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LAST YEAR'S ALMANACS - A.TXD - HIGH PRICES! And one thing that should be first in favor during 1897 is - - - . Brown, Osborne k Co's. But to bring the Public face to face with Facts we wish to say : DON'T BE FOOLED By alluring "baits" in the guise of Cheap Prices. KEEP YOUR EYE ON US ! There'll be no prices lower than ours, when the quality is considered. - - DO you think we'll let anybody sell Goods for less money ? No matter what condition may exist we shall lead in low prices. GOOD MERCHANDISE is our Stock in Trade, and we would rather sell without profit than turn to poor stuffs that disappoint customers and serve to ruin reputation. TO THE PUBLIC : We are grateful for thesuccess we have attained, but not content to stop with present attainments. Wc wish to accomplish more during the present year than ever before. With this in view we shall endeavor at all times to keep our Stock up to a high standard of excellence, and in these hard times, when mouey is required to do double duty, we shall sec that you get full value for every cent spent with 113. Our motto shall be : "Quick Sales and Small Profits !" Full measure, heaped up, pressed down and running over. You will bear in mind that our Stock is a varied one-that wc deal in GENERAL MERCHANDISE, That we make a Specialty of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Millinery, Notions, Clothing, And Gents' Furnishings, And that our SHOE STOCK is one of the largest and best assorted in the city. We also sell Hardware and Farm Implements, And Fancy and Heavy Groceries. Our Stock is simply immense, as our recent inventory will prove. We are ia position to supply the needs of the people. For FARM SUPPLIES our advantages are superior. We are receiving daily large quantities of FLOUR and MOLASSES on which we defy competition. We have some thing? in Heavy AVinter Goods that we will sell at Cost for the Cash. If you want to figure on your Supplies for the Spring, don't fail to see us. If you have a crowd of Croppers, Tenants or Hirelings to supply, by all me ns see us. Look to your interest-Don't be deceived. IF YOU PAY CASH we will treat you right. If your credit is good, and you wish to mn an account with us, that will be alright. During this year of grace eighteen hundred and ninety-seven we wish to very much extend our business, and we would be pleased to make the ac quaintance of every man, woman and child in Anderson County, and if per adventure some should come over the lines from other Counties, and even from our sister State of Georgia, we will give them a hearty welcome, BUY THEIR COTTON, and sell them all the Goods we can. Remember that we are here to do business, and by fair and legitimate dealings we hope to merit the confidence and good will of the people. See us before you buy your FERTILIZERS. See us before you buy your SUPPLIES. We will make it to your interest to see u.s. MERCHANTS will please remember that our Wholesale Department has grown wonderfully, and that wc will sell them their Goods as cheap as they can buy them anywhere. Why scud your money away from home when you can buy to better advantage at home. Wc will guarantee prices on anything we sell. We will endeavor to give perfect satisfaction to all. Wc will promise polite and courteous attention. We w ill make a desperate effort during the months of January and February to clean up everything in the way of Winter stuff. Profits will bc no object. We must make room for Spring Goods. All are invited to come and make our Store headquarters. We always have comfortable fires. Make yourselves at home with us. Yours truly, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Greneral Merchandise, AJS1> JRSON, 8. C. LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAYTJAN. 20, 1897. Tho Cotton Market. Corrected by Brown, Osborne & Co, Strict Good Middling. 7 Good Middling. Gi Strict Middling. 6J Middling. GI Stains. 5 to G Easter Sunday comes on tho 18th of April this year. A prognosticator says February will be a very wet mouth. Send U9 the news from your section every week, friends. O-.ir merchants are preparing for an ex tensive Spring trade. Mr. C. M. Guest is out again afloran illness of several weeks. The drummers are numerous now. They report business good. Mi98 Gnssie Holleman, of Walhalla, is in the city visiting relatives.. Mr. Beaty Gossett, of Pelzer, has been spending a few days in the city. You are not in the fashion now unlesB you have had an attack of the grip. Five deaths occurred in the city last week among the colored population. To-day (Wednesday) is the last day for making tax returns to the City Clerk. The Court of Session? will b?j?n at Wal ha'la on the first Monday in Febrnary, TJ6 houor roll of the city graded school is published this week on the first page. A number of new Cadets have been en ro'led at the P. M. I. Bince the holidays. Mr. Y?