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Local News, WEDNESDAY, JULY l.H, 18?KS. Humes of Delegates. The Committee on Hospitality ha* as signed homes for the Churches of the Saluda Association, which convenes at Helton on the Und August next, as fol lows ; Anderson, 1st church. Kirn. A. I* Byrd. Anderson, 2nd Church.M. E. (iecr. Kroaduiouth.J. W. I'oore. Big Creek.K. T TolUson. Barker's ('reek.t>. W. Orubbs. Tlethanv.K. M. Taylor. C-edar < Jrove.H. A. (?rlHln. Cross Bonds..It. A. Lewis. Dorchester.1. W. I'oore. Eureka.A. B. Campbell. First Creek .F. ClInkHcales. Flat Kork.J. N. Willinghsm Hope-veil .<) K. Brenzoalo. Hou a I'ath.f. C. Poo re. Reo wen.A. I'. Kant. Little Hiver.1. T. Grefte. Lebanon .L I>. Harri?*. Ixmg Branch. K C. Chamnlae. Mountain Creek.I*. B Mitchell. Mt. Bethel.A. II. Oreon. Mizpab.1. K. Breaznale. Meal's Crook.J. K. Horton. New Prospect. .I. T. Hire Pendloton.I T. Itic-e. Pel/zor.a. J. Stringer. Poplar Spring .!. P. ? linksealeH. Rocky Itiver..Mrs. Aline (J?er. Shady Urovo. .1 M Mattlson. Salorii.K T. Breazeale. Tnrkoy Creek.Mr? Tribble. Towiivillo. .Mis. Mary (leer. I nion.I. V. Molcoui he. Whitotield.J. P. Morgan. Williamston . ...J. A. Wakefield Welcome.W. F. Smith. (.I. T. Cos. Visitors-! ..'.<?. VV. Cox. f..Dr W.C. Bo wen Bel ton Items. Capt. Ii. H. Watkins was hero on a fur lough from his duties at ChickAtnauga last wook He is looking quite well, as though the climate and surroundings wero agreeing with him. He returned to his post of dnty on .Sunday afternoon, ?arrving witl. him several recruits for his <"ompany. There was ''Children's Day" at the Bap tist Sunday School here Sunday after noon. Tho very interesting program was well carried out, end the exercises wore both pleasing and Instructive. At the close of the exercises the Superinten dent annouueed that a pic nia would be given to the children of the Sunday School at Cooley's Bridge on next Friday, the Pith inst. All necessary committees bave been appointed and arrangements made, and there is no reason why a pleasant day should not bo spent. Miss-Brown, ot Anderson, is vis iting the Misses Breaz-ale. Prof. J. B. Watkinn and sister, of Ijhli rons, and .F. N. Watkins, of Greenville, were visiting their brother, Capt. II. II. Watkins, at Mr. J. A. Wakefiold's on Sunday. Mr. '/.. T. McKinney, of Trlon, (Ja.. Mpent Monday night: with his daughter, Mrs. W. B. West. Arrangements are being made for en tertaining the Saluda Association, which ?vmvenes hero the 2nd of August The committee on grounds nud arbor will make ample provision for hitching and watering the stock, and the committee on hospitality has finished its work of as signing the messengers of the several Churches to their respective homes. The list of assignments made is published elsewhere in this paper. XXXX. Corner Creek Shirtings. Glorious rains have desended during the past week in these parts, which have revived up our crop* very much, and everything Is in a growing state. The majority of our farmers will get through work this week, and then we can take our much needed rest. Rev. O. J. Copeland preached for Rev. 1>. W. Hlott at Barker's Creek last Sun day. We learn that he preached a most ?scellent sermon. Mr 8am Milford and wife, or Due West, spent Bunday in our midst visiting relatives. Mr. B. F. Gaaaaway and two oblldren wlalted friendB aod relatives at Neva the 2ater part cf last week. Miss Mary Toung, a little girl from ?rove, 8. C, le vlelting her aunt, Mrs. Bessie Shirley. Mr. Newt. Campbell has been eleeted to teaoh the Barker's Creek sohool through the annumr months. No doubt lint what tbe patrons have made a good election. Misses Nannie Martin and Nettle CRlobie, accompanied by Mr. Bert Martin, ftrom near Donalds, spent last Thursday sight in oar community, Mr. B. F. ?asssway baa some as flue eorn down on Corner Creek as we have aeon growing this year. Mr. Editor, we think a meeting of all ehe IUTBIiMOBNCRR oorrenpoudonto wculd be a good