Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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DANIEL WEBSTER once said, "To trade with the people who do the busin ess, there's a reason for it." The reason is obvious-it's as plain as themidday sun. * Where you see the busiest Store, where you see a Store ^tfcat (stands out in volume of business done, and that volume increasing day by day ; where.you see a Store that has stood the approval of a critical trade for yeare, and that Store has grown in prestige and influence until it is fore most in a large section of country, you see a good Store to trade at-you see a Store you can tie to. To such a Store we invite you. AStoiewhich stands first and all the time for the entire satisfaction of its patrons. A Store .which stands to th? last for low prices, but always consistent with a quality we can recommend and approve. THE BLOOM OF SPRING is now full at our Store. Everything now bespeaks of Summe?, and we are showing the daintiest and airiest fabrics to be found. We ?re making an elaborate display of Prom 5c tc lQc per-yard, and a moat exquisite display from 10c. to 50c. per yard, We are showing ? great assortment of PURE WHITE ORGAN DIES for Commencement dresses, <&c, from 5c. to 50c. per yard ; and, as is well known, our liieof WHITE, COLORED and FIGURED P. K. is not excelled. Our line of MIDSUMMER and HOT WEATHER FABRICS is thoroughly abreast of the times. SUMMER SILKS. We have the most desirable in the way of Silks and Satins. A line of BLACKS for full Dressed and Skirts that are marvels of beauty, quality and cheapness. A Black Tafieta at 69c. per yard that is a rare bargain. k 27-iich Black Taffeta at 89c. per yard. A Black Satin Duchess at 75c. per yard. A Black Satin Duch?a, 27 inches, at 98c. Cae of the hani?somest Black Satin Duchess, 27 inches, at $1.25 ever ahownbere. A limited quantity nf figured and brocaded Silks and Satins to close out Call for them. just received a late shipment of FANCY SILKS for Waists. We are constantly on the lookout for new Novelties, and are putting foi^h special efforts to be the first to show the newest and latest Novelties as they are brought out r consequently we have just received a lot of brand new things in the way of TRIMMINGS, and have some special attractions for the Trimming of P. K/s. . , 1 . Also, Novelties for Ladies' Neckwear, and Belts, Belt and Collar Buckles, Cyrano Chains, &c PARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS. Old Sol's bright rays, already call for Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, but "Dame Fashion calls with a still louder voice. This is the season of all sea sons when "My Lady" must carry a sunshade. > It must be light and fluffy, or it must be bright and Frenchy. We have au exceptional value in a Ladies' 26-inch Umbrella at 50c, a good one at 75c, and one at 90c that we defy you to match. We also boast :laf our S1.5G, 82.00 and $2.50 grades as unusual values, and our Special $3.00 /lUmbrellas is good enough for the Queen and ladies of Royalty. If you wish to KEEP COOL during the hot Summer dajs don't fail to ? buy your FAN from us. We have the latest conceits arid fads in Fans-a larger and better assortment than you will find elsewhere, and a smaller price. We have Fans ranging in price irom those we give away up to those we sell. Our nickle, ten, fifteen, twenty-five and fifty cent sellers are beauties. SUMMER SKIRTS. LINENS, P. K.,&c We have already sold beyond our expectation for the season, but still we order, and every few days receive a new supply. "We have certainly stiuck the right thing in Skirts ; but come along, if the manufacturer can make them' fast enough we will do our part to supply you. For BELTS and TRIMMINGS. They are very much in demand, and we have just what you want. Come and see our Ribbons. Last, bat not by any means least, comes our MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, Up Stairs, in location, quality and style, but weare giving BASEMENT PRICES, and are showing one of the largest and best-selected Stocks of Mil linery in the city. We^have Copular Goods at Popular Prices, And have bad, so far, the most satisfactory season of our experience in the Millinery business. We have already sold this season almost as much as we have formerly sold during the entire season. We are making a specialty of j light, airy Summer Hats, and hope to continue the rush right on through the hot weather. We'have a nice line of Sailors, including the immensely popu lar Pure White Sailors with White Bands. If you want :to buy Millinery don't do yourself the'injustice not to see Ours. ' Our'Departmcnts are all com plete. Our prices as'low as" others, quality considered. Our