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SUMMER Summer Weather is upon us and Are in demand, and we are showing an elaborate line of such Goods as the season requires, and as are especially attractive for feminine wear. This, is a great season for White, and we have hite Goods, In tempting juray. We have the latest and newest designs in WHITE and FIGURED PIQUES, and TRIMMINGS to match. Also, WHITE and COLORED DUCKS", INDIA, and VICTORIA LAWNS, SHISER OR GANDIES and SWISSES, FRENCH and ENGLISH NAINSOOKS. .Also, LINENS and CRASHES that are so much in favor for making Skirts. LACES AND EMBROIDERIES. The Ladies tell us, and they most certainly know, that the line of Laces and Embroideries displayed on our counters surpass anything heretofore shown in this citju REMNANTS and ODDS and ENDS. We recently received a lot of Organdie Remnants that attracted buyers from far and ne?r. We have a few left. Price 5c. Goods well worth, in the regular way, 10c. and 12ic. per yard. Also, a lot of regular 12??. Per cale-our price 10c. And in DRESS GOODS-Silks, Satins, &c-we have some short lengths that you can use to advantage, and that we will Bell below . the^ regular price. Ask. to see what we have in the way of Remnants and Short Lengths. READY-TO-WEAR. i . We are showing a most attractive line of WAISTS rauging in price irom 50c. up to $4.98. We have them made of Percale, Lawn, Silk and Satin, and according to the very latest jtyle. You will not find a larger or better line of Waists to select from. Our line of SKIRTS, too, is attractive. . ,..-.>-.-..;..-.,-.-3 ?> ." ' . ' .'. . : - . ' ... . . v . ., . ..." We are selling a Linell Crash Skirt.at 35c ' A very nice Linen Crash Skirt...at 50c A White P. K. Skirt... .at 98c A Linen Crash Skirt, with Braid trimming..at $1.25 A White P. K. Skirt ..........at 1.25 A Blue Denims Skirt.'..at 1.45 A Linen Crash Skirt.^.at 1.98 A Line? Skirt, with Insertion.,....at 2.50 A Wluw? P. X. Skirt with Insertion.at 2.50 A White P. K. Skirt, with Insertion.,...at 2.75 A White P. K. Skirt, with Insertion, Tunic style.at 3.98 We also have a line of Woolen Skirts, and a most magnifie ant Black Taffeta Skirt...........at 7.50 OUT Skirts are all well made and attractive in style. We also have a complete Stock of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, "Summer Undervests, Petticoats, &c RIBBONS. We h?ve just replenished our Ribbon Stock, and can supply you with the popular widths and . col ors. N FANS, PARASOLS. UMBRELLAS. We are showing a great line of these goods, in all the leading styles and colors. Our 26-inch Black Umbrella, QQf* with Steel Rod at. 9?w> Is taking the town-acknowledged the biggest values ever ottered. They ?ell so fast we can't keep them in stock. Just received fifty. Also, a good stock of BUGGY and WAGON UMBRELLAS. MILLINERY. We are ohering great inducements in this department, and are turning out some of the prettiest, daintiest and most stylish Summer Millinery to be lound anywhere. To our already large and well-assorted stock of Summer Goods we are daily adding some late styles and new novelties. Our aim ia to always show the newest and best, and at the LOWEST PRICE. It's a very old saying that "comparisons are odious." They may be ihey are to some people. With us they are most welcome. We like to have our Gooda and Prices made th? object of comparison. As a matter of com mon sense, is it reasonable to suppose that we are going to let any one under sell us ? Is it reasonable that we would let our interest suffer to the extent of letting any one sell the same thing one cent cheaper than we would-here in the city or anywhere else-if we were aware of it ? We have as good buy ing facilities as any one, as good selling facilities as any one, aod,. as a matter of common sense, sell as cheaply as any one- Compare qualities, widths and weights., and you will aiway? find us coriect. ' Come, investigate and compare for yourself, or write for .Samples. We give Mail Orders prompt attention. We have the RIGHT SUMMER GOODS AT RIGHT PRICES ! Yours truly, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in G?