University of South Carolina Libraries
AND The General Public, Their sincere and heartfelt thanks for past favors, and to extend their - -. BEST WISHES ? FOR ? - - 1897 - - And to say that they are still at the old stand, No. 34 Gran ite Row, "Bleckley's Corner," and that they are better pre pared to serve them than ever before.. Look out for their New Advertisement next week. It is with much gratitude that we thus publicly express our appreciation to them for the very liberal patronage we have received during the year just closed, and solicit a continu ance of the same.. Yours truly, Brown. Ostarne & Co's. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Greneral Merchandise AJS1D ERS ON, S. C. 2 LOC?L NEWS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6, 1897. Tho Cotton Market. Corrected by Brown, Osborne d: Co. Strict Good Middling. GJ Good Middling. 6$ Strict Middling. ?* Middling. fig Staine. 5 to 6 Now ie a good time to set out young shade trees. If you hava turned over a new leaf for 1S97, do not soil it. The npgroes of the city observed eman cipation Day by a parade. County Treasurer Payne says he has very few delinquent taxpayers. Mr. Jotaes P. Cook, of Concord, C, Is spending a few days in the city. The Graded Schools of the city opened Monday morning with full attendance. We still have a few of our Souvenir Edition to dispose of at 10 cents a copy. Our contemporary, the Journal, made its appearance last week in a five-column shape. Mr. E . Elrcd, one of Brushy Creek's most clever citizans, was In the city yes terday. Rev. T. C. Ligon, of Rook Hill, preach ed in the Methodist Chorch last Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs L. C. Harrison, of Rock Hill, S. C, have been visiting relatives in the city. The City Clerk is now ready to receive your tax return. The iime expires on the 20th inst. Mrs. James P. Fant. who has been seri ously ill lor the past two weeks, is now convalescing. If you arc afflicted with the grip, do not Mito read the new advertisement of the Evans Pharmacy Rev. E. 0. Watson, of Orangeburg, has been in the city visiting his sick kinsman, Rsv. G. P. Watson. The Pelzarand Piedmont Manufactur ing Companies have each declared an an nual dividend of 5 per cent. We are now revising our subscription list and are parting company with the dearly beloved delinquents. Miss Virginia Addison, one of Edge field's most popular young ladies, has been visiting friends in Anderson. Mfc'8' ? Wilhite & Wilhite and-Mr. J. E Barton have presented ub with two of the prettieet calendars we have seen this sea son. We have several old bachelor friends in town who should torn over a new leaf at the beginning of the New Year by getting married That man, Minor, the big hearted pro prietor of the Ten Cent Store, relates a few facta this week, which you should road carefully. Rev. 0. L. Martin will preach at Salem Cnurch next Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The public is invited to attend the service. Rev. Mr. Summereil, pastor of the Pjes byterian Cburcb, is expected home tbie week and will hold services in his Church next Sunday. In their new advertisement this week the Sullivan Hardware Co. call attention to many special goods they have in stock and are anxious to sell. Mr. A. W. Attaway, Anderson's new County Superintendent of Education, has opened his office in the Court House, next door to the Probate Judge. Mr. A. M. HilJ, one of Abbeville's oldest and most prosperous citizens, died sud denly at bis borre in that town last Mon day evening, aged 70 years. Thursday, Friday and Saturday B. O. Evans & Go. will sell their ?10 overcoats for ?5. For full particulars read their new advertisement ou the first page. Mr. Builey Campbell, of Broadway Township, wae the lucky man who held the ticket No 270 that seonred the side board offered by J. A. Austin ife Co. Married, at Fair Play, 8. C, on Sunday, December 20, 1SJX5. by Rev. A. P. Merritt, Mr. P. Frank Farmer and Mies Dora Hutcbins. both of Anderson County. C F. Jones & Co. have determined to increase their business this year, and just now are offering special bargains in many goods. Reed their new advertisement. Mr. Charlie B. White, who moved from this County to Texas about fifteen yeare ago, is now visiting relatives in this County, Texas seems to have treated him well. Brownlee <fc Vandivers extend their best wishes to their patrons for the new year, and call special attention to the high grade fertilizers which they handle. Note what they say. Union New Era : "Miss Belle Fant, a charming young lady of Anderson, is