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Where Busiest, There Cheapest, t! yjissi&ij WEBSTEri once said, "To trade' with the people who do Ep business, there's a reason for it." The reason is obvious-it's as plain as , midday sua. * Where you see the busiest Store, where you see a Store i.s; siamls out in volume of business done, and that volume increasing day IT ,?ay ; where you see a Store that has stood the approval of a critical trade j rear?, and that Store has grown in prestige and influence until it is fore st in a large section of country, you see a good Store to trade at-you see ;tore you can tie to. To euch a Store we invite you. A Stoie which |.?:;?]S ?irst and all the time for the entire satisfaction of its patrons. A Store taich ?tanas to th? last for low prices, but always consistent with a quality ? eas recommend and approve. THE BLOOM OF SPRING is now full at our Store. Everything I? bespeaks of Summer, and we are showing the daintiest and airiest fabrics be found. We are making an elaborate display of FIGURED lOk MUSLINS, ORGANDIES, fc, from 5c. to 10c. per yard, and a moat exquisite display from 10c. to 50c. per ud. We are showing a great assortment of PURE WHITE ORGAN TJES for Commencement dresses, <&c, from 5c. to 50c. per yard ; and, as is ell known, our line of WHITE, COLORED and FIGURED P. K. is excelled. Our line of MIDSUMMER and HOT WEATHER IABRKS is thoroughly abreast of the times. SUMMER SILKS. We have the most desirable io the way of Silks and Satins. A line of LCKS for full Dresses and Skirts that are marvels of beauty, quality and con ?N l?Vi lil of RH to I, Te* d Bei A Black Taffeta at 69c. per yard that is a rare bargain. i 27-inch Black Taffeta at 09c. per yard. A Black Satin Duchess at 75c. per yard. A Black Satin Duchess, 27 inches, at 98c. One of the handsomest Black Satin Duchess, 27 iuches, at 91.25 ever wm here. A limited quantity of figured and Brocaded Silks and Satins tc close 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 Ith special efforts to be the first to show the newest and latest Novelties as v are brought out ? consequently we have just received a lot of brand new Dgs in the way of TRIMMINGS, and have some special attractions for ? Trimming of P. K/s. Also, Novelties for Ladies' Neckwear, and Belts, Belt and Collar [ckles, Cyrano Chains, &c. PARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS. Old Sol's bright rays already calf for Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, but oe Fashion calls with a still louder voice. This is the season of all sea i when "My Lady" must carry a sunshade. It must be light and fluffy, jit must be bright and Frenchy. We have an exceptional value in a Ladies' 26-inch Umbrella at 50c, a one at 75c, and one at 90c that we defy you to match. We also boast our $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 grades as unusual values, and our Special $3.00 [ibrellas is good enough fer the Queen and ladies of Royalty. If you wish to KEEP COOL during the hot Summer days don't fail to your FAN from us. We have the latest conceits and fads in Faus-a ger and better assortment than you will find elsewhere, and a smaller price. ?have Fans ranging in price ?rom those we give away up to those we sell, nickle, ten, fifteen, twenty-five and fifty cent sellers are beauties. SUMMER SKIRTS. LINENS, P. K., -Ac We have already sold beyond our expectation the season, but still we order, and every few days receive a new supply, have certainly stiuck the right thing in Skirts ; but come along, if the rafacturer can mike them fast enougn we will do our part to supply you. RIBBONS ?BELTS and TRIMMINGS. They are very much in demand, and wo -just what you want. Come and see our Ribbons, j Last, but not by any means least, comes our MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, Stairs, in location, quality and style, but we are giving BASEMENT [CES, and are showing:one of the largest and best-selected Stocks of Mil ln the city. W^have Popular Goods at Popular Prices, 'have had, so far, the most satisfactory season of our experience in the inery business. We have already sold this season almost as much as we . formerly sold during the entire season. We are making a specialty of > airy Summer Hats, and hope to continue the rush right on through the weather. We have a. nice line of Sailors, including the immensely popu ire