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LOCAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 1898. Willis Chapel Items. Some time has elapsed, Mr. Editor, since you last heard, from us, and during that time we have been suffer ing a great deal with a rising in our throat. So you will have to excuse us for not writing sooner. The farmers are,all making good use of the time picking cotton and saving hay, the rains having ruined a large amount of their fodder. The farmers will sow another large grain ero]) this fall. They have at last found ons that they can live cheaper ? by raising their own supplies than to let some other man do the raising. So you can tell Joe Leiter, and all these Western manufacturers, that hereafter we will live at home , and board at the same place. There is a great deal of sickness in this community, principally chills, at thejpresent writing. There are three very hippy men in 9 this community, and wneneT they meet they "circle three.7' They are Mr. Walter Holcomb, Mr. John, Evatt and Mr. Benjamin Owen. The happiness of the first was caused by the arrival of a baby girl visitor, of the second by the arrival of a bouncing boy, and of the third by another of tho gentler sex. The roads in this community have been worked but it is still a very diffi cult matter for one to ride over the roads in anv ease. If a person drives in a hurry they run the risk of being jolted out of their buggy or getting their vehicle broken. Rocks from the size o? one's fist to the size of a half-? gallon cup lie so thick ^along the road mat one can step from one stone to another. We believe in religious freedom, Mr. Editor, and we also oelieve that it is a shame and a disgrace. and# also un biblical for any denomination or sect of people to conduct themselves in any such manner as a certain sect of people, which are now traveling over the coun try, are doing. They call: themselves "The Fire Baptised* Sect," and claim to have music and dancing, but they have rightly been termed "fools a prancing." Rev. Mr. Martin preached a very interesting sermon at Willis Chapel last fourth Sunday ta a large and ap preciative audience. Two deaths have occurred in this community in the past week. One was that of Gus Nix, who died of typhoid fever, and the other was a child ot Will Nix. Both were* interred at Willis Chapel. Ensign Louis Richardson started on his return to the flagship New Y,ork last Snn?ay. His many friends were sorry to see him leave. Tue election is over and things have ?i last asuumed a quiet attitude. ELILOLA. Boleman News? Mr. Clayton B. Mahaffey has gone to New York, where he has secured a good position. We wish him much success in his new home. Mr. Janies I Barton, who has been afflicted for the last two years, we are sorry to say is very low at this writing. Mr. James M. Richardson, who has been sick all the year, is much improv ed. Mrs. Claude E. Maret, who has had a severe attack of fever, we are glad to say is convalescing. Mr. George W. Jolly has gone to McCormick to enter the school at that place. Miss Emma Farmer has returned to Rock Hill, where she has been attend ing the Winthrop College for the last three years. She will graduate this session. The Double Springs Baptist Church elected the Rev. W.W. Leathers pas tor for next year at their last confer ence meeting. The present pastor, Rev. F. M. Estes, having resigned. It is generally believed that at least 15 per cent, of the cotton rotted during the recent wet weather. Dr. E. B. Webb, of Pair Play, has invented a nailless horseshoe. His model was made by Dallas Smith (col.) of that place. Those who have seen the model say it is as fine a piece of workmanship as they ever saw. All of the gins m this section are worked to their full capacity trying to keep up with their custom ginning on four-cent cotton. There is an abundance of hay being ?ut and saved, which is much needed, .as most of our fodder rotted. Mr. L. G. Bradberry, our clever and accommodating merchant at Boleman, has built an addition to his store. v The Rev. T. M. Simmons, of thc New | Ferrv section, was in this section visit ing the sick last Sunday. The health of this community is very igood, with the exception of a few cases of fever. News is very scarce. So, Mr. Editor, you must bear with us this time, and we will try to do better next time. SCRIBBLER. Vnlliamston Items. The Williamston Female College has commenced its fall session under un usually promising circumstances, and the prospects are that this will be one .f the most prosperous years of the existence of this famous' institution. It has never been known as a machine where graduates (so-called) were turn ed out py the score, but i.t enjoys the reputation of being one of the most thorough training schools to be fouud anywhere. The Male High School is again in charge of Professor Geo. H. Goodgion and Iiis sister, Miss Maida. The at tendance is very good indeed, and the patrons arc highly pleased.. The Carolina Academy will open its doors on the third