accommodations are the best. Mail Orders a*specialty and filled promptly. WHOLESALING a prominent part of our business. MERCHANTS can save money by buying from us. FARMERS will fine it to their interest to bring their hands to us for Supplies. We understand thoroughly the Supply business. All will please come and see us. Yours truly, Wholesale sud Retail Dealers in Gren era I 1S/?. er dian dise. ANDERSON. * C. Local News* WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1899. Miss Annie Griffin, of Belton, was in the city yesterday. Geo. E. Prince, Esq., attended Court in Greenwood last week. Low prices are quoted in Lesser & Co's, new advertisement. Mr. C. S. Sullivan spent a few days in Elberton, Ga., last week. Mr. Andrew Law has been on a visit to his old home, Spartanburg. Mr. E. L. Clarke, of Union, has been spending a few days in the city. Read the particulars of the special clothing sale in Hall & Milford's new advertisement. Mrs. J. B. McGee has gone to Bam berg, S. C., to visit her daughter, Mrs. F. M. Bamberg. Mr. Giles Templeton, of Clemson College, spent last week in the city visitiug friends. Rev. A. R. Mitchel- will lill the pul pit of Grace (Episcopal) Church next Sunday, 7th inst. Mrs. J. A. Brock went over to Spai tanburg last week to visit her sister, Mrs. H. A. Ligon. Mr. G. C. Sullivan, Quartermaster of the Second S. C. Regiment, reached home last Sunday. The new advertisement of J. H. Weil Sc Co. contains a coupon that is worth 25 cents. Read it. Miss Helen Breazeale and Miss Inez Campbell, of Belton, spent a few days in the city last week. Anderson County will be well repre sented at the Veterans' Reunion in Charleston next week. Miss Annie Shanklin, who has been very sick, is now up again much to the delight of her many friends. Miss Pearle McGee, a bright and charming young lady of Starr, visited friends in the city last week. Mr. Harry McGrath, of Louisiana, is in the city on a short visit to his mother and sisters, after an absence of ten years. Chiquola Lodge, Knights of Pythias, meets to-morrow evening at 8.30 o'clock. All the members are urged to attend. Rev. W. T. Capers has gone to attend. <;he annual council of the Episcopal Church, which meets this week in Cheraw, An adjourned meeting of the South Carolina Presbytery will be held at Westminster on to-morrow (Thursday) evening. If you need any harrows, hoes, cul tivators or other farming utensils read the new advertisement of the Sullivan Hardware Co. Rev. W. B. Hawkins will preach at Mt. Bethel Church next Sunday after noon at 3.30 o'clock. All are invited to attend the service. Miss Gertrude Brown, of William ston, came over last week to spend a few days as .the guest of her friend, Miss Felicia Murray. The crop of spring chickens is re ported fine in every section of the County. They are now in demand in the city at fancy prices. Married, on Sunday, April 23, 18)0, at the home of the officiating minister, Mr. Lawrence Stevenson and Miss Julia Webb, all of Anderson County. This time next year the political cam paign will bc opening up. Some of the candidates for County offices arc already throwing out their nets. Hi you will consult the advertise ments in the columns of the INTELU CrTBXC?K you will know where to buy lue best goods for the least money. The first death in the County chain gang occurred last Saturday. Ben. Hall, a negro, convicted of assault with intent to rape, died of erysipelas. Miss Elise Mauldin, of Anderson, an ?misually bright and attractive young lady, is visiting Miss Daisy Blackwell on College street.- Atherton (C'a.) Star. The Board ot* Trustees ot* the Ander son Graded Schools will meet next Friday afternoon at u o'clock to elect teachers of the city schools for the next term. Attention is directed to the new ad vertisement of C. A. Heed, and if you contemplate buying a piano, organ, sewing machine, bnirgv, etc.. ?ive him a call. ' The tire alarm yesterday about. 12 o'clock was caused by a stove Hue at thc home of /Mrs. A. S. Stephens, on South Main street. Thc damage was slight. Miss Maud Willson, daughter ol: Pre siding Elder Willson, who has been teaching school in the lower section of the State, is now at home to spend her vacation. Mrs. IL L. Horton, of New York, is in.the city touching piano music. She is ?i graduate of the Lcipsic Conserva tory, and conics tn Anderson highly re commended. Pensioners who desire to receive their pensions at I 'cl/.er should notify the Clerk of Court at once ol' this fact. The pension money is expected in about, ten days. .Messrs. V. IL Craytoii & Co. have opened a handsome soda fountain ai. t heir new drug store, and are nov.- dis: pen sin g .cooling and refreshing drinks to (.heir lia I rons. ).