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T r\n.A T 1 \ TITTTO LUU?IJ IN JL VV O, WKDNESPAY, J I* LY 20, 1898. Death of a Popular Preacher. Rev. .T. Walter Dickson, Presiding Kider of tho Columbia District, M. JO. <'burch, South, died at tho homo of Mr. O. F. Jones, in this city, last Thursday ?vening at S o'clock. I'p to last Decem ber ho enjoyed robust health and strength, but since that timo ho has scarcely known H well day, yot ho con tinued at his work until about tho 1st of .lune, when he was compelled to take hin bed. Ile was soon able to ho up H^H?M, und two weeks preceding bia death ho caroo to Anderson to recuperate and to visit hts old home in tho Kork. Ile WHS warmly welcomed by bis many old ! friends hore, and Mr. Jones Insisted on ; him being his guest Tor awhile, Hoi soeruod to be slowly improving until! noon Thursday, when a dianne lor tho worse came eyer him, and hts tamby in Columbia were notjiied by a telegram. ' Ho recel vet I every ?giftitioti possible Ifni heart failure developed and ?ii a few | hours death cuno to hi* J lift, ibo MD- ? nouncemenl < f hi-? d?-ath was. ti un ai ^h'i' h i" his many Iriends (bronchol)' Ihi- M-' t:oi.. i '.tri !>;.'..v.tt. ih.o-i.i, sop ,,{ nnr : };eral !?- ne nd, ? 'it; ; ll. ll. Di. I. ..; ; tho rori: -'ciieii, and wits bi? n in thi . ? roily, iiear %'<?w?vtl'li.t A i??.:t:-;. lit, l-l1', .v. tho j|?i?? ?d' Ul ?M?f?otiM'?l 111f* >!ij|ii Idi-t j . '?..'..??.ii, . shortly afterward--* ii.'lor- ? : 11 : T? f ti lo ?.O'patf' kiii.s? i: ' if l|t<i n.iiii-.- ! irv. lt: 1 I: . ino tr.; ih?- pri para!.-rv i .?..??..till:!.:'. Wolb.nl < o!l.?..:<., : t..i ? graduidi, d V ith,'cr?dit to eli in ,1 uni-; j ;ST'J. Si:, mon*?is l iter ho . .i.o ?I I he . Spilth v '.-.:. Hi .1 ' 'ottfori Mt I pf I lin Sie: ho- j d:-t. Church lind v.tts seul lo Wi*,!ha!la I ? 'i r. MI il. a ihi.t y : .: ! ho li ? M tl I ai I is w li i-'h j iiomamle.il har?! will !. ami ea?, e w ant sup pi:-:. Thu young collegian was as failli- . ful t. liefe its ot I ho largo (iehis |'?aj ulg inn- ? pie t-ahirics which won* latt-r entrusted (?> him. Front thal beginning ho roso steadily, serving moro and moro impor tant work lill hin death. Il?? spent tho vi ?ur lvk". in ' liai lesion, ami alter tho earlhtpiake was sent to Virginia anti Georgia lo ask ai?l for tho chattered Churches, ilia eloquent presentation of this cause instill fresh in tho recollection of distinguished hearers. For the past twelvo years he has served as Presiding Kider, and was recog?) i/.ad as om? of tho ablest and most efficient in tho .South Carolina Conference. Ilia pleasant.man ner, quaint humor, gaulai disposition ami charitable heart won him multitudes of friends wherever his work called him, and many ah individual was brought to tho service ol'tho Saviour through his i efforts. A groat anti good mau has gonn j to reap his rewards. < Ul .Inno 10, 1ST.'., while pastor in York: ville, Mr. Dickson married Mis* Annie M. Seborb, daughter of Mr. .Ino. R. Schorl), ol' that town. Niuo children worn boru to tho united pair, eight of whom ar?) still living. On Friday afternoon tho remains ol' tim decoasod were curried to the homo of his only brother, Prof. W. A. Dickson, in tho Fork, and on Saturday afternoon were interred at Smith's Chapel beside those of his mother, who preceded him to thu gravo two years ago. The funeral servi ces were conducted by Rev. John O Wil