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Bread AND > Raiment! Are prepared to supply the People with the Necessaries of Life. We have recently stocked up with a great er line of -. H .J S! Than ever before, filled with - - Our Basement is r< I Oil T* Of various grades, from $3.75 to A AXJllJLy $6.00 per Barrel, AND Molasses .9 Of different grades. BACON, i LARD, CORN, OATS 3m M^, SUGAR, COFFEE, &C. We can meet all competition on Sugar. On Coffee we can please the most fastidious. We have no trash in the shape of Coffee, but if you want good, honest Coffee at reasonable prices we have it. This is one of our brag stocks-we have lots of it, too. Big assortment, cheap and good. HARDWARE. We have a complete line of Hardware and Farm Implements, Plows, Plowstocks, Dixie Plows, Cultivators, Guano Distrib utors, Cotton Planters, Trace Chains, &c. HARNESS, SADDLES, COLLARS. C O Hi A_ R A. s Harness Leather, ?Seo, In fact we carry a general assortment of GROCERIES, HARDWARE, FARM IMPLEMENTS, HARNESS, SADDLES, COLLARS, PADS, HARNESS LEATHER, &c. We also carry a general line of Fancy and Staple Dry C )ods, Notions, Shoes, Clothing, Millinery, &c. In fact, our stock comprises nearly everything usually found in a stock of General Merchandise, thereby enabling us to supply the wants of the people. We are prepared to supply the people at the very lowest prices for the Cash, or at reasonable prices and on reasonable terms on time. Our large and well selected stock, bought at right prices, combined with our experience, give us advan tages over our competitors. If you want to buy Supplies for yourselves or your hands come and see us. Come and figure with us on FERTILIZERS C We are in the market and can sell you good Standard Fertil izers as cheap as anybody. We sell the following brands : Brown, Osborne & Co's. Standard Fertilizers, 2 1-2 per cent. Brown, Osborne & Co's. Soluble Guano, 2 per cent. Wando Fertilizer, 2 1-2 per cent. Soluble Guano, 2 per cent. Bring your Cotton and see our Mr. Fred. Brown before you sell it ; and see us before you buy your Goods. We are going to make a desperate effort to increase our business very materially during this year, and shall do all that is in our power to treat the people right, and to give them perfect sat isfaction in every respect. Come and see us. Yours truly, Brown Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Greneral Merchandise. ANDERSON, S. O. 5 %?Amw fnttUigntttf. LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27, 1897. The Cotton St?rket. Corrected by Brown, Osborne <? Co. Strict Good Middling. Good Middling. OJ Strict Middling. Gif Middling. HS Stains. 5 to 6 Dwelling houses aro in domand in An derson. Dr. W. B. M ill wen, of (J reen wood, is in the city. The coai and wood dealers aro doing a ' good business. I The grip continues its attacks through out this section. Congressman Latimer has our thanks for a lot of seed. Tho Court House ofiicials are busy pre paring for Court. Mr. J. M. Chandler, of Sumter, was in the city last week. Nearly every person you most now has a remedy for the grip. The City Clerk is now ready to receive the taxes due the city. No neo to tell you about the cold weath er; you know ail about it. Seo that your work animals are well protected from cold at night. A local weather prophet says this section will have plenty of fruit this year. On account of the very disagreeable weather, last Monday, as a salesday, was a failure. Mr. T. C. McDowell, of Hodges, was in the city Monday and gave us an appr?cia ted call. Mr. B. R. Clarke, of the U. S. Postal Service, Atlanta, Ga , ia in the city visit ing relatives. Mr. F. C. Withers, representing the Co lumbia State, was in the city last Friday and Saturday. St. Valentines day is now being talked of by tte young folks. It comes on Sun day this year. Mr. John A. Bell and wife, of Oregon, are in the city visiting the former's slater, Mrs. J. M. Giles. It is Miss Daisey Sharpe that is visiting in Flor ida instead of Miss Bertha, as stat ed in our last paper. People cannot be too careful with their fire plaoes in this weather to avoid small or perhaps serious fires. The time for making tax returns to the County Auditor expires on the 20th inst. Attend to it befoie that date. Anderson did