\ S. Lee. Jr., has been spending a few days in the city visiting his parents. Let progress be in the minds and hearts of every men who calls Anderson home. The attention of bridge contractors is oiled to the notice of Supervisor Snelgrove. Mr. James Shumate, of this city, bss been visiting Greenville and Spartan burg. Very little cotton being marketed now. Tbe price of the staple does not vary much. Miss Claudia Provost has gone to Au gusta to spend the wintei visiting relatives S Mrs. W. J. Dargan, of Greenville, is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Cox. Mis3 Neelv Friorson has gone to Ocala, Fla., to visit her brother, Mr. Tom Will Frierson. The sanitary dues are now being col lected by the City Clerk. They are paya ble quarterly in advance. Yon will always find a fall supply of ? blanks-liens, mortgages, contracts, etc. - at the INTELLIGENCER office. Mrs. R. E L'gon left the city last Thurs day for Ocale, F?8.t where she will spend several weeks visiting friends. Kev. Dr. Riley. Superintendent of the public pcboois of Pickens County, spent a day or two in the city last week. The alarm of fire last Friday night was cau.-ed by a chimney burning out in the southwestern portion of the city. Mrs Amanda Sassard, of Ocala, Fla , is in the city vi-uing ber daughter. Mr3. Jas. F Fant, who has been quite sick. In his new advertifement this week John T Butriss calls special attention to his sto jk of stove1? and house furnishings. Thc eath buyer can now get many bar gains in the dry goods aod clothing stores. Watch the advertisements in the INTELLI GENCER. Mr. T. Yancey Sligh died at his home near Seneca on the 10th inst., aged 35 yeara. lie was tick only a few days with pneumonia. A conference of the members of Salem Church will be held next Saturday morn ing at ll o'clock. All the members are urged to attend. H. H' Watkins, Esq., was called to Gre aowood yesterday to attend a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Connie Maxwell Orphanage. Mr. Geo. A. Wagener, of Charleston, haB been spending a few days in Anderson, where he always receives a warm welcome from his many friends. - Attention is called to the advertisement of the Globe Fertilizer in this issue. Mr. A. L. Welch is the agent at Anderson, and John W. Campbell, at Belton. Rev. W. W. Leathers will preach at Hopewell Church next Saturday and Sun day. All the friends of the congregation are invited to attend the services. Mej. S. P. Dendy, of Walhalla, has withdrawn bia name as a candidate for Judge of the E:ghth Circuit on account of the delicate condition of bis health. The new advertisement of the Hill Orr Drug Co. talks about garden seed. This firm handles Landreth's Beeds, which are guaranteed to be reliable and fresh. The new advertisement of C. F. Jones A Co. deals in facts and figures this week, and should be read carefully. They are now offering 6ome rare bargains in goods. Hon. J. E. Breazeale went to Columbia last Friday to make his annual report as Code Commissioner, and to look after hie interests es a candidate for Judge of tke Eighth Circuit. Rev. W. T. Demean, the pastor, requests ns to announce that a meetingof tho Board of Stewards for the South Anderson Circuit will be held at Starr on Saturday, 30:h inst, at 10 o'clock a. m. Mr. Kht. Scudday, of Nashville, Tenn., bas been spending a few days in Anderson visiting relatives. He is now a prosperous merchant of Nashville. His old friends were glad to greet him. We invite your a'tention to the new ad vertisement of Brock BroB. They call special attention to the Syracuse turn plow, which is extensively used by the farmers of this Bection. One remedy for the grippe is said to be a teaspoonful of Eoda in half a glass of water to be taken before each neal for four successive meale. This remedy is at least inexpensive, and certainly is harm less. It has been suggested that the city fath ers divide the collection of the city taxes collect one-half next month and the other half in the early fall. This action would no doubt be greatly appreciated by the taxpayers. Anderson County has loBt another good citizen in the death of Mr. Andrew Reeves, which occurred yesterday at the home of his son-in iaw, Mr. John L Jolly, in Cen terville Township. He was Bick ouly a short while. Last Sunday WBB a wet, disagreeable day, and the attendance at the Churches was not as largo as