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LOCAL NEWS, v, K I ' \ fc"SI ? A i AI'KIL i:5. *t Hie Stnlo Farms. Kiljlor Hoyt, of tho Greenville Mou.i ur, recently visited thc Stat? l-'arai*. .ir. ; from a lengthy nm! interesting article : .. I:is paper we clip tho toll ?wing: 1 is impossible lo give an adequate de scription of HIP operation and management rtie Statt- farms within the ordinary ::;.;ts ot tins correspondence, lint then' ?in mauv point!' y<" untouched which wc will orietly mention, and every one interested in agriculture or in tiri proper Inclinent of criminals wo ;hl no! fail to profit liva visit au ! inspection nt tho farms 'nie convicts i Til.- fj ; tm pu reliase of the Used place were kef*! entirely at the sett lenient 1:1 thee litre ol' the liaiaussuro tarin, hut wh<>ri tho !,hnu acres were bought from Mr. li.1 it was decided to make a divinion >: t!i- property so as to ron two l'arme, with ?eparate s'ockades ami under dillor ent management. H iib locations are wisely i* h osen, MW jul one mile apart, 00 the niosl elevated points ?nd within full view of each oilier. Mr. .lohn'1'. Cooley, of Anderson <'uunly. had been lu charge of tho farm operations and control of tho convicts prior to tho division, and ho WHH transferred to tho new location on tho Heed place, whore a small residence and i1'imo ancient structures were yet .standing. Fora limo the convicts were honied and Cnardo.') in such buildings HS were al hand, but a comfortable, well-ventilated stockade was ?oon built, willi every fncility for keeping the convicts in safety and caring ' ir tlo'i: physical welfare. These features 1! management are apparent in every direction, and show the wisdom of Col. Neal in dealing with thc convict pr-ihlelu Able-bodied men, healthy and contented laborer* ar? surely rrfmiin io miking a success o? his work, and hin thoughtful r.?'us !. 'ung t his line, aside from the humane treatment which M pron,pied hy 11:1 muta ble disposition, inures largely lo tho benefit of the S'ale. The amount ol labor obtained is in exact proportion Pi tho pbysieal abiMty und condition'ol' lim eon vi,-ts. and evory incentive dicintus a just and etreful discrimination in their favor, Mr. Cooley belongs to 11 luiniiy noted tor energy and pers?v?rance, and he hm good in Igineut and sound diseretion, witli much experience in the mamtgeun-ut of (arm laborers. Me :s brm ns a reek, and while requiring the conviciN lo perlorm their full sUareol work, he looks aller their com fort in every respect. A number ol build ings have been erected since the stockade wai- completed, and Ibo set I lenient now wears the appearance ol' H prosperous p. 1111 tat inn of other days Cae ol the larg est and best arranged stables in tho State has Peen built for Hie sleek, fat mules that do the farm work. It is throe sterns high, and tho upper stories aie lilied with corn, oats, peavirie hay and other proven der. Tho barn in one hundred ted long and fifty feet wide, with Mifliebmt space between the long rows of stalls to drive two wagons abreast. A three story urana, ry and waihou shed is admirably arranged, so that tho grain crops eau lie properly kepi, ?nd w here every manner ol' farm lool or implement le carefully housed. Nola plow st ick or a tool ni any kino is allowed li remain outdoors, hut there is careful attention given to every piece ol properly belonging t 1 the St ii le. A blacksmith shop has I ??eii recent Iv built, and a corps of carpenters ure pultuig the finishing touches on the largest eulie ham wo have ever seen in the S nilli 1 ha u bree apart ?nentn Cr tho shelter and feeding ol entile and sheep, and abundant storage .min above fur all the hay and provender tnat -.vii! e.vei be needed ntl 'ho farm All ol these buildings are HUI up in the most substantial style arni wl'ji the laciikhu ol' cheap iiimher and coiinmls-ery labor, the tost 1- really Inconsiderable. The blicks n??ed in tim I iiindations are made ut tho penitentiary in