>r. C. L. Guyton, the Secretary., re I tte* l's; us io announce thai hereafter Harnett Lodge, No. [OH. .V. 1". M.. will luld its reguiar meetings on S:trurtkiy lefor?', the second Sunday iii each not2t.ii. The members should t::? . lotice aud govern !7ie;:ive?%'(\: ae?i?rd Mr. P. M. Ruff, of this city, will i Hermon Lodge, A. F. M.. next Sa day afternoon at 2 o'clock and coi two degrees. All the members urged to attend. Mr. John W. Nance, of Madison, ( came over last week to visit his dan ter, who has been quite sick at home of her uncle, Judge R. Y, Nance, in this city. Mr. J. C. C. Featherstone and fain who have been living at Williams the past year, have returned to And son and are occupying their reside on McDuflie street. The fine spring weather is bring out the wheat beautifully, and prospects are good for a fine crop t year. There is perhaps a larger ac age than usual in this section. Chief Engineer Crenshaw, of Black Diamond Railroad, accompau by Mr. J. L. Tribble, left thc city 1 Friday for Port Royal, where thc s veying corps will begin work at on Maj. J. H. Ambler, of Pickens Coi ty, is spending a few days in the ci This is his first visit to Anderson thirty-two years, and very few of 1 old friends and acquaintances are h to greet him. The State Medical Association Colored Physicians met in Spartanbii Jast week and was attended by And< son's colored physician, Dr. L. A. Ear who was elected President of the A sociation for thc next year. Mr. J. R. Vandiver, of this Counl who went to Cuba with the Second C. Regiment, has decided to rema there and has ordered the INTELLIGE CER sent to his address. We join 1 friends in wishing him success there. Don't forget that Memorial Day w bc observed in Anderson on Frida 26th inst. It is proposed to close i places of business in the city at o'clock p. m. and devote the enti afternoon to the exercises of the day. It is related of a winsome youl lady, recently a visitor of our city, th: when notified that a certain very el gant young gentleman wanted to s< her at the 'phone, excused herself unt she could make suitable preparation < her toilet. Read what Brown, Osborne & Cc say in this issue about summer good parasols, umbrellas, fans, skirts, mill nery, novelties, &c. This popuk store needs no commendation from u The crowds that throng it daily testjf to its popularity. A petition signed by nearly all of th taxpayers bf the city has been sent t the Mayor and Board of Aldermen rc questing that the Court House Squat be macadamized. It is hoped that th city fathers will see their way clear t have the work done. Miss Jessie Peckham, a bright an vivacious Walhalla beauty, is the popu lar guest of Miss M. Belle Fant, o River street. Miss Peckham's rar intellectual attainments and fascin?t ing personality render her an appr?cia ted guest by the social world. J. B. Leverett, one of the machinist at the Oil Mills, left for his homei: Moscow, S. C., last Saturday to spent the summer. His father is one of An derson County's most popular men representing the county in the Legis lature.-Elberton. (Ga.) Tribune. Mr. S. W. Power exhibited his fin '"0.. I. C." boar pig in the city las Monday, and it attracted the admira tion of every person who saw it. It i perfectly white, is only six months oh and weighs 201 pounds. Mr. Powe has cause to be proud of his pig. The Charleston Chapter of the U. D C. invite all members of the Robert E Lee Chapter of this city, who may bi in Charleston during the Reunion, t< be present at a reception given bj them in the Auditorium on Rutledg< Avenue May Kith, from il to 9 o'clock j Each guest is expected to wear a badg< on this occasion. The merchants of Anderson wili .close their stores at 7 o'elockp. m. dur ing the month of May, and from JUJU 1st to September 1st will close them ai <>.30 o'clock p. m. This will be appre ciated by the clerks. The public and tile ladies especially should bear this in mind and do their shopping befort the hour for closing. The General Assembly of the South ern Presbyterian Church will be held in Richmorid. Yu., May 17-30. Tnt Southern Railway will sell tickets at rate of one first-class fare for the round trip. These tickets will be on sale May Ki und 17, good until June '?'>, con tinuous passage in both directions. The rate from Anderson is S12.