usual. It rained nearly all day without ceasing. It is said that lt is tho first rainy Sabbath we have had in twelve months. This is the season of good living in the country. Plenty of pork, peas, poultry and potatoes, with now and then a mess of turnips for extra. We hope all are blessed with these substantials, and their supply will be Increased thia year. Weather Prophet Hicks is being kept busy trying to explain why December's weather did not pan out according to his predictions. He claims that the forces he relied upon to produce "severest December ever known" got waylaid. Elberton (Ga.) Star: 'Master George and William Wilcox have returned from their visit to Anderson, S. C. It will be hard to find two brighter, better or more honorable boye." They are "veritable chips oil'of the old block," brother Skel ton. Mrs. Elizi Zachary, a native of this County and a sister of Maj. T. H. Russell, died at the home of ber son near Cedar town, Ga , last week. Her remains were brought to Townville last Friday and in terred beside her husband, who died twenty-four years ago. Constable Buice, one of the posse of con stables who killed the moonshiner in Spar tauburg County last fall, is in Anderson thin week. He speaks very boastingly of the bloody deed, and is very bitter in his denunciation of the Solicitor of the Seventh Circuit for not having tried the case at the last term of Court. He says if he had been convicted Governor Evans would have par doned him, Walhalla Newe : "Mr. W. D. Hall, of Qranbury, Texas, has boen spending sev eral weeks visiting relatives in this county. HP will return to Texas in a few days ac companied by his inot?er. M ra. Sallie Hall, of Townvillo. Mr. Hail ia highly pleased witb his adopted home." Mr. John O. People?, of Newberry, died j-esterday morning. Mr. Peoples married a daughter of the late Capt. Robert Norris, of thia County, and had many friends among our people. He was also an uncle of the late John E. Peoples. The imme diate cause of his death was pneumonia. Pickens Sentinel : "Mrs. W. K, BORRS, ofWaxhaw, N. C, bas bought the Irvin Ellison place, a few miles east of Easley, and will move her family to it in a few days. Mr. Ellison will move to his place in Anderson County. We regret, to give up such energetic young farmers aa Mr. Ellison." Jesse Mouchet, son of Mr. Tyler Mou chet, died at bis home in Corner Town ' ship on Tuesday, 12th inst., after a brief . illness with pneumonia, aged ll years, j The remains were interred at Good Hope j Church, the funeral services bei og con I ducted by Rev. R. C. Ligon. Ht} was a > bright, industrious boy, and his bsreaved parents have the sympathies of their many friends. Stock taking has finished at R S. Hill's establishment, &nd he finds that he has too many goods on hand. His new ad vertisement this week tells what he has determined to do, and cash buyers should read closely what he says, as he ia offering some great bargains in blankets, jackets, capes, dress goods, flannels, shoes, cloth ing, etc. Prices are quoted, and if you want a bargain call early. All persons are required to make returns on their property, and uniese thia ia done before February 20 a penalty will be added. The Auditor cannot ?stend the time, and is required to add the penalty of 20 per ceut. If the returns are not made. Uuder the new Constitution all male citizena be tween the ages of 21 and GO years are liable to the poll tax, except Confederate soldiers over the age of 50 years and persona una ble to earn a support by being maimed. Hartwell (Ga.) Sun: "Messrs. Beaure gard Thompson and Clarence Jones, of South Carolina, spent Saturday night and Sunday morning last with their friend, Mr. J. E. Carter. They were en route home from a four days' hunt in the flat woods in Elbert County on Broad River. They had splendid sport and bagged ll wild geese. 14 wild ducks, G wild turkeys, 18 squirrels and 12G partridges. President Cleveland bad better look to his laurels." Mrs. Bettie Wright, relict of the late R. N. Wright, died at her home, near Honea Path, last Saturday, after a brief illness with the grip, aged 81 years. Her remains were interred in the Barker's Creek Churchyard on Sunday. Mrs. Wright waa a most excellent Christian woman, and 'her memory will long be cherished by a wide circle of friends. She had long been a devoted member of the Baptist Church. Rev. Wm. W. Mood, of the South Caro Una M. E Conference, died at his home in Sumter on the 11th inst., aged 70 yeare. For a number of years he bad been in feeble health, and for the past twelve years was OD the superanuate list of bis Confer ence. Mr. Mood Berved the Methodist congregation in this city for several years, and was most highly esteemed by all of our people. He was a good preacher and an excellent pastor. A widow, two sons and two daughters survive him. Mrs. B.