sr^n, assisted by Rev ll. B. Browne,Hov. W. R. Richardson and Kev. Sidl 13. Ilar per. Hythe death ot Mr. Dickson vc havo lost a most highly esteemed friend, and wo deeply sympathize with his loved ones in their bereavement. - - . g? Prohibition Call. Ata recent meeting of tho Sub-Com tnittee of the Prohibitionists I was direct ed to call a meeting of tho entire commit tees from each Township. I therefore request that thoy meet at Anderson C. H. on the 2?Stli day of July, ut ll o'clock o.m. lt is very desirable that as many as possible bo present, a? matters nf great importance to tb? cause will emin before tho meeting. Tho committees from each Township aro as follows : Anderson-L. P. Smith, J I). Maxwell, S.D. Drownlee, W. it. Roberts, W. ll. Nardin. Fork-r. (J. Gantt, R. A. Sullivan. Dr. >.V. K. Sharpe, T. J. Dalrymple, J. W. Trlbblo. Pendleton-S. L. ICskew, A J. Hilton, W. J. irwin, W. A. MuWhirler, Wm. Garrison. Garvin-A. W. Picketts, Leard New ton, .1 E. Garvin, J. H. Hutchison, .V.ttr shnl Smith. Brushy Creek-James Cely, Frank Davis, Theodore Smith, Li. Jay Smith. John Rosetnoud. Williamston-George Sullivan, R. E. Brown, Wm. Lee, Nathaniel i?rod, D. i. Spearman. Hopewell-D. L. Webb, C. C. King, W. R. Carte?, Augustus Anderson. Centreville-Jollv Pool, Ja?. W. Ash ley, Wm. Eskow,J. B. banders, Abram Bolt. Kock Mills-J. T. Anderson, B. p. Shirley, Nant. Willi ford, R. C. Cunning ham Fletcher McClure. Savannah-A. B. Sullivan, N. 1?. Dur riss, Dr. W. A. Clinkscales, A. S. Sadler, .Ino. Hamey. Dark ("tinier-A. ft. Sherard. J. R, Spearman, W. A. Hall, PringleCook, \V. T. Adams. Hall-Jesse P. McGee, Dr. GusThomp. son. Wallace Gray, S im Jackson, w . w. Beaty. Martin-W.T. Wright, M. H. Strick land, W. C. Armstrong, Davy .Martin, J. C. Shirley. Bonea Path-J. V. Kay. J. R. Calla han), W. S. Fleming, Fleet Cliukseales, M. i. Brock. Belton-.Ino. T. Green, James Poor? Clark Wilson, W. h. Copeland, P. B. Mitchell. Broadway-J. T. Milford. Walter An derson, D. F. Auderson, P. B. Gentry, Joe Majors. Varennea-J. T. Hanna, Joe Felton, Augustus Dean, Jas. A. Grav, Dr. R. F. Dlvver. B. K. CKAVTON. Chairman. S. A. L. Photographs. The Seaboard Air Line has for distri bution to ita friends and patrons, some typical "Coon" pictures. These ar? Pho tographs 22x28 inches and handsomely framed. To cover part of th? cost of the Photographs and Ex pressage, thev ar? ?old at $2.*X) each. Th-y can ho secured from the Representative of the 8 aboard Air Llueor upon application to T. J. An derson, General Passenger Agent, Ports mouth. Va., who will also be glad to send printed matter relative to Rates, Summer Resorts, Ac. ?**. To RBNT-A 4-room cottage. Apply to Miss Leila White, at C. F. Jones & Co. 4-1* f ??1 mil il y Itriiis. < ?muI mit's have visit?'! our (juiol I * f t J < . ? (own utid rel renhed tho atmosphere, cans inti UH tn rejoice sud foel as if tho .Span iards wura Huon tn bo driven forever from tin? ('titian ?oil. Kn tn o of our IxiyH have vol un toured to go an?! help Ireo tho poor and needy. Hut wo ?lo not know for certain whether tlmv roally moan to go or not. Wo an? no critics, hut wo would like t<? havo ?orno bettor roads in nome part? of our neighborhood. Soma ol the roads havo Imon lot out by contracts and aro hoing worked very" well, while others aro n?)t hoing half worked. Wo understand that Mr. Nnolgrove IJBH declined a very good position in tho war. Wo think it a