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Local News* WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1899. Deaths. Mrs. Esther C. Fant, relict of the late .Valentine D. Fant? died at her home in this city last Monday morning. She had reached the ripe age of 87 years, and her death was caused from the in firmities of old age. Mrs. Fant was a daughter of the late Samuel Moore, and was one of the oldest residents of Anderson. She was horn at the old Moore place, now known as High Shoals, and spent nearly all of her life in oui* midst. In early life she joined tho Baptist Church and throughout her long life was a devoted and exemplary member. She possessed a gentle, af fectionate disposition, and made a friend of every acquaintance, many of whom will ever remember her kind " deeds and comforting words in their hours of affliction and bereavement. . Her husband died in 1855 and she raised a large family of children. She leaves six children, twenty-one grand chil dren and sixteen great-grand children, r-irod in their sore' bereavement they have the comfort of knowing that their devotedparentis now numbered among the Angels in Heaven. On yesterday morning the remains were laid to rest j iii the Baptist Churchyard, the funeral services being: conducted at home by Kev. H. B. Fant, assisted by Kev. W. W. Daniel. After along and, at times, painful illness Mrs^ Mary E. Vandiver fell asleep in Jesus at her home in this city last Monday morning at about 1 o'clock, in the 68th year ot her age. Mrs. Van vdiver was the relict of the late Augustus W. Vandiver, who fell in defence of his country at Lookout Momitain in. 1868, and a daughter of th a late J. E. and spent her life in this city and sec tion; In early life she gave her heart ;i ; to the Savior und united with the Bap . tist Church, of which she was an ex emplary member throughout her life. She'possessed many noble virtues of both heart and mind and those who knew her best loved her most. She . was not only a devoted wife andan affectionate mother, but a kind, gener ous neighbor, and her memory will long be cherished by a wide circle of friends and relatives. One daughter, Mrs. J. P. Sullivan, and two sons,.j Messrs. W. A. and J. E. Vandiver, sur vive, her, and in their sore bereavement they have the sympathies of their many friends. On Tuesday morning the re mains were interredin the Silver Brook Cemetery, after appropriate fanerai ; services in the Baptist Church, con drictedby the pastor, Kev. O.L.Martin, assisted foyRev. W. T. Capers and Rev. J. N. H. Summerei. Eural Mail Delivery. The experiment of free rural mail delivery to he made in South Carolina J was commenced in Anderson County | last Monday. The routes will be called No. land No. 2. No. 1 w?l leave Anderson- about ll a. m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, going north via Aaron, Hope , well Church and Hawkm's Corner to Tucker's Corner 10 miles; thence east * 1? miles to a point where roads cross Big Beaverdam Creek, then southeast l 1 mile to Cross Hoads; thence south 2i miles by L. J. Tucker's mills and gin to -the Duckworth settlement; thence southwest l? miles by the Neal mills and farms, crossing the Big Bea verdam Creek and continuing 1 mile farther to the Midway School House (Corner) ; thence southeast H miles to Capt. J. M. Erskine's; thence south west 6 miles by the Wilson, Walker and McConnell farms to Anderson.. Total distance 25 miles, families about 200, farms 127, population over 1,000. Bout? No. 2 will leave Anderson about ll a. m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, going west 4& miles to Bolt's Corner; thence northwest 2* miles to Prospect Church; thence southwest 2* miles to A. Bolt's Corner; thence , west by northwest 8 miles to the Gaines^ or Asbury Church Comer; thence north li miles to the Deep Creek Grange Hall ; thence east 1 mile across the Twenty-Six Mile Creek at the mill and gin ; thence northeast Si miles to Mrs. Martha Watson's place; thence north f mile to the road leading by the County Poor House ; thence southeast y 2* miles on that road ta the main road, i mile northwest of Whitehall ; thence southeast on the main road 3 miles to Anderson. Total distance 25 miles, farms 119, families nearly 200, popula tion about 1,000. Government lock boxes for the re ceipt of letters, to which the earner only has the key, will