-tsey Djuthir, wife of Mr. J. ti. Bout hit, and mother of our. townsman, Mr. J. B. Dou th it, died at her bom near Sandy Springs yesterday. She bad been in feeble health for a number of years, and her death was no surprise to her friends. Mrs. Douthit was a daughter of the late Joseph Watkins, and was about 70 years of age. She was a moat noble Christian woman, and highly esteemed by all of her friends. She leaves a husband, one son and one daughter to mourn her death. Her remains will be interred this after noon in the Sandy SprlngB Churchyard. The la8t issue of the E igefield Chronicle Bays : "We hear that Major Lee, general superintendent and chief engineer of the Greenwood, Anderaon and Western Rail road will visit Saluda this month en route to Greenwood. The purpose of bis visit, it is said, will be to locate permanently the exact route of the road and to arrange for a depot site at Saluda and for side-track lines. Aa soon as this is done an extra force of hands will be employed and the work of grading will be rapidly pushed to completion." Two eclipses of the sun are scheduled for the year 1897. The first one will take place, the astronomers say, February lat. It is what is known as an annular, or' ring eclipse, which means that the moon will pass across its center in such a way that if an observer were in a favorable position he would see a large black spot ia the faca of the chief luminary, with a wide ring of light about it. The eclipse will be visible to North America, south of a line drawn through Boston, Memphis and Li Paz, Lower California. It will be be?t observed in this country from the Southern States The second eclipse ia due July 29th, and will be visible in all parts of the country. The Flora Staniford Company will close its engagement in the Opera House to night with that humorous comedy drama, ' Fun in a Boarding School," and if you want to spend an enjoyable evening go and hear it. This afternoon, at 3 30 o'clock, "Reddy, the Mail Girl," will be rendered at a special matinee for the ladies and children. Admission price, 10 and 20 cents. On both Monday and Tuotday evenings the Company was greeted by large audiences, and everybody present came away more than pleased. Many pleasing specialties are introducod at .-ach entertainment. The Company is a strong one, and would be warmly welcomed should it ever return to Anderson. Mr. W. 8. McGill died at his home in the Mountain Creek section last Thursday, after an illness of one week with pneumo nia. He was the oldest son of Mr. Samuel J. McGill, of thia County, and about 24 years of age. He was a most worthy, up right young mau, and had a wide circle of friends, all of whom were deeply shocked at his death. Ile was a deacon of Moun tain Creek Church, and for several years tho efficient Superintendent of the Sunday School. About two years pgo Mr. McGill married Miss Hattie McClure, who, with one child, survives him. His remains were interred iu the Mountain Creek Churchyard, the funeral services boing conducted by Rev. W. B. Hawkins. Mr. C. C Cummings, former., of thia city but who has been living i? Atlanta for several years, died at his home ia that city last Sunday afternoon. He waa ill only a short time with pneumonia. Mr. Cummings was born and reared in this County, and y&s about 53 years of age. He /as well known in this section, where he had many friends, who deeply regret his death. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Churob, and possessed many noble virtues of both heart and mind. His remains were brought to An deraon Monday morning and interred by the aide of two children, who had preceded him to the grave, in the Baptist Church yard, Rev. W. R Richardson conducting the funeral services. He leaves a wife and five children, who, in their sore be reavement, have the sympathiei of all their friends. At the regular annual meeting of Camp Stephen D. Lae, No. 753 U. C. V., held last Monday, the following memberB were in attendance : Commander M. P. 'frib ble, 2ad Lieut. Commander W. A, Fant, 3rd Lieut. Commander H. S. Shumate, Adjutant J. L, Mauldin, Chaplain A, P. Hubbard, Color Sergeant J. W, Trow bridge, Surgeon W. H. Nardin, Comrades P. M. Ruff, B. F. Wilson. Robt. Moore head, and D. M. Stephens. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : M. P. Tribble, Commander ; J. J. Baker, 1st Lieut. Commander; W. A. Fant, 2nd Lieut. Commander; H.S. Shumate, 3rd Lieut. Commander: A. P. Hubbard, Ad jutant and Treasurer ; Robt. Moorehtad, Chaplain; B. F.Wilson, Color Sergeant ; W. H. Nardin, Surgeon. Adjutant J. L. Mauldin, having been elected Colonel of the Anderson Regiment, was not a candi date for re election. The Memorial and Historical Committees and Committee of .A rrangemonts will be appointed by the Commander and due notice given. It was decided to make the dues for thia year 25 cents. A Card. Mn. EDITOR : I ask leave through the columns of your paper to return to the frienda who Bhowed us so much sympa thy and kindness on the occasion of my son's death, the grateful thanks of mynelf and family. And to you for your kindly words written of him, we beg to express our profound appreciation. Most respectfullv, M. P. Tm BULK. WE DO NOT WANT BOYS OR LOAF ERS, to write, but men of ability. $20U to $500 per month, salary or cuinmisaion. State and general managers. RACINE PlEB E.NoiNE Co., Racine, Wis. 30 S. Years of experience, close study of this business and close contact with their cus tomers, have established the Sullivan Hardware Co. as headquarters for all goods in their line. Pencil Points from Piedmont. EDITORS INTELLIGENCER : More than twelve mouths have passed Bince my last communication appeared in your paper, and eonie of your readers are doubtless of the opinion that I am no moro, but here's ' good morning" to each and every one of them. I haye not used Pears Soap, but quite a number of my old friends have re quested that I again contribute to your columns occasionally, and with your kind permission I shall try to comply. I can't give the ''Local Breezes from Brushy Creek," as I did of old, but with ''Pencil Points from Piedmont" lam cheerfully at your service. Mr. S. J. King, of Blaine, spent a few days here last week visiting his brother, Mr. J. T. King, on Academy Street. The boys are looking forward to another "entertainment" at the Hotel-anticipat ing a "huge old time" this time. Dr. W. A. Tripp, one of our old Brushy Creek Iriends, gave us a pleasant call Tuesday. The Doctor reports a groat deal of sickness in that community. Will Gillespie, Bob Bridges, Walt, Wil son, Clayt. Burdette and Guss. Furman were all oil" one day laat week, but neither one of the mills were shut down. "Nit." The Company is having some nice work done on King, Transylvania, Arohie, Hayn ea and Prospect Sl.ee La this week. We were glad to meet our old friend, Mr. J. 0. Pickens, of Slabtown, in town Saturday. Call again, 0.;ver, more pretty girls down here than yon could shake a stick at. A little young war broke out in Simp sonville Saturday afternoon. We have been unable to get at the particulars, but it is currently reported that some up-to date running was indulged in by the par ties who started the row, and that the place smelled of brimstone for two hours afterwards. Everything quiet, however. Messrs. Geo. Martin-and Dayt. Watkins, of Piercetown, were in town 8unday. The Hon. W. P. Wideman "Hit the Grit" here Saturday night. His lecture was full of wit, wisdom, fun and songs an enjoyable affair throughout. Quite a number of new houses are being built in Piedmont now. Mr. J. S. Wilson PM family left here Monday for Gainesville, Ga., which place they will make their home in future. Our town, it seems, ?B quite the place for "sociables" and "singings." Nothing like them. One of the most pleasant social events of the season was the gathering of young peo ple at the residence of Mr. W. K. Roberts, on Anderson Street, Tuesday evening. The occasion was a sociable given by Miss Maybelle to her numerous young friends, who enjoyed it immensely. From the fact that our time is limited, "Pencil Points from Piedmont" for this issue are Bhort. We hope to give the news in full in the future, however, and will ask that you look for us. NED NEEDLE. Piedmont, S. C., Jan. 19,1807. Lebanon News. 'it has been some time, Mr. Elitor, since you have heard from the "Lebanon folks," eo I will inform you of how we are getting along. Nearly everybody is afflicted with la grippe at this writing. Some few cases bave died with it, while other* are still suffering ; so you Bee the Doctora are kept very busy now. We are still having cold, rainy weather. It makes the farmers want to see the sun Bbine out, so that they can get to work. Some of them have their ground in order, while others are playing about, idling their time away. Our good neighbor, Mr. Andrew Patter son, has purchased a place in Oconee County, four miles above Seneca, and bas moved there recently. We regretted to see them leave, as they will be badly missed here. We wish them many happy dayB in their new home. Mr. Tom Wei born bought their