not S6e the "partial eclipse" of the sun Monday afternoon. The clouds obscured the sun. When you are kicking about the weath er next summer lt will be well to remem ber the kind we are haviDg now. The Legislature having adjourned last Friday until Tuesday, Hon. J. M. Sulli van came home and spent Sunday. The infant daughter of the late Samuel T. Clyde, formerly of this city, died of pneumonia at Eaeley a few days ago. Weare told that there is much cotton in the banda of the farmers yet. Tha price of the staple is looking upward. We want PH our correspondents to write us every week. We want all the new s from every section of the County. M*s. Blecklpv, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Z >e, has gone to Florida to ppend a few weeks with friends and rela tives. It i< fcbout time for j*ou to stir your gar den wben it ls dry enough. Peas and a few other early vegetables should be planted this month. The weather during the pa9t week has been about as severe as we usually have in thia country. The mercury got down to 8 degrees above zero. Rev. John J. Monaghan, of Charleston, formerly rector of the Catholic Church in this city, has been appointed Bishop of Wilmington, Dd. ti Mr. R. S. Benson, of Travelers Rest, who is visiting friends in this city, gave us a call this morning and entered his name as a reader of the INTELLIOEKCER. The fertilizer trade has oponed up briskly and indications point to increised sales this season. Of course the agents are happy and the farmers hopeful. Osborne <fc Bolt are makinespecial pricia on tobacco, and are selling D. M. Ferry ?c Cb.'s gardeu teed?. Read their now'ad vertisemeut for further particulars. A Lodgo of Knights of Damon will be organized in Anderson in the near future. Ladies are admitted to this Order, and several have petitioned for membership. Maj. Whit. Broyles and wife, of S?neca, have moved to Anderson, where they win make their future home. They are warm ly welcomed by their many old friends. Mr. W. M. Wheeler, of Greenville, will visit Anderson about the 15th inst, and have charge of Maxwell's photograph gallery about ten days. Look for his ad vertisement next week. Mr. J. E. Griffin, of the Belton section, who was palnfnlly hurt Christmas week by his horse failing on him. is able to be out again, and was in the city yesterday. He is using crutches, but will soon be himself egain. Married, on Wednesday, January 27, 1807, in the Baptist Church at Westmin ster, S C., by Rev D- Weston Hiott, Dr. C B. FJovd, of Fairburn, Ga., and Miss Pauline Mason, daughter of Co'. R. E Mason, of We?tminster. Mr. Robert K. Vandiver died at his homeiu Hartwell, Ga., on Friday, Jan. 22ud, of pneumonia. A wife and three children survive. The deceased was a native of Anderson County, and moved to Georgia about eighteen years ago. For the presidential inauguration cere monies, Washington, D. C., March 4 k, the Southern Rdlway will sell round trip tickets from all points for one limited first class fare. Tickets will be sold March 1st, 2ad and 3rd, good returning to S b. Lsura Williams, wife of Pink William?, one of Anderson's most worthy colored citizens, died at her home in tbis city last Friday, after a long and painful illness. She was a good woman, and was most highly esteomed by all of her friends, both white and colored. Mrs. Caroline Brock, widow of George Brock, of Central, S. C.. diad on January 2let, at the residence of her sou-ln-law, H. G. Shirley, at Liberty, S. C , where she WBB visiting. She was stricken with paraly sis', after which she lived three days. She was about 7tl years of age. Invitations have been issued to the mar riage of Mr. Samuel Dalton, of Henderson, Texas, and Miss Mattie Signo Newell, daughter of Mrs. M. E Newell, of Ander son County. The bBppy event will take place at the home of the bride on to mor row afternoon, at 1.30 o'clock. ''The Private Secretary" was played by the Edward Travers Company in the Opera House Monday night. Despite the bad weather a very large audience was present, and everybody was more than pleased with the entertainment. The Company is one of the best that has ever visited Anderson. Rev. James McMuilac, father of Mrs. R. S. Hill, of this city, died at his borne in Hartwell, Ga., on last Friday. Mr. Mc Mulian was