thing. Yes, we could all meet up with one another and get acquainted and thst much good would come out of tbe meeting. Let's hear from you on this. The health of our people is very good at this writing. Just ask ''Brown" how lie likes to ride at wheel on Sunday eveulngs. Mr. Charlie Carter, a dashing sport from Trinity, paid our community a very pleasant visit Sunday, which wus very anuoh enjoyed by our young people, Especially by Mlssss-. Come again, Charlie, we are always glad to have you among us. Miss Lou Gsssaway will begin her school at tbe MoAdams Academy next Monday, July 18th. Mr. Editor, we are enjoying ourselves down this way now very muob, indeed, aa we are feasting on watermelons, can ta lon pee, peaohee, apples and grapes, etc. Tyro. Union Meeting. The third division of tho Saluda Bap ti't Association will meet with the Cross Roads Chun h on Saturday, the 5th Hun day in July. Introductory Sermon by Rev. J. P. tsingleton : Alternate, J. J. Deck. Organization. Recess. Query: Should not we aa Christians rebuke pro fane swearing and other sins com mitt d , in our presence. Speakers: J. B. Pot / rick, A. A. Dean, W. B. Hawkins. Mis sionary sermon on Sunday feyC-Meniy? D.D. A J. Sittow, for f\>m. Wanted?60 Gil*** and 50' Spring Lamb*, at Bailor's Market. Ira Clippings. ; Mrs. I da Yenrgirt. wife of Mr. Tom Yeargin, died lant Thursday morning fr>?im h complication of diseases. She hsd heen u gr?a?. culFr.rar for several weeks hot bore it all with Christian patience and nev r complained. Her remains i were laid to rest in the Genorostee | Churchyard, in tho presence of sorrow ing friends and relatives A husband and four hmall children are left to mourn her dostli. Mrs. I'ruitt, of Annie, spent last week with ber daughter, Mrs. .1 L.Jackson. Mr. Say hi, of Anders??n, and Mr Divid Meaty, of Deans, wero in town one day this week. Mr. A. C. Townsend and none are oil' on a prospecting tour in the upper part of this County, aod will probably take in a portion of Georgia. They will begone several days. Mr. T?te and wife left last week to spend awhile with friends and relatives near I/owndosville. 'I ho Methodists betrau s meeting Thurs day night. It is being conducted by Kev. Turnlpseed, ably assisted by Itev Shuler. of Srarr. Tbe meeting will con tinue until Sunday night, and probably longer if much interest is manifested. Iva can now boast of h candidate for the L?gislature. Let us send one, lor tho Corner has not boon represented in sev eral years, ami Mr .lacks m would make a worthy ami efficient member. Mr. Turnlpseed, of Greenwood, Is spending awhile witii his brother, Kev. Til'liipseed, near this place. Once mo-e the earth has been refreshed by nice showers, and everything is look ing fresh Mid gree and the drhd up gar den* have revived considerably. Miss Alice Adams, of Hartwell, (is., spent a few days Ust week with the family of Mr .lohn McDonald. I'rof. Harper will open school Monday. The patrons held a meeting last week and elected him for another year. They are fortunate in securing such an excel lent instructor as I'rof. Harper. This wdl be bis third year. The people of Iva appreciate a good teacher when they getane. Hvhan Jank. Denver Items. Mn. KdiTOR: How hard it seems for us to get a good rain, and how bard il is to keep from enjoying those who bave had good rains near by, and really it does seem as If a small area around here was f rnaken. Frequently wo see clouds arise in tbe west and come up within a mile or two of uh and then it divides and one pari floats olf down below Anderson and the other part passes us by above, and we nigh and hope that the next day will bring us rain, bur. so fnr, hoping in vain, except a mnall shower that is soon dissipated by the hot sun und constant winds, but still we hope on Mr. Bradley Moorehead, who has been attending the State Institution at Cedar Springs tor some time, Is speeding a part of his vacation w'tb Mr. Zdglar MeClel lan. He expects to complete his studies