visiting the family of Mr. R. W. Sartor. We hope her fctay in will be one of pleasure." Rev. W. B. Hawkins, the pastor, re quests us to announce that the regular meeting day at Prospect Church has been changed from the third to the second Sun day in each month. Rev. W. C Power, the new Presiding Elder of the Greenville Distrlot, reached Anderson with his family last week, and is now occupying the District parsonage on McDuffis street. Married, on December 27, 1806, at the residence of the officiating Magistrate, B. D. Garvin, in Pickens County, Mr. Henry Martin, of Anderson County, and Mies Boggs, of Pickens County. Mr. John C. Gray, of > iraham, Texas, is spending a few days ia the city, and gave us a pleasant call yesterday. He is a na tive of Greenville County, and has been living in Texas several years. The progressive farmer has gone to work on his crop for 1897. Let all continue the campaign of last year?plenty of hog and hominy?and we will continue to prosper, despite the calamity bowleis. Mr. J. II. Hutchison has returned from Baltimore, where he has been spending the holidays with hla eon, who is attend ing the Baltimore Medical Collego, He saye he enjoyed his trip very much. Brown, Osborne & Co. extend their friends and patrons their best wishes for the new year, and say they will be better prepared to Berve the public this year than ever before. Read their new advertise ment. Mr. C. E. Tolly, of this dity, has gone to Ros well. New Mexico, to accept a posi tion with Graham & Ragsdale as foreman of the furniture and undertaking depart ment. We wish him much euccess in his home. Our clever friend, Mr. J. G. Burriss, of Calhoun Falls, accompanied by Mr. Obe Jones, of Flatwoods, was in the city last week and gave us a pleasant call. Tbey spent Christmas in the Fork, and reported a pleasant trip. Henry Wakefield, one of our colored subscribers aS Kock Mills, is a good far mer, and believes in making his own hog aud hominy. He rtcently slaughtered a bog, seventeen months old, that netted him 783 pounds of meat. It is said that the conduct of the weather for each of the first twelve days in January is indicative of the weather for the corres ponding months of the ensuing year. If that be true, we will have a number of cloudy months duriDg this year. Henry Cbeatham who shot Milton John son on Monday night, 28th ult, an account of which we published laBt week, surren dered himself Wednesday and is now in Jail. From the evidence heard by the Coroner's Jury the prisoner acted in self defence. Toccoa (Ga.) Times-News, 1st inst.: "Miss Emily Divver, the charming niece of Mrs. Carrie and Miss Mary Simpson, was a guest of the Simpson house from Saturday until Thursday of this week, when she returned to her home at Ander son, 8. C." Ivlr. D, Sloan White, of Sherman, Texas, haa been spending a few daye In this sec tion visiting his old home and fnendn. Ile bas long been a citizen of the "Lone Star State,'' and he has bpen blessed with health and prosperity. His visit here is a source of much pleasure to his old friends. Mr. Wade H. Thompson, of DavidfOn College, accompanied by his cousin, M*. Park Thompson, of Gaffney, S. C, spent the holidays at his home in this County. Wade is more than pleased with Davidson, which is one of the best educational insti tutions in the South, and has been elected vice-monitor of his class for the current term. If you want Powers, Gibbs A Co. high grade fertilizers and acid phosphates you will have to see D. C. Brown & Bro. They have control of all of their goods at this place. These goods are sold as cheap as any en the market, and they can furnieh testimonials from tho best farmers in An- j derson County as to the satisfaction they have given in the past. Pickens Sen tin el : "Capt. John Ti. Thornley, suffered a serious accident last Saturday which came near costing him an I eye. While placing the feed for his gentle cou it threw up its head, one of its horns piercing the left side of his right eye. The wound was vory painful at first, but he is getting on well at this writing, and thinks there is no permanent injury." Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. H. Emerson, by Rev. D. P. Montgomery, on Thursday evening, Da cember 24, 1890, at G o'clock, Mr. Lafayette Barton, of Church Springs, Greenville County, S. C, and Miss Mamie Emerson, of Anderson County. A few friends and relatives of the couple were priseut. On the day following they left for tho home of the gTOom. McCorraick Times : "Mr. A. S. J. Hall has resigned bis position as Supervisor of the second division of the C. & W. C. Rail way, and will return to his old home in Anderson County, where he owns a plan tation, and again engage in farri inc. Mr. Hall had but recently moved to McCor raick but had already made many friends, and all onr people sincerely regret to see him leave." Capt. and Mrs. P. K. Norrie celebrated tbe fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last Thursday evening, and were the re cipients of many congratulations and beautiful presents from their loved ones. Only the immediate representatives of their family participated in the happy occasion, We join their many friends in wishing them many more years of wedded happiness. Tbe following officers have been elected to serve Townville Lodge No. 209, A. F. M., the ensuing year : J. P. Ledbptter, W. M. ; J. D. Compton, S. W. ; M. D. Mays. J. W. ; M. H. Moore, Treas. ; W. E. Fant, Sec. ; J. N. Tribble, S. D. ; E. Hoicom.be and M. J. Oneal, Steward ; J. B. Holcombe, Tylor. The lodi;e meets regular Saturday on or after the fall moon in each mouth. "Captain Dick" was rendered in the Opera House last night to a very large and appreciative audience, and every body came away more than pleased with the even ing's entertainment. Tho young ladies and gentlemen carried their respective characters well, some of them equaling professionals. The play will be repeated to-night, when the contest for the most popular youDg lady will be decided. Go out anu you will enjoy tbe play. Charleston Tont, Dso. 29th : '"General M. L. Bonham, of Anderson, is in the city to day on legal business in tho United 8tatea Circuit Court. General Bonbam is well known and popular a Charleston, as he is every where in tbe State, and it goes i without saying that he is cordially greeted j on all sides. General Bonham reports tbe city and County of Anderson as prosper ous and states that political unrt.it is giv ing place to better conditions." Mrs. Elizabeth Orr, widow of the late John B. Orr. died last Friday night at her home In Brushy Creek Township, after a week's illnesB from grip, aged ubont 70 years. Mrs. Orr was well known in the upper section of the County, and was most highly esteemed by her friends and acquaintances. She had long been a faith ful and consistent member of Mt. Pisgab BaptiBt Church, where her remains were interred on Sunday. Four children a:e left to cherish her memory. An Andereon gentleman was getting en thusiastic over tbe costume worn by a young lady at a reception, and when his wife demanded that he put the description in writing, this was the result: "It was fine. The dress was made of some kind of clotb, with nome kind of trimm'ng. It was sorter lilac, or shrimp pink in coler and bad for a waist some sort of a basque that was indescribable. She wore one of those hats you sometimes see on a woman, and altogether gave r.n effect that I wish you could have seen." Mr. J. L. Mauldin has the rolls of Co. C, 4th S. C. Cavalry. Co. I, lit S. C. Cavalry, Co. D, 18th S. C. Volunteers and Co. B, D, I and K, 4th S. C. Volunteer?, left with him by Gen. H. L. Farley, (who is getting up a record of South Carolina troops in Confederate States service) with request that he turn them over to Borne member of their command who will examine and correct them, and rotura them to Gen. Farley as soon as poesiblo. Sucb member will please call on Mr. Mauldin here, or communicate with him in reference to the matter. The Columbia Stale of the 2nd inst. says : "Mr. J. B. Douthit will not resign from the State B Dard of Control for tbe present at any rate. He was in tho city yesterday and made a statement to that effect. It will be recalled that the first of the week a rumor was published that Col. Wilie Jones, Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Douthit all contemplated resigning after the Legisla ture convened. Colonel Jones, on behalf of Mr. Nicholson and himself, denied the report and yesterday Mr. Douthit spoke for himself. From all appearances then the Board will stand as it is at present constituted," The EJgefield Chronicle pays the fol lowing compliment to an old Anderson County boy, who is now the Presiding Elder of the Columbia District: "lu our Methodist Church on Sunday night last, this good man and popular preacher dis coursed baautlfully upon certain of the "Beatitudes" of the 5th chapter of Mat thew?beautifully, warningly, winningly. Dr. Dickeon'a voice, either in preaching or in singing, is a trump of war. And still its clarion tones can?and often dc? sink into murmurs of deepest pathos. When Dr. Dickson preaohos in Edge?eld, you