Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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We wish to say that our New Stock of House Furnish ings is now ready to show, and that our present Stock far surpasses any previously shown for beauty, style and quality. Cannot be beat anywhere. We can sell you Matting as low as $3.60 per Roll of forty yards, and better grades following price by the Roli-$5.00, $7 00, $7.50, $8.00, $8.50, $9.00, $9.50 and $10.00. We have the newest colors, those that are so much in demand. We also have a nice line of CARPETS, And a few bales of REMNANT CARPETS that are extra good values. Our All Wool Agras at 25c per piece are the best values we ever saw, selling ordinarily at 45c and 50c per yard. We also have a lot of Union Remnants at 20c per yard. We carry Linoleum and Floor Oil Cloths in stock, .and an extra nice line of Prices as follows : Union Art Squares, 3x4, at $4.50. All Wool Art Squares, 3x3, at $5.75. All Wool Art Squares, 3x4,, at $7.50. All Wool Art Squares, 4x4 1-2, at $11.98. m We have undoubtedly the prettiest and most attractive line of Rugs for the price shown anywhere. Also, Rug Fringes, Carpet Linings, &c. Also, a nice assortment of Up holstery, Drapery, &c. We have put in for the Spring an especially attractive line of Swell Window Drapery. B O B I fi E T R U F E D Being the latest fad among housekeepers. In addition to a good assortment of Bobin et and Ruffled Curtains from $2.50 to $6.50 per pai? we have a big stock of LACE CURTAINS, From 30c up to $6.50 per pair. Also, Scrim and Curtain Swisses, WINDOW SHADES, CURTAIN POLES, anti FIXTURES. We have the largest and best selected stock of HOUSE FURNISHINGS In Anderson, and on prices we fear no competition. When in need of House Furnishings don't fail to see us. Special attractions in all Departments for the remainder of the week. We are now putting forth special effort in all Departments of our Mammoth Store. All are invited to call and seeus. Yours truly, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Grene i ?al M. e re han elise, v NDEK-ON. - Local News, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2!>, 18?9 Xext Friday is Good Friday. Mi-, Eugene Crayton is in the cit] visiting relatives. Col. J. L. Orr, of Greenville, was ii the. city yesterday. Maj. T. B. Lee, of Greenwood, wa: in the city last Friday. See advertisement of bridge contract; tolct by the Supervisor. Mr. Walter lire; ^ made a business trip to Walhalla, last week. The. new advertisement ot' C. F. Jones & Co. will interest you. Note the prices on clothing in H. < > Evans & Co's, new advertisement. Housekeepers should read Brown. Osborne & Co's, advertisement in this issue. Miss Dora Geisberg, who has been visiting in Xew York, has returned home. Mr. Reuben Long went down to New berry last -week to visit, friends and relatives. Col. AV. H. Mau?din, of Hampton, S. C., is in the city visiting his mother, tvho is sick. . Winter is surely lingering in the lap it spring. There was plenty of ice ;his morning. Mrs. J. P. Hillhouse, of Greenville, s in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Li. J. McFall. If you contemplate buying a bicycle .ead the advertisement of the Sullivan hardware Co. Mr. John M. Geer, the popular cotton myer of the Piedmont Mills, was in the ;ity last Monday. The dry goods stores of the city are nil of new spring goods, and prices are :ery reasonable. Miss Willie Cherry, of Seneca, was in he city last week visiting the family of lev. W. T. Capers. Miss Maggie Hudgens, of Honea ?ath, is in the city visiting her cousin, diss Sue Whitfield. Attention is directed to the new ad rertisement of Cobb Sc Crayton, the ?xclusive shoe dealers. Lesser & Co. are offenug $25,000 Vorth of goods to the trade. Read heir new advertisement. Prof. W. Bi West, thc popular prin cipal of the Belton High School, spent ast Saturday in thc city. Go to the Opera House to-night and iee thc great play, "Damon and Py ;hias." You will enjoy it. Mrs. W. H. Barron and children, and Hiss Emma Bibb, of Walhalla, are in he city visiting relatives. The young ladies are hoping for a 'air Easter. They want to show oft" :heir new hats and new