bi? uiislako on his part. Mr, .1. I*. Numb and family, of <loin son, J ir. It. K. Smith and family <>f Ea's loy, Mr. .J. c. WatkitiH and moht of family! of Anderaon, Mr. W. C. Smith and family, of Kahley, Ur. W. C. Clavton, and [.art ul his lam i ly, of <'outrai, Mr. .1. I', i ?ion II and family, ail mota: Ihe resi dence of Mrs. ?1 A. Smith, on .Inly'.'th ai ?i family reunion and spout a moHt pleasant day and enjoyed tho bounties that wore sid bofnro them. Al! reporta v > ry pic IN.mt liiiip, dis. r. p, l?lcnii spent a day or so in ( ''.lu m lea this wonk on business. .Mis- lillis .'-lilith, ol' Clemson, i- sp. nd i II u hilo ? ! i j * relativos. Mr. W. C. Smith and family, ol Kn lev. ..r- jinving :i pl ?asuiil wool; at her fal lou's, ' ai I. A. Caukio. Miss I! i-lo May Lipscomb, ol tireen ? ,.i ling '.h . su tn mer with Mi.--. .1 ? < ; ;< nm M os lacia .'fiter, uiio ? i .> i:?loi..><.'.'s iii'i-i i I nil ming and :i ri-nippli-dioti young j 1 iii i-i. 4pi it?iv. iht . v. ali M ih.-i J III po. j I jd Jo i. ?I.!.:. .... ... i Sohofd : I I SI 11;? ... i A?,i j.! . . 4 M .11; i \ I I'll. . ! cit ? wi I ol! A i it j h ii" pe?| lc's ju ; ' I . . i -i . - !.. I i '.. njii? ai i . i sub i.i; Mr .1. P.!? . ? t.-j 111 -.;i :.. !. j ir lay, gi w? . i h-.r . ' : ! t-- i ai.-i . i . - . . ??. mi o th lif-'u .: rei'., H e. ! . ... i ... .O,: r t' a-c I ol?. no riot lol pi i's. . i I M .1 .11 .?.:1 ! i c? i tl V 'ii ? ile * i - I nu III. Il- 11-.i v. -. * v i : . -. . . i. : . - ' ; 11 <. 11 rt | !?., -'.. \ iv... 'dm. UM iras bai n ?1 at .v.l. ? l'i -'.i. 'ni ! ..a rn-'. i 'i'if i. :i rp si i vi'i ii I <:c" . ? : ts pip i;d ! i r i ''?\ -> M tulip) Ai,.!.?..- .? :iu<| brother j -p r. .. j ! i.- i.: ?ijght m ?'.un tia- W"cki j ?'..titilid.ni Hem-*, Slr. (russ Mrl'li'til, wini wo i oportet! bide Millie limn ago, hi dead, Ho oied al ins ju.?ii" tn ..ur liiwit und v as buried at Sandy Springs. Dov. CT. Porcher eon dtictntl Um luuoral services. Mrs. .'.Ie I'hail has heen sick for si.mu timo. Wc aro ?'.ad ti. stain that sh" is now improv ing slowly. Mr. Unhurt I,. Woiner died Monday uiuht oi i;.st week und was buried Tues thi.v afternoon nt tho .Methodist Church. Mr. Allon Harnett has boon imitoKiek with fovor for Homo time. Wo uu.-t ho will como through ail rieht. Miss Annie (bollard, of Sumter, H. c., is vlsi I inti Mr. .1. T. Hunter and hun il v. Miss Mamie (.?ault, of Hrovlo-i, K. C., is visiting her uncle, Mr. 1'.. !.'. (.iiuttaud family. ('."..I. I!. Sloan und family havo come up in.m ( 'liarlcstnn to spi-mi tim Hummer ai their residence in Pendleton. Miss Marv Jenkin*, ? lin .'mn been for som.? momba past m Klhcrtmi, '{?.., has rettirm d t" spend some limoat lier home. MissS. Ellison, ol' South, (.ia., is visit ing Dr. .1. I'.. A.Igor. Mi-. Mullallv.oi .New York, is visiting lier lather, hr. .1. H. Adgor. ? in MU unlay ni the meet 111? of tho I'. I '. V., ("ol lt. W. Simpson presented through w. M. (?it.son ubeautiful Camp flag. '1'he Camp voted thanks to Col. II. W.Simp son. Col. Simpson not hoing present, Mr. E. H shanklin waa appointed to louder tho thanks of tho ( amp. I>elo gatos elected to attend tho rou-ion in At lanta atoas follows: Capt. J. C. Nt ri Il ling, Dr. 1*. lt. E. Sloan, Lieut. J. W. Simpson. Mr. Clarence ltobortnon, proprietor of the Sparlunburg Fertilizer, Co., is at IIIH old homo near Pendleton, and has been for several weeks. Ho and II?H family will remain over for tho summer. ( apt. William Simpson ha? gone to hit* nun's, near Dalton, (Ja. II? has been visiting lils HOII, Mr. J. \V. Simpson, ol' our toe n for some time. T. T. Flat Hock Items. Wo havo had HO much rain lately wo aro not through work yet. CropH HO far are looking well. On tito 2nd Sal.balli Mr. John Milford sang at tho Itaptist ('burch at this place, Ho will teach a singing class there some limo lu August. Hov. H. C. Fennel preached a very in teresting sermon on tho .'