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u SH & ? ? ll o SH st fe SH ? IC o N CC H fe * i J ? UP-TO-DATE _ These Cuts represnt a few Special Styles in LADIES' ?-lt A (> Fine Oxfor rn - AND LADIES' FINE BUTTON and LACE BOOTS, And Our Celebrated L* St Ai For Men-the best Shoe for $2.00 on this market. m o CD (/) P o ts jd IT (3 VD O [-u I fc=io s CD 3 OUR SHOE STOCK IS A LARGE ONE ! And well selected, comprising the newest tips, shapes and colors. BUT WE HAYE TOO MANY, And our Stock must be reduced in order to make room for Fall Stock. Consequently the price is a matter of small con sideration with us. Come at Once ! Our Stock must be Reduced "We need the Money, Yours truly, LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1896. Don't neglect that turnip patch. The seasons'continue to be favorable to the growing crops. Mr. H D. Bleman, of Walhalla, speDt yesterday in the city. Every candidate now has the grip, either in one or both hands. It is said two big circuses will visit South Carolina this fall. Mr. Arthur E. Arnold, of Athena, Ga., is in the city visiting bis parents. The drummers are now traveling in droves looking after fall business. Mips Marion Taylor has gone to Middle j ton, Ga., to spend a few weeks. 1 Mr. John C?tlett and wife have gona to Morristown, Tenn., for a brief stay. Orr & Sloan have just received a large lot of turnip seed. See advertisement. ? The Democratic primary election for municipal officers takes placo next Fridr r. Miss Roxie Reid, of Walhalla, is in the city visiting the family of Mr. J, G. Riley. Mies Viola Poore, of Due Wpaf, is in the city visiting her cousin, M?SB Corrie Poore. Mr. and Mrs. J. Towns Hollemm, of Anderson, are visiting relatives in Wal halla. The bicycle meet- in Anderson next Wednesday will no doubt attract a large crowd. Mips Alice Gordon, of H>pxtbfth, Ga , is vating her sister, Mrs. 8. J. Watson, near this city. Mrs. Gu rganns. of Savannah, is in tbe citv visiting the family of her father, Coi J. B. Patrick. Tbe Court of General Sessions opened at Greenville laut Mc.?day. Eight murder cases are on the docket. Mrs. A W. Todd and children, Of Au gusta, have come up to spend a few weeks with her parents near this city. ? Mr. C. S. 8ulMvan. of the Sullivan Hardware Co., went over to Livonia, Ga., last week and sold a big gin outfit. There will ba a match game of tennis in thin city next Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock, between Anderson and Pelzer. Mr. H. F. Bremer, of CbarlPstOD, is spending a few days with hi? family, who are visiting relativea in and near the city. Read the new advertippment ofB. 0. Evans ct Co. this week. Thpy pav they will save you money, if you need clothing. We are rpquestpd to Announce tbat the summer picnic a? Zarline Inland bas bp*n postponed until the second Friday in Au gust. Mr. Fred W. Nardin baa been appointed Superintendent of the Anderson Telephone Exchange, with headquarters at Central office. Got up a new supply of frying chick?ns and watermelons for the candidates. For tbenpxt thirty days they will double team on you. Hartwell Sun: "MisBes Janie McGrath and Lola Strickland, two accomplished voung ladies of Anderson, are visiting friends here. Much of the old corn in this section is considered made, and with the quantity planted tbere will be no scarcity of it another year. " Mrs Mary Keith, who bas been spend ing peveral months in Saulphnry, N- C., visiting ber daughter, Mrs. Overman, has returned home. Prof J. L. E?kew, of Piedmont, was In th PI citv last week and gave us a pleasant call. Hi? Behool is now cloeed and he is enjoying hib vacation. The campaign meeting appointed to take place at Mountain Creek tomorrow has been postponed on account of a re I ligious meeting in progress tbere. Rev. S R. Preston, D. D., of Greenville, 8p?nt a few daya in Anderson during tbe patt week in the interest of tbe Presby terian Female Seminary of his city. Mrs. Smith, of Chicago, arrived in tbe H'y a few dayR ago to visit her daughter, Mrs Barbara Sohnmp. She will proba bly spend the fall and winter here. tin Monday, August 84, tba Southern Erpress Company will sell for cBsb. to the hiebest bidder, about sevpn hundred un claimed packages. See advertisement. According to the report of the Comptrol ler General, there are 356. pensioners iu Anderson County. The amount of imnev which will be paid out to them is $7.157 60 Mr J A. Austin rrquosts us to announce th-it be is not a candidate for City Alder man, and ask*, bis friends not tn use his name. He says