dresses. Mr. L. E. Xorryce, who is temporari y engaged in business ip Greenwood, s in the city visiting his family. O. D. Anderson & Bro. have a big lot )f flour which they are offering at bar rain prices. Sec their advertisement, A party ?il* so-called Gypsies, with a lumber ol'worn out horses, have been tamped near thc city for several days. Several of our young men have rone up to Clemson College to-day to ivitness the great match ?rame ol' base Dall. Mrs. .1. W. Mat tison, of Donalds, jame up last week to spend a lew days tvith the family of her son. Mr. M. M. Mattison. The literary societies of the 1*. M. I. .viii have a debate in the chapel next friday evening. The public is invited to attend. In their new advertisement this week dcCully Bros. call attention to their ?g stock of new ?roods for tin- spring md summer trade. Farm work has been considerably {clayed, but with a little continued rood weather "the man who feeds us di." will soon catch up. The Robert E. Lee Chapter of Thc daughters of The Confederacy will neet next Monday afternoon at the mme of Mrs. A. (J. Means. Next Sunday afternoon at -I o'clock lie Juvenile Missionary Society, (d' the first Methodist Church, will celebrate, baster with appropriate services. O. 1). Anderson \ Bro. advertise lour at tile right prices this weeli. They are also big dealers in corn and iay. Look np their advertisement. .Miss Florence ('lute, an artistic and lecoh?plished milliner from Ballimore, snow in charjrc ol' thc millinery de la ihnehl at Brown, Osborne \- Co's. We still have a few copies ol' our Souvenir Edition on hand, and will rive them to any ol' our friends who lave no copy. They are worth preserv II g. Kev. .1. Walter Daniel, ol'Abbeville, nts accepted an invitation lo deliver he commencement sermon before the .adets of the I'at rick Military Institute >n Sunday, June 11th. Married, ?it tin* residence ?d' .J. B. \shley. Jr.. on Sunday. March 2?, IN?!?, >y M. J. Ashley, Notary Public. Mr. J. M. Ashley and Miss Minnie Knight, ?loth ni' Abbeville ('onlily. Cold? \- ("myron, tin1 shoe store peo |de, say yon may have seen belter days lint you have never seen ;i heller linc ul' spring ?roods than they ?ire now .showing. Sn- I heir new ad. In vila! ions have I teen issued lo tl ic marria.tr" ?d' Miss Alice Clinkscliles and Mr. Kichnrd \\". Speer, which will take place ai I lie home id' I he bride "ll Tues day. April lilli, ai lo:::o a. m. The members oil Camp W. W. I pin eys Sons nf Confederate Yet haye forwarded a nice eontributi : the committee in Charleston io entertainment of the Veterans ? . approaching reunion. In answer to a letter of appeal fi suffering widows and orphans in G ' ajay. Culm, a box of clothing aiul aldo food for thc sick, valued ai i was sent there on the 17th inst, few friends in and around Anders' ?? Mr. G. W. Taylor, of Belton, s several days this week at Iiis niii . springs at thc foot of Turniptop M tain, near Walhalla, ile expect make some improvement on this \: ' erty in the. near future.- Wall Mrs. Cummings, of C. F. Jone Co.. went to Atlanta last Sntnrdi: spend a few days attending thc gi openings of the dry goods estai?! nichts of that city and posting hei 1 in all thc latest styles and noveltii ' thc season. Thc Young Ladies' Aid Societ; the Presbyterian Church will have ^ Easter egg hunt next Saturday af noon at A o'clock at, the residence Mrs. Maiy Brown, on South McDi street. Admission, ten cents. It he au interesting occasion to the yo folks. A postofiicc will shortly bc cstabli cd at Mr. C. W. Webb's phintati near Portman Shoals. All thc pai. have been signed and forwarded the department at Washington. Webb will bc the postmaster, and office will be a great convenience to people of that section.. Messrs. Frank Hall, Charlie Hall ?i Gus. Anderson have formed a partn ship and will engage in the clothi business at Abbeville C. H. The t latter named gentlemen have gc down there and will conduct the bu ness. We commend them to the ct fidence and good will of the people Abbeville. Mrs. Bonham requests all perso who have not contributed to the fu for the Victor Blue medal, and who t sire to do so, to hand their contril tions at once to Mr. Will. Brown, att