Columbia, hut in the tuture iIn- cost of transportation will be saved by the brick bei nt: made on the tarins, in suitable eluy is found there io abundant!?. The carpenters and erick layer.H are drawn from Hm convict force, and when they gel through with a bul hi ing thev become farmers again. The in Saussure pince, is io charge of our friend, Mr. Wm. T. MctJill. of Anderson < 'ounly, who lias a life-time experience in farming and controlling labor, except tho years of his; childhood and tho four years he spent in Virginia a? "a good old rebel " He is tho right man for the position he now occupies, and has a well-balanced judgment that ia invaluable os a convict manager. Col. Neal bas displayed eood discernment in the selection of his lieu tenants, but he was well acquainted with both of them, and knew that he was mak ing no mistake in employing Mct?illand Cooley, who are doini; most excellent ser vice for the State in the development and management of these f.-rms. Kacb of them has about seventy-live convicts mi rier b 19 charge, practically the same num ber of acres to cultivate, a like quota of mules, cattle, bogs and sheep to look after, and in every respect there is an absolute etjuaiity in toe farm operations, HO that a j generous rivalry ls maintained between :hem, Holland's Store. Cotton planting ia being pushed now for all we are worth. A large area has been planted in corn, also aquantlty of sorghum Mas been sowed for forage. We never saw the wheat and oat crop more promising. Tho outlook for fruit is rather gloom)'. lt is certain we will have nothing like a full crop. <> ir early gardeners had the mo->t of their work to do over. ? ?ur clever friend. Mr Joe C Winter, ls not well yet, though improving. With the abnvf :eption wo are generally wei!. The Si y School at Shiloh, under the ieadersh. of Kev. J, rv. *i*rie, ia inn flourishing condition and starts off most auspiciously. The congregation at the above Church ast Sunday was large and appreciative. The pastor preached a good sermon. The singing was conducted by Prof. Milford, of Martin Township, who contributed no small part to the enjoyment of the day. Mr. Milford wes accompanied by his charming daughter. ?Julie a number of visitors were present from Mountain Creek, Cross Hoads and other places. News ia scarce. IU'HKK Pendleton Items. Hov. J. .1. Hack was in our town ene day last week and wrote up snveral pull ?des for the Anderson Mutual Fire Insur ance V.o. We wish bim much success. Mr. Leroy Gaillard wa? in our town visiting bis mother, Mrs. AI lest ha <; Al lard, who has been quite Bick again. Mi>B Mattie E?kew bas been on a visit to ber brother. Mr. S. L. Eskew. Mr. Henry Hall, of Charleston, was on a visit to relatives fora few days last week. Hey. B. 1?. Reid and Elder H. P. Sltton attended Presbytery at Eadley. H. W. Gillespie was accidentally cut on the foot by an axe that lew ott' the bundle in the hands of Mr. Craig. He was pain fully but not seriously hurt The Hjptists baye a new organ in their < 'burch now. Mrs. Weekley and Mr.*. Rutledge Oi 1 torne, of Anderson, were on a vis! ko Mr?. Gaillard one dav last week. TBI.I. TALK m . - li nek lens Arnica Halve. Thc best salve in thc world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions and positively ourcs Piles, or no pyry required It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfacxion, or money refund ed. Prise 25 cents per hoz. For sale by Hill-Orr Drug Co (?railed Sdi .ul Honor Koli? Tor Month I indi n tr April I. ivis. - um.A usn 11- ian i.. Second (?rade, Advanced Herbert Cheshire Arthur Davis, .lomo Dobbins, Arlington Kant, George Kant, Lilian Krl crson, Kohbio Friorson, Carroll Kediiic, Ned Sloan, Starke Sullivan. Robert Todd, . i/.?> VunVVyek, !. rad y Wells, Dessin Martin, Lucillo Sloan, .