be placed at the following points : On route No. 1 at Aaron, Tucker's Corner and cross from Hopewell Church to Duckworth's Cor ner. On route No. 2 Bolt's Corner, Gaines's Corner and Ebenezer Church. Any member of families may unite and fix a box for the deposit of their mail, and the carrier will place their mail in it. This will be a great con venience to the farmers who, while ; busy with their crops, can have their mail delivered at their doors ' free. But their co-operation is necessary to make it a success. All parties along these routes should have their mail, both letters and papers, sent care of "Rural Delivery Route No. 1 or No. 2" (as the case may be,) and if their box has a particular name then that should also be part of the address. Tais is in the nature of an experi ment, but its success will be assured by a little care on the part of those who receive its service. Unless the address is properly worded mail is liable to be left in the Post-office and ? much unnecessary confusion might en- \ sue. The carrier will be furnished with a supply of stamps and postals for the convenience of all patrons. Mal colm Burriss has the contract for this Countv. .;: JNO. R. COCKRAN, JR., P. M. Williamston items. Through the efforts of Prof. W. W. Brown a Camp of United Sons of Con federate Veterans has been organized here and is known as Camp Jefferson Davis. Twenty-six names were en rolled at the first meeting and the fol lowing officers chosen: Commander, W. W. Brown ; lat Lieut. Com., H. C. Wilson ; 2nd Lieut. Com., M. A. Ma haffey; Adjutant, B. F. Russell; Sur geon, R. P. Ransom; Quartermaster, G. W. Surratt; Chaplain, W. T. Tate; Treasurer, T. Gr. Gray ; Color Sergent, R. L. Acker; Historian, Gr. S. Good gion. Miss Gertrude Brown was chosen as sponsor and will go to Charleston to-day. The popular pastor of the Baptist Church. Rev. W. T. Tate, is conduct ing a revival at his Church this week. He is being assisted by Dr. Taylor, of Warrenton, N. C. The congregations are delighted with Dr. Taylor, anda fine meeting is expected. The Methodists are eagerly looking forward to the third Sabbath when Dr. Jno. C. Kilgo, of Trinity College, Durham, N. C., will dedicate their new Church. Dr. Kilgo is a favorite with Wiiliamstonians of all denominations, and they, remembering the sermons he has delivered here in the past, are anticipating something grand from him on this occasion. Mrs. J. V. Boidlencau and children, of Asheville, N. C., are spending some time with relatives. Miss Liessie Dun can, of Piedmont, is spending a month at hotel "Bon Air," Lieut. Clyde Horton, recently of the Second South Carolina Regiment, is spending a few weeks with his parents on Main street. Miss Lula M. Edwards, of Columbia, is spending a week with relatives. The Williamston ball boys met the Belton boys at Cedar Grove on Friday afternoon, and, after a hard struggle, came out of the game one tally ahead. A number of Wiiliamstonians left for the "City by the Sea" thismorning. Mr. R. E. Browne was elected Mayor last week, and has been installed into office. Prof. Lander has returned from a trip to the mountains. Miss Sue Cox is spending a week with relatives near Anderson. The ten-months-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Vandiver died on Thurs day night and was buried Saturday at Neal's Creek. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Vandiver sympathize with them in their trouble. , .Our respected townsman, Mr. A. J. Hall, is again bereaved of a daugh ter. Miss Georgia Hall, aged about twenty-one, passed peacefully away on last Sunday night at the residence of hoi- brother-in-law, J. H. Holliday. The interment will take place to-day at the Williamston Cemetery. X. . Townrille News. / We have had a nice shower of rain, and the farmers are working in good earnest now. Some of the farmers have commenced to work cotton. Young corn looks fine. Dr. W. T. Hunt has the finest wheat we have noticed. Spring oats are not looking so well on account of the dry weather. Messrs. W. K. Sharp, J. W. Shirley and S. R.' Johnson are going to try a crop of tobacco this time. : '": Capt. H. R. Vandiver is improving I some. He can walk a short distance. Mr. J. A. Burgess is also improving from a spell of gnp. People in general have bad colds in this section at present. Rev. D. W. Hiott preached Sunday afternoon, after