book store. This will be the last we in which to make thc contributioi Anderson should send up a liberal co tribiition to thc fund. Our venerable friend, Mr. M. Meltc of the Five Forks section, was in t city Friday and renewed his subscri tion to the lxTKrxiCrEKjCEi? for anoth year. Mr. Melton is now one of A derson's oldest citizens, being in I: ?lst year, and is enjoying remarkab good health. We hope he will live celebrate his centennial. On Sunday morning, thc 12th ins the body of a deadman was foin lodged against a raft in Chattooga ri er, on thc Oconee side, near thc mon of Tallulah river. Magistrate Lee he the inquest, but nothing was broug out to show who the niau was or ho he came to his death. The body w; in a badly decomposed state. The Georgetown Time? of the 22r inst, says: "Mr. J. L. Sherard has rt signed his position as principal of tl graded school. Wc are sorry to leai i this, for thc young man, by his genth manly and unassuming manner lu won numerous friends during his sta in our midst." Mr. Sherard has re tun ed to his home in Anderson County. In speaking of the HIack D hinton Railroad, the G reenwood Janrual??y "The road is said to bean assured fae and its promoters are now much elate over their liual success. No juan i South Carolina has had more faith i the enterprise than .1. h. Tribblc, i: Anderson, nor has anyone worked mor assiduously for it. We congratul?t liim and hope that he may enjoy til reward of his labors." Dispensary Constable Jas. Al tom ha been operating at Pelzerand he report several recent captures, one of whicl had some new features. He found om man sidling a mixture under the nano of ginger ale which smelled like Jamai ca ginger, and the vendor tinnily ad mitted that the stuff was a mixture o ginger ale and Jamaica ginger. It ii said to have served thc same purposes as whiskey. Fifteen gallons of tin drink were seized.-(! reen rille Moun taineer. The King's Daughters, of Charles ton. S. C., will (?pen a dormitory foi women ar the High School building, northwest corner of Meeting ami George streets, during the Confeder ate Kennion. May S th to May Kith in clusive. Price of cots, -"id cents each, per night, in advance. Cots may be engaged before the Kennion by send ing money in advance to Mrs. Rober! Wilson. Secretary of Committee on Donni I orv. 271 Meeting St.. ('balles t?n. S. C. ii was with .irreal satisfaction thal tile pastor ol' lin- Presbyterian Church al Ibis place announced thal Kev. J. Lowrie Wilson. D.D.. of Abbeville, had delinitely decided lo accept the in vit?t iou ol' 1 he Session to preach here (?'ii days in May, commencing on the 22nd. It gi ves the men ?ie rs of this Church equal satisfaction to learn this fact, and we are sure many of Dr. Wil son's admir?is in oilier churches will congratulate themselves upon t he pros pective privilege ol' hearing Ibis gifted ami godly servant of Christ. .Mr. X. A. Shirley, ol' the linnea Path seel ion. died suddenly on Tuesday, 21 si hist. Ile liad bei Ul spending the day wit li his sister. Mrs. Kirk pa I rick, and hail started home, accompanied by his nephew. .Mr. .!<><. Shirley. While driv ing along he bill over in lite buggy and in a few minnies was dead. .Mr. Shir lex was a most estimable citizen ami highly esteemed by a wide circle ol' friends and relatives. A wile and une child survive him. His remains were jnloned al l?arkor's Creek ('burch, ol' which he had huiir been a devoted . in i . in I ?**r. j Mi'ssr.s. Lesser & Go., had a grand ! display in their spring opening ycstcr ! day. The weather was against the oc casion, hut the many friends of. thc firm gave them a call and admired the large and handsome display of goods. A piano had been brought in specially for the occasion, and at intervals some se lect music was rendered. Thc decora tions were simple but pretty. Many new novelties were shown in almost every department, and the prices (plo ted were very reasonable. The ladies" goods this season are very attractive and they will have no trouble in select ing their outfits at Lesser & Co's. The annual spring opening at the store of Messrs. J. ]1. Weil & Co. took place yesterday, and despite thc un favorable weather was a big