(anio Thornton, tarah Wilhito. Third tirade I rank Hroylos, Marshall Craig, Sam Cilmor, Claude Harris Ku la 1% mi;, Ramsay IInlleman, Sam Tribble, Nardin Wabli, .lohn M?drath Third (?rade, Advanced Moll tilonu, William . nnilasscln, Hertha Duckett, I ora Wilbite. Fourth tirade. Soc. 1 Florie Goisberg, I lattin Di wer, < Mi vc Brownlee, Webster I' ?loman. Fourth < i ratio, Sec. Il lake Sullivan, Kob. Sullivan, Lydia . ?rr, Saidoe Strick land, Nina Hil ll i van Ft Mirth ? .r.?'l?', Advanced A unie ( hap inati, Rossh Tolly, Lila Rrownlee, Ruth Ste vick, A rchic Cathcart, Stacey KUHHOII, Willoi s (ian, .1. J Suinuierell. Fifth lirado May Macau'.ay. I'tlili (irado, Advanced, Kee. I Addie I irovvn. Fifth tirade, Advanced, Hoc. ll Hallie Giles, Mattie Hill, Francoe Li jr on, Hue Pincknoy, l.i/.ollo Willi?, Annie dary Sixth (irado, Advanced-Sam Orr, Wm. Russell. Huvunth tirade Annie Fanner, Cora M au ld in Seventh (irado, Advanced Mary Ma jor, Kunine Russell, Rossie Simpson. Light li tirade. Adv uncoil A11 tort John stone, iVlorllinor sloan, Bva Murray. Daist Riley. Ninth (irado, Advanood tiny Norris, Koland Nowell, Della Cater, Kvio Lewis. IIKI'OKTMI:NT ito M.. First tirade Fred Acker, Ligon Acker, Willie Acker, (ico. Kvana, clyde Matti son, .loan Milford, Robt HOMO, liasil V'atidivor, Cathleen Hames, Josephine Kyrutn, Kthel donn. Lillian Maxwell, Kathleen Norryce, I.ila Welch. First lirado, Advanced (?oed lett Thornton, Kd.voii Hasseln, Frank Maul din, Witt Macaulay, M il?. Honbam, Mill woe Talbert, Turu Kllintt. .Second tirad* Laughlin Vaughan, Ino/. Allen, Carrie 'tray, Joan Harris, Lois Kum, Ned Cathcart, Archie McCon nell, i 'onmoe Williams. Second tirade. Advanced Herbert ("hes.re, I'aiil ('tarko, Arthur Davis, Frank D ibbins, .leno Dot.Inns, Arling ton I ant. i ?HOI KO Fant, lillian Friorson, Robbie h'rlarson, Thomas Hill, Foster .I ones, ( 'imi im L uiii, .lohn Major, John Peoples, John Prince, Carroll Kudd io, Ned Sloan, Stsrke Sullivan, Robert Todd, Ozo VanW.vek, Charlie Watkins, (?rudy Wells, Morella Huck, Hollie llovkin, Mattie Carlisle, .lessie .l?anos, Willie .l?anos, N.11M?0 Johns >n. Dessin Martin, Raymond Shorard,'Lucille HU?in, Janie Thornton. Narah Wilhito. Third tirade - Frank B roy lo-?", Marshall Craig, Leonard Cummings, Charlio Kans, ('laude Gai nea, Sam (dimer, Claude Har ris, Ramsay HoUeman, Jemie McGee, John McGrath, Willie O'Donnell, Frank Reed, i h ?tod o re Richardson, Saut Trlb ?d.-, Nardin Webb, Holen David, Addella ( 'liman. Third tirade, Advanood -Lawrence Candle, Wightman Davis, Mell tilontl, Harmon Kine;, Dull Murray, Marule An derson, Curo Campbell, Maullo A rober, Julia Huras, Helen Carlisle, R-rtha Duckett, Hattie Faut, Mamie Todd, Cora Wilhito. Fourth Grade, Soc. I Webster Role man, i arrie Drown, Frank Archer, olive Rrownlee, Hertha Cashin. Hattie Divver, Fannie Karil*, Klhol tiary, Florio Rels berg. Fourth Crade .loo Simpson, Rob. Sul livan, Lee Henderson, liva Mayllohl, Ola McKinney, .Sallie M Kinney, Dot Payne Adele Provost, Saidee Strickland, Lillie Si vertnan Fourth (iradi*, Advanced Kinma Acker, Mary Lee Rren/.ualu Kv io Rv rum. Maggie Cox. Janie Hamlin, Marcie Johnson, Linda McKinney, Nonie Smith, [tessie Tolley. Ruth Vaughan, Sera Wel)l>, Curran Glenn, Carl Lee, Stacey Russell, Willett Sloan, Sloan Maxwell, Nellie Archer, Lila Drown lee, Annie Chapman, Mamie DuBnisp, Mabel John son, Eliza Major, Lilia Sherard, Ruth Stevick, Rossie Tribble, Nellie Watkiua, Archie Cathcart, Heibert Harris, Paul Murphy, Willie Simpson, J. J. Sum mereli. Fifth Grade- Leila Darr, Blanche Brown, Margaret Harrison, May Macau lay. Lydia Wilbite. Filth Grade, Advanced, Sec. I-Irwin Hrea/.eale, Jamea Fanner, Kob. Gilmcr, Lucv Harton, Eva Burris*. Harley Bur rlss, Cora Bvrum, Dot Collei), Ida Heel. Fifth Grade, Advanced, Seo. II-Sallie (Rles, Mattie Hill, Francos Ligon, Cecilia O'Donnell, Sue Pinckney, Essie Wll liams. Sixth Grade, Advanced-Max ( i Ols berg, Kdgar Shumate, Mamie Craig, Pearl Hayes, Genevieve Simpson, Alma Spearman, Meta Sullivan. Seventh Grade-Aunie l'armer, Cora Mauldln. * Seventh Grade, Advanced - Estell Heck, Clara F>?nt, Klleon .Innen, Annie lilley, Eunice Russell, Beaaie Simpson, B?salo Sum morell. Kigtb tirade, Advanced -Albert John stone, I/itiiso Johnson, Uva Murray, Mary Parker, Daisy Riley, Allie Simp son. Ninth Grade, Advanced-Guy Norris, Roland Nowell, Halla Cater, Mary Chap man. - m 9-m - - Moseley Ncwr. Mr. ami M rc. W. J. Badkins, from H jr deaux, arrived here last Friday, stopping with relativen and friend*}. Mra. Stille Sellier, from State, Ga., was visiting here recently. Married, hy R-v. J.T. Morgan, at hie residence. March '20th, 1SUS Mr. Ira ?rn- ..e T-?ct_ T t_t. c.