he could net serve if elect ed. Bishop Dnnran dedicated tho Methodist Church at Starr last Sunday. His sermon, as usual, was both eloqueLt and impres sive, and was listened to by a large congre gatton. An election for school trustees was bel l in Centreville Township laRt 8aturday, and Me'srp. J. N. Hillhouse, W. C. C*nn and R J. Poole -were choeen to terve tho next two years. A meeting of Comp W. W. Humphreyp, 8onn of Confed?ra-e Veterans, will be held tn Bonham ct Watkins' office nezt Friday afternoon, at 6 o'clock. All the members are urged to attend. Greenville Mountaineer: Capt. John M. Patrick, of Anderson, was in the city tb s week. C*pt. Patrick is an old Greenville boy and bas a host of friends here who are always glad to see him. The next session of the Patrick Mi'itary Institute will open September 16'h Parents who have eons to educate could not place them in a bptter institution. See advertisement in another column. Dr A. P. Johnstone, accompanied by his son, Albert, left the city Saturday for G'enn Springs, wbere be will spend a few dava and then go to Asheville. He will return home about the first of August. Mr?. F. J. Reeves, of the Neal's Crf ek section, who bas been seriously ill for sev eral weeks, is now convalescing and will soon be in her usual health Rgain. Her many friends will be delighted to hear thia. The United States Court convpnes in Greenville on Monday, August 3 J. Messrs Foster Fant, W. A. Chapman and W E *.rcher have been summoned as Grand Jurors, and Mr. W. A. Vanliver as a Petit Juror. Capt. Andrews' excursion to Augusta leaves in the morniog at 7 o'clock sharp. Fare for the round trip, $1.25. Augusta has arranged a fina programme for the amueemeut of the visitor?. G ) down and enjoy the day. In his Dew advertisement this week R. S. Hill saya he must reduce bis stock by the 15th of August to make room for bia fall Htock, and is offering some unrrece dented bargains. Read what he says and give him a call at once. The County candidates have gone to work in earnest now. S une of tho candi dates say that if they get all the voto* that bave been promised that tbere would be no need of further canvassing. Guess it is the same with them all. The term of Dr. J. C. Harris, as a member of the Board o? Health, bas expired, and tbe City Counoil has ordered an election for bis successor. Th a friends of Dr. Hann suggest bis namo as his own successor, and we second the nomination. Mr. S C B^ker has bsen appointed ppecial ?gent lor the Equitable Life As surance C > , with headquarters at Ander son. Mr. Baker is au energetic young man, and this reliable old company has done well to Becure bia services. Keowcc Courier: "Miss Roxie Reid is visiting relatives and friends in Anderson. .Mr. Will R. Hubbard, Anderson's popular jeweler, spent Saturday and Sun day in Walhalla.Mr. Frank Murphy, a popular young member of the Anderson bar, spent Sunday in Walhalla." Tho Southern Railway andSeaboard Air Line have begun a rat? war on both freight and passenger traffic. The South ern oas met the cut ot 334 per cent on pats penger rates and freight to points south of B-iltitnore. Tbe Seaboard bat cut from all . points North to the South The passenger rate is now $15 from New York to Atlanta, the oid rate being 021. The Seaboard peo ple 3ay they are in the fight to stay, and it is hard to tell how long the slashing of rates will last. The County Democratic Executive Com mittee will meet in this city on Salesday in August, and it baa been suggested that we have a big Bryan and Sewall ratifica tion meeting the same day. Come to the Court House that day and let's have Borne speeches and a rousing meeting. At a meeting of tho Trustees of the An derson Grafted Schools last Monday after noon Prof. B. M. Sullivan, of Greenville, waa elected Principal to succepd Prof. Daniel, who resigned. Prof. Sullivan ia a graduate of Erskine College and comes lo Anderson very highly recommended. Messrs. E. D. Kay, L. Sharpe and Guy Rucker have been appointed managers of tbe primary election for municipal officers next Friday by Democratic Club No. 1. and Messrs. W. S Haynie. S. T. Craig and H. G/Pinknev will perform the Rame duty for Club No. 2 Messrs. J. J. Gilraer, J< P. Rice and Sam Payne are the man agers for Club No. 3. Lexington Dispatch: "Col. D- J. Knotts has been to Anderson buntiQg up data to substantiate bis belief that John C. Cal houn was probably the father of Abraham Lincoln, and he gives the roult of bia in vestigations In a weill written article pub lished in the Columbia