invariably see in his congregation not only Methodists but Baptists, Presbyte rians, Episcopalians and even Riman Catholics.'' Undo" William Green, an aged and respectful negro, died at his homo near Belton on December 24th, and was buried on Sunday following in the negro Cemetery at Belton. "Uncle William" was former ly a slave of the Breaieale family, of the Belton section, was born and always lived in that community, and was most highly esteemed by all of bis acquaintances, both white and blaok. He was the father of fifteen children, twelve of whom survive bun. He aleo leaves an aged wife, and fifty grandchildren. His mother also survives him, and she claims to be one hundred and thirty years of age, and is still hale and hearty. He was a mo?t up right and worthy negro, and has gone to reap the rewards of a well spent life. Mrs. Mallie Wilson, the beloved wife of Mr. J. C. Wilson, died at her home in the Cray tonville section laet Wednesday night, after a brief illness, aged about 2G years. Her remains were interred in the Barker's Creek Churchyard on Friday, Rev. N. G. Wright conducting the funeral services, in the presence of a large ooncourse of sor rowing friends and relatives Mrs. Wil son was a daughter of Mr. M. S. Strick land, and a sister of Dr. A. C. Strickland, of this city. About a year ago she stood at Hymen's altar as a lovely young bride, with the prospects of a long and happy lifo, but death has called ber to her eternal home, where ehe reste with that Saviour whom ehe loved to serve in this world. She had long been a member of the Bap tist Church, and when the summons of death came ehe was ready to answer it. She was a most excellent woman, and was most highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends and relative'. She leaves a devot ed but greatly bereaved husband and a little infant. May he who doeth all things for tbe best comfort the loved ones in their sorrow. Mrs. Isabella Strickland, wife of Mr. M. S. Strickland, and mother ol our fellow towns man, Dr. A C Strickland, died this morn ing at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. J. C Wilson, in this County, after a brief illness with bronchitis. She had gone to the home of Mr. Wilson to nurse her sick daughter, whose death ia chronicled in this paper, and there her disease, with which she had been alllicted for some time, as sumed a serious form, and ehe gradually grew worse until death came to her relief. Her death, following so cloeely after that of her daughter, has brought double sorrow to a once happy home, but the loved ones, in their great bereavement, have the con solation of knowing that a devoted mother and daughter aro now at rest in their eternal home with the blessed Saviour. Mrs. Strickland was ?l years of age, and was a most noble Christlan]woman, whose death ifl deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends and relatives. She possessed a 1 most gentle; loving disposition, and I .r memory will long be. cherished by her friends. She joined the Barker's Creek Baptist Church in her girlhood, ! and throughout her life she was a most devoted and exemplary member. Her remains will be interred there to-morrow. An aged husband, two sous and oue daughter survive her. May (?od comfort and console theru in their great bereave ment. Mr. Jeptha Harper, another one of An derson County's oldest and most sub stantial citizens, has passed from time into eternity. Ten days ago he was in his usual good health, when he was at tacked with a severe case of the grip, whioh brought on partial paralysis, caus ing his death Monday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. On yesterday afternoon his re mains were laid to rest in the Hopewell churchyard. By his owu request there was no funeral services over his body. Mr. Harper was in the 74th year of his age, and was born and reared in Ander son County, where he also spent his life, lie was a frugal and .industrious farmer, and by hie skillful management had ac cumulated considerable property. He had long bean a consistent and active member of the Baptist Church, and was most highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. ? was exceedingly kind to the poor, and was always ready to lend them a helping hand. As two of bis neighbors remarked in our presence yes terday, his place will be bard to fill in his immediate section. Mr. Harper was firm and fixed in his principles, and never hesitated to condemn the wrong and uphold the right. . Ho was well known throughout tin- County, and the announcement of his death will be heard with regret