-.. . . Hiiro, w, ivn, ?u>< luina ui/.nr .icnnn^iii, from Hart County, (ia. Miss Km ma Tennent came home from Bordeaux last week after tn absence of several days. A yoting lady, whose name ws will not disclose, came in on the tip-train Saturday evening, carrying au oki army musket. We do not know her intentions, but we notiosd that the boys kept at a popular ?iii lance. The circumstance wai reported t > Corporal Watson, but for rt a-ons b'st known to himself bc refused to lake?ny actlon. Mr Hiram Hall, from Jefferson, Tex., was througb here last week. Mr. Hall has many relatives and friends hero who were glad to see bim. The remains cf Mr. John Soott were brought to this place last Sunday evening and laid lo rest In the Baptist Cemetery, nfter appropriate services conducted hy Rev. K. W. Maion. Another organ was shipped to this point last week and can now oe found at the residence of Capt. P. C. Ward. There baa been some cotton planted round about here, and 'tis safe to say that thu acreage will ba as large ss that of last year. They have just got to plnnt a large crop j tut from force of habit, you know. Miaa Nettie Cowan, of Anni?*, wns vlalt inir here recently. She waa tho guett of Ibo Misses Waodeslowp. It is thought by some that (be entire fruit crop is killed ; others do not think f-o. Messrs. Monroe I'.road well and John James. Iroin Critic, (?a. were here last week, and both as i illy ai if tbev had the world by HiR toil. Married, by Kev J.T. Morgun, at his residence, April Mr. W. F. Culvert and M las C li. Wiles, from (ioorgia. Oue of our young ir u left hero yesterday for Mt. Carmel, and is exported to return to-day with bis bride. Wo aro all well. PKDIIO. Tomato and K/g Plants tor sale at D. S. Maxwell's. 1J- 2 WANTED-Four wide-awake salesmen lo travel Anderann and OcoDee Counties to sell the popular Singer Sewing Machine. Apply at once to The Singer Mfg. Co. or K. B. Scott, traveling agent, Greenville. S. C. p. 42-4? A Terrible Accident ni Pelzor. W i i.i.i \ vi-I<IN, S. C., April H.-Tilt most horrible accident that has ever oc curred io the P>wn of l*el/er was th? burning of .Jasper K Davis' house and pHrsouai ei?ects amt the roasting of hh soo. William Krank H ii. age 11 years, on Saturday night at IO:lu o'clock. Th? eau explain. William Franklin, the pool unfortunate sou, had gained permission of his mother to spend the night with a neighbor near by and left homo about sundown, but about'.* o'clock be returned homo ami told his father that as he did no like to be away without bis consent als? he had concluded not to spend tho n iii ll with bis friend. The poor boy retired foi the night about '.' o'clock, occupying ii room up stairs, where he roomed will Abb Forkiner who boarded with Mr Davis and worked in tho mill. Abeu 10:10 o'clock Mr. Davis was aroused fr? ti Ins slumber by a light in bis room. Hi quickly arose, awoke those of his tamil* that were down stairs and ran upstairs t< call bis sou, but upon entering the roon he was mot ny a volume ol heat ant smoke which completely stilled him Hi could hear the agonizing cry of bis per ishiug boy, but being by this time entire ly overcome with heat was forced bael down the stairway Regaining his breatl the father started the second time to res cue his dying boy, as bo told the writer with the determination of bringing bin from the burning building or dying ii tbs llames with him. Ile succeeded ii reaching the bed where