Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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SPECIALS! ft) ! Summer Weather is upon us and GOODS ?re 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, pud we have White Goods, Jn tempting array. 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, SHEER OR GANDIES and SWISSES, FRENCH and ENGLISH NAINSOOKS. Also, LINENS and CRASHES that are HO much in favor for making Skirts. | LACES AND EMBROIDERIES. The Ladies tell us, and they most certainly know, that the line of Laces sud Embroideries displayed on our counters surpass anything heretofore shown in this city. REMNANTS and ODDS and ENDS. We recently received a lot of Organdie Remnants that attracted buyers 1'rom 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 ^f regular 12Jc. Per cale-our price 10c. And in DRESS GOODS-Silk*, Satins, Ac.-we have tome short lengths that you can use to advantage, and that we will sell below the regular price. Ask to see what we have in the way of Remnants and Short Lengths. READY-TO-WEAR. We are showing a most attractive line of WAI8TS ranging in price from -50c. up to $4.98. We have them made of Percale, Lawn, Silk, and Satin, and according to the very latest style. You will not find a larger or better line of Waists to select from. Our line of SKIRTS, too, is attractive. We avre selling a Lines 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 Linen Skirt, with Insertion.at 2.50 A White P. K. 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 moat magnificent Black Taffeta Scirt_.at -7.50 Our SkirtB are all well made and attractive in style. We also have a complete Stock of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, Summer Undervests, Petticoats, &c RIBBONS. We have just replenished our Ribbou Stock, and can the popular widths and colors. FANS, PARASOLS. UMBRELLAS. We are showing a great line of 'hese goods, in all the leading styles and oolora. Our 26-inch Black Umbrella, AQP with Steel Rod at. ?Jot?, Is taking the town-acknowledged the biggest values ever oHered. They sell so fast we can't keep them in stock. Just received fifty. Also, a good stock of BUGGY and WAGON UMBRELLAS. MILLINERY. We are offering great inducements in this department, and are turning out some of Jfae prettiest, daintiest and most stylish Summer Millinery to be lound anywhere. To our already large and well-assorted stock of Summer Gooda we are daily adding some late styles and new novelties. Our aim is to ilwaya show the newest and best, and at the LOWEST PRICE. It's a very old saying thut "comparisons are odious." They may be they are to some people. With us they are most welcome. We like to have Mir Goods and Prices made tb/ 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 elie-if we were aware cf it ? We have as good buy ing facilities as any. one, as good selling facilities as any one, and, aa a matter of common sense, sell as cheaply as any coe. Compare qualities, widths'and weights, and you will always find us con ect. Come, investigate and compare for yourself, or write foi Samples. We give Mail Orders prompt attention. We have the RIGHT SUMMER GOODS AT RIGHT PRICES ! I Youra truly, Brown, Osborne .& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Gi-eiieral IV^erolisbiiciise, ANDEBSPN,.S. .C. * supply you with Local News, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 18M. Miss Lola Strickland is in Greenville ou a visit. In sonic sections the blackberry ?crop will be short. Wext Monday is Salesday. lt will likely be a dull om*. Jas. P. Carey, Esq., of Picketts, spent yesterday in the city. The early gardener is indulging in heans and Irish potatoes. The commencement at Clemson Col lege begins on Juno 11th. Miss Daisy Webb, of Hartwell, Ga., was in thc city last Saturday. Mr. L. E. Norry ce, of tiree tuvo? id, is in thc city visiting his family. , Misses Bessie and Annie Shankliu j arc 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, X. C., is spending a few days in the city. The Knights of Pythias meet to morrow evening. Every member should attend. When you want to buy anything always call on the merchant who ad vertises. Dr. J. E. Poore aud Mr. John Horton, of Belton, spent one day in the city last week. Brown, Osborne Ar. Co. advertise a big stock of summer goods in this issue. Bead it. A committee from the Grand J my nas been inspecting thc 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 bangle bracelet drop in W. B. Hub bard's Jewelry Palace. 