which the Lord's Sup per was partaken of. Mr. Dock Smith, from near Belton, is visiting his brother, Mr. G. E. Smith, of town. Mr. Crayton Brock, of South Union, worshipped here Sunday. Mr. Johnnie Sitton and sister and i Miss Dickson were the guests of Miss Kate Sharp last Sunday. Miss Annie B. Dalrymple has return ed home from her school, much to the delight of some of the young gents. The Presbyterian Sunday School ex pects to ?ave Children's Day exercises on the fourth Sunday. The public is cordially invited to attend. We are requested to note the mar riage of Mr. Whit Palmer and Miss Alice Wright, both of Anderdon, by Rev. D. W. Hiott, on the 26Ui ult., at the home of Mr. James Barton, of near Bruce's Ford section. We wish them a happy and prosperous life. . We were sorry to learn of the death of Maj. A. R. Broyles, as he was well known in this section. We guess we will have another mar riage to note next week, Mr. Editor. We saw a certain gentleman talking to the preacher recently. Mr. Allen, a very clever drummer who drums for Ligon & Ledbetter, of Anderson, was in town one day last week. Scooi. BOY. Sadler's Creek Items. Well, the farmers are about through planting. Mrs. Yancy Carter and Mr. Henry Sinally, of Hart County, Ga., visited relatives at this place . Saturday and Sunday. There was a musical entertainment given at the residence of Mr. R. P. Black some time ago. All those that were present report a huge time. "Wonder who it was got lost1?" Mr. Fraud McLees has been very low with la grippe, but we are glad to say he is improving. Mr. Sloan Whittaker and sister, of the Deep Creek section, worshipped at Providence the 4th Sunday. Mrs. Luta Skeltou and Miss Rubie Gilnier are visiting relatives at La vonia, Ga. Mr. Ed. Vickery, of Hartwell, Cia., passed through our burg last week. Mr. John Gambrell, of AVilliamston, S. C., was in our midst recently. News is very scarce. "Cmcv." Moseley News. Passing over the many and varied happenings here since our last writing, we will begin with just mentioning the picket fence that was put up here re cently, adding much to the dwelling enclosed therein. As yet we've heard no complaint on account of bad stands of cotton or corn, both of which are ready for work. The grass, too, is in evidence and abundance,' and promises to make it very interesting fora number of the farmers. Not much of the bottom lands have been planted yet, on ac count of the continuous rains. We passed through W. T. McGee's farm some time ago and noticed that his bottoms had been bedded with a 40 inch Oliver Chill, and later when we mentioned the fact to him he said that he sent the boys down there to plough them and finding them too wet con cluded to hang them up to dry. W. T. is a hustler anyway you start him.. G. C. Price and family, from Hart well, are here spending awhile under the parental roof. W. T. Baskins, of Bordeaux, is here visiting the families of Tennent and Mitchell. Hallie Hutchinson, from the Ridge, came up last Saturday in much style hew buggy, new harness, new suit and a new driver. Who will offer a ex planation ? Young Cupid did you say? Cupid is of all ages he never dies. He is the oldest, the youngest, the gravest, the gayest, the most irresponsible of rascals, and one never knows what pranks he will be committing next. Cupid has been in Rockbranch, Ga., and has accomplished one of Iiis most bewildering feats in causing the mar riage of a man just 74 years old to a young maid ol' 57. The hero of this tale is Mug Belcher. The lady was Mrs. Mary Lewis and is now Mrs. Belcher, .and the two are spending as happy a honeymoon together as if their respective ages were devided by 4. Both bridegroom and bride had been married before, Mr. Belcher 3 times, in fact, and there was no hitch in the proceedings, save the old mule that was hitched to the buggy in which they sat while the words were being said by our Rev. J. T. Morgan just in front of his residence on Sunday, April 23, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Martin were visit ing at Antreville last week. Some of our young folks have been attending the Kinard meeting at Iva during the past week, and rumor says they are going to get married before long, and if they do we will tell you all about. We are well. PEDRO. Corner Creek Shirtings. Well, Mr. Editor, at last we are through planting, and you