one of Hartwell's oldest and best citizens, a popular minister of the Baptist Church, and a successful business man. He was well known in Anderson County, and Ii?B many friends will regret to hear of his death. Tho Columbia State of last Sunday say6: "Yesterday Governor Ellerbe granted a pardon to John Bradley, who has been serving a 12 months' sentence on tho chningang in Anderson County for lar ceny of live stock. Tho pardon has been granted because after discovered evidence enabled Bradley tc prove an alibi. ThiB is the first exercise of executive clemenc}' by Governor Ellerbe. The fJonea Path Chronicle says : "A party of surveyors are in thc Craytonville section this week surveyingn now rn'-'roj.! route from Piedmont to Calhoun Kalis. It follows the Southern from Piedmont to Mr. Ben. Greer's a few miles above this place and the trail road from there to the Seaboard Air Line, it is not known who are projectors of the scheme but the Sea board Air Line is supposed to be the primo mover." The (Greenville News of last Frit says: .'D?t White, the little three yoar daughter of Capt. R F. White, in Coll street, foll into the fire yesterday morn aDd though painfully burned, was 1 seriously Injured. Bjth hands w burned, and heir hoad struck tue od^c the grate, badly bruising p. The lit Bufferer was resting quietly lest night a it is hoped in a day or two I bat ?be v. be completely well.'' A telegram was received in tho city v terdav announcing the death of Mies Mi gie Williams, which occurred at her hoi in Greenville, Tenn., on Monday evenii The deceased was a daughter of Mr. W Williams, and a niece of our veneral townsman. Capt. A. T. Broyles. She h been in feeble health for a long tin Miss Williams spent last Spring in A derson, and made many friends hero, of whom deplore her death. Wc acknowledge receipt of au invilati to attend the marriago of Mr. W. J. Pt terson, of Newberry, and Miss El Blake, daughter of Mr. W. K. Blake, Greenwood, which will take place in t Presbyterian Church at the latter place < Thursday, 11th inst., at 1 o'clock. Tl groom is a native of Anderson Count and is a son of Mr. A. E. Patterson, wi lives near Pendleton. He is now agent 1 the Southern Railwav at Newberry. Elberton (Gi )Slar: "Mr. D. P. Bowe of Anderson County, S. C., bas purchasi & house and lot at Bowman from L Johnsen and also a farm a short distan from Bowman of Mr. I. D. Gloer. Elbe is gltd to welcome men of Mr. Power character and business ability. Ho h already introduced himself to the Stu where he left his subscription for a yet saying he considered it the duly of eve good citizen to subscribe for the Cjun paper." The Pickons Sentinel of last week 8?y "R. AV. Pickens, of tbe upper side of Ai deraon County, was in Pickens last Moi day on business for bis father, W. S. Piel ens. He says his father has not been ab to lock after business of any consequent Bince November, when he had a slig] stroke of paralysis. We are glad to sta that be is still able to be about the hon and his faculties as clear as ever on histor and interesting reminisc?nses. He is no 74 years of age." Hartwell (Ga ) Sun : "Messrs. Sill Hall and James T. McConnell, of Ande son County, S. C., gaye us a pleasant ca on Friday last. Mr. McConnell's fathe W. R. McConnell, has bought the T. 1 Brown place in the Ejgle Grove settli ment. He will reside in Hartwell unt next year when he will remove to b plantation. We are glad to welcome sue good citizens to our County. We lear that many families in Carolina conten plate settling in Hart. The Hartwell Sim of the 29th ult. says "Dr. Samuel Orr, a prominent phyaicia of Anderson, S. C., was wired on Frida to meet Dr. J. W. Eberhart in consultf tion with reference lo the condition c Rev. J. H. McMullan. They concurre in the diagnosis and treatment and Di Orr returned to Anderson Saturday. D; Orr favored us with a call while in towr He is a son of one of the greatest statesme South Carolina ever produced, Hon. Jaf L. Orr, who died in St. Petersburg whil D'. S. Minister to Russia." By reference to an advertisement i another column it will be noted that Di W. T. Mercer, of Greenville, specialist ii throat, eye and nose affections, will mak a professional visit to Anderson nea Monday and. remain in the city, at th Hotel