel Pratt Gin not only holds its own but continua to add laurols to those already won. If you want a gin, buy the improved Pratt 1 i* has no equal. Our palesman is F, E. Watkins, Anderson. S. C. Few medicines have held their ground so .successfully ns Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. During the past fifty years, it has been the most popular ol ail cough cures and the demand for it to-day is greater than ever before. Prom?t to act and sure to cure. A lot of fine pigs-Jersey and othfr breods-fr sale. Address "Marvin," Marvin, S. C., for pariiculars. 2t For low prlceB and fair dealing, try H G Johnson & Son. To prevent pale and delicate children from lapsing into chronic invalids later In life, they should take Ayer's Sarsa parilla together with plenty of whole some food and out-door exercise. What they need to build up the system is good red blood. Lsdles, gentlemen, girls and bnvs. Do you want the best bicycle made? The Sul livan Hardware Co. can interest you and save you money. When you want your harnean repaired, bring them to H. G. Johnson & Son and get good honest work, done by Uncle Joe Martin. The Sullivan Hardware Co. is in the lend on Bicycles. The "Crescent" wheels 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. S. Fowler. The "Crescent" Bicycles for both sexes and all ages sold at roasonsble prices on liberal terms by Sullivan Hardware Co Don't forget when you want a nice set of Harness or Buggy to call on H. G. John son it Son. Bicycles, market value ?100, ?old by Sul livan Hardware CJ. 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. 8. Fowler. Over seventy-five riders of tho ' Cres cent" Bicycles in Anderson County give evidence of tlipir superiority. Special of fers in lH!Ki "Crescent" wheels now made by Sullivan Hardware Co. A joh lot of Harness to arrive In a few days. Call and secure a bargain. H. G. Johnson it Son. Good News to the Public. Brede'e celebrated steam bread, the finest lonf bread in tbe South, is now made in larger loaves to suit the times and price of flour. Call and try if, For sale kby J. F. I Faut. The Slaughter Sale of the Means Co's 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 lower prices. Our Stock is being slaughtered, and why should you not be the gainer ? MRS- JOHN HOPKINS' STAR MAKE; Boys9 Clothing! 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. Alt The Means Co's. Old ?Stand. Your Money Will go a Long ways at You will find everything just as Advertised. . . . We are trying to Clean Up. Examine our 5, 6 1-4, 7, 8 1-3 and 10c. offerings in Wash '.tuffs. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Oxford Ties are going, but we still have many to sell. We are pushing every class and quality of Shoes. The Special Offerings of Job Lots of Men's Shoes have been quite a success. Ther<! are still some good values left at $1.00 and $1.50. Men's nice Dress Shoes at $1.00 to $3.50. Men's Creedmore Ties at $1.00 to $1.50. Men's Elastic Side Creoles for every-day wear. Fresh and new. Boys' and Youths' Shoes at $1.00 and $1,50. Ladies' Fine Button Boots at $1.00 to $3.50. Some real bargains in odd lots of Ladies' Shoes, in sizes to 4. WHAT MEANS ALL THIS TALK ABOL I SHOES ? It means that we have them' on hand, and have set out to double our Shoe Business. Let us show you Shoes, or any thing in DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, SC. Very truly, Oil 0 Telephone 3STo" 66, - SPECIAL - SILK SALE ! NOW GOING ON AT WE ar e expecting to arrive this week a line of Silks have always sold at 75c. that we are going to nell at Don't fail to call and examine the quality and pasterns. We are also offering BIG BARGAINS - IN AU Wool Good AND AS FOR WASH GrOOIDS You must see this line to appreciate them. Goods at 8 l*4c.i| 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. Is still one of the prettiest places you have seen, and ii you huy your Spring and Summer Hat of us you are sure get a teauty. Call on us for anything in Dry Goods or Shoes, . See our line of Oxford Ties. E. SEYBT. Summer Goods going rn order to mal? room for Fall and Winter Goods. We Never. Sleep ! 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 yoi through. We are striving to make new customer^ No shoddy Goods-everything the best. We have a great big !3tock, and Bargains await one and all. LESSER & CO. UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE. P. S. I Come and see our $1.25 line of Pants. Come and see our 25,35 and 5Cc. line Shirts. Come and see eur $1.00 line of Shoes for Ladies. Come and see our $1.00 line rf Shoes for Men. Come and see our $7.00 Black All Wool Worsted Suits, the test one on earth for money. 9 LESSER CO