know we are not sorry. Yes, we think all have a stand of cotton this year, and it ap pears to us that the farmer intends to cultivate the same "ole thing." Never theless, some of our most progressive and substantial farmers are diversify ing this year. For instance, one of our neighbors has several acres in onions, and another has some velvet beans planted, and two or three are going in the hog business this year, for Mr. J. N. Shirley alone has between 40 and 50 fine hogs now. So you see, Mr. Editor, we are going to have meat to eat down in these parts. We are not "now hog eaters" by all means, and we say "let her roll on." Hugh M. Bigby, one of Pelter's boys, spent Sunday here. Calvin Wilson, of Neva, visited friends (?) in our midst Sunday night. Come again, J. C., we are always glad to see our old bachelor friends. Mrs. B'. F. Gassaway, accompanied by two of her children, Olivia and Charlie, are visiting near Eagle-Grove, Ga., this week. Picnics will soon be in fashion, and the boys can take their "lovely" ones to these places of pleasure and enjoy ment, where they can spend many hap py moments together. We will have plenty of cherries to make pies this year, and we are living in hopes of watermelons. Chas. H. Cartee, our old chum from the vicinity of Trinity, was down with us Saturday night and Sunday, and we are not certain that he enjoyed the trip, for his "loved one" was not at home. We know it would be a bad thing to get left, "but strange things will happen sometimes." Miss Lelia Gassaway returned to her home Sunday afternoon, after spend ing a week very pleasantly with rela tives and friends at Neva, S. C. Several of our young folks anticipate taking in the closing exercises of the Zarline school next Thursday night, May 11th. SAME Trna. - - ^ ? mm Lebanon Items. Our worthy pastor, Rev. J. F. Single ton, preached a most excellent sermon last Sabbath to a large and apprecia tive congregation. If you want to hear deep and interesting sermons, just corny and hear him. There will be a school pic nie at this place place next Friday, 12th inst. Of course, all are invited to come with well filled baskets. , Messrs. L. A. Hunuicut and P. Hen derson, of Anderson, attended Church herc last Sabbath. Children's Day will be observed at this place on the third Sunday night in June. Let everybody come. Mrs. Mary Thompson, of Hopewell, is visiting in our vicinity this week. Miss Eva Gentry's school closes next Friday. We long to have Miss Eva in our midst again, as she is a "little bun dle of sunshine" among us. Miss Eva, bring your pupils and pic nie with us next Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt visited the lat ter's father, Mr. M. li. Richardson, last week. Come again, "Miss Annie,1' when you have longer to stay, so you will have time to visit all of your friends and school-mates. Mr. W. M. Harper, of Pickeus, visit eel Iiis much devoted children at this place last week. We regret to learn that ono of our *uost worthy and prominent citizens, Mr. T. T. Wakefield, has "been suffer ing with rheumatism. We wish him a speedy restoration to health. "VERUS PUEBLA." The Citizens of Anderson Invited. r- The Central Graded School will close its session for this scholastic year on Friday, May 12th. In def erence to re quests from both parents and pupils, no elaborate programme will be pre pared, but an educational exhibit of the actual vrork of pupils during the session will be placed upon the desk of each pupil. Every citizen of Anderson, whether patron or not, is not only in vited but earnestly requested to spend any part of Friday, May 12 th, from 9 to 2 o'clock, witli us, and examine the work done by your children. This work is not examination papers but ex ercises put aside by teachers during the year, and embraces many subjects. Closing of other schools will be given later. Tnos. C. WALTON, Superintendent. "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 Hardware Co. can save you money on such items. Tribute of Respect. At a meetiug of the Woman's Mis sionary Society of Mt. Bethel Church the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, it has pleased Heavenly Father, in His divine will, to remove from us our beloved sister, Mrs. Jane Simmons. Therefore, be it Resolved, That the Woman's Mis sionary Society of Mt. Bethel Church feels deeply the loss in her death. Resolved, That in the death of our be loved sister we have lost an active worker and one always ready for every good work. Resolved, That we tender her loved ones our deepest sympathy in their great sorrow. 