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 nt this place this summer ? As many of our teachers as can do so should attend the school for teachers at Kock Hill this summer. A number of Andersonians arc 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. Your attention is directed to the new advertisement of that mah Minor, of thc Ten Cent Store. Read it carefully. If you are interested in saving your small grain crops, read the new adver tisement of the Sullivan Hardware Co. O. D. Anderson &. Bro. have received two cars of fine Tennessee corn. If you want sound cora, 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 thc fourth Monday in June. The annual pic nie at Majors1 Mill will be held on the next fourth Satur day, Juue 24th. The public is invited to at tend. 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. O. J. Oopeland requests ns to announce that he will not -be able to preach at Asbnry on the second Sunday afternoon in June. Mr. R. H. Pinckney, 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 pnblic is invited to attend the service. Miss Mittie Tribble, who has been teaching school at Ridge Spring, re turned home a few days ago to spend her summer vacation. Mies Ellen Gordon, who has boen at tending tho Peabody Instituto in Nash ville, Tenn., has returned home to spend thc summer vacation. Bot litv?e eoilo? is coming into mav ket. Tile-crop in this section seems to have "btcn about all sold. Middling cotton is worth about-G cents. Honea Path is to have an bil mill. A charter has been issued by the Secre tary of State and most of the $15,000 capital stock has been subscribed. The Belton und Williamston base ball teams crossed bats at Belton last Friday and resulted in a defeat for Williamston by a score of 27 to 10. The Orr'cottonmill is now an assured fact. A commission hos been granted by the Secretary of State and the Com pany will be organized at once. Ina ?hC?Tu t??T.v. t?i? Cu?tr??t f?r ?!rr i-in ?inn .of the buildings will be let. Miss Nettie Elrod, ? very attractive young lady of Anderson County, is visiting the family of Mr. W. II. Ash more this week.- i'tvkcn* Journal. A 2-year-old son of Mr. C. H. Owens died at Howman, Ga., a few ?lays ago, after a brief illness. The remains were carried to Williamston and interred. Mr. A. W. Todd. Charleston's popu lar aud energetic architect, has offered to draw the plans for the proposed home for Gen. Hampton free of charge. The Robert E. Lee Chapter of The Daughters of The Confederacy will meet next Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock tit the home of Mrs. C. S. Minor. Next Sunday afternoon at ."? o'clock Children's Day will be observed in the Presbyterian Church. An interesting program has been arranged for the oc casion. Thc Piedmont and Anderson base ball teams played a game in this city lust Thursday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the former by a score of 8 to ?. School commencements ure now the order of the day and ina short time the many young gills and boys who ure away attending various schools and colleges will return home. Mrs. Samantha (Janett, mother ot Kev. T. H. Garrett, formerly of this County, died at her home in Greenville County a few days ago, after a lone illness, aged about ?? years. The proposed new schedule on tin Southern Railway between Charleston and thc up-country did not go inte effect last Monday, and it is now fcaren! that it has been indefinitely postponed Titos. Picke ns Shanklin, tho infam sou of Mr. J. A. and Mrs. ConyersPick ens Shanklin, died at the home of Dr T. J. PickeiiS, in Pendleton, on th? 30th day of May, 1WM), aged foul months. We acknowlege the receipt of an itt vi tat ion to attend the commencemen of Winthrop College at Kock Hill, S C., from June 4th to the 7th. Tin graduating class is composed of thirty three young ladies. Rev. A. A. Marshall, formerly pasto of the First Baptist Church in this cit: but recently pastor of the Jackson Hil Baptist Church in Atlanta, was las Monday night elected President of th? Monroe Female College of Forsyth Ga. The Mount Carmel correspondent o the Abbeville Press aud JBanner says "Mr. T. E. Howard, of Anderson, ?B constant visitor in Mt. Carmel. Ku mors have it; that he is contempl?t in, the taking away of one of Mt. Carmel1 loveliest daughters.", Mrs. J. A. Brock has been appointe by the ladies' committee in Columbi to receive donations in this city for rc building the home of Gen. H amp tot If you desire to contribute to this fun leave it at the Bank of Anderson an it will be forwarded. The meetings in the Presbyteria Church are still going on, and grei interest is manifested in them, larg congregations attending every servie Dr. Wilson has few equals in the pu pit, and his work in Anderson will bet fruit for years to come. Mr. Will Tolly, accompanied by h bride, visited his sister, Mrs. W. 3 Wilcox, several days the past wcel Mr. Tolly is one of Anderson's mo popular and prominent young busine men, aud numbers hts friends in Elbe ton by the score.-Elberton {(ia.) 