his boy lav grasping the foot board tightly with hi hands, but ho was motionless, death bat comease relief and saved his poor bod; of further pain and torture? The fathe picked up the roasted remains and burrin quickly from the building which wa last falling in, but not until be hlmsel wau severely burned on the face nu head, ami ai ins and bands cooked into crisp. There was no lamp burning i Hie bouse, and exactly how the tir originated will possibly never be ktiowr Mr. Davis had moved with his family, wife and eleven children, from Anderso several months ago but was formerly ? l'uni county, Georgia. Il is son s remain were interred in the Pol/.sr cometer yesterday allornoon in tho presence ? the largest concourse of triends ever see ntl asimilar occasion The kind ponpl ot IVl/.er aro doing all in their power t relieve the wants of bis unlortunat family and satisfy Hiern so far as it isl human [lower lo do so. Cerner Creek News. At this wilting, Mr Kditor, Corn? (heck ison a boom. Weare having som line weather, and every one that has plough h certainly running it thi-> wee planting cotton heed und corn, ?nulas?! cane ami doing other farm work, which needed to be done, as we have been bavii H une rainy weather the past two wei I and got behind somewhat. Farly cor thal was planted ls coming up and was b down by the fmst a little, hut wi'l t alright in a few days we think Mr. J li CJX and wife, ?if Cokesberr S.C., visited relatives In this section th week. Mr. (' Il ? ? asna? ay, one of Neva's pro pennis farmers, visited relatives hero la week. With ibo exception of a few colds, tl health of our people ls very good. F. M Tay lor, of Neva, was in our mid laM weiok on business Tb*s school at thi- place ia still io a yoi nourishing (.oneil?on Mr and Mrs W. li. bo is attended tl funeral of the former s Mister at l'el/.or Sa unlay. Mrs I?. F Gassaway, accompanied I her s?>u, Karie, visito i relativos at Wai Inst Saturday and Kunda)*. Tim frost last week killed pari of 01 fruit, ii not nil of il Mr. Kniter, W? have certainly got set of the li nest wheat down here that Hi writer has seen suv where this year. F (?assaway bas n line rield. Sume Iii u;o be top drecaed it with nitrato ?if so and y?iu can toll Hie change ulrea?ly. think it is the very thing tor wheat ai ?.als, too, but Mr .lames N Shirley has t best field ol wheat In this section. Ile li shout ten acres that is knee high to a in now. Trno For the best plumbing go to Oabnrne ClinkBcales. Ruy a range direct from ? ? borne Obnkeoaies and Bave the traveling mat expenses Cut Flowers, Pot Plants'and Palma ? sale. Mus. J F. CLINKSCALES, 242 Main St, The Sullivan Hardware Co are keepii do~n tbs prices on barbed wire and st? nalia and are carrying a tremendous stoc Now is your opportunity. He-pot your howers and buy your n pole of Osborne it Cllnkscales. The Steel Ream Oliver Chilled Plo are something new and beat the wot Sullivan Hardware Co. eau prove it. O o to Brock Bros. for Bicycles and Bil cle Sundries. Buy a Gasoline Cook Stove of Osboi <x Cuiik'caies. thus reduce your fuel bili one half cents per hour. Brock Bros. are sole agents for the ger ine Terrell Cultivator. Blacksmith outfits placed within t reach of every farmer, little and big, Sullivan Hardware Co. If you have wheels in your head g Brock Bros. a call. Have you inspected Salli nan Hardin Co's, Iiic>/clc Department under the ma agemont ot Mr. W. W. Sullivan ? Thi you will find much to interest you a great bargains on wheels and sundries, Sullivan Hardware C i is making a ! effort on wheels and bicycle goods IMUS. Their sales fur this year to date 1 more than doubled last year's business, Tbe Brooks Cotton Planter, genuine a original, sold by Sullivan Hardware The Imperial Bicycles arc ess of t best wheels marie Sullivan Hardware 4 by a special deal offer thc I'S perlais at b gain prices. If you want the benefit of Suiiii Hardware Co's, special figures on Im rial Bicycles now is your time. Rambler?, and