Chiquola, a week. In speaking c the Doctor, the Greenville Netos says "Dr. Mercer's sanitarium in Greenville i proving a great success and his patient express great satisfaction with his treat ment. Anderson will find Dr. Morcer ai elegant gentleman and an expert in hi specialties." Piedmont Sun : "What might hav beer? a seriouB accident occurred Monda; evening in the diechargo of a shot gun ii the hands of Eddie Marshall, the entlri charge lodging in the backs and beads o the younger brother, Willie, and Waite: Penny, who were some fifty yards distant Dr. Donneld took near forty shot from tb back and bead of Walter and Dr. Rich ardson a less number from Willie. Botl boys were oat next day. Tho fact of thei: both having on winter clothing added t< the distance they were from thegun.ravei Ibera from more serious harm. Tot shooting wa9 purely accidental." Mrs Lucinda McCoy, wife of Mr. R. C McCoy, died at her home in the Neva sec tion last Sunday, in the Githyearof he age. She had long been a sufferer wltl rheumatism, and death came as a relief t< ber sufferings, which she bore with tba patience characteristic of a devoted, bum ble follower of the blcesed Saviour. Ot Tupfday h"r remains were laid to rest ir the Neal's ('reek Churchyard. Mrs. Mc Coy was a most excellent woman, and wa^ greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends who will long cherish her memcry. Shi leaves a husband and nine children, aru in their sore bereavement they have th: sympathies of all their friends. Married, at the home of the brido'i father, in this cify, on Tuesday morning February 2, 1897, at 10 o'clock, by Rev J. N. H. Summerell, Mr P. K. McCully Jr, and Miss Maggie Fret well, eldes daughter of Mr. A. G. Fretwell. The mar riege was witnessed only by the immediati families of the bride and groom. Th< couple left the city at ll o'clock for Char lesion, where they will epend a few days Mr. and Mrs. McCully are among Ander son's most popular young people, and bave a wide circle of friend?, whom w< join in extending congratulations ani wishing them a happy and prosperoui journey through life. Mrs. Rebecca Holland, relict of the lab Joshua Holland, died at her home ir Broadway Township last night at 8 o'clocl of paralysis. Her remains will be interrec to morrow at ll o'clock a. m. at Neal'i Creek Church, R9V. M. McGee conducting the funeral service.0. Mrs. Holland wai about 80 years of age. About four month! ago she was stricken with paralysis and s nee then she has been an helpless inva lid. Her death, therefore, was not unex' pected. She had long been a member o: tho Biptist Church, and was a most ex callent Christian woman, who was. loved by all of ber friends. Sbe leaves twe daughters to mourn hor death, 8nd ic their tore b;reavement they have the sym pathies of a wide circle of friends. Abbeville Press and Banner : "At the home of her parents in Due West, oe January 7ih, Miss Lila A. Bowie was mar ried to Mr.'J. C. Ellison, of Anderson County, Kev. Mr. Wharton, of Donalds, ( flkiiating. A few friends and relatives witnessed the impressive ceremony, and with other friends and relatives of the popular couple offered heartfelt congrats lationB upon the happy union and bright future which prospectively is before them. The bride is ono of the accomplished and beautiful graduates of the Due West Fe male Collage, and is a jewel which the fortunato bridegroom may well cherish and prize. We repeat the hope '.hat their future may be as prosperous ns the pres ent promises." After a long and painful illness with Bright's disease, Mr. W. T. McCown died at his home in Yarennes Township last Thursday, in the G0;h year of his ge. His remains were interred on Friday in the Mountain Creek Churchyard, the funeral being attended by a large crowd of friends and relatives. Mr. McCown was born on the farm where he died, and spent his life in ti tat immediate section. He was office manied, and a widow and seven children survive bim. He was a zealous and consistent member of Moun tain Creek Church, and a most clever, worthy citizen, who was most highly esteemed by all of his friend?. He served his country through the war, and was a brave soldier. J, W, Keener and .J. W. P/ice, hone drovers from Webster, N, C., who arrived in Anderson early