<!0. The Rebecca Motte Chapter of Daughters*of thc American Revolution invite all the members of the Catce chee Chapter of this city to a reception given them in honor of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, the guest of this Regent, .Mrs. Fannie M. Jones, on .May 12th, from ? to 7 o'clock, at tile. German Artillery Hall, Wentworth street, Charleston, S. C. We were pleased to have a visit from Mr. .1. F. C. DuPro. of Clemson Col lege, last Monday*' He exhibited to us a. full-grown, ripe peach grown in thc Clemson nursery, of which he is the head. He remarked that lie would like to present us the peach, but that he had promised it to a young lady-all ol' which is respectfully referred to Mrs. DnPre. .Mr. John A. Cason died :it. ins ?ionic, in Brushy Creek Township on Tues day, Jot h ins!., after a long illness. He was about 7! years of age and was never married. I lc was an upright citizen and was highly esteemed ny his friends arni acquaintances. Iiis remains were iutvnoda; fisga h I 'hu ich. tile Lunera! services being eolith tejed i.?;, f?v.. P. i. S p''a rr? ta it. J J?ivvcr. und Leslie Simpson, son of I VV. SX Simpson, both alunit I-i years o' .;>ji. .:<-;>% fir?j;i J?Oi?e !a?t. Friday. and their absence caused sonic uneasi ness to their parents, who instituted a search. Sunday afternoou thc boys were located at Easlcy and taken in charge by an officer. Dr. Divver went after them and brought them back Monday. On the evening of April 26th a wed ding reception was given at the house of Dr. S. M. Orr to welcome home his newly married son with a Northern bride. The house looked resplendent with its brilliant lights and green and white decorations. The company was in guy, good humor, the refreshments most delightful,, the music and dancing highly enjoyed. The guests remained until a very late hour. An associated press dispatch from Toledo, Ohio, under date of April 28th, says : "It is announced that Toledo is to be the Northern terminus of the Black Diamond system. The road is to be built from Port Koyal, S. C., and thc entire distance is to be double tracked. This company is also to have a line of lake steamers at this end and an oceau line from Port Royal to Liv erpool. The estimate made of the cost of construction is 850,000,000 and there will be. no bonds issued, the entire capital being furnished by a British syndicate." The Sumter Herald, in speaking of the Memoria] Day exercises hi that city last Wednesday, says : "Tho high ex pectations which had been entertained of Gen. Bonham's oratorical ability were more than realized by all who heard him. His manner is graceful and easy, his delivery excellent, and the subject-matter of his address was inspiring. His comparison of the Con federate soldier with the men of Na poleon, Wellington, Frederick and others was magnificent. The .address abounded in eloquent passages and loftly, elevated sentiment. A pro found and lasting impression was made by it, and Gen. Bonham has the grati tude and admiration of all who heard him." Mr. Milton Heed, of Atlanta, was a pleasant visitor to our office yesterday. Mr. Reed is General Agent for South Carolina for the National Union, a fra ternal insurance association organized in Toledo, 0., nineteen years ago and possesses features of unusual merit, air. H. H. Cabaniss, of Atlanta, who made the Atlanta Journal what it is, is its President. Mr. Reed is here for the purpose of organizing a Council for the above order and reports rapid progress, having already interested a number of our leadiug business and professional men. Our Greenwood and Abbeville exchanges speak in high terms of the number and personel of the National Union Councils . recent ly instituted there. Masonic Notice. Hiram Lodge, No. OS, A. F. M., trill meet in special communication on Fri day evening next at 8 p. m. sharp for the ' purpose of conferring the Master Mason's degree. All brethren are cor dially invited. Five candidates will receive the degree. JNO. K. HOOD, W. M. - Fifty years ago Andrew Carnegie was working for 21 cents a day as a bobbin boy in a mill. Then lie got $3 a week as a telegraph boy in Pittsburg and thought he was rolling in luxury. To-day he counts his wealth by mil lions. - v Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern in me land who are .not afrflld to be gene1 ous to the needv and suffering. The proprietors pf Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten mil lion Trial bottles of thin great medicine; and have the satisfaction of kuowing it has absolute!? cured thousands of hope less case;*. Aschtna, Bronchitis, Hoarse ness and all diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call ou Hill-Urr Drug Co. and get a trial bootle tree. Regular size 5??. and ?L. Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. If you have a mirror or looking glass you want re-silvered, see Dick Speer. He bas the latest process. 