Columbias are made two of the oldest manufacturers in United States. Brock Rms. Agenl Ruy ibo Celey Guano Distributor Sullivan Hardware Co. Brock Bros. have high grade wheels rent, 26 cents per hour. Tho Grecian government tosted in field all the leading turning plows mi and the great Oliver Chilled Plows? against the world. And the Oliver Co pany secured an order for ten thousa turning plows. Bicycles repaired at Brock Bro?. FOR RUST-The offices recently oo pied by Bonham ?fe Watkins, in the T K i.i.i o RN?'KU building. Apply at t office. The Crescent Bicycles have been bi for macy years and have climbed to top in reputation. Besides they are s at reasonable prices No other wheel successfully compete with the Cresce in appearance, service or price. 8ullh Hardware Co ?ell the Crescents and prove their merit New features in Crescent Bicycles not adopted until they have been th oughly tosted and the manufacturen ihn experimenting. The public getR benefit and Sullivan Hardware Co. the Crescent?. If you buy u Cr09cent Bicycle of Sn var. Hardware Co. you will get the bes mighty low figures. The Crescent Bicyole outsell any wi made->'3,n00 a year-because they are I liked where best known. Sullivan Hi ware Co. sell and guarantee the Cresco! The C. A. Reed Music House Are offering some special bargains Pianos and Orgatis at this time. It \ certainly pay any, who wish to porch an instrument, even io the remote fut to see and investigate their msgni?c stock. Villi U ILk About Building Uj ?<S? THE past week gave uo a great rush. Our Millinery I orders. The immediate rush is over now, but we are still business. The ball is rolling, but we want to add a little mon Prettiest Li \ At from $1.00 to $0.00 that has ever been displayed by us. P< ! Department from now until the close of the season. We are ' We have a large and well bought stock of Millinery, and a c \ Hat turned out will shew the work of an artist. Special atte to have every Lady that comes to tho city visit this D?partait ? We must keep things moving. Have never had a bette I get and hold the trade. What the people want at lowest possible prices, and full Your money's worth in every article purchased. Glad a I stuff will impress you. We have what the people want in Wearing We are furnishing Clothing for thousands of Men, Women an< want your business, matters not how small. We are anxious ment. We are now right in the midst of the Spring Season. \* coming to Anderson to tradp. COME IN 1 We want to get our Stock squarely before you. This is Invest your money with us. You will receive good divi Yours very truly, DAISY STYLES Our Stoek is right Up-to-Bate in the matter of Latest Styles and Lowest Prices ! WE are always in the front ranr:, displaying all thc Choicest New Nov elties as fast as they appear. Always ready to do all ia our power to please our many customers. Who wouldn't give the insignificant price asked for these Goods ? Calico 2i c. per yard. Sheeting 24c. per yard. Cheese Cloth 2je. par yard. Better Calico 3c. and 3ic. per yard. Percales in the latest styles, and lowtst prices you ever heard of. Dimities, White Goods, Lawua, Organdies, &c , at Rock Bottom Prices. Kennmnts of Lawn, in nice colors, worth 12Jc., at 5c. per yard. In SHOES we know no competition. Best on earth tor the money. Boys' Hats 5c. each. In Men's Hats we can please you in style and price. See our line of Ladies' 8ailor Hats. Umbrellas of all kinds. Prices to suit ytui. " Clothing bought at 50c. on the dollar. See it for yourself. ONE CENT ARTICLES. 144 Pius, 25 Needles, Box Blacking, 2 Balls Thread, 25 Envelopes, 24 Sheets Paper, 5 Lead Pencils, 25 Slate Pencils, Card Hooks and Eyes, Box Blueing, 200 Matches, And lots more. Owing to our extremely low prices we have the best trade in Auderaou Couuty. Always feel at home in our Store. Make it your head'iuarters. You are welcome at ?rue o A /^I/CT CHEAPEST IIV THE STATE. MOORE & LUCAS. THE GENUINE TERREL CULTIVATOR. THE BEST CULTIVATOR ON EARTH for Cotton and Corn. Strong and durable. They have stood the teat for many years. They are acknowledged by every farmer to be the best Cultivator ever put on the mar , ket. We are solo agents, i But, then, there are others. We also sell tbe Eureka and Roman. 