State Hi? posi tion is fully snstain-d by the evidence he submits and bis critics will certainly have a difficult undertaking to controvert it." L P. and R. T. Smith will run an ex cursion tralo to Greenwood, S. C., on Tuesday, July 2S. Tbe rates will be very cheap, and the little city of Greenwood of fers many attractions to the visitors that day, in the way of bicycle races, base ball games, climbing greasy pole, eto. Train will leave Piedmont at 7.30 a. m., Ander son 8.00. Belton 8 30, and return In the afternoon. See band bills for rate3 and further particulars. There will be a joint reunion of Co. G., 4'h S. C. Vols., with Co's F., 4th S C. Volt?, and Earle's Battery at Traveler's Rest, Greenville County, on Saturday. 1st of August, at which a barbecue and picnic will be given. Speeches are to be marie hy Col. W. H Campbell, Col. J. B. E Sloan and Col. W. H. Perry. All veter ans, the daughters aDd sons of veterans, and their friends are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Milley Haslet, widow of the late Moses Haslet, died at the borne of ber grandson. Mr. Gray, in Centerville Town ship, June 23, 1896. in the 75th year nf her age She joined the Methodist Church when about 1G years of age, arid lived a consistent member of the name till death. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Wm Gray and Mrs. P. M Brooks, and other kindred to folljw on. Ht-r remains wete interred in the c-metery at Roberta the diy follow ing ber death. The Ahhpvilie Press and Banner pays tbe INTELLIGENCER the following compli ment, which is bighlv appreciated : "The good old Anderson INTELLIGENCER grows older and its proprietors (ero* richer with the passing years. From editing to print ing the INTELLIGENCER is first class in all it? departments lia editors have an ap preciation of their responsible position. ?od are ever courteous and respectful to the brethren, however much they may dif fer. Tbe INTELLIGENCER comes aa near measuring np to the highest requirements of the amenities of journalism aa any pa per of oar acquaintance." The people around Pendloton are begin ning to wonder what will be .done about the establishment of a dispensary at that place The County Board declined to elect a dispenser at their recent meeting in 'his city, owing to the presentment of the Grand Jury that the old law to prohibit the sale of liquor in ten miles of Clemson College was still in vogue. Attorney General Barbet was asked to give an opln ion in tbe case and bo sayo that the dis pansary can be established at Pendleton without violating any previous taw. At the next meeting of the County Board in this city a dispenser will be electee. Honea Path Chronicle: Mrs. J ohn A. 8hirley died at be.r home near Shady Grove Church last Sunday, after an illnesa of three weeks with typhoid fever. She leaves an infant child only ten months old and a husband and several step children. Mrs. Shirley was a daughter of the late W. D?. Wilkes, a Christian woman aDd a lov ing mother. Her death is a sad blow to ber family and friends and the warm band of sympathy Ia gratefully extended to them in this sad hour She was buried at Shady Grove Church on Monday, the funeral ex ercises being conducted by Rev.M.McGee, of thia place. Magistrate Featherstone held a post mortem examination Saturday over the ro mainH or Nannie Rutledge, a negress, who died under somewhat suspicious circum stances Friday night. The body was buried, but foul play wes claimed and the investi gation was concluded Sunday afternoon. It was alleged that the woman's husband bad maltreated ber and the body was ex humed in order to hare a complete inves tigation. The jury, however, returned a verdict that dentil resulted from natural causes. S ?me little excitement waa caused among the negroes, but it was ail quieted oy the verdict Irom the Coroner's jury. The survivors of Co. F , S. C. V., will bold a reunion at Cars well Institue on Wednesday, August 5th, and lt promises to be a most interesting occasion The fol lowing gentlemen have been invited to address the assembly : Bishnp Capers, of Columbio; J. E Jlreazeale. M L Boobs m and J H. Grant, of thia city ; Prof. E. B. Vickery and Gttorge Grogan, Esq., of Georgia. The survivors will meet on the preceoiog alternoon at the Instituts and camp there that night. The pabilo is cor dially iuvited to attend the reunion. The following is the committee of arrange ments, and they are requested io meet on Jul* SIM: J T. H-trina J. O. McAdams, G. F iJurditt, A. W McKee, J. B. Lsav