Monday morning, were arrested by Sherill' I ?reen a few hours later on information received from Sheriff Moss, of Walhalla. They are charged with killing a negro while crossing the mountains last Friday, near the North Carolina line. Deputy Sheriff Ro3P car ried the prisoners to Walhalla Monday night and delivered them to Sherill* Moss. The men admitted that they had a negro with thpm while they were crossing the mountains, but said he got too druuk to travel and fell off of a horse; that they loft him there, after having given amati 50 cents to take care of bim. Sheriff Moss, however, was informed that Keener, Price and the negro were all drunk, anti that tho latter was struck in the head and 1 aft by tho wayside by the men. Court is in session thia week at Walhalla, and the prisoners will doubtless have a snoedv trial. The i ?reenvillo Mountaineer of tho 27th ult. says: "County Supervisor Speegle with ox-Supervisor Holland held a con ference on Friday at Pelzor with the Su pervisor of Anderson County and others intorested. The question under consider ation was the decision of tho amount Gico..\?Ho County should pay for tho orcctiou of the proposed iron bridge over thc Saluda near Pelzer. '?La cost is esti mated at about $11,000, aud Anderson's contention ia that Greenville has contract ed to pay ono half of the cont and should abide by that contract. Supervisor Spoo gle maintains that Greenville should uot pay that proportion, innsunch as Auder sou receives all the taxes from Willlara ston Township, which pays more than any other township in that County, and will receive the greatest benefit from tho proposed bridge, while only two town I iibips iu this County will be at all bene fited by it. A number of propositions, looking to tho settlement of the matter, were made, but no agreement was reached and the prospects are that the question will be referred to the Courts for decLion." "OW Fanner Hopkins." ''Old Farmer Hopkins," said to bo ono of the brightest rural dramas ever written, will be produced in the Opera House next Monday night by the well-known come dian, Frank Si Davidson, andan excellent company. Special Bcenery, mechanical effeots, specialties of a high order, all go to make "Old Farmer Hopkins" tho great success it undoubtedly is. Speaking of its presentation in Bristol, Tenn., the Daily Times says : "Frank Davidson improves with ago, and as he has been playing the leading role in Old Farmer Hopkins for a number of years, he brings out well the good points in it, and keeps the lines well up to date. Ile was well supported last night, and all did well, but M?SB Allie Southwick won the audience by the versa tility with which she carried the double role of beth the bright little wait and the ragged newsbov tough on the streets of New York. Mrs. Dombey, as Hannah Jane, did her part to perfection, and Po liceman McGinfy, brought down the house. Dick S wift was a good detective ; he even detected a party who had cjmmlt ted a crime. Tue play is bright and sparkling from start fi finish, perfectly free from every sign ol vulgarity and ono that appeals to the bettor side of life If one wants to enjoy an evening of good clean amusement they cannot do better than to go and see Old Farmer Hopkins." Admission prices : Dress Circle, 7"> cents ; Gallery, 50 cents, children, 25 cents. Re served seats on sale at Russell A Brea zeolo's next Friday morning. Skilletville Dots. Our geographical position lie3 in longi tude 82 degrees 30 minutes Weat, and lati tude SI degrees 30 minutes. The first house w8s built about fifty years ago by Johnathan McGregor, a Dutchman. The hamlet at present contains several busi ness enterprises and some two dozen resi dences. There has recently been turveyed a railroad through the town. It is the Piedmont and Abbeville. We hope the road will be built, for we believe it would buildup our country and open out new enterprises that would give the people more employment. The small boys have become wild over the prospect. They can be seen every afternoon after school with pick?, spades and shovels grading a miniature road. Several new residences are ' lng erected in tow?. Tho painter's brush has been improving the looks of Mrs. Murphy's residence Hogan's Alley follows suit with the white wash