15-1 Hair Braids made to order from either eut hair or combing'.. Mrs. Stevick, Cor. McDuflie and Benson Sts. 44-2 To kill two blades of grass where one was killed before is p. problem just now. Sullivan Hardware Co's. Harrows can solve it for you quick. Hoes aro indispensable on the farm. Every farmer wants low prices and the best to be had. Sulhvan Hardware Co. buy in car lot? and have the Hoes and the prices. Years of test by the farmers of Ander son County prove the Roman Harrows sold bv Sullivan Hardware Co. to be un excelled in cotton and corn. 'dave your grain when the time comes with Counts' home-made,, band-set Grain Cradles, sold exclusively by Sullivan Hardware Co. The "Klondike," an all-stee!: new de sign of Harrow-thoroughly teared in this section-has rnnny points of advan tage. They aie ?old exclusively by Sul livan Hardware Co. 8nllivan 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 line can always be found in stock at a price that is right. Cut Flowers. Pot Plants and Palms for said. Mas. J. F. CLINKSCALES, 242 Main St. Twenty-live Dollars will buy a fairly good square practice Piano at the C. A. Reed Music House. They are intrinsi cally worth double thal amount. Fou RENT-Two nice Cottages. Ap ply to J. S. Fowler. 42 .Ino. T. Bnrriss will give your bu rs ted pipes or plumbing of any kind promp attention. <st Iron King Stoves are considered the bent. Buy oue. Osborne ?fc Clinkscales, Solo Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done oil short notice by Osborne & Osborne. Ll av* hot water pips'S run from your stove to bath room. Try Osborne & i 'shorn e. When you need a new i-s.: of Uley ci? Tire* go-to see S ailinn Hardware Go. ? L'bev hat?- tao largest stock o? Tir??s -ar- ; ri? .?' ! 7 any house in tho Statt. Tn c *?:??. A. Cu hi Ea OD? IUV XV** Laxativ?? lirorao -.?aiivino Tablet*, j I'druggists re? fi rid sidney .'i fails lp ci:'re. 3v.'V Th* g>?'?sne ;:.> .'.. S* *>IJ ! each ?eble?i i Specia Clothin S?le? We have succeeded in accomplishing one of the principal secrets of the Clothing business-that is getting the trading people to believe what we advertise. We can say, and say it truthfully, that we have the best and most complete line of Clothing in Anderson. This expression comes from every one that has examined the Clothing of the city. Imagine what a pleasure it is to hear on all sides, "Hall & Milford has the best line of Clothing in Anderson." You know the rea-. son-our prices are the lowest, our Goods of the best quality. This week we will place on the counters a lot of Pat terns. Some All Wool, some Mixtures, but all worth $7.50 a Suit. As a Special for this week we will mark them Any one purchasing and not satisfied with the value of these Goods we will refund his money. We not only show $5.00 Suits for this week, but our. Pat terns, in all other prices, ranging rrom $8.50, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 are exclusive, and are confined to us alone. Per fect in fit, correct in style, above question in quality. ^Joseph Fowlers Negligee Shirts 75c. Scrivan's Drawers 65c. Straw Hats, Shoes and Furnishings up to the standard. 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. . . . . . . OXFORD TIES ARE BEAUTIES. 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." Yours tor Reliable Shoes, . COBB & CEAYTON, The Shoe Store People in Masonic Temple, Yates. Shoe Co's. Old Stand. ECONOMY! IS the foundation upon which all prosperity is based. Inevitable suc cess comes to those who act on principles of frugality in every-day life, and ? mingle wisdom with economy. Cheapness is not ecouomy when not accom panied by good judgment as to values, but through our combination of low prices for the best t-'oods we know that you will find it to your interest to have your dealings with us. We are now prepared for the demands of the SPRING TRADE with a large Stock of DRY GOODS? ORGANDIES, PERCALES, MUSLINS. LAWN, DUCK, L?NEN CRASH, lu a profusion of beautiful styles, and the prettiest line of SPRING PRINTS shown anywhere. We ask your inspection of these and a comparison of prices. OUR SHOES are wearers. Only reliable lines to be found in our Stock. Ladies'genuine Dougola, Patent Tip, Coin Toe, for a leader, $1.25, worth 81.50. Ladies' Soft, Vici Finish, Heel or Spring Heel, Lace or But ton, $1.00. 36 pairs 2* to 4, cost from $1.50 to S2.00, it we can fit you. 31.00. Men's Tan Bala, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for $2.00. Men's English Ties for -SI.00-this is a bargain and is worth S1.25. MEN'S SHIRTS of ail descriptions-the best work Shirt for 25c, And in the GROCERY line we arc fully prepared for all demands. A full stock of FLOUR and .MEAT. MOLASSES of all grades, bar rels or half-barrels, aud TOBACCO. We have lots of customer.-: who think uur lO-poumi COFFEE i.-; the bast thing they can drink. \Ye ure reaching ou; c more trade, and exerting ourselves to ?rel it. " WeCULLY BEOS.