'h i nae. Our clever old friend, Mr. J. . Lafoy. of Volcano, W. Va., was in tl city last week and gave us an nppreci ted call. He came down to attend tl reunion in Charleston, and on his wi home speut a few days in the Bolt? section visiting relatives and o friends. There seems to bo little doubt th the dreaded potato bug, known as t Colorado beetle, has appeared inti section of the country and. that it h come to stay. Last year a few we noticed on the Irish potato vines ai this year they have already d?vastai the crop in several localities. We would be very glad if our citi/.e would advise us by note or postal any news or personals they may kn< of. If you go out of town or oth< come to see you, let us know of it tl we may keep up a good "persom column and let the people know wh you have friends visiting you. J. A. Latimer, a colored tenant Mr. H. H. Edwards' plantation, Varennes Township, has shown u sample stalk of cotton from his cn which is certainly very fine. He has acres and the stalk he gave us v measure about twelve inches in heij, and contains a number of squares. Our young friend, David Taylor, I returned from Charleston, where went last week to be at the bedside his mother, who is being treated ii hospital there. During his absence father's store was closed but is n open again. It is hoped by Mrs. Ti lor's many friends that her stay Charleston will prove beneficial. The stockholders of the "Boys' Ste Laundry" met last Thursday and ganized with tho following ofiice President, C. E. Cobb ; Secretary ? Treasurer, L. G. Holleman; Direct? C. E. Cobb, L. G. Holleman, M. Mattison, J. H. Collins, W. F. Bi W. W. Sullivan and S. N. Gilmer. H location has not yet been selected. / . The Dover (Ky.) Menu of the 2 inst, says: 4,Thc latest word fr Hon. T. C. Dickinson, tho Europ financier of tho Black Diamond, ii the e. fi cet that tho financing of the n is progressing rapidly, and that ?hoi he would be able to report sometb that would be 'very interesting' to friends of the cause. There has been a single hitch in the proceed i <o far." Lieutenant Louis C. Richardson. ti. s. N.. reached the city from New York hist Wednesday mid spent n day with t'rieuds in Greenville. Ile ison?; of the olHcers of the battleship New York, which took a prominent part in thc Santiago tight. Lieut. Richardson is n native of Auderson County, ?ind is vis iting his ohl homo in tho Brushy Creek section," not fur from Greenville. Greenville Mountaineer, iith i.:*t. Tho large frame building used us the shuting rink, ut the corner of West Henson uni! <!uil streets wais discovered on lire hist Saturday night about l> o'clock. The alarm was given, the firemen responded promptly and thc Hames were extinguished before any damage was done, lt was the work of un incendiary, as the police discovered that kerosene oil hail been .poured on the place where the tire was burning. Miss .Sadie Watson, of Anderson, ami .Miss Nellie Miller, of this city, have completed the musical course of the tireen ville Female College, und Chev. Fer ru tn, director (d' music in this col- I lege, speaks highly of theirnttninments and talents. Neither of the young Indies will have recitals, but will ap licar in several musical numbers on the various programs during commence ment week.-(greenville Smala a Tinas. Mr. Travis Wright died at the home (d'his brother, Mr. T. T. Wright, near Cray ton ville last Sunday, aged 7<? years. Ile married a Miss Johnson, of Tennessee, and four children wer?? horn to them, all of whom preceded him to tin* grave. For sixty years he had been a member of the Church. His remains were laid to rest in the Itel hauy Churchyard, Kev. N. CL Wright con ducting the funeral services. The relatives have the sympathy of many friends. The Kdgetleld Chronicle ot the ?4th inst., says : "Hr. Louis iii anyon, a very prominent und popular dentist ot linnea Path, spent two duys in Kdge tleld townrds the close of last week-ns the guest of Mr. George T. Sharpton, of whom he is college mute and devo ted friend. Dr. Hranyon conics of ti highly intellectual family, and is him self the very mirror of a perfect gentle man. Dr. Hranyon hus warm friend; everywhere, but his very wurmest am truest friends live now in Edgetleld." Mr. Prue Sloan White, formerly ol this County, und Miss Lula May Gib son will he united in the holy bonds o: matrimony at the home of the bride, ii the city of Greenville, on June 14th The Greenville Sunday Timen, in speak ing of the youug couple, says : "Mis Gibson is not only u very hnndsoni girl but she is possessed of a sweet am lovable disposition, which has mad her a social favorite. Mr. White is th son of Major Frank White, aud whil he has only been a resident of Green ville fora short time he has won a enviable place as a business mau. Th young couple will make their home i Greenville." The