erett, A. J. Hall, D. P. Bowen, C. H, Bai ley, B. P. Mitchell. The Port Royal and Western Carolina Railroad is a thing of the p-ist. On the coming ol J Jly it went out of existence At that time the road formerly known by that name wa9 transferred from the man agement of a receiver to theownerahlp and control.of Thomas & Ryan, of New York, tbe recent purchasers. John B. Cleve land, who has been receiver of the road for some time, will remain in charge. His of tice will be called managership or pre-i den cy, and he will exercise the same supervision of its affairs as be has done lo the past The new name of the road will likely be the Charleston and Western C-irollna Riilway, but ibis has not been definitely settled. A. W Anderson bas also been retained as superintendent, and will continue the excellent work he has done in the construction department and general management of the line. The Walhalla Courier of last week con tained the following notice of the death of nf Mrs. Perry: ''Oo Sunday afternoon, at fifteen minu'es past six o'clock. Mr*. Margarete. Perry, wife of Mr. William Perry, died at their home in Walhalla, af ter a lingering illness. She waa born at OcviquaD. Prince William County, Vir ginia, on November G h, 1827, ber maiden name being M?SB Margaret C. McCarty, ^he was happily married to Mr. William Perry, of Patterson, N. J., June 22d, 18-15. Her husband, five daughters, six sons, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive. Her children are Mrs. E G. Roberts, nf Atlanti, Ga ; Mrs J W K-V8, Mrs. S K. Dendy, Mrs. Kite i.pwis. Miss Carno Perry, of Walhall?; Mr. W. G. Perry, of Eoore?. S. C.; Mr. W J Perry nf Spsrtanburg, S. C ; Mr. C. W Perry, of New Y<>rk; Mr. L. E Perry, of Ashnville. N C ; Mr. J. A Purry and Mr. GmrgeD Perry. Mrs Perry had resided in Walhalla for several years during the latter pnit of her life, and mmy are the friends who mourn her drath She was he'd in high esteem for the excellent qual ities of her mind and heart. A devoted wife, affectionate mother and faithful friono, she adorned alike both the domes tic and social circle. She was a zaa'ou8 member of the Catholic Church. Father Bndd. of Greenville, being abst-nt, Fa-.ber Mi Kenna, an Irish priest, supplied his place in conducting the funeral services, which were held from her late residence on Monday afternoon at seven o'clock. Her body was then followed to its last resting p'nee in the new cemetery, ber five sons, William G , Charles W., Walter J., L-miu E. and J- Ad., and grand-son, Rae Dendy, acting as pdlbearers." Mr. Hood is Sot a (.'and id al c. MESSRS. EDITORS: Pleape permit mi to thank the HUihorH of the ticket signed "Democrats," nominating mi /or M ivor of the city, which sppeired in vour inane of last week, for the honor of the sugges tion and their good opinion, and tossy that I think that mv private business in . -esta will be best subserved by declining to enter the race I have been abundantly honored in the past by onr citizens, and that, too, when I was much more, of a stranger than now. ajd with grateful feelings for the sam?. I beg to say that I am nota candidate. With much respect, I motin, Yours very truly, .T.\o. K. ITooi). Anderson, S. C., July 22,1896. Favo von visited Bleckloy & Fret well's Warehouse and examined their lurpe line of Buggies, Carrlaew, Phae'ons, lice, and tboir large line of HarnesB, to be told for cash or on time for good paper, at cash prices. A. Gala Day for Anderson. The Anderson Bicycle Association bas j arranged for a grand bicycle mest tn be ' held in this city next Wednesday, (he 29th inst., at the park of the Anderson Driving Association. The mles are sanctioned by the L. A. W., and are open to amateur riders. Adams, Shade, Maxwell, Fant, and other best riders of the South, wll be pres ent and will ride. The prizes will all be valuable diamonds. The following is the programme of the rares and prizes : FIRST P.ACE-Quarter mile, open. First Prize: Diamond sturt-value $20; second prize: Diamond serf pin-value $10. SECOND RACE-Half mile, on*n. First prize: Diamond ring-valu* $35; second prize: Diamond ring-value $12. THIRD RACE-One mile, boys sixteen and under. First prize: Diamond ring value $8; second prize: bicycle lamp value $5. Fou RT n PACE-One mile, on?n. First prize: Diamond ring-value $35; spnond prize: Diamond coff buttous-value $15. FIFTH RACE-Half mile, boys fourteen and under. First prize: Diamond ring val u*> $7. SIXTH PACE-TWO mile lap race (South Carolina riders only.) First prize: Dia mond soarf pin-value $35; second prize: Diamond ?onrf pin-value ?15 SEVENTH RACE-One mil?, novice, open. Fir.