at the next session. Mr. Albert Fsriner and wife, of liroyles S. C., visited the parents of the latter on Saturday last. A lawn party will lie given in honor of Mr. John Daniels, of Nowberry, R. C, at the ?csideneoof Mr. W. A. MoWborter next Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Daniels has been visiting relatives In tbiB com munity for a week past. Miss Blanche Brown and brother at tended "Children's Day" at Sharon Church la-1 Sunday. Miss Lillian Wood, or Spartanbnrg, N. C, (a very oharmiog ycung lady) is . spending tho summer with her uncle, - Mr. Thomas Webb, near us. Misa Mattie Eskew Is away at thla writing In attendance upon the marriage of her netoe, Miss Campbell, in the Prospect community. Black berrlea were almost a failure and watermelons are late and small, and we have borrowed until our borrowing credit is badly bent, consequently can didates had better curry a considerable quantity of canned goods when they oume In our beat. Of course, we prom ise them a!' that we'll vote for them, and the shorter tbey make their stay the ortener we will vote for them. So if any or them should happen to see this, it will be to tbelr interest to heed It. We always make it a rule to tell them that tbey are our choice and give the other fellows part'oular fits. We have to In seir de fense, else they wouldn't be able to get around and see all the "dear people" and kiss all tho dirty-faced children, telling them that they (tbe children) are so pretty and "favors their mother so much." Hut such is life. A man never finds out how mean he la and ail or hie anoestois before bim until he offers to sscrifice himself on the "aitar of his country." This week we know nothing, therefor? forbear. "Inooo." Union Meeting. Tbe Piedmont Union will meet with the Kock Spring B-tftlst church Saturday before the Alb Sunday in July, at 10 o'clock m m. Introd j?t??ry sermon will ho preached bv R*v W. B. Singleton; al teriiBte, R?v E. A Durham Missionary Sermon Sutidni 11 oVook a. m., by Rev. Ueo Rogers. Query No 1?Dn our Dea cons per'orm ttietr duiv as regards seek Inn att-r baek-slloSng mem hem? Opened by K. W Long. Query No. 2?To what extent are pa rents responsible for non-attendauco of their children a< Snnday-Sohool? Opened bv J. H. Browning. Query No. 3?Are the Churches of our Association advancing? If not, who is to blame? Opened bv A M. Robertson. K F. ALLOoon. Clerk. Carswell Institute Bennien. The committee of arrangements of the reunion of old students of the Carswell Institute will meet at tbe Institute on Wednesday, the 26lta last., to make ready for tbe occasion of tbe 29th We will need ax*?, hoes, saws, hammers, mat tocks, etc.. some plank. Let us have a full meeting, corne early. The puhiie. is v*?ry cordially Invited to attend on July 20th. 8. J. Wakefihm), Chairman. Rneklens Amtes Naive. The best salve in the world for Oats Bruises, Sores, ITloers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tion? and positively cores Piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfeot satisfaction, or money refund ad. Prise 25 cents per box. For sale by Hill-Orr Drag Co Calhoun It?rais. Afior an Hl)Honc*H of Hurno time wo will come again and lm vn you the hows. Crop-* Hro looking lino since the rain ! la*t week. It was very heavy in ?orne places, there heiug a good deal of low land corn washed away. Th? health of thiH community Is very good at proHont. M Ihm Essie Acker ha? been Hick for Homo tltne, but we aio glad to Bay ehe is Improving. Jon Shirley, o' Ilonea Path, spent part of laut week at Mr W. Ii Acker'?. A good many young people from this section celebrated the glorious fourth at Pelzer. Mis? Alice Harper and Mr. Theo. Wat son, of Hopnwoll, apont laHt Saturday ami Sunday with tho family of Mr. J. M Acker. Messrs. J Lee liainntine and Will Tolly, of Anderson, ami T. N. Latimor, of Honea I'ath, worshipped at Bhady Grove Sunday. M Ihn Km ma Cox, ol Barker's Creek, la vi-iting her sister, Mr?. W. F.Suther