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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 White Goods, In 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 anci SWISSE8, 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 bhown in this city* REMNANTS and ODDS and ENDS. We recently received a lot of Organdie Remnants that attracted buyers from far and netfr. We have a few left. Price 5c. Goods well worth, in the regular way, 10c. and 12Jc. per yard. Also, & lot of regular 12ic. Per tale-our price 10c. And in DRESS GOODS-Silks, Satins, Ac.-we have -onie short lengths that you can use to advantage, and that we will sell below :he regular price. Ask to see what we have in the way of Remnants and short Lengths. READY-TO-WEAR. We are chowing a most attractive line of WAISTS rouging in piice from 50c. up to $4.98. We have them made of Percale, Lawn, Silk and Satin, ?od according to the very latest style. You will not find a larger or letter line of Waists to select from. Our line of SKIRTS, too, is attractive. (Ve are selling a Linen Crash Skirt.at 35c fc. very nice Lintn Crash Skirt..at 50c 1 White P. K. Skirt....._.. .at 98c \ Linen Crash Skirt, with Braid trimming..at $1.25 V White P. K. Skirt.at 1.25 \ Blue Denims Skirt.at 1.45 Linen Crash Skirt..;.at 1.98 I Linen Skirt, with Insertion.at 2.50 i White P, K. 8kirt with Insertion..,.at 2.50 V White P. K. Skirt, with Insertion ..at 2.75 I White P. K. Skirt, with Insertion, Tunic style,.at 3.98 Ve also have a line of Woolen Skirts, ?nd a most magnificent Black Taffeta Skirt._.at -7.50 )nr Skirts are all wei} made and attractive in style. We also have a complete Stock of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, lu ranier Under vests, Petticoats, &c RIBBONS. We have just replenished our Ribbou Stock, and can supply you with tie popular widths and.colors. V FANS, PARASOLS. UMBRELLAS?. We are showing a great line of these goods, in all the leading styles and alore. Our 26-inch Black Umbrella, A Of* with Steel Rod at.S?Ws 3 taking the town-acknowledged the biggest values ever oflered. They ;11 so fast we can't keep them in stock. Just received fifty. Also, a good stock of BUGGY and WAGON UMBRELLAS. MILLINERY. t We are offering great inducements in this department; and are turning ut some of the prettiest, daintiest and most stylish Summer Millinery to be ?und anywhere. To our already large and well-assorted stock of Summer foods we are daily adding some late styles and new novelties. Our aim is to Iways show the newest and best, and at the LOWEST PRICE. It's a very old saying that "comparisons are odious." They may be ?ey are to some people, With us they are most welcome. We like to have ir Goods and Prices made th/ object of comparison. As a matter of cora lon sense, is it reasonable to suppose that we are going to let any one under di us ? Is it reasonable that we would let our interest sutler to the extent of .tiing any one seU the same thing ene cent cheaper than we would-here in ie city or anywhere else-if we were aware of it? We have as good buy ig facilities as any. one, as good selling facilities as any one, and, as a matter F common sense, sell as cheaply as any one. Compare qualities, widths and eights, and you will always find us con ect. Come, investigate and compare for yourself, or write foi Samples. We ive Mail Orders prompt attention. We have the RIGHT SUMMER GOODS AT RIGHT PRICES! Toura truly, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in jreneral ?dCercliaiiciise Local News, "WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1809. Miss Lola Strickland is in Greenville ou a visit. In some sections the blackberry ?crop will be short. Next Monday is Snlesday. lt will : likely be a dull one. Jas. 1*. Carey, Esq., of Pickens, spent yesterday in the city. The early gardeuer is indulging in beans and Irish potatoes. The commencement at Clemson Col lege begins on June 11th. Miss Daisy Webb, of Hartwell, (in., was in the city last Saturday. Mr. L. E. Norryce, of Greenwood, is in the city visiting his family. , Misses llessie and Annie Shanklin are both in Pendleton on a visit. The drummers are right numerous now taking orders for fall goods. lt is about time uew honej was com ing to market. None has appeared yet. Miss Carri?' 