1 The Great Improved Brooks Cotton Planter plants Cotton, Corn or Peae. 31 lt is also a good Guauo Distributor. We have just received another Car Load of the Brooks Planter, and hope to be able'to fill your order this season. > Manufacturers could not supply the demand last season. I ! Remember, we sell the old reliable Smith and Harper Hoe, made of tin; best trowel steel, riveted to a good, Smooth handle, every one gunranteed. t Wc have the neatest, nobbiest line of I i Eve- brought to Anderson. Just received another Car Load BARBED WIRE. See XJs Before Bnyin^. Yours truly, ' BROCK BROS j a Great Business. department was pressed beyond its ability to fill the Easter pressing forward with renewed energy for an increase of 3 momentum by showing the lue oj' Hats 3pular priced Ladies' Hats will be the hobby of our Millinery in shape to offer wonderful inducements to Millinery Buyers orps of Milliners that are well up in their business: Evcrv ntion given to the Trimming of each Hat. We will be glafl mt. r start in the Spring. We expect to offer the inducements to . value for your money, will bring trade. lways to have you come to see what we have for sale. Our Apparel. d Children at lowest minimum profit that we can stand. We to please you. A satisfied customer is a walking advertise Te would like to have a personal chat with every person ro SEE US. a matter that greatly concerns us. dends as the result. SSC, MUSSO, MUSIC! And Small Musical Instruments, of Every Variety, at THE C. A. REED MUSIC HOUSE. ALLOW us io cali your attention to the vital and important fact that Music is thc most rc-?ning of a'l educators, and we cannot afford to allow our children to grow up in ignorance of this elevating and refining io tl uenoo ; hence the great impor tunen of procuring an Instrument of some kind. We have at present some GR Ii AT B AKGAT.N8 in Pianos and Organs ?Lich ??e "ou?d be glad to shor7 yon. Though it is hardly necessary to make thia statement, wo allow no one to super sede ns regarding Quality. Price or Terms, and every representation that we have eyor made regarding our goods feave proven correct. The many unsolicited testimonial? we receive corroborate thia faot We can certainly mike it to the interest of prospec tive purchasers to call and examino our Stock, or'write us for catalogues aod prices. Respectfully, C. A. REED. STOVES, STOVES, STOVES. WE have jud received a Car Load cr COOK STO VES. We keep Forty Different Sises, Forty Different Kinds, Forty Diflerent Pf ices* Forty Stoves and Banges Put up on our floor tb select from. Ai soon as one is sold another is put in it* place. Remember, we buy Stoves in Car lots and give our customers thc advan tage of cheap freight and cheap prices. All Stoves Sold by Us are Guaranteed. jay Call before buying and inspect our stock. Yours for Trade, OSBORNE & GUNKSGALES, Headquarters for 8tovee, Crockery, Tinware, CRESCENT BICYCLES. MORE of them sold thau any other There rau3t be good reasons for this, when the same condition prevails every year. They must have merit. Why You Should Bide a Crescent! The price as well as the quality ?9 guaranteed. If you buy a CRES CENT you will never be atfhoyed by having a duplicate of your wheel atfvei tised. ttt'Department Store prices. CRESCENTS areiold through Bicycle Dealers, who protect and staud by their customers. . , . We sell the CRESCENTS as cheap as they eau be bought anywhere w tiie wide world. Buy where you are assured fair treatment. 83,000 Crescents sold in one year. Best liked where best known. SULLIVAN EU BD WARE CO. W. W. 8ITLI1IVAK, Manager Bicycle Department. BRADFORD And all other varieties, '?/ Guaranteed pure, m At EVANS PHARMACY CANE SEED -FOR FORAGE