brush. Miss Susie Stone is visiting relatives in town. Mr. J. II. Jones has gone on a visit to Georgia. One of the boys has developed into a poet, lt is a rare treat to sit and hear him spin off versos. He can reel 'em off by the yard. Bill Jones has traded off his oxen and got a buggy. We recently had the pleas ure of going to meeting with him. He IB a nice fellow, a brilliant conversationalist and it is a pleasure to bo in his company. Bill Jones has a new buggy And ho is sailing through town, The girls are bowing and smiling at him, From Corrio Jenkins to Addie Brown. Oh ! the girls are trying to catch him They say * he is just the cheese," And they are all Bending him flowers From Maggie Blanton to Jennie Reeves. Ho has got the boya down in the mouth, They're just as mad as hornets, Because he beat 'em to the tank Down ct Col. Barnett's. He ha9 cleaned up everything in town And he is happy on the way. For every Sunday be takos a ride With the little widow Gray. He is a fine musician, too, He plays the flute and fiddle, An 1 evory day ho takes a ride With little Mamie Tribble. When tho old folks tpeak his name They smile instead or frown, For they know he is one of the nicest boys That has ever been in town. The above poem wa3 read by Miss Alice Murphy at the last meeting of the Read ing Club. She won tho prize for the poem truest to life. It was voted for us to give it to you in oar next. SALLY JEUUSIIA. - More eyes must be damaged or lost than people suppose, for 2,000,000 glass eyos are manufactured yoarly in Germany and Switzerland. Coma to me, sweet ?1, come to me, Not because my goods are less dear, you see, But your cents, so rare and pure, Makes me love you all ilia more, Makes my prices go still lowor, Look for thee [For continuation seo Dean & Ratli?Vs new advt ] WE DO NOT WANT BOYS OR LOAF ERS, to write, but mea of ability. $200 to $500 per month, salary or commission. State and general managers. RACINE FIRE EXCUSE Co., Racine, Wis. 30-8. Years of experience, close study of th; business and close contact with their cus terners, have established the Sullivan Hardware Co. as headquarters for all gooda in their line. Brock Bro3. ore sole agents for the Boy Carbon Plow. Have you seen it? It ie the strongest, neatest, lightest running little plow on the market. Ic has a 6teel point slide and wing and carbon foot. It beats tho Boy Dixie IG to 1. Call for it and you will be pleased. Call on J. L. Farmer, Anderson, S. C., for Adair cfc McCarty Bro?. High Grade Ammoniated F'trtilizrrs and Acid Phos phat?, tr. Such bargain?. ?D Horse Collars as Sulli van Hardware Co. now offer are not had often in a life limo. We have tho larg03t stoc'i of Blacksmith outfits ever brought to Anderson. Be certain to see us before buying-we can save you money. BEOCK BKO.S. Ayor's Cherry Pectoral is known by its works. The experience of half a century proves that no other preparatiou of the kind stops coughing and allays irritation of the throat and bronchial tubes so promptly and effectually as this. Buy yotir Pickles from UP. We have a nice line of Heinz's Goods. Bottle Pickles of every kind. Loose cucumbers 10 cts. per dozen. Sweet mixed 90 cts. per galon, Osborne & Bolf. It is a mighty poor man that can't buy a blacksmith's outfit at Sullivan Hard ware Co's, prices. Brock Bros. sell the corruga'.ed Steel Roofing. 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 oily at Osborne ifc Bolt'*. McKinley and the tariff aro pushing Barbed Wire up, but Sullivan Hardware Co nre holding their prices down to the ole ch as long as they con. Y. ?. sell Three 3 lb. cans Pie Peaches for 25 cents. Ojborue ifc Bolt. Another car load of the great Oliver Chilled Plows just received by Sullivan Hardware Co. Unlike most proprietary medicines, the lormuli? of l)c. J. C. Ayer's Sarsapa rilla and other preparations are cheerfully sont to any physician who applies for thom. Hence tho special favor accorded those well-known standard remedies by the World's F'air commissioners. Big lot of raisins at 10 cts. per pound at Osborne & Dolt's. A fanner who uses Towers A: Sullivan's steel plows will have no other. The Sul livan Hardware Co. sell them and will sell no other. Mince Moat 10 cents a pound at Ojborno ifc oit. Pl? ?gear, Traces, Bridles, Hames, it'., low i. 