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. WTheu yon 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 &. Co. advertise a big stock of summer goods in this issue. Bead it. A committee from the Grand Jury luis 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 bangle bracelet drop in W. lt. Hub bard's Jewelry Palace. , The inspection of the Anderson Fire Department takes place to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Why cannot the formera 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 Rock Hill this summer. A number of Anderson i an s are con templating a trip to the mountains and other resorts this summer. Mr. W. Beattie Gossett, of Quincy, Pla., 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 the Ten Cent Store. Read it carefully. If you are interested in saving your ?numil grain crops, read thc new adver tisement of the Sullivan Hardware Co. O. 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-. ?lay, June 24th. The public is invite?! 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 the Presbyte rian Church next Sunday after the morning service. Rev. O. J. Copeland requests us to Announce that he will not Le able to preach at Asbnryon the second Sunday afternoon, lu 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 basketsT Rev. W. B. Hawkins will preach at Long Branch Church next Sunday night, June 4th. The public is invited to attend the service. Miss Mittie Tribble, who has been teaching school at Bidgc 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 the summer vacation. Bat little cotton is coming into mar ket. The-drop in this section seems to haye "been' about all sold. Middling cotton ic worth about 0 cents. ? . ' Honea Path is to have an oil mill. A .chatter bas been issued by the Secre tary of State and most of tho ?15,ooo capital stock has been subscribed. The Belton nn?I Williamston base boll 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 has been granted by the Secretary of State and the Com pany will be organized at once. Ina chort time' the contract for the erection nt tac uumiiugn wili be lei. Miss Nettie Elrod, a very attractive young lady of Amin son County, is visiting the family of Mr. W. H. Ash more this week.- /'ioAra* Journal. A 2-year-old son of Mr. c. H. Owens died at Bowman, Ga., a few days ago, after a brief illness. The remains were carried to Williauiston and interred. Mr. A. W. Todd, Charleston's popu lar and energetic architect, has ottered 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 o'clock at the bonn? 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 tho oc casion. The Piedmont and Anderson base ! ball teams played a game in this city last Thursday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the former by a score of H to 5. School commencements are now tho order of the day and in a short time the many young girls and boys who are away attending various schools and colleges will return home. Mrs. Samantha Garrett, mother of Rev. T. IL Garrett, formerly of this County, died at her home iu Greenville County a few days ago, after a long illness, aged about 05 years. The proposed new schedule on the Southern Railway between Charleston and the up-country did not go into effect last Monday, and it is now feared that it has been indefinitely postponed. Thos. Pickens Shankliu, the infant sou of Mr. J. A. and Mrs. Conyers Pick ens Shankliu, died at the home of Dr. T. J. Pickens, in Pendleton, on the 30th day of May. 180?, aged four months. We acknowlege thc receipt of an in vitation to attend thc commencement of Winthrop College at Rock Hill, S. C., from June 4th to the 7th. Thc graduating das? is composed of thirty three young ladies. Rev. A. A. Marshall, formerly pastoi of the First Baptist Church in this city but recently pastor of the Jackson Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta, was last Monday night elected President of thc Monroe Female College of Forsyth Ga. The Mount Carmel correspondent oi the Abbeville Press and Jianner says "Mr. T. E. Howard, of Anderson, is r constant visitor in Mt. Carmel. Ru more have ip that he is contemplating the taking away of one of Mt. Carmel'i loveliest daughters.") Mrs. J. A. Brock has been appointee 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 fun? 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 fev equals in the pul pit, and his work in Anderson will bea fruit for years to come. Mr. WiU Tolly, accompanied by hi bride, visited his sister, Mrs. W. Al Wilcox, several days the past weeli Mr. Tolly is one of Anderson's mot popular and prominent young busines men, and numbers his friends in Elbei ton by the score.-Elberton {(ia.) 