by all of his friends and ac quaintances. A number of years ago he married Mrs. Violet Rainwater, who survives him. Mrs. Mary Annah Gray, widow of the late Capt. Hiram Gray, of Wilmington, Del., died in this city last Saturday after noon, at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. M. Kennedy, aged 82 years. The deceased bad lived in Greenville for a number of years, and came to Anderson a few weeks ago to visit her daughter and recuperate her health. The Greenville If aus of Sun day, in speaking of her death, Bays : "Cul tured and refined, gentle and modest, high-minded and warm-hearted, she en deared herself to all with whom she came in contact- Strong in the faith she pro fessed, practical in her religion and full of that sweetest of all virtues, charity, her life was a source of edification to all who knew her. None ever heard her lips utter an unkind word of anyone. She knew the good in man and spoke it only. Id ber death Greenville loses a most estimable Christian woman, the Catholic Church one of its most faithful members and her family circle a devoted, affectionate, self sacrificing mother. Mrs. Gray bad for some time baen in failing health and about two months ago went to Anderson where it was hoped the change would res tore ber. Tbe disease, however, had already advanced too far and she gradually sank till yesterday afternoon, when sus tained by tbe rites of her Church and sur rounded by those she loved, ehe yielded up her pure soul to God. The remains will be brought to Greenville to-day and the funeral services will take place to-morrow at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11 o'olock. Mrs. Gray leaves four daughters to mourn her?Mrs. L. K. Clyde and Mrs. W. . I. Woodward, of Greenville, Mrs. M. Kennedy, of Anderson and Mrs. Theresa Adderly, of Tampa, Fla , the three first of whom were with her in her last momenta." : Why suffer with Coughs, Colde and La Grippe when Laxative Bromo Quinine will cure you in one day. Does not pro duce the ringing in the head like Sulphate of Quinine. Pat up in tablets convenient for taking. Guaranteed to cure, or money refunded. Price, 25 Cents. For sale by Evans Pharmacy. E? Notice?A small dark brown mule strayed from Factory Hill Monday night. Any information concerning it will be appreciated. R. J. Sayi.oks, Honea Path, S. C. Call on J. L. Farmer, Anderson, S. C, for Adalr & McCarty Bros. High Grade Ammoniated Fertilizers and Acid Phos phates tf. Wanted?To let a neat six room cottage, cheap. For information apply at this office. Such bargains in Horse Collars as Sulii vau Hardware Co. now offer are not had often in a life time. Buy your Pickles from up. We have a nice 1 ine of Heinz's Goods. Bottle Pickles of every kind. Loose cucumbers 10 cts. per dozen. Sweet mixed 00 cts. per galon, Oaborne & Bolt. It is a mighty poor man that can't buy a blaoksmitb'e outfit at Sullivan Hard ware Go's, prices. Everybody is talking about Leggete old fashion prepared Pie Crust?a child can roll out rich, flaky and delicious crust in a few minutes. Something new. For sale only at Osborne Bolt's. McKinley and the tarili are puahmg Barbed Wire up, but Sullivan Hardware Co. are holding their prices down to the old notch as long as they can. We sell Three 3 lb. cans ?ie Peaches for 25 cents. Osborne & Bolt. Another car load of the great Oliver Chilled Plows just received by Sulliyan Hardware Co. Big lot of raiains at 10 cts. per pound at Osborne & Bolt's. A January thaw is always more pro ductive of colds and coughs than January freeze. Then is the time Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is needed and provesso extreme ly efficacious. Ask your druggist for it, and also for Ayer'a Almanac which is free to all. A farmer who uses Towers & Sullivan's steel plows will have no other. The Sul livan Hardware Co. sell them and will sell no other. Mince Meat 10 cents a pound at Ojborne & Bolt. Plow gear, Traces, Bridles, Hames, Ac., low in price and completo in variety at Sullivan Hardware Co's. Buy your Edam Cheese from Osborne &Bo'.t. r The celebrated "Nimr?d" Axe?, sold only by the Sullivan Hardware Co., have wen a great reputation. Tney have no equal. Price reduced. Fresh all Pork Sausage. O ily 10 cents a pound at Oaborne & 5 jit. Every farmer will now look out for his plows, plow stocks and implements gen erally. He will stand in hie oWn light if he fails to try 8ullivan Hardware Co. before buying. For Rent?A neat, four-room cottage. Apply at this office. Years of experience, close study of this business and close contact with their cus tomers, havo established the Sullivan Hardware Co. as headquarters for all goods in their line. ? Dr. Shields, an eminent physician of Tennessee, says ; "I regard Ayer's Sarsa parilla as the best blood-medicine on earth, and I know of many wonderful cures effected bv it use." Physicians all ovor the laud have mado similar state ments. Go to Oaborne & Boit for tho nicest line of fine candies and choice fruits. Oaborne Bolt sell fresh fat mack srel 35 to tbe kit, only 75 cts. Cut Flowera, Pot Plants and Palms f?r sale. Mas. J. 1?