White Sailors With White Bands. If you want 'to buy Millinery do yourself, the' injustice not to gee Ours. . OurDepartmenrs are all com Our prices as'Iowas* others, quality considered. Our accommodations ^ best. Mail Orders ar specialty and filled promptly. WHOLESALING a prominent part of our business. MERCHANTS can sayo money hy buying from us. ^ARMERS will find it to their interest to bring their hands to us for ?lits. We understand thoroughly the Supply business. All will please come and sec us. Yours truly, Brown, Osborne S Co. Wholesale sad Retail Dealers io enera i iV?er?lietriciise. ANP?RI?ION. a*, o. Local News* WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 18<J9. Miss Annie Griffin, of Belton, wes 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, Spurtnnburg. Mr. E. h. Clarke, of Union, bas been spending* a few days in the city. Head the particulars of tho special clothing sale in Hall & Milford's new advertisement. Mrs. J. lt. McGee, lins gone to Ham berg, S. C., to visit ber daughter, Mrs. F. M. Hamberg. Mr. Gib's Templeton, of Clemson College, spent last week in the city visiting friends. Rev. A. lt. .Mitchell will lill the pul pit of Grace (Episcopal) Church next Sunday, 7th iust. Mrs. J. A. Hroek went over to Spar tanburg last week to visit her sister, Mrs. If. A. Ligen. Mr. ti. C. Sullivan, Quartermaster of the Second S. C. Regiment, reached home last Sunday. The new advertisement of J, H. Weil &. Co. contains a coupon that, is worth 2?? cents. Read it. Miss Helen Breuzeale and Miss Inez Campbell, o? Helton, spent a few days in the city last week. Anderson Coi nty will be well repre sented at the Veterans' Reunion in Charleston next week. Miss Annie SImnklin, who bas been very sick, is uow up again much to the delight of ber many friends. Miss Pearle McGee, a bright and charming young lady of Starr, visited friends in the city last week. Mr. Hurry McGrath, of Louisiana, is in the city on a short visit to his mother and sisters, after an absence of ten years. Chiquolu Lodge, Knights of Pythias, meets to-morrow evening at 8.30 o'clock. All the members are urged to attend. Rev. W.T. Capels has gone to attend the annual council of the Episcopal Church, which meets this week in Chernw. An adjourned meeting ol' the South Carolina Presbytery will be held at j Westminster on to-morrow (Thursday) evening. If you need any harrows, boes, cul tivators or other farming utensils read the new advertisement of the Sullivan Hardware Co. Rev. W.U. Hawkins will preach at Mt. Bethel Church next Sunday after noon nt 51.30 o'clock. All are invited to attend the service. Miss Gertrude Brown, of Williani ston, came over last week to spend a few days as .the guest of ber friend, Miss Felicia Murray. The crop of spring chickens is re ported tine in every section of the County. They are now in demand in the city at fancy prices. Married, on Sunday, April 28, 181(0. at the home, of. the oftlciating minister, Mr. Lawrence Stevenson and Miss Julia Webb, all of Anderson County. This time next year the political cam paign will be opening up. Some of the candidates for County offices are already throwing out their nets. If you will consult the advertise ments in the columns Of the INTELLI GENCER you will know where to buy the 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 ti? rape, died of erysipelas. Miss Elise Mauldin, of Anderson, an unusually bright and attractive young lady, is visiting Mis3 Daisy Blackwell on College street.- Htberton (Cia.) Star. The Board of Trustees of the Ander son Graded S dionis will meet next Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock to elect teachers of the city schools for the next term. Attention is directed to the new ad vertisement of C. A. Reed, and if you contemplate buying a piano, organ, sewing machine, bnegy, etc., give him a call. ' The tir.