success. Throughout the day the different de partments of the establishment were thronged with spectators, the huge majority of whom were of the fair sex, who were loud in their praises ol'the beautiful display of goods. The beau ti tittil display of goods. The beautiful fill show windows were grea tly admired, and the millinery and dress goods de partments were specially attractive. The decorations in every department were exquisitely arranged, and the en chanting music rendered hythe Ander son Orchestra throughout the day was greatly enjoyed by the many visitors. Messrs. Weil & Co. were warmly con gratulated on their display. . Mrs. Mary E. Williamson died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. George W. Fant, in this city, last Thursday. She was sick only about forty-eight hours, and the announcement of her death was a great shock to her friends and relatives. The deceased was a native of Fairfield County, S. C., and was in the 87th year of her age. Her maiden name was Xe vit, and her paren ts moved to Anderson County in 1832. She. mar ried Reuben Williamson, of Laurens County, and he preceded her to the grave years ago. She was the mother of three children, only one of whom, Mrs. T. J. Webb, of this city, survives her. Mrs. Williamson was a most ex cellent woman, and had long been a devoted member of the Baptist Church. On Friday morning, after appropriate funeral services conducted by Rev. 0. L. Martin at the home of Mr. Fant, the remains were interred in the Silver Brook Cemetery. "Anderson Rifles" to Meet Saturday. All members of the '"Anderson Rifles" are requested to meet at the store of Nicholson Bros. on South Main street on next Saturday afternoon, April 1st, at o o?clock, as there will be important business before the company. .1. H. GK A XT, Captain. Honor Roll of Uniaii Grove School. Second Grade-Pet Shaw, Dollie Shaw, Gaines Robson, Lorrey Cox, Alvin Willingham, Blanche Keys, Maude Cox. Third Grade-Seln i Gumbrell, Clyde Shaw, Ira Mayfield, Ida McAlister, Evelyn Kay, Chessie Brooks. Fourth Grade-Mvrtle Keys, Herbert Morgan. E. T. Mayfield, Blanche Ash more. Fifth Grade-Calvin Gambrell, Cecil Keys, Hattie Gambrell, Inez Kay. Sixth Grade-Della Keys. Gertie Keys. Leslie Kay, Ernest Ashmore, Maxcy Brooks, Maud Kay. LKXA CAMiM'.Kr.l., Principal. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery ha* been made, um! thar two, by a lady iii ibis country. . Disuse fastened its clutches upon her H tu! tor >ev-?ii years sh. withstood its severa-t tests, but ti??r vita! organ.* were undermined and death set-mod imminenr. Fur tore*- months she coughed incessantlv, :t;;d could not sleep She finally discover ed a way to recovery, hy purchasing ol' us a hot'lu of Dr. King's ??hw Discovery tor C usu tn prion, and was so much relieved mi takmg lirai dosa, that she slept all nifch?; ana wini two bottles, has been ab polutp'v cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz M Thus writes W. C. Hamnick <?? Co., ol' Shelby, N. C Trial bottles free at Hill-Urr Erug Co. Regular size 50c and $1 OD. Every bottle guaranteed. Two Houses and Lots and one Building bot, on Earle Street, between Hubbard's Corner and Passenger Depot, for sale low. HUBBARD'S CORNER. "When you need a new pair of Bicycle Tires go"to see Sullivan Hardware Co. They have the largest stock of Tires car ried by any house in the State. We are well equipped for Bicycle Re l airing. Give us your work aud we will guarantee satisfaction. Brock Bros. When you want a new Bicycle Saddle, an Inner"Tube, a Floor Pump, Cement, or anything in the line of Bicycle Sun dries," please bear in mind that Sullivan Hmdware Co. eau save you money on such items. The Improved Brooks Cotton Planter is the only Planter that will give perfect satisfaction on the market. Get our prices before buying. Brock Bros. Sullivan Hardware Co. have the largest ami most complete stock of Bicycle Sun dries and Bicycle Fittings carried by any house in the State This department of their business receives very close and careful attention, and anything wanted in this lino can always be found in stock at a price that is right. Don't do without a Farm Bell when you can get a good one for $'? fit). :;?.i-'? Brock Bros Low prices are tho best salesmen em ploi ed by Sullivan Hardwnre Co. No trick v "drives,'' no deceitful "leaders," no tempting "bait*'"-just low prices, which speak louder than words amt more eloquently than any salesmen. We have some '!'7 aud M'S Bicycles that we are selling at a sacrifice. Call anil look at our Stock. Brock Bros. Cnn kegs of best Steel Cut Nails just re ceived by Sullivan Hardware Co. Bought right and sold at much lower than mar ker, prices. A car load of Cotton Hoe*, bought by Sullivan Hardware Co. belore the great advance was made in the price of these goods. Their Hoes are all made of the very best quality of steel, properly set, and have perfect handles. They are in a position to sicken competition when it comes to prices on Hoes Fanners' Headquarters-tho Sullivan Hardware < 'o. Everythingthat the farm er needs in tho Hue of Hard ware and Ag ricultural implements can OB furnished by this groat supply house. .VT,UIMI square (?et of Moor space crowded willi goods to suit your demands. Buying tho quan tity and paying tho cash enables this Firm to secure righ< prices when buy ing. Your interest is theirs, and success only alfords them the means of better ben eli ting yon. * .Ino. T. Burriss will givo your hursted pipes or plumbing of any kind ? romp: attention. s t. A Word to Judicious Buyers Concern ing the Needs of the Season. Whatever else the Spring and Summer of 1899 may have in store for you, it certainly offers the golden opportunity to buy the very best Goods cheap. We enter the season with a line of attractions that will command the respect and admiration of all on account of their elegance, style and quality, and offer them at prices lower than you have ever enjoyed for Goods of equal merit and worth. All the latest productions are found in our new Spring and Summer Stock, grandly displayed in duality, Style and Elegance, every article carrying with itself the convinc ing proof that in its puichase you are saving money. Men's and Boys' All stylish, all good, all useful, all low in price. Come and look at our Goods. They will verify our state ment. HALL k MILFORD. Clothiers and Furnishiers. When You... Spend your money for a pair of Oxford Ties why not spend it where you can get the worth of it. Call and let us show you all the latest Shapes, Styles and Colors, and then when you see your friends you can safely tell them that . ,. "We Sell 'em for Less." Youis for Reliable Shoes, COBB & CEAYTON, The Shoe Store People in Masonic Temple, Yates Shoe Co's. Old Stand. 0. ?. ANDiBSON & FLOUR FLOUE ! ."SOO BAKRKLS. (.?OT every grade you are looking for. We know what you want, and we've got the prices right. Can't give it to you, but we will sell you high ?rade Flour 25 to 35c cheaper than any competition. Low grade Flour ?3.00 lier barrel. Car EAR CORN and stacks of Shelled Corn. Buy while it is cheap advancing rapidly. Wc know where to buy and get good, sound Corn cheap. OATS, HAY and BRAN. Special prices by the ton. We want your trade, and if honest dealings and low puces count we will get it. Yours for Business, O. D. ANDERSON & BRO. B?, Now is your chance to get Tobacco cheap. Closing out odds and ends in Caddies. ARE YOU HUNTING BARGAINS? WE have bought the entire Stock of J. P. SULLIVAN & CO. and will continue business nt the same Stand. Havine boucht this Stock at a considerable discount, we are in position to give you BARGAINS in GROCERIES, And we can aoli you Shoes, Hilts, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc., At and below original cont. WlieTi you uro in Town we want you to make head quarters with us and feel inst like von aro at home, and we will treat you the best wo know how, talk about theso things, and have a lively time on the Corner. We know that we cnn save von niouey. and all we ask is that yon give us a chanco. We will carry a completo lino ot ? Jeneral Merchandise. We will have a lot of Now Goods in a ;'.jw days of all kinds. MOORE, ACKER & CO. .AS- My friends and nul customers are invited to call on me. J will be telad to s?rvo theuriirauy wav I can. |l.m:t torget where I am-at .1. P. Sullivan .V Co's. Stand on tho < "orner. ' QSQAK MO? 'RE.