4. That copies of these resolutions be sent to the family, the Baptist. Courier, South Carolina Baptist and that a page in our minute book be appropriately dedicated to her memory. MRS. R. S. HAYXIK, Pres. MRS. W. T. MORRISON', Sec. Annie, S. C., April 9,1899. - Hiram Steele, an old negro, was seriously injured by jumping from a train in Rock Hill. If your Piano or Organ needs tuning or repairs?, it will pav you to see Mr. Jas. A. ?lnddock of The C. A. Reed Music House, who will guarantee perfect satisfaction to all. PHENOMENAL, EXTRAORDINARY Only one day more-our Great One Week's Special Sale closes Thursday night. Don't fail to take advantage of this last day's great Cut Price Sale, This week's great sale was a success beyond our expectations, our Store being filled from morning until night with large crowds of thrifty shoppers. We will oiler the following below articles for the next coming week at such low prices as should bring vast crowds of eager purchasers. The values com pare favorably with th? best we have ever offered. Each item is a genuine bargain :_ NOTIONS. One lot genuine Pearl Button?, worth 5c, at only. lc Box Writing Paper, value 5c, at only. 3c Ladiea' Handkerchiefs, worth 5c, only lo Felt Window Shades, on rollers, worth 10c, at.7c Pure Linen Window Shades, worth 35c, at only.22c Ladies' Parasols, fast colors, worth 50c, at only.35c Feather bone Corsets, unbreakable, worth 50c, at only.37c Ladies' Summer llndervest at only.4c White Marseilles Counteroanes, worth $1,50, at only.98c Children's White Lawn CapB, worth 15c, at only. 6? Children's Tam O'shanters, all colors, worth 35c, at only.23c Linen Huck Towels, fringed ends, worth 35c, at only.22c Ladies' Black Hose, real silk finish, worth 25c, at only.12c WASH GOODS. Lace Striped Organdies, dark colors, 10c value, at.5c a yard. 36-inch Fine Percale, best quality, 10c value, at only.7c a yard. Fine Zephyr Ginghams, newest styles, the 12o value at only.8c a yard. India Mull, worth 5c, at on ly... 2c a yard. WHITE GOODS. Imported White P. K., 25c value, at.14c a yard. India Linens, in all grades, from.4c to 25c a yard. Cheoked Nainsooks, regular price Go, at only.3ic a yard. DOMESTICS 4-4 Bleached Sheeting, worth 8c, at only .43c a yard. 10-4 Bleached Sheeting, worth 25c, at on ly.16c a vard. Yard-wide Fine Bea Island, worth 6c, at only.3?c a yard. 30-inch Lonsdale Cambric, at....8c a yard. Beet Mattress Ticking, worth 15c, at only .9icayard. DRESS GOODS. Black Brocaded Brilliantine, 40 inches wide, valae 40c, at.24c a yard. Wool Nun's Veiling, all oolors, 25c val oe, at.14c a yard. Silk Striped Chai lies, all wool, 50c value, at.27c a yard. SILKS 27-inch Japanese Silk, all colors, fine, even weave, good weight, 75c value, at only.48c a yard. 20 new- Silk Waist Patterns, finest all Silk Taffetas, in all the new Stripes, Checks and Plaids, four yards in the piece, special for this week at .$2.98 a Pattern. Ladies' Shirt Waists & Skirts. Ladies' Percale Waist, 50c value, at tonly.32c 200 Ladies' Shirt Waists, trimmed in In sertion, latest style, 75a value, at only.48c Ladies' Crash Skirts at only.25c Ladies' Crash Skirts, best quality, trim med ic Braid, $1.00 value, at only....69c Ladies' Black Brocaded Brilliantine Skirts, 81.25 value, at only.85c Ladies' Black Figured Mohair Skirts, la test style, button back, 82.00 value, at only. ... Si 48 SHOES AND SUPPERS. Ladies' Tan Kid Shoes, all solid leather, value 82.00, at only.81 39 Ladiea' Dongola Button, value $1.00, at only.75c Ladies' Slippers, kid lined, patent tip, all solid, value 81.00, at only.69c Ladies' genuine Dongola, soft and flexi ble, all solid, value $1.50, at only.93c Children's Pat. Tip Sandals, value 75c, at only..*.48c Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, j Boys' Knee Suits, all wool, all sizes, $150 value, at only.95c Boys' Knee Pants, worth 25c, at nnly..l0c Gentlemen's Percale Shirts, laundered, value 40o, at only.24c Gentlemen's best quality Percale Shirts, with two separate Collars, value 75c, at only.48c Gentleman's all Silk Shirts, best quality, $1.25 value, at only.98c Gentlemen's Balbriggan Undervest, all the newest shades, 40c value, only...24c Full line Gentlemen's Straw and Crash Hats from.25c and up. price. Our offerings for this week are exceptional in point of quality and Yours truly, LESSER & CO., The Peoples' Favorite Trading Place, Under Masonic Temple. P. S.