\ Clixkscalks, 2-12 Main S\ Whole Dried Figs" 10 ceats per pound at Oaborne & Bolt. . Brown, Osbirne & Cj. have some high grade Wando Fertilizer. Will pay you to try it under graia. Brock Bros, have on hand one Herring Safe comparatively new that they will sell at a sacri li ce. Measures as follows: Out side height. 37 inches, width across front 31 inches, across side 139 inches. If you are in tbe need of either leather or rubber beltlog go to Brock Bros,, where you can get the beat. SUtiBfactiou guaran teed, ?s'ew goods, new prices. Do you anticipate buying a Shot Gun this season ? If you.do, Brock Bros, are the proper people to buy from. They oan savo you monoy. Thai's law. If you don't believe it they will show it to you. Call and see them. OwENsnoito WiOOKS.?To arrive in a few days a car of Fine Wagons. Don't fail to eee us and get our prices beforo you buy. H. G. Johnson tfc Son. Mr. W. G. Martin is uow working in my harness shop, and I can give yon bargains in harness. J. S. Fowler. The Columbia Bicycle is the Standard of the World. For sale by H. G. Johnson & Sod. The Columbia and Hartford Bicycles still In the lead." For sale by H. G. John son & Son. NOTICE.? To those indebted to me please make payment at onco, especially those owing me past due notes and accounts. I must have my money. J. S. Fowler. A fine selection of Harness always on band, and prices right at H. G. Johnson & Sou. Buggies, Phaetons, Surreys and Con cords lower than over at H. G. Johnson & Son. Our Bicycle trade is growing. Prices right. Call and Bee us. H, G.;gJohnson& IOtt.| Attention, WE have put the knife in the price of all our Clothing, Overcoats, Wool Underwear and Hats, and if you are inter ested in anything of the kind it will? PAY YOU To call a nd inspect.! Mackintosh Overcoats $2.25?Reduced from S3.00. All-wool Overcoats ?4.00?Reduced from $5.00. Wool Undershirts 40c.?Reduced from 50c. Grey Mixed Wool Shirts 50c.?Reduced from 75c. Men's All-wool Mitts 15c.?Reduced from 25c. Men's All-wool Gloves 20c.?Reduced from 25c. Boys' All-wcol Gloves 20c.?Reduced from 25c. Men's Astrican Gloves 40c.?Reduced from 50c. Men's Linen Collars 5c?Reduced from 10c. Men's Linen Cuffs 10c.?Reduced from 20c. Men's Wool Mixed Grey Half Hose 10c.?Reduced from 15. Men's Ear Muffs 10c. Men's Unlauudered White Shirts 25c. Men's Unlaur dered White Shirts, cast iron, 30c Men's Heavy Creedmore Shoes $1.00?Reduced from $1.25. We mean to sell the above between now and the 24th day of December, and have marked prices on them that will move them right out. We cordially invite every one to call and see. No trouble to show Goods. Everything sold as advertised, and satisfaction guaran teed or money refunded. Very truly, No. 40 Public Square. New Year ! New Hopes ! GREATER AMBITION ! Our business for 1897 must be increased by $25,000 or $50,000. We hope to reach the highest mark. Our Stock is great and our facilities for supplying your wants is unequalled. We must turn over our money oftener, Cash will cut a great figure with us this year. Are you a cash purchaser : If so, ours is the Store for you to patronize. We can still supply you in Capes and Jackets. ALL JACKETS AT COST. Several Ca{>es at cost?others at reduced prices. We usually sell a great many Blankets and Comforts in January and February, and are prepared to meet the demand. The greatest Blanket ever sold over our counters at $3.50, $4.50 and $5.00?all wool and Southern manufactured. Our Special for January will be Shoes For men, women and children. Many odd lots to sell off. Heavy Shoes for the bad weather. Ladies Shoes with good, soft Tops but heavy, flexible Soles. Boys' and Girls' Shoes. Rubbers for men, women and oh?dren. Stock Taking in our Clothing Room has brought to light some good offerings for you. We can interest you in Clothing, Overcoats and Gents' Underwear. ; Will move stuff in great shape with us. Now for the greatest sales in our history. '96 was the largest yet. '97 must be still larger. Thanking you for your liberal patronage of the past, and assuring you of