?rd Sabbath af ternoon to a hu go congregation. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Doll and Misses Ellie and Ida Seel, of your olt> have been for several dayH the gilesta of Di. K. E. Thompson and family. Tho young peoplo nf thia community enjoyed a pic nie at High Shoals on Fri day afternoon, lot li inst. They ate sup per at sunset and went, to 11 lawn-party at tho homo of Mr. anti Mrs. Dodd, given in honor nf their niece, Miss Pearl Norris, wie? recently graduated at tho Orphanage in ('linton. Miss Pearl is u wry charm ing and accomplished young bely, and we aro ?lad to welcome her in our com munity. M ii-s Mantle Norris left Saturday, Kith inst., to resumo her linties in the school room, near Central Mr. John Stevenson, of (?eorgin, is vls iting frienda and relatives lu this commu nity. (inn ol' our young men went hunting tho other day and killed anice turkey. He was very proud ot having killed his first wild turkey, but when he ?ot homo with his game ho found it wats his moth er's turkey hen. NIT. 1^ ? ^ - Big Spring Items. Since our last writing. Mr. Editor, we have been blessed with good rains, ami the cotton and corn aro looking Uno through out this section. Well, "'Ditto, of Hneky Uiver, in your last news you wiahed to know what had become of UH. Wo too still at home and boarding at tho same place, lint wo don't under-tand your crying, singing and a li?! le blt ol love Miss Lona Horton, accompanied by Mr. (Min Seawrlght, of Donalds, spent Saturday night and Nu: ?lay in Mohan k. .Mr J. H. AruiBtrong mid family, ol' Honea Path, spent Saturday night ami ?linday with his mother, Mrs. M.A. Armstrong. .Mr. and MTH. N C. Adams nnd Mr. end Mrs. .1. M. Pruitt worshipped at Little Diver Sunday. Mrs. Ella "King, of Anderson, visited relatives in this community last week. Mr. Homer Danlster, a dashing sport of thia place, worshipped at Keowee Sun di v. Hov. J. it. Saylors, or Hartwell, (?a., preached an excellent sermon at Bethel to a largo audience. Sunday night. Mr. Henry Taylor and family, of Au gusta, (?a., have been visiting his father, who has boen in feeble health for a tong time. 'Ibero will boa plc nie at this pVcee next Haturday, ISlrd inst. All aro invited to attend and bring weil tilled baskets. We will close with best wishes to tho ?NTia.i.Ku-.NOiat and its many readors. ?. ? - ^ . m ltackleua Arnica Malve. The best salve in thc world for Cuts Braises,Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chappod Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and el! Skin Erup tions and positively oures Piles, or no pay required- It is guaranteed to gi ve perfect satisfaction, or money refund ed. Prise 25 oents por box. For salo by Hill-Orr Drug Co. ( it) CuillU'il. Mil. KI? I loi.: Tim time has i rrivnl n tl." history nt Anderson when busitie-H young men Hhould tako hold ol tho reins of municipal government and guide UM to mi era of prosperity and growth auch t-o we have never reached in tho past. Wo mod a live, up-to-date City tkurnell, com posed of young men who have tho host interests of tho city at heart, and young m?