'price and complete in variety at Sullivat. \1 ard ware Co's. Buvyour Edam Cheese from Osborne & Bolt. Tho colebratod "Nimrod" Axe?, sold onl}' by the Sullivan Hardwaro Co., have wcu a great reputation. Tne-y have no equal. Price reduced. Fresh all Torie Santage. Only 10 cents a pound at Usborne it Bolt. Every farmer will now look out for his. plows, plow stocks and implements gen erally. He will stand in bis own light if he fails to try Sullivan Hardware Co. before buying. For Rent-A neat, four-room cottage Apply at '.his oilico. Go to Osborne & Boit for tho nicest Uno ol line candios and choice fruits. Osborne it Bolt oil fresh fatmackarel 35 to the kit, only 75 cts. Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Palma for salo. Mus. J. F. CLIN ESCALES, 212 Main St. Whole Dried Figs 10 cents per pound at Ooborne & Bolt. The Verdict of the People is a sufficient guarantee that we sell good Goods ?Low iii Price !? We are determined to sell all of our Winter Clothing, Underwear, Overcoats, And Heavy Shoes, Must get rid of them to make room for the Spring stuff, and we have made prices that will attract the closest buyers, [f you are at all interested in anything in our line, better jome and see Goods and get prices. No trouble to show Goods. KNEE PANTS, age 4 to 15.25c. ? BETTER ONE, age 4 to 16.50c. Yours truly, IVO. 4o 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 Cases 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, Silkalines 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 1897. 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. 3 ea In all Lines . . AT . . IL E. SEYBT' In order that we might reduce our Stock of Heavy Goods during this month, and as Winter seems to have just begun, those who have put off buying until now will certainly reap a harvest, as we mean to sell, and if 1 LOW PRICES and good honest Goods wiU move them they will go. Don't buy your Winter Jeans, Oassimeres, Blankets, Lap Robes and Shoes until you price ours. JU WE STUDY TO GIVE. FULL VALUE For eve: Dollar spent with us. No high-priced "hifalutin" goods but reliable. STAPLE GOODS In every department. CAR TEXAS SEED OATS. XX IP- SLOAN". WATCHES ! WVTCHES! Now IS YOUR CHANCE il'you want a nice Watch cheap. I have bought the LARGEST STOCK of G-olcL, Silver and Nickel Waigh.es Ever Irnngbt to thia City. I bought them CHEAP and am going to sell them th? SAME WAY. Be sure and get my prices, as I bought them to sell and not to keep. Come in and let me price them to you. I carry the largest Stock, buy in largs quanti ties, and get bottom prices, and will give you the advantage of it. Diamond Rings, Plain Rings, Set Rings, Jewelry of all 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 61.50, for $31.00. A beautiful Buff Button, for Ladies, worth ?1.25, for SOc. 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 out business for the next thirty days. We will sell you WATER PROOF GOODS in ail th? colors, worth 75c. per yard, for 40c. One thousand yards OUTINGS and SUITINGS, worth 7c. io 7}c, re duced to 5c. and 5*c. jj CASHMERES that arc seliiDg at 75c. to ?1.00 we are offering for 35c to 50c. COLE Sc COFFEE. "a? n THE ANDERSON MUTUAL FIRE IUD LIFE IMUNE CUNT. Incorporated under the Laws of South Carolina, At a recent meeting of the Directors of the Andeison Mutual Fire and Life Into rance Company a fund was provided to meet losses aa they occur until the Company has ?200,000 insurnnca in force when it will be able to pay its own louses; so if one of of their policy-holders should sutler a loss the company is now prepared to pay him promptly. lt was also arranged to give reduced rates until Dec. 1st. At that timo the old ratee will be re-established. This reduction ia made by cutting the Agente' commitsions some and by the oflicers releasing their entire commissions. Until Dec 1st, the amountT going into the loss fund from each premium is not reduced one cent. ?USfWe are writing insurance every day, and oursuccess is assured. J. R. VAN DIVER, Presidsnt,: J. J. FRETWELL, Vico President. H. H. WATKINS, Secretarv and Treasurer. Sept?, !89o*-4m DIRfXTOK* W. G. WATSON, J. G. DUCKWORTH, R. B. A. ROBINSON, A. P. HUBBARD, IR. S. HILL. JOHN if. GLENN. ,'J. J. BAKER, B. C. MARTIN,* J. J. M A JOE, '