-t prize : Medal-value $8; second prize : Umbrella-value $5. EiGiim RACE-Five miles, oppo. First prize : Diamond ring-value $35; second prize: Diamond stud-value $15. All the prizes are guaranteed full value. The raolng will begin promptly at 3 o'olock._ Mr. Minor Declines. MR. EDITOR: With due regard to the compliment paid by "Citizen," in sug gesting my name for Alderman, I wish to say that I could not possibly accept the nomination were it tendered me. Yours, very trulv. C. S. MINOR. Mr. Sullivan Declines. EDITORS INTELLIGENCER : Having no ticed my name mentioned as candidate for Alderman in the coming election, I hereby beg Jeave to withdraw from the race, as I could not serve if elected. Thanking my friends for the compli ment, I am Very respectfully, N. B. SULLIVAN. Trustees of Graded Schools. MR. EDITOR: At the primary election for mumcioal offloera next Friday theciti Z8ns of Anderson will have to select three trustees lor the Graded School, and we suggest the nam?fl of S. M- Orr, J P Ducke'.t and A. P. Johnstone. These gen tlemen'need no commendation from u*. Everybody knowe that they will d?charge their duties faithfully. CITIZENS. Municipal Ticket. EDITORS INTELLIGENCER: A number of the representative citizens of Anderson held a conference last Monday evening, and, after a full and free discussion, agreed to suggest the following gentlemen for Mayor and Aldermen to the Democratic voters at the primary election to be held next Friday : Ma\or-J D.Maxwell. Aldermen-D. A. L'dbetter, W. R. Hubbard, B. F. W?son, G. F. Blgby, J. T. Pier-on ?nd T. D. Mullinax. This ticket ia presented to the public as representative of the desire for an economi cal business administration of the affairs of the city. The Council thus composed will make all proper and advisable reduc tiona in expenditures and levies. As for instance, reducing the street tax from $3 to $2. We understand that it will be the poli cy of this Council, if elected, to collect tbe taxes in two installments-in the spring and fall-thus making payment of taxes easier to meet. It will see that the Bani tary laws are strictly enforced, and that t the expenses thereof are paid from the general fund of the city's income, as other municip-il expenses are paid. The men who compose this ticket will administer the laws in ju-tice and fairness to all classes of men, will preserve the peace and order of the town, will prosecute vigorously all Internal improvements, and wilt make and enforce such laws as will ensure tbe peace, prosperity and happiness of the citizens of Anderson. DEMOCRATS. Pension Money Now Ready. Notice is hereby given that the money for the pensioners of this County bas been received and is ready for distribution. Pensioners in Class B ""Ch receive $29.10 In Class C each receive $19.40. Pensioners may apply iu person for their money, or may, by written request, direct me to pay it to some one els?, or they may notifiy me by mail and I will semi them a check for the amount due tbt-m. If the pensioner who directs me by a writtpn order to pay this .money to some one ehe is unable to write his name somb one must attest the making of his mark. JNO. C. WATKINS, C. C. C. P. Have Your Picture Taken. Mr. M. E. Allen, a popular and expert photographer, who hos had six years' expeiience In the leading galleries ot Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, is in the city for two weeks, and will occupy the gallery one door west of the Postoffice, on Wbitner Street. He will give you twelve Cabinet Photographs for $1 75. He uses the best material and guarantees satisfaction to ?very patron. He has just come from Piedmont, and hus the en dorsement of Col. J. L. Orr, R. D. Sloan, T. Gr. Cry men, R. EL Hammett and other well known citizens of that town. Call and see his samples whether you want work or not. Overstocked in Buggies. Bs Mire to see ours before buying. T ree cars of wngons to arrive. Larg? Int of Harness, cheap. BLECKLEY A FRETWELL. The years roll on, and the Daniel Pratt Gin not only holds its own but continua to add laurels to those already won. If you want a gin, buy the improved Pratt \* bas no equal. Our salesman is F. E. Watkins, Anderson, S. C. Come one and all-examine for your selves our Buggies, Carrlsgps, Phaeton?, also our large line of Harness, to be sold for cash or cm time for gool paper. BLECKLEY it FRETWELL The Columbia ?nd Hartford B-oyclee still in the lead. For sale by H. G. John son & Son. NOTICE. - To those indebted to me please make payment at onco, especially thone owing mo past due notes and accounts I mu*t have my money. J.S Fowler. EFFECTUAL.