>n of courago who will dare to do their duty. Tue following ticket for City ('ouncil is hereby nominated with tho assurance that it will have the support of every well-wisher for tho continued prosperity <;f our ?rowing city. For Mayor-.fohn K Hood. For Aldermen-Fred <? Browu, Jesse M. Smith, Hobt. IO. l.igon, Tm?. H. Karie, Robt. C Webb, Jr., Chas. S Sul livan. MA NV VoTKIts. Trinity Items. Wi ll Mr. "lion Lino." as you ?-aid you would notice nothing moro from my per?, wo will let you oil mi this, lor wo know your mother don't want to seo you cry na: Many vi?d!ofS have bi.cn around since wo I M t.t wrote yi?u. Misses Reuiah and /."SH?M Rush, i.v.o charming voling Indies I rom Wi i ! i i tn si on, li i?\ c been visiting t ho Mit. e.? Findley and oilier friends. Mi.-. I ,ou < Ja-es ' av, an excellent young ladv '.! Il ra a I';uh, spent a low days lili ti.-. lapiiiS of Mr. \\ . I'.. i ail? e. ih" Trinily bovs have at last united willi Mie I,?.|?anon bois and made tipa cod hall tram We ?tr? expecting S|ai> l?iwn !<. i-iM?? do t ii i . xi s-at inlay stud ,.M\I. o-. .1 .. MI.. . i hen aper the match s . ' ? i i tn. ie WI'! 1 ... :i f.iw wheel i ac? s S?> ??...< ?im ? vi i * bb. i y aiid seo I tm fun. : ' .. v . in belies uro ..sit'.ciitlU invited BOY Tewnviilc Noiv|<? ; .? :i- with t .! ! ... iis we l?. med ol' tho . I? .ttl? pf If...,- I. u ti Ilia- li:. Ile Was . ..; T .. :??- ".< i,. .1.1 -nibo. \\ . 1 I : a spien.iid i .! anti th .:.:!.....?'.. Wan 'iii? lops ar?? pleh! ;?l|i Pow, und wo I clijin . ;ii. h'.?v Par/a nev? timo. .V tu j i?N..., id : ail iii, <'.. tal h turtling ?. Minnie r school a*, this place. \V< notici d <i-vei;.l candidates io ppr liur^; landy. I ?1.? poi know how Iriod ?ht?Uero* ar?! stcieliiiu tie- i ?.??.... . i . ILiolip tis waa in town Srtlur.luy ?in lill l!.? '.Ir. .1. I*. Lerihotter liat been quilo sick f. .. ? lu- pasl (?iliv days. MPH Mary stevens n, a beautiful young I idy of the Anbury neighborhood, passed l ll I''.ugh town ll lew weeks ago. Rev. J. R. Karlo preached at this place la-t Sunday. Several of i lie young h.Iks attended tho singing at Ret bel, over itt Oconoe, last Sunday Mr. .1. 1). Compton, of near this place, is in leeble health, so we learn. Some ol' the young folks contemplate go'ng to the mountains after the work is finished. Tiler? will bo a [de ni?; at Townvlllo on ? tho allth inst, in tho interest ?if tim rail road. J UM no. Sunday Scheel Conference. Prouiiimme of the third Sunday School Conferee o of the M. IO. Church, South, for Amit i son i 'minty, to lie he'd at Sandy Springs July 'J uli amt :?i)th, lw!)s. 1! 11ST HA\ -KiltHAY, j Morning Service, 1" a. m. Devotional Sei t in? Organization and address ol welcome. Respouded lo by the I"resident /PransauiiOti of business, reports, ap pointing of committees, .Vc. ll a m Sermon hy Rev. T. G. Her ber i, Jr. Discussions: Wliy iiitve a County Snndny School Con ??renee? Opened by R. S. Ligen. Who should be in the Stindav School and why? Opened by Prof. George Good gjon. How can a Sunday School ba made to llourish in the rural districts? Opened by Sam'l Rums. How iirs wo to organize and make per manent and etlicieui a Sunday School in every community in this County? Open ed by T. J M nu ld in. What ls the relatiou of the pastor to the Sunday School? Opened by Rev. Sldi II. Harper. How to win tho pepita to Christ? Open ed by J R. Pennell. What aro tb? duties of parent*.? Open ed by Col. R. W. Simpson. Literature to bo used? Opened by Rev.