* alarm yesterday about 12 o'clock was caused by a stove tine at the homo of ?Irs. A. S. Stephens, on South Main street. The damage was slight. Miss Maud Willson, daughter of Pre siding Elder Willson, who has been teaching school in the lower section of tho State, is now nt home to spend her vacation. Mrs. B. L. Horton, of Now York, is in thc city teaching piano music. She is a graduate of the Lcipsic Conserva tory, and comes to Anderson highly re commended. Pensioners who desire to receive their pensions at Pelzer should notify the Clerk of Court at once of this fact. The pension money is expected in about ten days. Messrs. F. B. Clayton & Co. have opened a handsome soda fountain nt their new drug store, and aro now dis7 pensing extoling and refreshing drinks to their patrons. Dr. C. L. Guyton., thc Secretary, re quests us to announce that hereafter Barnett Lodge, No. lOtt, A. F. M.. will hold its regular meetings on Saturday before tue second Sunday in each monti?. The members should take notice and govern t hempel ves accord ingly. . Mr. P. M. Ruff, of this city, will visit Hermon Lodge, A. P.M., next Satur day afternoon at 2 o'clock and confer two degrees. All the members aro urged to attend. Mr. John W. Nance, of Madison, tia., carno over last week to visit bia daugh ter, who has been quite sick at the home of her uncle. .bulgo H. V. ll. Nanoo, in thin city. Mr. J. C. C. Featherstone and family, who have been living at Williamston the past year, have returned to Ander son and arc occupying their residence on M cl) tillie street. The lino spring weather is bringing out tho wheat beautifully, and the prospects are good fora linc crop this year. There is perhaps a larger acre age than usual in this section. Chief Engineer Crenshaw, of the Black Diamond Railroad, accompanied by Mr. .?. L. Tribblc, left tho city last Friday for Fort Royal, where the sur veying corps will begin work at once. Maij. J. II. Ambler, of Picketts Coun ty, is spending a few days in tho city. This is his tirst visit to Anderson in thirty-two years, and very few of his old friends and acquaintances are loft to greet him. The State Medical Association ol' Colored Physicians met in Spurtaiihurg Just week and was attended by Ander sons eolored physician. Dr. L. A. Earle, who was elected President of the As sociation for the next year. Mr. J. R. Vandiver, of this County, who went to Cuba with the Second S. C. Regiment, has decided to remain there and has ordered the INTKI.I.ICKN CKK sent to his address. We join his friends in wishing him success there. Don't forget, that Memorial Day will bc observed in Anderson on Friday, 26th inst. It is proposed to elose all places of business in the city at 'J o'clock p. m. aud devote the entire afternoon to the exercises of the ?lay. It is related of a winsome young lady, recently a visitor of our city, that when notilied that a certain very ele gant young gentleman wanted to see her at the 'phone, excused herself until she could make suitable preparation ol her toilet. Read what Brown, Osborne &. Co., say in this issue about summer goods, parasols, umbrellas, fans, skirts, milli nery, novelties, &c. This popului store needs no commendation from us. The crowds that throng it daily testify its popularity. A petition signed by nearly all of the taxpayers bf the city has been sent tc tho Mayor and Board of Aldermen re questing that the Court House Square be macadamized, lt is hoped that thc city fathers will see their way clear to have the work done. Miss Jessie Peckham, a bright and vivacious Walhalla beam ty, is the popu lar guest of Miss M. Belle Fant, or River street. Miss Peckham's ran intellectual attainments and fascinat ing personality render heran apprecia ted guest by the social worid. J. B. Leverett, one of the machinist' ?i the Oil Mills, left for his hnme ir Moscow, S. C., last Saturday to spent the sumiper. His father is one of An derson County's most popular men representing the county in thc Legis Iature.-Elberton {Ga.) Tribune. Mr. S. W. Power exhibited bis lin? "O.. I. C." boar pig in thc city las Monday, and it attracted the admira tion of every person who saw it. It i: perfectly white, is only six months ol< aud weighs 201 pounds. Mr. Powe has cause to be proud of his pig. The Charleston Chapter of the F. D C. invite all members of the Robert E Lee Chapter of this city, who may bi in Charleston during the Reunion, b be present at a reception given b" them in the Auditorium on Rutlcdg Avenue May 18th, from 6 to y o'clock Fach guest is expected to wear nbadg* on this occasion. The merchants of Anderson wil close their stores at 7 o'clock p. m. dur ing the mouth of May, aud from Jun 1st to September 1st will close them a 00 o'clock p. m. This will be appre ciatcd by the clerks. Th" public an? the ladies especially shom'd bear th i in mind and do their shopping befor the hour tor closing. The General Assembly of the South ern