land. Mr. J. Press. Acker, accompanied by IiIh HlHter, Miss Mart, vinited the family of Mr. I. ('. Harper, ?f Woodvlllo, lent week. Uno and Ino. ? ? - Alke Remarks. flood raina now makes ovoryhody feel ch??Ttul. Khv. John Ii. Ssylors, of Hartwell. G*., will preach at Kocky River next Saturday night. Ii iH with sorrow wo chronicle 'he death of <>ur gisid fnemi, M r. Thomas Whitlield Hull, which occurred on Friday morn i g, July 8th, at G o'clock. Mr. Hall hail been in bail health all the* your. H^died in full assurance of hin bles*ed Saviour. Ho whh 3D > bar? of age. On Saturday hie remains were laid to rest in Kocky Kiver graveyard, In ihn presence ot a large con gregation. Mr. Hall bad been a member of Kocky Ktver Ii?iiMst < hurch for a number of yearn. His funeral Horvices wt?rn conducted by the pHHtor, Kev M. Mc.Ceo. Messr?. U. H Tavlor, TIioiuhh Hull. .1. It MoAdams, 10. I). Ouhle, Charlie Hail, ami I'a-kel Morrison acted as pall bearer*. Mr. J. T. Taylor says he can drive ten milles now instead of hIx. It's a girl. Mr. John Hall ami wife, of Greenvi'le, have been spending a week with bin brother Whitt, who died recently. MIhh JimmlH Daoi?:l-p of LowndeBville, is visiting in thlu community. Miss Ella lia *. dama ia visiting in Hartwell, (in. Died, July 10, 2 p m , Mr. John L Moore. He died vorv suddenly of paral ysis. Ho was about AO years old, aud was a member of Kooky Kiver Church, where bis remains were laid to rout on tho 11th, the funeral services being conducted by Kuv. John B. Heron Farm Kit Notice to Teachers. AUTUN, H. C, Julj (i, 1898 We, the Trustee* of Pendleton School District No 2, require all tenehors to teach the summer term ot one month and we will pay for same, but if said teachor should fall to teach the full month with out plausible oxcusH or without the con sent of the patrons or Trustees, they shall forfeit pay for ntie-fourth of the time already (aught We also grant teacher* the privilege of teaching one month lon ger with tho consent of a majority of the patrons, provided they are willing to wait until January or February, 1811!), for their pay. All teacher* having claims against Pendleton District No. 2, will pre sent them to the Board of Trustees at Denver, S. C. on Saturday, the 20tb day of August, 1898, at 3 o'clock p. m. The public schools In Pendleton District No 2 will begtn on Monday, the llth or July, 18?8. All teachers will bo required to present their certificates on the above date. Tnos. P. Hobson, Clerk. M. C. Smith, ot Board Trustees. A Suggestion. Mr. Editor : On the 8th August next the voters of Anderson will be given an opportunity to either re-elect or change their present dry offlolsls, and as one who baa carefully observed the expendi tures and work of the present officials, I desire to nominate the present Mayor and Connoilmen for re-eleolion. Fer S??vy?r, Gv F. To?y. For Connciimen. J ease Smith, John T. Barrls?, B. F. Wil son, W. B. Hubbard, James If. Payne and M. Kennedy. M y reason for doing this is, that these gentlemen have shown more enterprise and interest In the city's welfare than perhaps any previous Coun oil and beoauae they aro more familiar with the finances of the eltv. and will be more ambitious to succeed In the enter prises they have undertaken iu the I nterests c f the city than could be ex pec ted of a newly eleeted set of men. These oftloials have expended nearly $14.000 for publie buildings, land and personal ? ? ft ? i kacl.?MM r . --?