-eneral Merchandise. ANDERSON, C. Local News, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1899. Miss Lola Strickland is in Greenville on a visit. In some sections the blackberry {Crop ?will be short. Next Monday is Salesday. lt will likely be a dull one. Jas. P. Carey, Esq., of Pickens, spent yesterday in the city. The early gardener is indulging in beans and Irish potatoes. The commencement at Clemson Col lege begins on June 11th. Miss Daisy Webb, of Hartwell, Ga., was in the city last Saturday. Mr. L. E. Norryce, of Greenwood, is in the city visiting his family. Misses Bessie a?d . Annie Shanklin are both in Pendleton on a visit. The drummers are right numerous now taking orders for fall goods. lt is about time new honey was com ing to market. None has appeared yet. Miss Carrie. Carr, a charming young lady of Decatur, Ga., is in the city on a visit. Mr. Frank McM. Sawyer, of Char lotte, N. C., is spending a few days in the city. The Knights of Pythias meet to morrow evening. Every member should attend. When yon want to buy anything always call on the merchant who ad vertises. Dr. J. E. Poore and Mr. John Horton, of Belton, spent one day in the city last week. Brown, Osborne & Co. advertise a big stock of summer goods in this issue. Read it. j A committee from the Grand Jury J has been inspecting the various County offices the past week. Miss Bessie Givens, an accomplished young lady of Yemassee, S. C., is visit ing friends in the city. | If you want a friendship heart or j bangle bracelet drop in W. R. Hub bard's Jewelry Palace. , 1 The inspection of the Anderson Fire Department takes place to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Why cannot the farmers in reach of Anderson secure a farmers' institute at this place this summer ? As many of our teachers as can do so should attend the school for teachers, at Rock Hill this summer. ' A number of Andersonians are con templating a trip to the mountains and other resorts this summer. . Mr. W. Beattie Gossett, of Quincy, Fla., will arrive at Williamston this week to spend his summer vacation. Dr. John A. Robinson, of Level Land, was in the city a few days ago and was a welcome visitor to our office, j Your attention is directed to the new advertisement of that mah Minor, of the Ten Cent Store. Read it car?f illly. If you are interested in saving your small grain crops, read the new adver tisement of the Sullivan Hardware Co. 0. D. Anderson &. Bro. have received two cars of fine Tennessee corn. If you want sound corn, give them a trial. The. examination for the award of scholarships in Winthrop College will be held July 21st. See advertisement. The summer term of the Court, of General Sessions for Anderson County convenes on the fourth Monday in June. The annual pic nie at Majors' Mill will be held on the next fourth Satur day, June 24th. The public is invited to attend? We have heard not a complaint of cotton lice this spring, although the wind has been from the east the most .of the time. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered in thc Presbyte rian Church next Sunday after the morning service. Rev. 0. J. Oopeland requests us to .announce that he will not be able to preach at Asbury on the second Sunday afternoon in June. Mr. R. H. l*inckney, Lieut. Comman der of the South Carolina Naval Re serves, of Charleston, is spending a few days in the city. There will be a ?pic nie at Triangle School House next Saturday. Every body is invited to attend and bring their dinner baskets. Rev. W. B. Hawkins will preach at Long Branch Church next Sunday night, June 4th. The public is invited j to attend the service. Miss Mittie Tribble, who hit? been teaching school at Ridge Spring, re turned home a few days ago to spend her summer vacation. Miss Ellen Gordon, who has been at tending tho Peabody Institute in Nash ville, Tenn., has returned home TO spend tin*, summer vacation. Bot little cotton is coining into mar ket. The crop in this section seems to have been about all sold. Middling cotton is worth about,.