-Shuler. Relations of a Sunday School to mis sions? O.iened by W. C Picki-ns. Sunday School lihrarie* and how to get them? Opened by R K. Rrowne. How to teach? Opened by Prof. John O. Cliukseales. Other i-ub?H?-tH of importance wdll bo discussed if limo will allow It is earnestly ?lesirod that every Sun day School Superintendent in tho Count y be present, or be represented by one or more, delegates. Preachers aro all expected. Preaching saturday at ll u. m. by Rev. W. li. Richai dson. W. R. OsilOllNK, For Committee. mm . m< - A Tribute. Mr. G. H. McClure was boru in Ander son county, S. C., in 184?. Died at Iiis home in ROCK Mills township July lo, 181*8. Ho was married to Miss Jane Mar tin in 1-S70, who, with three children, Messrs. Fletcher, Ralph aud Mrs. S. A. Hu ms, survive him. Ho possessed some strong traits of character. Ho was full of onorgy and did with all His might what his hands found to do. Ho was absolutely free fi om contention-unappreciated by the casual cbserver-but to those who were intimate with him honesty, sincerity, un swerving adherence to that which ho con ceived to bc right appeared as prominent characteristics in his nature. Ile served his country in tho Civil War, leaving homo at tho ago of eighteen and remained until tho close. While a young mau ho connected himself with thc Meth odist church, of which he lived a con sistent member till death. He served us a steward for several years, and was a great lover of tho Sunday school, in which he took fm active part, and was teacher of the tdd men's ibbie class. Our community has lost another ono of its landmarks. Ho was a gootl farm er, an upright, citizen, a kimi neighbor, a devoted and affectionate husband, fa ther and a faithful Christian. II ; was confined to Iiis bcd only n short time, anti bore his sickness with*Christian pa tience. His dying tostimoDy was "1 have no dread of death." His remains wcro laid to rest in Provi dence cemetery, tho funeral services be ing conducted by Rev. I. N. Stone. Tho family have tho sympathy of tho community in thoir bereavement. S. A. B. Card of Thanks. Wo desiro to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our ministrations to our husband and father during his sickness and at doath, which saddened our home only a low days ago. May He who doeth all things w ell send Heaven's richest blessings on every one of them, is our sincere praj er. Mns. G. H. MCCMTUK ANO FAMILY. Sullivan Haruwttre Co sell Atlas, K<dip-o, Krle City and other Steam En gines. Mr. William W. Sullivan is In charge of ! Sullivan Hardware Co's. Bicycle Depart ment and knows his business. u. ?\ Jones <& Co. Are Ready for Tourists with a full New Stock of Trunks, Valises, TRAVELING 3AGS, ETC. We are showing Trunks at from $1 to $10. Just at this time we call special attention to our line of Trunks at from $3.50 to $10.00. Good, weil made Goods at short margin of profit. Traveling Bags at from 25c. to $5.00. Valises at from $1.00 to $7.50. Canvas leather trimmed Telescopes at popular prices. Another very useful article at this season of the year is a good Umbrella. We have them for Men, Women and Chil