*> I r- r-? -~r~ " '->''- r>-n . * . yivputvji t/wiuvw sruvviup) aJLJ UiU jjui urn cent improvements on the streets tbsn perhaps any previous Connoil Their knowledge of the city's finances, its works and Its needs eminently fit them just now for re-election. _ Omiavia. Personally Ceadueted Toar to Provi dence, Beaton and White Moun tains via S. A. L. and H. and H. T. Co. July 23rd, 1808. is the date selected for the special excursion to Providence vis seaboard Air Line and Merchants A Mi ners' Transportation t o Steamer Tick et? will only be aold on the 23rd, and will be limited to 20 days from date, allowing passengers to return on any regulsr steamer and train withia that limit. The following rates and schedules will apply : bats bchkdulh Atlanta.Ga. $24.60 1.00 p. m. Hlberton.Ga. 22 45 4.15 p. m. Athens.Ob. 23.15 3.16 p.m. Lawrencevlile.Ga. 23.90 2.07 p.m. Winder.Ga 23.55 2.40 p. m. Rates to Boston, 81.00 extra. The steamship "Fairfax" will be plac ed In servioe on this occasion and the servloe will be firat olaaa In every re spect. Meala and stateroom berth on steamer, going and return, will be fur nished holdere of these epeeial exoorslon ttokets, without extra charge. The ca pacity of the steamer is of course limited and application for reservation should be made aa early as poaalble In or dor to secure the best accommodation. E. J. Walker, Ticket A?ont at Atlanta. Q*., w111 make reservations and furnish t um ber of rooms occupied. The Pas* eager Department of the Seaboard Air Line at Portsmouth, Va, has Issued en attractive Itinerary of this trip, copies of which will be furnished upon application to any 8. A. Lu Agent. 1^1 SEASONABLE GOODS 18 STILL GOING ON AT .F.Jones & Go's. We can't itemize the many useful items throughout our entire Stock we are running off. Suffice it to say that you never had an opportunity to buy stuff any cheaper than you can now do from us. We are receiving many? NEW GOODS, Such as Umbrellas, Trunks and Valises. From now on you can get many new articles from us in year-round sellers. OUR STOCK OF WASH GOODS, &c. For immediate use is in fine condition. WE NEVER HOLD UP ON SHOES. . While we are running off Oxford Ties at great reduc tions, we are adding to our Shoe stock. We are filling up with a splendid line of Men's and Boys' Shoes. Men's Dress Shoes from $1.00 to $3.50. . Boys' Dress Shoes from $1.00 to $2.00. We call attention of .Wholesale Buyers to the fact that we can make them interesting prices on Shoes, (fresh, new goods,) and deliver them at once. Come to see us. Yours very truly, C. F. JONES S CO., Head-to-Foot Outfitters for Men, Women and Children. LESSER S CO'S. Inventory Salel LAST WEEK. Before our Semi-Annual Inventory we will offer our entire Stock at Tremendous Low Prices, All of our Summer Ooods will he sold AT ACTUAL NEW YORK COST I There only remains three weeks before our buyers will leave for the Northern markets to purchase for SPOT CASH the largest stock cf Merchandise ever brought to Anderson. Look at these quotations, and they will convince yon what this great sale means to you : 1000 yards of yard-wide 8ea Island, regular value 5c, for this Bale. 81 Shirting Prints, best quality, regular value 5c, for this sale. 03 Cheeked Homespun, best grade, regular price 5c, for this sale only. 03 Cottonades, best quality, regular price L6o, for this sale only. 11 Unbleached Drills, worth 6}c, for this sale....,.... Si Black Brilliantine, all wool, 40 inches wide, for this sale. 24 Gentlemen's S'.raw Hats only. 14 Ladies' Handkerchiefs, for this sale. 01 Ladies' Parasols, for this sale only.. 42 AjRCJies rrencu muu iui oam. . Table Oil Cloth, sold elsewhere for 15c and 20c, oar price. . 11 SHOE DEPARTMENT. We hsd the rare opportunity to buy $4,000 worth of Ladies' and Gentle men's Shoes at Spot Cash for Fall shipment, and in order to make room for same we will offer ail of our Shoes and Oxford Ties at and below COST : Ladies' Genuine Dmgola Shots, guaranteed all solid leather, Talus ?1.00, for this sale.-. 79 Ladies' Oxford Ties, all toes and sises, all leather, regular price $1.25, for this sale.. . .97 Ladies' Fine Dongola Shoes, all sises, value $1.25, for this rale, only,.. 