of October under the management of Dr. James X. An derson and an able corps ot* assistants. The establishment of an institution ot' this kind here, devoted, as it is pi-iii cipally to the teaching of young men, > will oe a great acquisition to the already great educational advantages of our town We are gratified to report that the health of our people was never better than it is. We have not had a single case of fever of any sort within toe limits of our town in several years. Th* preliminary work incident to the building of the new Methodist Church is progressing as rapidly as possible. The contract has not been placed yet as s veral bids are expected and waiting for them is necessarily delaying actual operations on the building. The Methodist congregation will worship in the College Chapel un til the? completion of the new Church. Many visitors have enjoyed the healthful atmosphere, fine mineral water and (they say) kind hospitality of our town during the summer. Miss Hallie Pelzer and sister, two charming young ladies of Pelzer, are spending a month at the Sadler House. Fred C. Bigley, of Trenton, is visit ing his mother and sisters on Main .-street. "Betsy Hamilton" created an abun dance of fun last Friday night before a refined audience at the College Chapel, with her unique lecture "Life in the Cracker land and the Old Time South ern Plantations." X. Aaron Items. The health of this community is very good at present. Everybody has plenty of work to do. Picking cotton and saving grass and peavines is the order of the day now with the most of the fanners. Mr. Vernon Watson met with a very painful accident last Friday, which re sulted in breaking the small bone of his right forearm, and also in receiving a heavy fall on his back. He was working in the gin, oiling some ma chinery, when lie was caught by the belt which caused him to lose his bal ance, and but for the timely assistance of a young man, Mr. Dickson, he would probably have been killed. Vernon is getting aloDg as well as could be ex pected, and we hope he will soon be up again. Several of the young people of our community enjoyed themselves at a party last Saturday night given by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Leach. Messrs. J. L. Foster, F. P. and J. B. Gentry are running the beef market this season. If any one wants nice fresh beef send your orders to or call on these voungmen and they will sup . Editor, on last Sunday afternoon it was the pleasure of your humble scribe to attend the Sunday School ?at Eureka, and we believe we can truth fully say that this is the most interest ing and progressive Sunday School of its size we have ever attended. One very impressive feature of the Sunday School th??t day was the talk which Col. Campbell gav? after the exercises of the school were over. His talk was directed principally to their Simday School Secretary. Mr. Ernest Tucker, whose resignation had been given in the Sunday preceding on account of his expecting" to attend the Citadel at Charleston, from which he had won a scholarship at the recent competitive examination. Col. Campbell spoke of the punctual attendance and faithful services of Mr. Tucker, and at the con clusion of his talk presented him with, a valuable gold pen, which was a token of appreciation from the Sunday School. "A good name is better than great riches." VELOCISSIMO. Trinity Items. Well, Mr. Editor, as some of your readers might think we are dead or out as an agent, we will try once more to give you a few thoughts. The health of our community is not so very good at present, as there are several cases or malarial fever, but none dangerous. So we hope we will all soon be well again. The hammers nave ceased rinsing and the whiz of the saw is heard no more and cur neighbor, Mr. B. D. Mar tin, resides in a nice new house. I'll tell you, Mr. Editor, this is the finest community for improvements, intelli gence and refinement in general that can be found. We had the pleasure of being shown through the granary of Messrs. W. A. Finley & Co. the other day, which is the nicest and most complete outfit that can be started anywhere. But Mr. Finley is a natural born machinest and knows how to do good work and to please the public. Some of the people m our section think it wrong to eat swine's flesh. So if you should notice a crowd talking you may know it is on tho subject ot' meats, as that is the topic of the day, but as this is a free country we will have nothing to say in the matter. Some little silly fellows, who had no better sense and who could neither read or write, thought they would do something smart the other day, so they got a few sweet crackers, made in the shape of hogs, and sent them to a gen tleman who believes it is wrong to eat .hog meat. The farmers have had several weeks of fair weather and the whistle of the steam engine and the hum of the gins tells what the merry girls and farmer boys have been doing. Good wishes to all. SCHOOL BOT. Pine Grove Items. ! On Monday, Sept. 12th, the angel of death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. i T. C. Carroll and took from them their loving son, Charles. The announce ment of his death was no shock to his friends, for it had been expected for some time. He had been sick for a year or more with consumption. Charles was 21 years old and was one of Ander son County's best and most popular young men. He joined the Baptist ! Church about three years ago and has been a devoted and consistent member. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Kev. Mr. Herron, and a large crowd was present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Iiis re mains were laid to rest in the Salem Churchyard. We extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy in their sore bereavement. Mrs. W. B. Hembree has been sick, but wc are glad to say she is better nov.r. Mr. D. Kay has been very busy mak ing molasses. He has made two or three hundred gallons and has plenty of cane to make up yet. Mrs. Crayton Cann and lier little grandson, from Alice, who have been visiting in this community, have re turned home. I wonder what has become of "Uncle Ned"? It seems that he has disap peared. I don't guess he's got over the sore eyes yet, and he'll have to be be excused. "Nobody's Darling'/ ought to write often, as ?he is "Somebody's Darling" now. If you don't believe it, just ask Mr. G.?about it. As news items are scarce, and so much 3 and 4 cents cotton to pick, I'll close and go to picking. OLD JOE. Lebanon Items. Children's Day was observed in the Church Sunday hight, and the exercises were very interesting and instructive. Kev. J. E. Singleton's address was very appropriate and interesting. The chil dren Hindered their "parts perfectly, and decorations were lovely and the collection good. The house would not hold the people, and tor such a crowd the order was very good. Such occa sions we think are inspiring and result in great good in various ways. Our Kock Hill girls will leave this week-Misses Effie Richardson, Ethel Welborn, Lola and Ada Casey and Leora Douthit. We shall miss them very much. Miss Fanny Kogers, of Anderson, visited Miss Ethel Welborn last week. Mrs. Sullivan and her granddaughter, Miss Fanny Jay, of Greenwood, are visiting Mrs. Pressley. Mr. Will Kichardson was telling his friends good-bye Sunday night. He leaves for a medical college next Tues day. Miss Ida Mitchell is visiting her brother, Mr. Ben. Mitchell. Mrs. Gentry lost a valuable milch cow last week, and there are several others sick in tho community. Mr. Henry Richardson has entered Clemson College. A. B. C. Bay a nice Bange-as cheap as big store. See Osborne & Clinkscalee. To arrive in a few davs a car load of the Famous Owensboro Wagons. 14-2* H. G. Johnson <k Son. Have your Tin Roofs and Gutters re paired now for the winter. Try Osborne & Clinkscalee. Kelton items. Misses Ora and Bessie Smith left to day for Winthrop, where thev will re sume their studies. Mrs. W. B. West and children are visiting in Trion, Ga. Miss Clara "Pant has returned to An derson. M'ss Ruby Butler died suddenlv at her home, near this place, last Wed nesday. Her remains were interred at Belton. Miss Jessie Geer is attending college in Greenville. Messrs. Clarence Elgin and Blair Rice left to-day for Nashville, Tenn., where they will enter college. Miss Mamie Latimer is in Atlanta, Sa., having her eyes treated by Dr. G. T. Brown. Mr. Carroll Latimer left Saturday Cor Wofford. Messrs. Raymond Elgin and Millaird Grubbs will return to Furman. XX. Pendleton Items. The members of Camp Tallie Simp son are requested to meet at the Far mers' Hall Saturday, the 1st October, at 4 o'clock p., m. Miss Annie Simpson, daughter of Mr. J. W. Simpson, who has been on a extended visit to Elberton, Ga., Green ville, S. C., Spartanburg and Gaffney, has returned to her home in Pendleton. Maj. Ben. Sloan, Miss Lizeve Cray ton and Miss Julia Sloan have return ed to Columbia. Miss Mary Sloan, daughter of Mr. R. E. Sloan, has gone with Major S?oan to attend College. The Rev. Mr. Ayer, of Greenville, S. C., filled the pulpit of Dr. Sanders last Sunday, and preached an excellent ser mon at the Baptist Church. Supervisor Snelgrove was in our sec tion Monday looking after the Cherry Bridge road. He has promised the much-needed relief. Miss Maggie Smith, of Laurens, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mounce. Professor Hamilton, of Fairheld, S. C., has taken charge of the Graded School at thu; place. Mr. E. L. C. Terrie's children, who have been very sick for some time, we are glad to say are much improved. TELL TALE. * Col. Boone's Great Scheme. The indefatigable Colonel Albert E. Boone, who for some years has been engaged in promoting the building of a double track trunk line of railroad from Cincinnati to Charlenton or some other port on the Atlantic Ocean, has by no means abandoned that difficult, but very important, enterprise. The details of the vast scheme in which Col. Boone has interested many cities and counties in the Middle West have been published in the News and Courier, and are familiar to the railroad men of the city. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, a famous English engineer is now in specting Colonel Boone's road, with a view to advising his friends at home whether or not to put their money into it. The following is from the Enquirer: "Sir Thomas Selby Tancred, baronet, the distinguished English railway en gineer and expert, left the Grand Hotel last night for Cynthiana, Ky., accom panied by the Hon. William Kirkby, ex-railroad commissioner, of Ohio, and the Hon. T. C. Dickenson, of Washing ton, D. C., to start in upon a thorough inspection of the 'Black Diamond' sur veys, profiles, franchises, rights of way and tributary resources at the instance of British capitalists, who propose backing the project if the report is favorable. The party will work up to Dover, Ky., spend Sunday there, Mon day at Ripley, Ohio, thence to West Union and other points, reaching Columbus next Saturday week. Then they will return and go over the Indi ana work, thence upon the main line from Mount Sterling, Ky., through Jellico Narrows to the objective point of the route, Port Royal, S. C., the finest harbor on the coast, with four teen miles of sixty-foot water at the wharfs. The line as surveyed is 1,200 miles long, and the company will endeavor to impress the inspecting engineer with the importance of recommending the building of a double track, which, they believe, tho traffic will abundantly justify. Sir Thomas S. Tancred is one of the most renowned railroad engi neers and builders in the world. He built all of the railroads in New Zea land, the first seventy miles pf the Delago Bay Railroad in South Africa, since extended 400 miles through the Transvaal, several lines in Great Britain, some in Australia, part of the Tehuantepec Trans-Continental Line in Mexico, and upon his recommenda tion after examination last April the White Pass and Yukon Railway of Alaska, from Skngua to Lake Bennett, is now being built over what was re garded as unsurmountable obstacles. Thc firm of Tancred, Arrol <fc Co. built tlie great bridge over thc Forth at Edinburgh, Scotland, the grandest structure of the kind in the world to day, which was completed in 1880 after live years' work and at a cost of 815, 000,000." Organizing thc Volunteers. WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Major (Jen. Miles, commanding the army, has com pleted his plan for the reorganization of the volunteer forces into corps, di visions and brigades. The plan has been submitted to the war department for approval. Thc plan contemplates a reorganization of the volunteer force which has not.been ordered mustered out, and designated as au anny of oc cupation for Cuba; provides for the relief of the army in Porto Rico, and establishes a reserve to relieve the troops in thc varions islands, which will he occupied by the United States. It is known that thc troops of thc 7thcorps, uow under (Jen. Lee, will be designated to go to Cuba, and that troops from the camps at Lexington, Knoxville and Middletown, will be selected for Cuban duty. It is under stood that Gen. Miles deals only with organizations such as corps, divisions, brigades and regiments. The matter of commanding and staff officers will be settled after the mustering out of general and staff officers had been de termined. Kitrii,*>.?. n iiira Malve. The best salve in cheworld for Cuts Bruises, Sore?, Uleers, Salt Rheum, Fever SoreB, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions and positively ouros Piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect satisffco^on, or money refund ed. Prise 25 cents per box. For sale by Hill-Orr Drug Co We have ?sonne good hand-made one and two-horse Wagons we will sell cheap for cash. Also some Buggies and Har ness. 13-3 Paul E. Stephens. TO RENT-A 5-room cottage on Society street. Apply to W. F. Cox. 13 October is usually a good month, and we have put it down that this one shall be the biggest business month since we have been selling Goods. We expect to put on sale the kind of Goods at the prices that will bring business. This is not idle talk, nor are we trying to entice you by offering you what is known as a "bait" on some special articles. That is not the substantial business principle on which we do business. We have as large, well-assorted and well-selected Stock as has ever been showed in the State, and we have the nerve and pluck to put them to the trade at right kind of pri?es. We start from the first for a big month's business. Every edge must cut. Each day's business must be a big one. ON THURSDAY, 29TH, Our Millinery Department will display its beautiful Pattern Hats to the public. Our Milliners are thoroughly posted, and will give you the top of the Fashion and elegance of ma terials combined with the most refined and educated taste. The same attention and interest to all orders, whether for fine, medium or low-priced Hats. Come to see our Millinery Department every time you are in the city. WE ARE SHOWING