'Ird KMC. Our clever old friend, Mr. J. A Lafoy, of Volcy^, W. Va., was in th city lost week and gave us an appr?cie ted call. He came down to attend th reunion in Charleston, and on his wu home spent a few days in the Bolto section visiting relatives and ol friends. There seems to be little doubt thi the dreaded potato bug, known as tl Colorado beetle, has appeared in th section of the country and that it hi come to stay. Last year a few wei noticed on the Irish potato vines an this year they have already d?vast?t* the crop in several localities. We would be very glad if our citizei would advise us by note or postal < any news or personals they may kno of. If you go out of town or othe come to see you, let us know of it th wo may keep up a good "persona column and let the people know win you have friends visiting you. J. A. Latimer, a colored tenant < Mr. H. H. Edwards' plantation, Varennes Township, has shown us sample stalk of cotton from his ero which is certainly very fine. He has acres and the stalk he gave us w measure about twelve inches in heig and contains a number of squares. Our young friend, David Taylor, h returned from Charleston, where \ went last week to be at the bedside his mother, who is being treated m hospital there. During his absence 1 father's store was closed but is nc open again. It is hoped by Mrs. Ta tor's many friends that her stay Charleston will prove beneficial. Thc stockholders of the "Boys' S ten Laundry" met last Thursday and c ganized with tho following ofticei President, C. E. Cobb ; Secretary a Treasurer, L. G. Holicman; Directo C. E. Cobb, L. G. I fol le m an. M. Mattison, J. H. Collins, W. F. Ba W. W. Sullivan and 8. N. Gilmer. T location has not yet been selected. ifi'V^". s* ???.?' The Dover (Ky.) Neu n of the 2." inst, says: '"The latest word frc Hon. T. C. Dickinson, the Europe financier of tho Black Diamond, is the effect that tho financing of the ra is progressing rapidly, and that shor he would be able to report somethi that would be 'very interesting' to f friends of thc cause. There has i been a single hitch in the proceedir t?o far." Lieutenant Louise. Uichnrdsoii, U. S. N.. reached the city from Now York last Wednesday and ?pent a day wit Ii friends in (?reen ville. II?* is one of the ollicers of th?- battleship Now York, which took a prominent part in tho Santiago tight. Lieut. Kichardsoii is a nativo of Anderson County, and is vis iting his old homo in tho Brushy Creek section." not far from Greenville. Greenville Mountaineer, .','tli ?nut. The large frame building used as the skating rink, at the corner of West Henson and .1 ail streets was discovered on lire lust Sat unlay night about t? o'clock. The alarm was given, the firemen responded promptly ami 'he t?nmes were extinguished before any ? dania j was dono, lt was tho work ol an incendiary, as tho police discovered that kerosene oil had been tutored on the place where the lin' was huming. Miss Sadie Watson, of Anderson, and .Miss Nellie Miller, of this city, have completed tho musical course of tho Greenville Female College, and Chev. Fcrrata, director of music in this col lege speaks highly of theirattaiuments and talents. Neither of tin* young ladies will have recitals, hut will ap pear in several musical numbers on tho various programs during commence inent week.-Greenville Hu?ala y Timen. Mr. Travis Wright died at the home of his brother, Mr. T. T. Wright, near Craytonville last Sunday, aged 70 years. Ile married a Miss Johnson, of Tennessee, and four children were horn to them, ail of whom preceded him to thu grave. For sixty years he had been a member of the Church. His remains were laid to rest in the Ibu hauy Churchyard, Kev. N. C. Wright con ducting the funeral services. The relatives have the sympathy of many friends. The Kdgetield Chronicle of the24tli inst., says : "Dr. Louis Hi anyon, II very prominent and popular dentist ol Honea Path, spent two days in Edge Held towards the close of last week-a.? the guest of Mr. George T. Sharpton of whom he is college mute and dcvo ted friend. Dr. H runyon comes of ; highly intellectual family.and ishim self the very mirror of a perfect gentle man. Dr. Brnnyon has warm friendi everywhere, but his very warmest ant truest friends live now in Edgetield." Mr. Prue Sloan White, formerly o this County, and Miss Lula May Git) son will be united in the holy bonds o matrimony nt the home of the bride, ii the city of Greenville, on June 14th The Greenville Sunday limen, in speak ing of the young couple, says: "Mis Gibson is not only a very handsom 