99 Gentlemen's Fine Calf Shoes, Talus 81.25, to go for this sale at only .... $8 The next three weeks is your only chance to bny Big Bargains in all kinds of merchandise. Spot Cash. No Goods charged. Yours truly, LESSER & CO., UNDER MA80NIC VKMPLK. The Hall Self-Feeding Cotton Q^f EMBRACES all the improvements known to modern Gins, and isthelw eat, lightest running Gin on the market They are giving entire satisfe*^ all over the cotton-growing country, and numbers of Ginnen in AnfeZ? County will testify as to its merits. "m "I am well pleased with the 60-Saw Hall Gin, Feeder and CoboW. bought from you last season. It gives better satisfaction than any outft t have ever used, and I nave had a good deal of experience with ginning bj. chinery. It is light-running, makes a aplt-ndid sample, never breaks the d?H and ;!eans tho seed any way you want them. L. R. WATSOft" Here ure the names of some of the people of Anderson County who an using the HALL GIN. Ask their opinion : J. H. Saunders, Bolt & T?te, Geer & Mitchell, O. A. Bowen, Dean Gin Co, L. R. Watson, J. H. Hutchinson, J. VV. Ashley, J O. Milford, M. A. Cobb. Z P. Johnson. 8. N Pearmau. If you contemplate putting in au oui fit this season come to see us or deep us a card and we will call on you. McCTJLLY BROS. GEN. FITZH L A i THE MAN OF THE HOUR, Makes plans to advance on the Spanish army, and wipe them from the tvt of the earth. Our planB are already made, and we are daily doing b??h with the high price system used by our competitors. The knife has been mi by us in cutting prices, and to-day? THE RACKET STORE - Is given up to be the CHEAPEST STORE IN ANDERSON, Dreaded by competition and Imitators. SEE OUR LINE OF CHEAP CLOTHING. j Men's Suite 81.98. A Spleudid Suit for $2.98. Bots' Suits 50c. Men's Good Jeans Pants 35c. Will give you for 75c. any style Ladies' Shoe you want. Children's Shoes 15c. up. JtiBt out of sight our Men's Shoe* of all grades, &c, IN DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS WE STILL LEAD. Ginghams 2ic yard, Cheese Cloth 2io. yard, one box Laundry Soap h.| Best, two Cakes for 5c. Our Millinery Department is the cheapest yon emf heard of. Away with high prices 1 MOORE & LUCAS. THE RACKET STORE. Cheapest in the State. MANUFACTURERS' AGENT FOR THE LEADING Pianos a?id Organ OF THE WORLD. Instrumenta sold in this C junty eighteen years ago still giving p satisfaction. BEST INSTRUMENTS, LOWEST PRICES, BEST TERMS. Li. E. NORKYC1. ?vLf Headquarters G. F. Tolly & Son. We come to ypu Singing a Song, With Victory perched on our Baanei OUR five years' experience with the DEERING IDEAL Bl BEARING MOWERS has convinced tu, as well as hundred* of lb*I farmers in Anderson County, that they are most appropriately na^ed?t they are ideal in light draft, in strength, in durability and in ability * ! perfect work. Perfect as were the D ring Machines last year, we know" they are still better improved and strengthened for the harvest of 1898. member that they aro th? only Mower* on the market that can start foal stop, in any crop, wrhout backing. Every Deering Mower sold is an tiBement for us, and is the means of us selling another. Can our comp say that? Remember, one thorn of experience is worth a whcl~ of warning. -*atjii~ F?r Eu^iueSj Engm? Fittings, Saw muie, And for any kind of MACHINERY and SUPPLIES, remember we Headquarters for Low Prices. Yours truly, brook: MUSIC, MU8IC, MU8IO! :piajntob, o?o-ajnt And Small Musical Instruments, of Every Variety, at THE C. A. REED MUSIC HOUS] ALLOW us to call your attention to the vital sud Important 6et that *fesfeM most r?aolnft of all ?dnostor?, and ire oennot afford to aUew car ^"P?pJ trow up In Ignorance of ?h?o elevating and icflninor l-flnenoa; hence thofWii t*ntw of proenrinc an Instrument at some kind. We have at present aooae ? BARGAINS to Pi-mos and Organs which we would be glad to snow you. . - Thoogh it 1s hardly uecessarv to make thli stat?nnrat. wei allow .noooe wjjf ssde us regardinc Quality Pice or Torna, and ev^rv representation thaX we dm . mad* regarding our pwH have proven correct. Tha rnaoy npsolI???*1. we receive corroborate this feet. W * can certain I v m *ke it to tho Interest oi v> ttve purchasers to call and examine oar Stock, or write as for analogues aeo y