(; cents. Honea Path is to have un oil mill. A ?harter has been issued by the Secre tary of State and most, ol' the $10.000 . apital stock has been subscribed. The Belton and WiHiani.sr.ou base ball teams crossed bats ar Belton last Friday and resulted in a defeat tor Willinuiston by a score of '27 to 10. The < UT cotton mill is now an assured fact. A commission has been granted by the Secretary of State ami the Com pany will be organized at once. Ili a short time the contract for the erection of the buildings will be let. ! .Miss Nenie Eirod, a very attract young lady of Anderson County, ! visiting the family of Mr. W. H. A: more this week.-Pick ens Journal. A 2-year-old son of Mr. C. B. Ow( died at Bowman, Ga., a few days a; after a brief illness. The remains wi carried to Williamston and interred. Mr. A. W. Todd, Charleston's poi lar and energetic architect, has offei to draw the plans for the propos home for Gen. Hampton free of char j The Robert E. Lee Chapter of T Daughters of The Confederacy w meet next Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. C. S. Min? Next Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clo Children's Day will be observed in t Presbyterian Church. An interest! program has been arranged for the c casion. The Piedmont and Anderson ba ball teams played a game in this ci last Thursday afternoon, and result in a victory for the former by a seo of 8 to 3. School, commencements are now t order of the day and in a short tir the many young girls and boys who a away attending various schools ai colleges will return home. Mrs. Samantha Garrett, mother Rev. T. H. Garrett, formerly of th County, died at her home in Greenvil County a few days ago, after a lot illness, aged about G5 years. The proposed new schedule on tl Southern Railway between Chariest and the up-country did not go in effect last Monday, and itis now fearc that it has been indefinitely postpone* Thos. Pickens Shanklin, theinfai son of Mr. J. A. and Mrs. ConyersPicl ens Shanklin, died at the home of D T. J. Pickens, in Pendleton, on tl 30th day of May, 1899, aged foi months. We acknowlege the receipt of an ii vitationto attend the commencemer of Winthrop College at Rock Hill, ? C., from June 4th to the 7th. Th graduating class is composed of thirtj three young ladies. Rev. A. A. Marshall, formerly paste of the First Baptist Church in this cit but recently pastor of the Jackson Hi Baptist Church in Atlanta, was las Monday night elected President of th Monroe Female College of Forsytl Ga. The Mount Carmel correspondent o the Abbeville Press and Panner says "Mr. T. E. Howard, of Anderson, is constant visitor in Mt. Carmel. Ru mors have if that he is contemplatif the taking away of one of Mt. Carmel' loveliest daughters."! Mrs. J. A. Brock has been appointe! by the ladies' committee in Columbi, to receive donations in this city for re building the home of Gen. Hampton If you desire to contribute to this furn leave it at the Bank of Anderson am it will be forwarded. The meetings in the Presbyterial Church are still going on,, and grea interest is manifested in them, larg? congregations attending every service Dr. Wilson has few equals in the pul pit, and his work in Anderson will bea: fruit for years to come. Mr. Will Tolly, accompanied by hi? bride, visited his sister, Mrs. W. M Wilcox, several days the past week Mr. Tolly is one of Anderson's mosi popular and prominent young business men, and numbers his friends in Elber ton by the neave.-Elberton (Ga.) '?rib .inc Our clever old friend, Mr. .1. A, Lafoy, of Volcano, W. Va., was in thc city last week and gave us au apprecia ted call. He came down to attend thc reunion in Charleston, and on his way home spent a few days in the Belton section visiting relatives and old friends. There seems to be little doubt that the dreaded potato bug, known as the Colorado beetle, has appeared in this section of the country and that it has ? onie to stay. Last year a few were noticed on the Irish potato vines and this year they have already devastated the crop in several localities. We would be very glad if our citizens would advise us by note or postal of any news or personals they may know of. If you go out of town or others come to see you, let us know of it that we may keep up a good "personal'' column and let the people know when you have friends visiting you. J. A. Latimer, a colored tenant on Mr. H. H. Edwards' plantation, in Varennes Township, has shown us a sample stalk of cotton from his crop, which is certainly very tine. He has 15 