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, and whil he has only been a resident of Green ville fora short time he hos won a enviable place ns a business mau. Th young couple will make their home i Greenville." The Russell ville Courier-Demacra of the 25th inst., says: "Tho con munity waited and hoped and praye for the recovery of Prof. E. S. H om i ton, who for two years, taught in oi public school, tho last year ns princ pal. He was born in Iva, S. C., an educated in that State, and died hei May 30th, of spinal meningitis, li v/as a faithful member of tho A. ii. i Church, and during his residence hei he endeared himself to all. Hy dil gent, unremitting study during h school years, he graduated quiteyoun and was steadily going to the front ; a successful teacher. Appropriate se vices were held in the A. ll. P. Chun by Kev. J. C. Douglas, after which tl remains were conveyed to the old hon in his native State. He left his hor with high hopes and returned wi honors. This reminds us much of th noble young mau in Ian Maclarei Heside the Honnie Briar Hush. .<Jeor; Howe, who in the National Universit took both the classic honors in Lat and Greek and then returned home die-his efforts having been too seve for his frail body. The influence of good a life, though short, can be h for the hest and every good life live in a thousand ways as a gracious c couragement and sacred niemor: The deceased was the eldest son of t late Wm. Hamilton, of Corner Tow ship, where his mother and other re ti ves reside. He was a moBt exempli young man, and an honor graduate Erskine College. His remains wi brought to his old home and inten at Gencrostee Church, Kev. W. Grier, D. D., conducting tho fune services. Did von ever stop to think bow mt in actual dollars could he saved by pr< orly harvesting your grain? Abus of grain lost in the field represents equivalent in cents lost. To save grain properly one must have a perl Cradle-such as can be furnished oi by Sullivan Hardware Co. Foa RENT-Two nice Cottages, ; ply to J. a. Fowler. 42 Roofing, tin work, galvanized ii work and plumbing done on short not by Ortborno <fc Osborne Have hot water pipes run from y *tove to bath room. Try Osborn! Osborne. When Voa need a new pair of Bicj Tires go to see Sullivan Hardware They have the largest ?tock of Tires < ried by any house in tbe State. Iron King Stoves are sold in Anden only by Osborne & Osborne. The ripened grain cannot withstand keen edge ot'one of Sullivan Hard* C.i'c. Grain Cradles. THRESHERS AND ENGINES.-GO Brock Br?then? and examine tl "Geiser" Engines and Threshers be buying elsewhere, for they can save ' money, and givejyou tho bent mach! on the oiarkot. Everybody knows t the "GeicAr1 is the best made. ENGINES AN? THRESHERS-We h iust received a car load of the lam "Geiser" Engines and Threshers, any one contemplating the pureba? anything in that line will do themse a great injustice if they fail to Bee us fore buying. Eight now is the tim prepare for the harvest, and we are pared to fit von up in great style, at lowest possible price, on all kindi machinery, Belling and Supplies. Brook Brothel Cut Flower?, Pot Plants and Palau sale. MRS. J F. CLINKSOALES. 242 Main $ S ?tlc? 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. 1 is 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 Une 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 $5.1)11 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 $6.50, $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 tte Ladies. Have you seen our last shipment of Ladies' Evening Slip pers in Patent Leathers, White Kid, &c. They are beauties. To Gents. 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 & CBAYTON, _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 profusion of beautiful styles, and the prettiest line of SPRING PRINTS shown anywhere. We ask your inspection of these and a comparison of prices. OUR SHOES are wearers. Only reliable lines to be found in our Stock. Laoies' 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, $1.00. 36 pairs 2? to 4, cost from $1.50 to $2.00, if we can fit you,$1.00. Men's Tan Bals, Patent Tip, Vesting Top, Stylish Shoe for S2.00. Men's English Ties for $1.00-this is a bargain and is worth $1.25. MEN'S SHIRTS of all descriptions-the beat 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 ot customers who think uur 10-pound COFFEE is the best thing they can drink. We are reaching out for more trade, and exerting ourselves to get it. Let us make a customer of you. McOULLY BR0S7