Presbyterian Church will be bel in Richmond, Va., May IT-30. Th Southern Railway will sell tickets a rate of one first-class fare for thc roon trip. These tickets will bc on sal May 16 and IT, good until June 8, con tinuous passage in both direction! The rate from Anderson is $12.415. The Rebecc;i. Motte Chapter <i Daughters%>f the American Revolutio invite all the members of the Cate? chee Chapter of this city to a receptio given them in honor of Mrs. Stonewn Jackson, tho guest of this Regent, Mr? Fannie M. Jones, on .May 12th, from to T o'clock, nt tho Gem?an Artillar Hall, Wentworth street, Charlestoi S. C. We wore pleased to have a visit froi Mr. J. F. C. DuPrn. of Clemson Col lege, last Monday*. He exhibited to II a full-grown, ripe peach grown in th Clemson nursery, of which bc is th head. He remarked that he would MU to present-us the peach, but that li had promised it to a young lady-all c which is respectfully referred to Mr DuPrc. , Mr. John A. CUROO died at his hom in Brushy Creek Township on Tuc? flay, 25th inst., after a long illness. Il was about 74 years of age and w; never married; Ile was an uprigl citizen and was highly esteemed li his friends and acquaintances. H remains were interred at Pisgah Ch ure! the funeral services being conducto bj Rev. D. i. Spearman. Leonard Divyer, son .>! Dr. li. I Divvor, and Lesli'* Simpson, son < W. D. Simpson, both about Vi years ? ??pe. rail away from home )a?t. Frida; anil their absence caused sonic uneasi ness to their parents, who instituted a search. Sunday afternoon the boys were located at Paisley and taken in charge by an officer. Dr. Di wer went after them and brought them back Monday. .Un the evening of April 2?th a wed ding reception was given at tlie house of Dr. S. M. Orr to welcome home bis newly married son with a Northern bride. The hons?' looked resplendent with its brilliant lights and green and white decorations. The company was in gay, good humor, the refreshments most delightful, tin? music ami dancing highly enjoyed. The guests remained until a very late hour. An associated press dispatch from Toledo. Ohio, under date of April 38th, says: "'lt is announced that 'Toledo is to be the Northern terminus of the Black Diamond system. The road is to be built from Fort Boy id, S. C., and th?' entire distance is to he double tracked. This company is also to have ! a line of lake steamers at this end and an ocean line from Tort Hoya! to Liv erpool. The estimate milde nt' the cost of construction is $5U.000,0(M) amt there will be no hoods issued, the entire capital being furnished bj .1 llritish syndicate." The Sumter ?tv nt I tl, in speaking ?d' th?' Memorial Doy exorcises in that city last Wednesday, says: "The high ex pectations which hail been entertained ?d' Gen. llonhum's oratorical ability were more than realized hy all who heard him. His manner is graceful ami easy, his delivery excellent, and th?' subject-matter of his address was inspiring. His comparison of th?' Con federate soldier with (he men of Na poleon, Wellington, Fred?'riek and others was magnificent. The .address abounded in eloquent passages and loftly, elevated sentiment. A pro found anti lasting impression was made by it, anti 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 y?-stertlay. Mr. Beed is General Agent for South Carolina for the National I'uiou, a fra ternal insurance association organized in Toledo, 0., nineteen years ago and possesses features of unusual merit. Mr. H. H. Cabaniss, of Atlanta, who made the Atlanta Journal what it is, is its President. Mr. Heed 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 tho National Union Councils recently instituted there. Masonic Notice. Hiram Lodge, No. 08, A. F. M., will meet in special communication on Fri day evening next at 8 p. m. sharp foi the purpose of conferring the Mastei Mason's degree. All brethren aro cor dially invited. Five candidates will receive the degree. .INO. K. HOOL, W. M. - Fifty years ago Andrew Cnrncgit was working for 21 cents a day ns t bobbin boy in a mill. Then he got $: a week ns a telegraph boy in Pittsburg and thought he was rolling in luxury To-day he counts his wealth by mil lions. Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the public u know of nut. concern in me land who an not Hfrnld to he Rene'ons to the neodv an? suffering. Ttie proprietors ??t Dr. King' New Discovery for Consumption, Cough and Colds, have Riven away over ten mil lion trial bottles of thin great n.edicin< and have ttie satisfaction of knowing 1 bas absolute! v cured thousands of hope ?e-is case?. Asthmo, Bronchitis', Hoaise ne*s and all dueaBes of the Throat, Che? and Lungs ?re surely cured by it. Ca) au Hlll-Orr Drug Co. and get a trial ho'tl tree. Regular size ?O3. and $1. Ever, bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. If you have a mirror or looking glae you want redelivered, see Dick Spoei He has the latest process. 45-1 Hair Braids mede to order from eitht nut hair or combing'.. Mrs. Stevtck, Co: McDuf&e and Henson Ste. 44-2 To kill two blades of grasa where 00 wan killed before is a problem just nov Sullivan Hardware Co's. Harrows ca solve it for you quick. Hoes aro indispensable on the lam Every farmer wants low prices and tl beat to be bad. Sull.van Hardware C buv in car lota and have the Hoes an the price?. Yeara of te??t by the farmer* of Ande a'>n County prove the Roman Harro? acid by Suilivan Hardware Co. to be ut excelled in cotton and corn. Save your grain when the time corni with Counts' home-made, band-set Gral Cradles, sold exclusively by Sui li vu Hardware Co. The "Klondike," an all-steel, new d sign of Harrow-thoroughly tested I this section-baa many points of advai l?ge. They aie sold exclusively by Hu ?ivan Hardware Co. Sullivan Hardware Co. have the large an?i most complete stock of iileycle Sui dries and bicycle Fittings carriea by ar bouse in the State This department their business receives very close at careful attention, and anything want? in this line can always be found In sto< at a price that ia right. Cat Flowers, Pot Plants and Palms f ante*. MRS. J. F. CI.INKSCAI.ES, 242 Main St. Twenty-live Dollars will buy a fair good square practico Piano at the C.. Reed Music House. They are intrlni cally worth double thal amount. FOR RENT-Two nice Cottages. A ply to J. H. Fowler. 4'.i Jno. T. Burriss will give your burst pipes or plumbing of any kind prom attention. * Iron King Stoves are considered t beat. Buy one. Osborne & Cliukscah Sole Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized ir work and plumbing done on short noll by Osborne tfc Osborne. llave hot water pipes run from yo stove to bath room. Try osborne < ??borne. When you net 1 s new pair of I'.icy. Tires go* to sea Sullivan Hardware ( They have the largest>toek of Tires c< r.c.? -'T ?ny ?i?ur.tj in ;.u?,Siai*. To cur? A Cold lu On* l>?y Take Laxative Bromo Cinin?ne Table AU druggists refund money."fi* fidlH ot?.-e. 2T?c.' The jennine he? 1 0 Q. each table:. Clothing 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 ST.50 a Suit. As a Special for this week we will mark them $5.1)0 a Suit ! 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 Fowler's Negligee Shirts 75c. Scrivan's Drawers 65c. Straw Hats, Shoes and Furnishings up to the standard. HALL & 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. OUR Line of 66 FORD 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 ?ell 'em for Less." YOUTH for Reliable Shoe9, COBB & CEAYTON, The Shoe,Store People in Masonic Temple, Yatea 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 economy when not accom panied by good judgment as to values, but through our combination of low prices for the best (?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, LINEN CRASH, lu a profusion of beautiful styles, and the prettiest line of SPRING PRINTS Bhown anywhere. We ask your inspection of these and a comparison of prices. OUR SHOES are wearers. Only reliable lines to be fourni in our Stock. Ladies'geuuine Dongola, Patent Tip, Coin Toe, for a leader, 31.25, worth $1.50. Ladies' Soft, Vici Finish, Heel or Spring Heel, Lace or But ton, $1.00. 3?i pairs 2J to 4, cost from S1.50 to ?2.00, if we can fit you, 91.00. Men's Tan Bals, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for 82.00. Men's English Tic3 for $1.00-this is a bargain and is worth $1.25. MEN'S SHIRTS of all descriptions-the best work Shirt for 25c. And in the GROCERY line we are fully prepared for all demands. A full stock of FLOUR and MEAT. MOLASSES of all glades, bar rels or hall-barrels and TOBACCO. We have lot< of customers who think our 10-pouud COFFEE is the best thing they can drink. We are reach int: out ?>r more irado. a?d everting ourselves ;<> get ii. ).<.; us make s cus? ?mer of vou. McCULLY BROS.