acres and the stalk he gave us will measure about twelre inches in height and contains a number of squares. Our young friend, David Taylor, has returned from Charleston, where he went last week to be at the bedside of his mother, who is being treated m a hospital there. During his absence, his fathers store was closed but is now open again, lt is hoped by Mrs. Tay lors many friends that lier stay in Charleston will prove beneficial. The stockholders of the "Boys' Steam Laundry" met last Thursday ami or ganized with the following officers : President, C. E. Cobb ; Secretary and Treasurer, L. G. llolleman: Directors, C. E. Cobb. L. G. llolleman. M M. Mattison, J. H. Collins, W. F. Barr, W. W. Sullivan and S. N. Giliiier. The location has not yet been selected. The Dover tivy.") Xe?'s of the 2.*>rh insr. -.ays: ..'The lates? word from Hon. T. Dickinson, the European iinaucier of the Black Oiamond. is to the effect that the financing of the road is progressing rapidly, and that shortly he would fie able to report something that would be 'very interesting' to tile friends of the cause. There has not been a ?ingje hitch in the proceedings *>o far." Lieutenant Louis C. Richardson, ' S. X.. reached the city from New Yoi last Wednesday and .spent a day wii friends in Greenville. He is one ol: tJ oilicer.s of thc battleship New Yoi*! which took a prominent part in tl Santiago light. Lieut. Richardson is native of Anderson County, and is vi. iting his old home in the Brushy Cree section," not far from Greenville. Grccnvillc Mountaineer, 27th inst. The large frame building used as tl: skating rink, at the corner of Wei Benson and Jail streets was discovere on fire last Saturday night about o'clock. The alarm was given, th firemen responded promptly and th flames were extinguished before an damage was done. It was the work c an incendiary, as the police discovere that kerosene oil had been ?poured o the place where the fire was burning. Miss Sadie Watson, of Anderson, an Miss Nellie Miller, of this city, hav completed thc musical course of th Greenville Female College, and Chei Ferrata, director of music in this col lege speaks highly of their attainmenl and talents. Neither of thc youn ladies will have recitals, but will ar. pear in several musical numbers on th various programs during commence ment week.-Greenville Sunday Tima Mr. Travis Wright died at the hom of his brother, Mr. T. T. Wright, nea Craytonville last Sunday, aged 7 years. He married a Miss Johnson, o Tennessee, and four children were bor: to them, all of whom preceded him t the grave. For sixty years he hat been a member of the Church. Hi remains were laid to rest in theBethau; Churchyard, Rev. N. G. Wright con ducting the funeral services. Th relatives have the sympathy of man; friends. The Edgefield Chronicle ot the 24tl inst., says: "Dr. Louis Branyon, J very prominent and popular dentist o Honea Path, spent two days in Edge field towards the close of last week-a the guest of Mr. George T. S harp ton of whom he is college mate and devo ted friend. Dr. Branyon comes of J highly intellectual family, and ishim self the very mirror of a perfect gentle man. Dr. Branyon has warm friend! everywhere, but his very wannest am truest friends live now in Edgefield." Mr. Prue Sloan White, formerly oj this County, and Miss Lida May Gib son will be united in the holy bonds ol matrimony at the home of the bride, ir the city of Greenville, on June 14th The Greenville Sunday Times, in speak ing of the young couple, says: "Miss Gibson is not only a very handsome girl but she is possessed of. a sweet and lovable disposition, which has made her a social favorite. Mr. White is the son of Major Frank White, and while he has only been a resident of Green ville for ? short time he has won an enviable place as a business man.. The young couple will make their home in Greenville." The Russell ville Courier-Democrat, of the 25th inst., says : "The com munity waited and hoped and prayed for the recovery of Prof. E. S. Hamil ton, who for two years, taught in om public school, the last year as princi pal. He waa born in Iva, S. C., and educated in that State, and died here May 20th, of spinal meningitis. He was a faithful member of the