-Our terms are strictly Cash-positively no Goods charged to any It is said "Economy is wealth." If this be true, buy the - - - "Perfect" Harrow, The only Adjustable Side Harrow on the market. We also handle the EUREKA, ROMAN, TERRELL. We a3k your special attention to our HOME-MADE GRAIN CRADLE. Every farmer knows the reputation of the JOSH BERRY CRADLE. We have added to its reputation by using the very beat Blade to bs had every one guaranteed. The Bolles and Smith Harper Moes Give the best satisfaction because they are made of the best material. We are Headquarters for G-anze Doors, Water Hose ! And, in fact, anything you need in the HARDWARE line. When you need anything in our line give us a call and we wi!i save you money. Yours for business. BKOCK BKOS? C. F. MESS CO, Tlie Big Business We have been favored with so far this Spring has greatly encouraged us, and it is with renewed energy and determina tion that we lay hold of our business for the month of May Each month brings on the market a different class ol Goods. The change will be more noticeable now than foi some time. Thin Goods, lighter fabrics will be demanded now, and as one strong point in our Stock is what the people want, you can come to us for them. Practical, sensible Gooda, at reasonable prices. Most people are reasonable, and are willing to pay reasonable prices for what they buy. A reasonable and equitable adjustment of prices throughout every Department of our business is our plan. To meet the wants of our friends we:are receiving a few additions to our Stock. We are laying before you some] wonderfully attractive WASH GOODS Will make 5c. to 10c. Wash Staff a strong offering} through out the remainder of the season. Our sales in this line hang on so long and are so large that we are compelled to have new things coming in so that we may have the Goods to sell, We announced at first of season that this would be a WHITE SEASON In Dry Goods circles. It is just so. J There are more P. K's., White Organdies, White Lawns, &c, beingjsold than we have ever seen sold in a season before. You will be strictly in the style withja P. K. Skirt. We have the White P. K's. at from 1.0c. to 50c. White Lawns and Organdies at from 5c. to $1.00. We have many good things in White Goods. We have the Goods and are offering them at the right prices. Our increased sales prove this very conclusively, and we say to those who have Goods to buy that Swe are here to make it tc your interest to buy from us. A dollar is a big thing to us. We don't expect your business; unless we have the inducements to offer. If you will come to see us we will get the business. Our CLOTHING AND GENTS' FURNISHING Side is at full speed now,. The warm!weather is acting like a live coal on their backs. It has put a move on them. We are in shape to fit you up and please you. Our prices were never so low as now. You can buy a betterflSuit from us now for the price than you have ever done. When we are not selling Clothing we are selling Gents Furnishings, Men's Hats, Shoes, Dry Goods, Millinery, all of which go to make ours a great Stock. So you see we don't. have to make all of our profits on one line. A small profit on everything-a small profit on many things. See the point ? We don't have to charge you so much. Another addition to our Stock of NEGLIGEE SHIRTS. We said it, and we have done it. What is that ? That we would sell more Shirts this season than at any former sea son. Yes. we have already done it.- All that we sell from now on goes to increase the surplus. As the Spring months advance we become more and more anxious to keep business moving. The people have treated us even better than we expected, and [as we pen this "ad." we are resolving to put forth our best efforts to merit a con tinuance of their kind patronage. You can't give your busi ness to any Firm that will appreciate it morel than we will. We don't claim to be fussy or demonstrative, neverthe less we do take notice of every bill, no matter how small, that comes our way. Yours very truly, C. F. JONES I CO. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in DRY GOODS, SHOES AND MILLINERY.