dren at from 50c to ?3.50. A strong lino with us just now is Men's and Boys' Bress Shoes. We can supply the Men at from $1.00 to $4.00, and the Boys at $1.00 to $3.00. Ladies', i?Iisses and Children's Oxford Ties are the Bar gains of the season with us in the Shoe line. The Oxfords at 50c, 75c and $1.00 will appeal to the most economical buyers. Special Bargains.in Boys' Suits. Big Cut in Men's Straw Hats. Summer Wash Goods were never sold as low as we are offering them. You will agree with us when you see them. Our Millinery business has kept moving right along, so our prices must be right. Baby Caps and White Duck Hats go at Cut PriceB. Put it down as a fact-your Cash will buy seasonable Goods from us lower than you have ever bought them. Long time to wear Summer Goods, but not long to sell them. We don't want to carry them over. So bring your Cash and let's exchange. Yours very truly, N. B. -Until August 1st we can, by special concession from the publishers, offer you "The Designer," a monthly Fashion Magazine, for one year at 50c. Call at our Pattern counter and see the August number. The regular price is 85c. per year, and this special offer will hold good only until August 1st. LESSER 4' CO'S. Inventory Sale! LAST WEEK. Before our Semi-Annual Inventory we wilf offer our entire Stock at Tremendous Low Prices, All of our Summer Goods will be sold AT ACTUAL NEW YORK COST ! There only remains throe weeks before our buyers will leave for the Northern markets to purchase for SPOT CAsH the largest stoek of Merchandise ever brought to Anderson. Look at these quotations, and they will convince you what this great sale means to you : 2000 yards of yard-wide Sea Island, regular value 5c, for this sale. 3* Shirting Prioh?, best quality, regular value 5c, for this sale... 03 Checked Homespun, beat grade, regular price 5c, for this salo only. 03 Cottouadea, best quality, regular price l?c, for this sale only. ll Unbleached Drills, worth Ce, for this sale. 31 Black Brilliantine, nil wool, 40 inches wide, for this sale. 24 Gentlemen's Straw Hats only. 14 Ladies' Handkerchiefs, ibr this sale. 01 Ladies' Parasols, for this sale only. 42 Ladies' French Ribbed Vest, for this sale. 05 Table Oil Cloth, sold elsewhere for 15c and 20c, our price. ll SHOE DEPARTMENT. Wo had 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 sumo wc will offer all of our Shoes and Oxford Ties at and below COST : Ladies' Genuine Dongola Shoes, guaranteed all solid leather, value $1.00, for this sale. 79 Ladies' Oxford Ties, all toes and sixes, all leather, regular price $1.25, for tins sale.* . * 97 Ladies' Fine Dongola Shoes, all sizes, value $1.25, for this sale, only... 99 Gentlemen's Fine Calf Shoes, value $1.25, to go for this salo at only- 98 The next three weeks is your only chance to bey Big Bargains in all kinds of merchandise. Spot Cash. No Goods charged. Yours truly, LESSER & CO., UNDOER MASONIC TEMPLE. EMBRACES all the improvements known to modern Gins, and ia the fe? eat, lightest running Gin on the market They are givinr? entir? ?at.8?a*S?? all over the cotton-growing country, und numbers of Ginners in An&n? County will testify as to its merits. "I am well pleased with the GO-Saw Hall Gin, Feeder and ComW. bought from you last season. It gives better satisfaction than any outfei have ever ueed, and I nave had a good deal of experience with ginning chiuery. It is light-running, makes