A. R. P. Church, and during his residence here he endeared himself to all. By dili gent, unremitting study during his school years, he graduated quite young, and was steadily going to the front as a successful teacher. Appropriate ser vices were held in the A. R. P. Church by Rev. J. C. Douglas, after which tho remains were conveyed to the old home in his native State. He left his home with high hopes and returned with honors. This reminds us much of that noble young man in ian Maclaren's Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush. .George Howe, who in tho National University, took both the classic honors in Latin and Greek aud then returned home to die-his efforts having been too severe for his frail body. The influence of so good a life, though short, can be but. for the best and every good life live on in a thousand ways as a gracious en couragement and sacred memory;" The deceased was the eldest son of the late Wm. Hamilton, of Corner Town ship, where his mother and other rela tives reside. He was a most exemplary young man, and an honor graduate of Erskine College. His remains were brought to his old home and interred at Generostee Church, Rev. W. M. Grier, D. D" conducting the funeral services. Did you ever ston to think bow much in actual dollars could be saved by prop erly harvesting jour grain? A bushel of grain lost in tbe field represents its equivalent in cents lost. To save the grain properly one must have a perfect Cradle-such as can be tarnished only by Sullivan Hardware Co. FOR RENT-Two nice Cottages. Ap ply to J. a. Fowler. 4ii Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing doa? on short notice by Osborne & Osborne Have hot water pipt-s run from your move to batb room. Try Osborne & Osborne. When y"ou need a new pair of Bicycle Tires go* to see Sullivan Hardware Co. They have the largest btock of Tires car ried by any house in tbe State. Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Osborne. The ripened grain cannot withstand the keen edge o:- one of Sullivan Hardware cys-. Grain Cradles. THRESHERS AM? ENGINE?.-Go to Brock Brother? and examine their "heiser' Engines and Threshers before buying elsewhere, for they can save you mone3', and give you the beet machines on tbe market. Everybody knows that the .'Geiser" is the best u:ade. ENGINES AND THRESHERS-We have inst, received a oar load of the famous j ..Geiser"' Engines and Threshers, and any one contemplating the purchase ot* anything in that line will do themselves a great injustice if they fail to see UH be io'ro buy i og. Right nov.- is the trine to pr?-pare fur tbe harvest, and we ?re pr? pareil to ?It you up in great style, at the lowest, possible price,' on all kinds of machinery; Belting and Supplies. ??rock Brothers. Ca: Flowers, Pot Plants and PalmB for sil?. MR?. J P. Cr.iNKSCAZ.ES, 242 Main St. > 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 Fowler's Negligee Shirts 75c. Scrivan's Drawers 65c. Straw Hats, Shoes and Furnishings up to the standard. Clothiers and Furnishiers. Have you seen our last shipment of Ladies' Evening Slip pers in Patent Leathers, White Kid, &c. They are beauties. Have you seen those $3.00 up-to-date Shoes we are sell ing the boys. If not, call and inspect for yourself. All the latest colors and shapes. Don't forget to call for Trading Stamps. We've got them. Yours for Reliable Shoes, COBB & CEAYTON,. The Shoe People. 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 Goods 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, In a prof usion 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 oui Stock. Ladies' genuine Dongola, Patent Tip, Coin Toe, for a leader, $1.25, worth SI.50. Ladies' Soft, Vici Finish, Heel or Spring Heel, Lace or But ton, $1.00. 36 pairs 2 J to 4, cost from $1.50 to $2.00, ii we can fit you, $1.00. Men's Tan Bale, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for $2.00. Men53 English Ties for S1.00-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 grades, bar rels or half-barrels, and TOBACCO. We have lots of customers who think our 10-pcimd COFFEE is the best thing they can drink. We are reaching out for more trade, and exerting ourselves to get it. Le: us make a customer of you. McCTJLLY BROST