old home place. Many reports were out last year of there going to be several wedding bells ring Christmas times in our settlement, but we have not heard of them ringing yet. What is the matter, girls ? Leap year has gone now, and here you are yet. There will not be another leap year in eight years. You bad better took the chance while you had one. Misses Robbie Wakefield, Birdie Duck worth, Effie Richardson and Eva Gentry came home from Greenville College ac companied by Borne of their girl friends, to spend Christmas holidays with their parents and many other friends. They have returned now," and we will be lonely again 'till next summer. Mr. J. N. Smith baa been remodeling his house, which we think will look very neat when finished. We think "Plenojure" hit "Don Lino" a heavy blow a few weeks ago, bul we have heard no reply from "Don Lino" yet. I guess the little "doodle digger" thought it best to keep silent for fear there would be a fU38. That's right, Mr. Don Lino, "be a man." Clemson Colbgo will open soon, and I guess some of the boys will start to "col lege." IL'B a very big name, but there is very little in it unless you put your mind on wbatyou arestndying We hope lt will be a success. We have a fine Sunday School here every Sunday and preaching twice a month ; second and fourth Sundays. Our pastor ia Rev. J. J. Beck. We all like Mr. B?ck splendid. Come np and hear him some Sunday. Everybody is invited. Much Bucoess to the ANDERSON INTEL LIGENCER. BELL. - The Governor of Kansas has received a letter from a woman of that State im ploring him to recommend In his^mes sage tho passage of a law to prohibit the manufacturo, sale and use of corsets in Kansas. Brock Bros. are sole agents for the Boy Carbon Plow. Have you seen it? It is the strongest, neatest, lightest running little plow on the market. It bas a steel point slide and wing and carbon foot. It beats the Boy Dixie IG toi. Call for lt and you will be pleased. Call on J. L. Farmer, Anderson, S. C., for Adair <fe McCarty Bros. High Grade Ammoniated Fertilizers and Acid Phos phate, tf. Such bargains in Horse Collars as Sulli van Hardware Co. now offer are not had often in a life time. We have the largest stoc'i of Blacksmith outfits ever brought to Anderson. Be cartain to see us before buying-we can save you money. BBOCK BROS. Buy your Pickles from UP. We have a nice line of Heinz's Goods. Pottle Pickles of every kind. Loose cucumbers 10 eta. per dozen. Sweet mixed 00 cts. per galon, Osborne it Bolt. It is a mighty poor man that can't buy a blacksmith's outfit at Sullivan Hard ware Co's. priceB. Brock Bros. sell the corrugated Steel .oofing. Everybody is talking about Le^gets 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 <fc Bolt'?. McKinley and the tariff are pushing 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 Pie Peaches for 25 cents. Osborne <fe Bolt. The folly of prejudice is frequently shown by people who prefer to suffer for years rather than try an advertised remedy. The millions who have no such notions, take Ayer's Sarsaparilla for blood-diseases, and aro cured. So much for common sense. Another car load of the great Oliver Chilled Plows Just received by Sullivan Hardware Co. Big lot of raisins at 10 cts. per pound at Odborne it Bolt's. A farmer who uses Towers it Sullivan's steel plows will have no other. The Sul livan Hardware Co. sell them and will sell no other. Mince Meat 10 centa a pound at Odborne & Bolt. Plow gear, Traco3, Bridles, Hames, ito., low in price and complete in variety at Sullivan Hardware Co's. Buy your Edam Cheese from Osborne & Bolt. The sugar-coating, which makes Ayer's Pills so easy to take, dissolves immediately on reaching the stomach, and so permits the full strength and benefit of the medi cine to be promptly communicated. ABk you druggist for Ayer's Almanac, just out. The oelebrated "Nimrod" Axep, sold only by the Sullivan Hardware Co., have wen a great reputation. They bavo no equal. Price reduced. Fresh all Pork Sautage. Only 10 cents a pound at Odborne it Bolt. Every farmer will now look out for his plows, plow stocks and implements gen erally. He will stand in his own light if, he fails to try Sullivan Hardware Co. before" buying. For Rent-A neat, four-room cottage. Apply at this office. Go to Osborne cfc Bolt for the nicest line of fine candies and choice fruits. Osborne it Bolt sell fresh fat mack srel 35 to the kit, only 75 eta. Cut Flowers. Pot Plants and Palms for Bale. Mus. J. V, CLINKSCALES, 212 Main St. Whole Dried FigB 10 cents per pound at Osborne & Bolt. Attention, BUYERS ! 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 and inspect. Mackintosh Overcoats $2.25-Reduced from $3.00. 