a splendid sa m ple^ever breaks the roll and cleans tho 6eed any way you waut them. L. R. WATSON." Hero are the names of some of the people of Anderson County wl?eari using the HALL GIN. A*k their opinion : J. II. Saunders, Bolt cfc Tate, Geer & Mitchell, O- A. Bowen, Dean Gin Co, L. R. Watson J. H. Hutchinson, J. \V. Ashley, J. C. Milford.' M. A. Cobb. J. P. Johnson. S. N. Peunnau. If you cont?mplale putting in an outfit this season come to seo tu or fa*. us a caid and we will call on vou. ri:vi DTT7??T?fU [ rr vi LIV fi i/. iu in ii lu, THE MAN OF THE HOUR, Makes plans to advance ou tho Spanish army, and wipe thom from the vat; of the earth. Our plans are already made, and we are daily doiug ans? with the high price system used by our competitors. The knife htm been iwj 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. Men's Suits 81.98. A Splendid Suit for $2.98. Boys' Suite 50c. Men's Good Jeans Pants 35c. Will give you for 75c. any style Ladies' Shoe you waut. Children's Shoes 15e. up. Just out of sight our Men's Shoes of all grades, &c, IN DRY GOODS ANO NOTIONS WE STILL LEAD. Ginghams 2Jc. yard, Cheese Cloth 2?c yard, one box Laundry Soap li Best, two Cakes for 5c. Our Millinery Department is the cheapest you ere heard of. Away with high prices ! MOORE & LUCAS. THE RAQKcIT STORE. Cheapest in the State. BH3 MANUFACTURERS' AGE Tai FOR Tnt LEADING JPianoB and Organs OF THE WORLD. Instruments sold in this County eighteen years "ago skill giving perfe^ satisfaction. r3^^fi BEST INSTRUMENTS, LOWEST PRICES, BEST TERMS. IL.? E. NORKYCE. ^ OS- Headquarters G. F. Tolly|& Son. We come to you Singing a Song, With Victory perched on our Banne OUR ?ve* years' experience with the DEERING IDEAL BA BEARING MOWERS has convinced us, as well as hundreds of tho farmers in Anderson County, that they are most appropriately named they are ideal in light draft; in strength, in durability and in ability w perfect work. Perlect as were the Deering Machines last year, wo know they are still better improved and strengthened for the harvest of 1898. member that they are the only Mowers on the market that can start fro stop, in atty crop, without backiDg. Every Deering Mower sold is ona? tisement for us, and is the means of us selling another. Cau nur co:?P say that? Remember, one thorn of experience ia worth a whole wikw ot warning. For Engines, Engine Fittings, Saw Mills, And for any kind of MACHINERY and SUPPLIES, remember we Headquarters for Low Trices. Yours truly, BROCK BRQ? MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC ! PIANOS, ORGTAN And Snail Musical Instruments, af Every Variety.at THE C. A. REEDiM?SIC HOUS . i . - % ALLOW os to call your attention to tho vital and important fact that Ma jjj^ moat relining of all educator*, and wa cannot afford to ?How oaren ^ crow np in ignorance or this elevating and rcQnlnsr influence; henceth0 ?J!r oRl t?jio* of proourinc an Instrument of some kind. We have at present soaw B AKQMN9In Pianos and Organs which we woatd bo glad to ihpW yon. ^ Thongh Ul?hardly ueceaaarv to make tal* statement. w? aUo* a?0"".,*! eade ns resettling Qoailty, Prtoa or Terms, and every representation that wa made regarding our goods have provan oorreot. The many naso""ff',1 f pf xl we receive corroborate this fact. We caa certainly m?ke it to the h?e^? JdCa ti*o pdrchaaew to call end examine oar Stock, or write nj for catalogue? ?J ?