our good wishes for your health, happiness and prosperity in the future, we remain Yours very truly, In all Lines . . AT . . E. SEYBT'S, DURING DECEMBER, In order that we might reduce our Stock of Heavy Goods during this month, and as Winter seems to have just begun, those wlo have put off buying until now will certainly reap a harvest, as we mean to sell, and if LOW PRICES and good honest Goods will move them they will go. Don't buy your Water Jeans, Cassimeres, Blankets, Lap Robes and Shoes until you price ours. EYBT* WATCHES ! WATCHES ! Now IS YOUR CHANCE if you want a niw Watch cheap. I have Bought the LARGEST STOCK of G-old, Silver and Nickel Watches Evpr brought to this City. I bought them CHEAP and am going to sell them the SAME WAY. Be sure and get my prices, as I booght them to sell and not to keep. Coo.e in and let me price them to yon. I carry the largest Stock, bny in large quanti li f 3, and get bottom prices, and will give you the advantage of it. Diamond Bings, Plain Bings, Set Bings, . * Jewelry of all kinds, Silverware and Clocks, In abundance, at WILL. R. HUBBARD'S JEWELRY PALACE Next to Farmers and Merchants 'Phone 81. COLE & COFFEE For the next Thirty Days WILL sell you a dandy Congress Shoe, worth 81.50, for 81.00. A beautiful Bu Botton, for Ladies, worth 81.25, for 90c. All grades of Shoes at cut ratea unheard of. We are glad to say our Shoe trade has been more r.hau we even expected. We have had to duplicate our Shoe bills three times already ; and at the extreme low prices we are offering Shoes now we hope to double our business for the next thirty days. We will sell you WATER PROOF GOODS ia all the colors, worth 75c. per yard, for 40c. One thousand yards OUTINGS and SUITINGS, worth 7? to 7*c, re duced to ,5c. and 5$c. , CASHMERES that are selling at 75c. to 81.00 we are ofiering for 35c. to 50c. . COLE Se COFFEE. HIGH PRICES ABE a thing of the past, and beginning with this week we inaugurate a series of Bargains that are without a parallel ! WE don't rush into the papers every week advertising sweeping reduction sales, bat when necessity compels us to get rid of a large Stock in a certain length of time, we give vou the benefit of genuine CUT PRICES in all linee. Our special cut this month applies more particularly to JEANS, and in this lie e we have some extraordinary bargains. Our all-wool, nine-one ce Jeans at 25c. per yard is without an equal. These Goods are warranted not to contain any cotton or shoddy stnff in thfl filling, but are made from pure and selected wool, being beautiful in color ' and smoothe and regular in finish. Jeans which we formerly sold at 25c. are now re duced to 20c. A splendid quality, worth 20c, we now offer ab 15c* We have a beautiful line of- KERSEY to go at 33 l-3o. This is the staff to make a comfortable and handsome Winter Salt from at small coat. About twenty-five pieces of WORSTEDS and LADIES' DRESS GOODS whi<ih are not going as fast as they should, have been reduced to the uniform price of 12ja per yard. This will make them go in a hurry, e come early and get a good selection. CU CC ?Everybody knows us when it come to footwear. We handle only ObiULw. . the best Goods, made by reliable manufacturers, and we feel no hesitancy in guaranteeing them to be free from imperfections of workmanship and shoddy material. We will make it to your interest to see as before makinjr/your par chases, and extend a cordial invitation to all to visit onr Store. M?CULLY & CATHCART. THE ANDERSON MUTUAL FIRE IND UFE lUIUICf COMPII], Incorporated ander the Eawsi of South Carolina, At a recent meeting of the Directors of the Andetson Mutual Fire and Life Insu ranee Company a fund was provided to meet losses as they occur until the Company has 3200,000 ir "su ranca in force when it will be able to pay Its own losses; so if one of of their policy-holders should sull'era loss the company la now prepared to pay him: promptly. It was also arranged to give reduced rates nntll Dec. 1st. At that time the old ratrfi will be re -established. Tbia redaction is made by catting the Agents' commissiocs some and by the officers releasing their entire commissions. Uc til Dec. 1st, the amonr.t going into the loss fund from each premium is not reduced one cent. ?UJtjWe are writing insurance every day, and oursuccess is assured. J. R. VANDIVER, Pr?sident.: J. J. FRETWELL, Vice President. . H. WATKINS, Secretary and Treasurer. DIRECTORS : W. G. WATSON, JOHN M. GLENN, J. G. DUCKWORTH, J. J. BAKER, R. B. A. ROBINSON, B. C. MARTIN. A. P. HUB BARD, J. J, MAc'??. ? R. S. HILL. Sept2, lSU6-Jtn J 1