In looking over our Shoe stock we find that we are in better shape to sell Shoes than we thought. We can give you Shoes that will stand by you. We are showing the prettiest line of Ladies' Fine Shoes that we have ever shown. A large line of Carpets, Bugs, Mattings, &c. Our last sea son's sales in this Department were very encouraging, and we have increased this line. If you are needing Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Window Shades, Curtain Poles, or anything in the line of House Furnishings, we are in shape to figure with you. See our Floor Oil Mattings in all widths-the nicest thing at all for dining rooms. OUR CLOTHING STOCK Is complete in all lines. Men's Suits $2.00 to $20.00. We are showing Suits at $7.50, $10.00 and $12.50 that have char acter in them. They have style and quality in them. Bring the Boys along-we can fit them up at from 75c up. Notwithstanding the lateness of the season, the hot weather and low price of cotton we will, register the largest September business in our history. We account for this on the grounds that we have the best line of Dry Goods, Milline ry, Shoes, Clothing, Hats, Gents' Furnishings, &c, at prices which are taking with the trade. Come to see us and help us make October a big month. Tours very truly, Our friends are beginning to come up nicely with their Accounts. Our Goods were sold at Cash prices, and we ask that you pay us out of your first cotton. C. F. J &.C0. SSER k CO. TO THE FROFT . WITH THE BEST SELECTED STOCK OF DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CLOTHING, AND GENT'S FURNISHINGS, EVER SHOWN IN ANDERSON. Now is your time to save money. Every nickel counts with cotton at a low price. It will pay you to save every nickel you can. We have cut the prices to suit the times. All we ask is to give us a call, and we will save you money on every article you wish to purchase. WE WILL SELL YOU A Man's Suit of Clothes.$1 98 up. A Boys' Suit of Clothes. 65 up. A full line of Men's Hats. 25 up. A full line Calicoes. 02 up. A full line Domestics. 04 up. A good Calico Quilt at only. 75 up. A good Man's Undershirt at only . 10 A good Ladies' Felt Hat at only. 25 A good Turkey Red Table Damask at only. 15 yd. A lull line of Handkerchiefs. 1 up. Ladies' Fast Black Hos?. 04 up Full line Cotton Flannel. 04 up. Full line yard-wide Bleaching. 04 up. Full line Ladies' Capes. 48 up. Full line Ladies' Jackets, all wool. 1 47 up. Full line Ladies' Shirt Waists. 24 up. Full line of Towels. 04 up. Fall line Linen Cheviots for Shirts. 6i up. Full line of Men's Shoes. 89 up. Full line Women's Shoes, all solid. 75 up. And so on in every Department. We are bound to sell them. That is what we bought ?hem for. Remember, our GRAND FALL OPENING will take place THURS DAY, SEPT. 29. You are cordially invited to attend. Ren ember the place. Yours truly, LESSER & CO., UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE. NEW GOODS ! Low Prices. OUR FALL LINE OF DRY GOODS, SHOES, HATS, Are on our counters, and you will simply lose money if you buy before seeing our Goods. We have a new line of plump, slick Staple Goods that people must have, cotton high or low. We keep the finest lines of FLOUR obtainable, including all the brands of Bal lard's Celebrated Mills. Everybody knows what "Obelisk" Floor ls-they know it to be the best. Buy no other. Give us your trade on Kinjran's Reliable HAMS and LA.RIX Also, buy your Fine COFFEE, RICE, SUGAR, TOBACCO, MOLASSES, SOAP. SODA, STARCH, and other things too numerous to mention, from us, and we promise to give you best values, and appreciate every cent of trade given us.. Yours faithfully, BROWNLEE & VANDIVERS. P. S.-Mr. Brownlee will pay you the highest Cash price for your Cotton. DONT DO IT ! DON'T BUT A CENT'S WOETH OF GROCERIES Catii you have seen what I am doing. I have a F?LL, F?IE3H STOCK of FANCY &ud FAMILY GROCERIFS CONFECTIONERIES, TOBACCO, CIGARS, ETC. My stock of CANNED GOODS can't be excelled. Give me a call. No trouble to show Goods and quote prices. Prices and Goods will please you. Fre2 City Delivery. Gk F. BIGrBY. We come to you Singing a Song, With Victory perched ontaur Banners. OUR fire years' experience with the DEERING IDEAL BALL BEARING MOWERS has convinced us, as well as hundreds of the best farmers in Anderson County, that they are most appropriately named-that they are ideal in light draft, in strength, in durability and in ability to do perfect work. Perfect as were the Deering Machines last year, we know that they are still better improved and strengthened for the harvest of 1898. Re member that they are the only Mowers on the market that can start from a stop, in any crop, without backing. Every Deering Mower sold is an adver tisement for us, and is the means of us selling another. Can our competitors say that ? Remember, one thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning. For Engines, Engine Fittings, Saw Mia, And for any kind of MACHINERY and SUPPLIES, remember we are Headquarters for Low Prices. Yours truly, BROCK BROS.