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-wool 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 Unlaundered White Shirts 25c. Men's Unlaundered 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, ALL h MILFORD NO. io Public Square. A Great Increase in Cash Business for 1897 is our Great Aim. This is the Housekeepers Season, so we call attention to these Departments. We are paying special attention to White Quilts, and have the best one we have ever offered at $1.00. A nice Quilt at $1.25. A nice Quilt at $1.50. A nice Quilt at $2.00. And on up to $3.00. Ready-made Sheets and Pillow Gases at same price as the goods in the piece. 10-4 Sheeting-Bleached and Unbleached. Bed Ticking. All-wool Blankets and Comforts. A nice line of Curtain Draperies, in Cretons, Silka lines and Denims. A few Chenille Curtains at cost. Will sell you Cotton Flannels at a bargain. Stock is too large for the season. A lot of Remnant Embroideries. A nice line of Percales. WATCH OUR STOCK DURING We expect to make it interesting for men, women and children, Put it down and don't forget it. It will pay you to visit us often. "Yours in great earnest, C. F. JONES & CO. In all Lines . . AT - IL E. SEYBT'S, DURING DECEMBER, In order that we might reduce our Stock of Heavy Goods during1 this month, ^and as Winter seems to have just hegun, those who have put off buying until now will certainly reap a harvest, as we mean to sell, and if LOW PRICES and good honest Goods wilt move them they will go. Dont buy your Winter Jeans, Cassimeres, Blankets, Lap Robes and Shoes until you price ours. . \ > L ? I SEYBT'S ! OFFICE OF BROWNLEE A YANDI VERN. DEALERS IN General merchandise, Cotton and Fertilizers, S. D. BROWN LEit, D. 8. VANDIVER. F. P. YANDTYEli. ,1 JVDERSON. S. C., JAN 6, 1.897. WE are too bu-yto write an "ad." for this week's paper, but will say we will - make it to your interest to see us before buying one dollar's worth of Hoods this year. Wishing yon all a happy and prosperous ' >w Year, we are Yours in e*rnes', BROWNLEE & VANDIVERS. j P. S.-lie sure to see us before buying one Sick of GUANO or ACID. We han dle the Greenville illgb Grade Good", and will certainly make it to your ioterest to see us before buying. B. A V. WATCHES! WATCHES ! .N?W IS YOUR CHANCE if you want a nice Watch cheap. I hate bought the. LARGEST STOCK of G-oldj Silver and Nickel Watches" Ever brought to this City. I bought them CHEAP and am going to sell them the SAME WAY. B? sure and get my prices, as I bought them to sell and not to keep, Come in and let nie price them to you. I carry the largest Stock, bay in large quanti ties, an? get bottom prices, and w?l give you the advantage of it. Diamond Bings, Plain Bings, Set Bings, Jewelry of aU kinds, Silverware and Clocks, In abundance, at WILL R. HUBBARD'S JEWELRY PALACE. Next to Farmers and Merchants Bank. 'Phone 81. COLE & COFFEE For the next Thirty Days WILL sell you a dandy Congress Shoe, worth $1.50, for $1.00. A beautiful Buff Button, for Ladies, worth $1.25, for 90c. All grades of Shoes at cut rates unheard of. We are glad to say our Shoe trade has been more than 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 onr bnsiness for the next thirty days. We will sell you WATER PROOF GOODS in all the colors, worth 75c. per yard, for 40c. One thousand yards OUTINGS and SUITINGS, worth 7c. to' 7*c., re duced to 5c. and 5*c $ CASHMERES that are selling at 75c. to Sl.OO^ we are offering for 35c., jj to 50c. COLE &> COFFEE, sj THE ANDERSON MUTUAL FIDE Ul LIFE INSURANCE CONNU, Incorporated nnder the Laws of South Caroli na, At a recent meeting of the Directors of the And oi son Mutual Fire and Life losa rance Company a fund was provided to meet losses M they occur until the Company has $200,000 insurant* in force when it will be able to pay its own losses; so if one of of their policy-holders should sutler a loss the company is now prepared to pay him . promptly. It was also arranged to give reduced rates until Bec. 1st. At that time the old ratea will be re-established. This reduction ia made by cutting the Agents' commissions some and by the officers releasing their entire commissions. Until Dec. Int, the amount going into the loss fund from each premium is not reduced one cent. fflggWe are writing insurance every day, and our success is a?sured. J. R. VANDIVER,President' J. J. FRET WE LL, Yice President. H. H. WATKINS, Secretary and Treasurer. ? ?? / DIRECTORS: .'? f W. G. WATSON, JOHN M. GLENN. f J. G. DUCKWORTH, [J. J. BAKER, R. B. A. ROBINSON, B. C. MARTIN,! A. P. HUBBARD, ' Jt J, ii A JOB. IR, S. HILL. Se? 12,1 SJ ci -4m