Russell ville Con vier-J?emocra of the 'iith inst., says: "The com munity waited and hoped and prnye for the recovery of Prof. K. S. Hami ton, who for two years, taught in ot public school, tho last year as princ pal. He was born in Iva, S. C., an educated in that State, and died hei May 30th, of spinal meningitis, li was a faithful member of the A. R. 1 Church, and during his residence he: he endeared himself to all. Hy dil gent, unremitting study during h school years, he graduated quite y omi and was steadily going to the front i a successful teacher. Appropriate se vices were held in the A. R. P. Chun by Rev. J. C. Douglas, after which ti remains were conveyed to the old hon in his native State. He left his hon with high hopes and returned wi honors. This reminds us much of th noble young man in Ian Maclare'i Reside the Bonnie Mri ar Hush, ??cor, Howe, who in the National l'niversit took both the classic honors in Lat and Greek ami then returned home ?lie-his efforts having been too se vc for his frail body. The influence of good a life, though short, can be h for the best and every good life liv?? in a thousand ways ns a gracious < couragement and sacred menior; The deceased was the eldest son of t lato Wm. Hamilton, of Corner Tow ship, where his mother and other re ti ves reside. He was a most exempli young man, and an honor graduate Erskine College. His remains w< brought to his old home and in ten at Generostee Church, Rev. W. Grier, I). D., conducting the fuue services. Did you ever aton to think how mi ID actual dollars could be aaved by pr erly harveatiog your grain ? A bua of grain lost in the field representa equivalent in cents lost. To save grain properly one muat have a nert Cradle-such as can be furnished o by Sullivan Hardware Co. FOR RENT-TWO nice Cottages. ? ply to .1.8. Fowler. 4ii Rrofing, tin work, galvanized I work and plumbing done on short no by Osborne & Osborne Have hot water pipes run from y pto ve to bath room. Try O .-?born? Osborne, Wheo /ou need a new pair nf Bicj Tires vp to- Bee Sullivan Hardware They have ihe largest ?tock of Tires i ried by any house in the State. Iron King Stoves are sold in Ander only by Osborne & Osborne. The ripened grain cannot withstand keen edge ol' one of Sullivan Hard? <\>'p. Grain Cradles. THRESH cns AND ENGINES.-Go Brock Brothers und examine tl "Geiser" Engines and Threshers be buyiDg elsewhere, for they can save money, and give you the beet mach on the market. Everybody knows the "Geiser" ia the beat made. ENOISES ANP TH RES H EUS-We 1 io Ht, received a car load of the tan "Geiaer" Engines and Threshers, any one contemplating the pureba.' anything in that line wi!] do themse a great injustice if they fail to aee UR fore buying. Right now ?a the tim prepare for the harvest, and we are pared to tit von up in great style, at lowest possible price, on all kind macninery, Belting and Supplies. Brock Brotbe: Cai. F lr. ?or? p?\t p] int: ind ??s j sale MRS. J F. CtiNKSCAt-as, 242 Main ? Sale We have succeeded in accomplishing one ot' 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 $5.00 a Sui! ! 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. To the Ladies. Have you seen our last shipment of Ladies' Evening Slip pers in Patent Leathers, White Kid, &c. They are beauties. TA I Atvto 0 willi. 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 cali for Trading Stamps. We've got them. Tours 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 iu 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 beat Goods we know that you will find it to your interest tc have your dealings with us. Wc are now prepared for the demands of ,tlu 8PRING TRADE with a large Stock of DRY GOODS? ORGANDIES, PERCALES, MUSLINS* LAWN, DUCK, LINEN CRASH, In a profusion of beautiful styles, and the prettiest line of SPRING PRINTS? showu anywhere. We ask your inspection of these and a comparison ol prices. , OUR SHOES are wearers. Only reliable \iv?s to he found in our Stock. Ladies' genuine Dongola, Patent Tip, Coin Toe, for a leader, 81.25, worth 81.50. Ladies' Soft, Vici Finish, Heel or Spring Heel, Lace or But ton, 81.00- 36 pairs 2i to 4, costYrom $1.50 to $2.00, it weean fit you,$1.00. Men's Tau Bals, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for S2.00. Men's English Ties for S1.00-this is a bargain and is worth $1.25. MEN'S SHIRTS of all descriptions-the bes^vork Shirt for 25c. And in the GROCERY Hue we are fully pre?|rcd for all demande. A full stock of FLOUR and MEAT. MOLASSES of all grades, bar rels or half-barrels, and TOBACCO. Wo have lots of customers who think our 10-pound COFFEE is the best thing they can drink. We are reaching out tor more trade, and exerting ourselves to <;et it. Let us make a customer of you. TUT ?ri TT T T TT TmrwcT"* muuuuui uiiU?.