-Charles J. Booth Olive wood, Cal., says: "I have used Ayer'* Pills in my family for Beveral years, and have always found them most effectual in the relief of ailments arising from a disordered stomach, torpid liver, and constipated bowels. Young men, our little Boston Buggy goes like "tiot'e Marie's" Call aud see them. H. G. Johnson & Son. We firmly believe our Silver King Bug gy ia the cheapest Buggy we ever sold be fore. Come arouno and \-t n* show it to you. BLECKLEY it FRETWELL. Over seventy-five riders of the ' Cres cent" Bicycles in Anderson County give evidence of their superiority. Special of fers tn 1890 "Crescent" wheels now made by Sullivan Hardware Co. The Columbia Bioycle is the Standard of the World. For sale by H. G. Johnson & Son. Ooe Car Buggies arrived to day. They are beauties, and are well worth the mon ey we ask for them. BLECKLEY A FRETWELL. Bicycles, marki-t value $100, bold by Sul livan Hardware Co- at a big discount. The "Crescent" Bicycles for both sexes and all ages sold at reasonable prices on liberal terms by Sullivan Hardware Co'. Our prices are low, our terms are better than we have ever offered before. Call in and Itt us show you our gonda. BLECKLEY & FRETWELL. A fine selection of Harness always on baud, and prices right at H. G. Johnson cfc Son. Lidies, gentlemen, girls and boys. Do you want the best bicycle madt? The bul livan llardwbre Co. can interest you and save you money. TheSuilivau Hardware Co. is in the lead on Bicycle?. Tue "Crescent" wheels sold by them are strictly high grade and sell at moderate prices. Buggies, Phaetons, Burreys and Con cords lower than ever at H. G. Johnson A, Son. Mr. W. G. Martin is now working in my harness Bhop, and I can give yon bargains in harness. J. S. Fowler. Our Bicycle trade is growing. Prices right. Call and see us. H. G. Johnson & Son. Good News to the Public. Brede'e ce-Iebratel steam bread, tbe finest loaf bread in the South, is now made in larger loavis to suit the times and price of flour.j^Call aad try ir. For sale by'J. F. Fant.'; ll Take care of the Dimes and the Dollars will take care of themselves. . . . tte Way to Jo That IS TO BUY YOUR CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES AND ALL Furnish FROM HALL k MILFORD. It will cost you nothing to look, and it might save you many dimes by inspecting our Stock. We want your trade. We will sell you on small margins and give you fair treatment, and why should we not get it ? Just received a big lot of STRAW HATS at 50c. on the dollar. Will sell them same way as long as they last. Yours very respectfully, HALL&MILFORD. At The Means Co's. Old Stand. Your Money Will go a Long ways at F.Jones You will find everything just as Advertised. We are trying to Clean Up. Examine our 5, 6 1-4, 7, 8 1-3 and 10 c. offerings in Wash Stuffs. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Oxford Ties are going, but we still have many to sell. We are pushing every ckss and quality of Shoes. The Special Offerings of Job Lots of Men's Shoes have been quite a success. There 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 2 to 4. WHAT MEANS ALL THIS TALK ABOUT 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, &C. Very truly, Telephone !N~OA66. 'I - SPECIAL - SILK SALE ! NOW GOING ON AT WE are expecting to arrive this week a line of Silks th have always sold at 75c. that we are going to sell at 4( Don't fail to call and examine the quality and patterns. We are also offering BIG BARGAINS -ZN All Wool Good AICD A.I5 FOR WASH GKDOIDS 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 Departmen; Is still one of the prettiest places you have seen, and if you buy your Spring and Summer Hat of us you are sure to get a beauty. Call on us for anything in B:ry Goods or Shoes. See our line of Oxford Ties. ?. E. WK UFDIIfFI) Summer Goods going in order to make 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 profi; Come into our Store ar*d let us show ya through. We are striving to make new customers! No shoddy Goods-everything the best. :| * . j' We have a great big Stock, and Bargains await one and all. LESSER & CO., UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE V? ' r3 P. s. 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 Ladies. Come and see our $1.00 line of Shoes for Men. Come and see our $7.00 Black All Wool Worsted Suits, the test one on earth for money. LESSIE IR, &D a