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Local News* WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 189?. Killed Himself. Asad and awful tragedy happened in this city this morning at about 4.30 Vclock. Shortly before that hour Mr. .v. Claude Dickson came down Main V . street to the Court House Square, turn ed down Depot sftxeetand entered the store of Messrs. O. D. Anderson & Bro., where he was clerking:. He soon came out and was met by Policemen O'Donnell and Kay, who spnke to him. He went immediately to his home on . ; McDuffie street, and, entering his room, . awoke his wife and, pulling his coat m and vest told her he was going to kill ||E himself. Before she could realize what his words meant, he pulled a pistol and sent a bullet through his right temple : and death was instantaneous. The ?creams of his devoted mother and -wife attracted the attention of their neighbors, many of whom came imme diately to the bedside of the unfortu nate young man. A physician was ' summoned immediately, but the young ginaan was beyond human aid. Coroner Miller went to the home of the deceased this morning, and after hearing the statements of his wife and father, decided not to hold an inquest as there was no suspicion of foul play. Mr. Dickson was athis usual place of business yesterday and was out practicing with the Pioneer firemen . late in the afternoon. He did not spend the night at home, and it is sup posed he went off fishing. Mr. Dickson v had the confidence of his employers, and no.motive cain be assigned for the . rash act. He was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dickson and was about ?.A"23 years of age. Besides his parents, he leaves a young wife to mourn his , death. The remains will be interred ; in the cemetery to-morrow. The Anderson- Fire Department. B?fi'The annual inspection and parade of the Anderson Fire Department took place last Thursday afternoon and pre eented a fine appearance. The lady friends of the firemen had tastily dec orated the trucks and hose reek with beautiful flowers and evergreens, which, with the neat uniforms of the firemen, attracced the admiration of the large crowd who viewed the parade on the streets. About 4 o'clock the firemen, the Mayor and Aldermen, the members of the Board of Health, with several of the ex-Mayors and other invited guests assembled at the intersection of Main and Greenville streets, where the procession was formed in the following order: , City Police, mounted. Mayor, Aldermen, members of the if Board of Health and guests, in car riages. Anderson Cornet Band, in wagon. Officers of the Department, mounted. Independent Hook and Ladder Co. Pioneer Keel, drawn by men. Pioneer Beel, drawn by horses. Bough and Beady Beels, drawn by men. The procession marched down Main street to Church street, thence to Mc Duffie street and back to the west side of Court House Square, where the fire men and their machines were lined up 1 and inspected by the Mayor and Al dermen. Mayor Hood was then called upon and responded in ?rn eloquent and ap preciated speech, in which he-ar,sm ed the firemen that the city government and our whole people were proud of them. In response to calls the following gentlemen made a few appropriate re marks : Ex-Mayors Tolly, Nardin and Tribble, Aldermen Sullivan, Cox and Brown, Gen. M. L. Bonham, of the Board of Health, Senator Sullivan, C. C. Langston and Chief of the Depart ment, J.'T- Burriss. Capt. John M. P atrick then read the annual report of the Department, which was a most favorable one. It showed that there had been nine fires during the past twelve months, which cost the, insurance companies only $510. Anderson has just cause to be proud of the Fire Department. The brave firemen are always ready and willing to do their duty, and it is seldom that they fail to conquer the flames. , 4 'mum # mmm An Interesting Lecture, Rev. W. D. Evans.. D. D., will lecture in Anderson on Jeno the 14th on "Con versation," for the benefit of the new Episcopal Church. The people of An derson, as well as the good Episcopal brethren, arc to be congratulated on such good fortune, for Dr. Evans is a lecturer of no mean ability, and his equal is rarely found in all the United States. He has the reputation of mak ing the kickers and some disgruntled forget himself and laugh in spite of his own protestations. No man can with stand his wonderful good humor. The State ot Columbia, S. C., wrote of him as follows : "Those who fail to hear Dr. Evans to-night in his great lecture, "The Philosophy of Fun," will miss one of the greatest treats of the year. Dr. Evans is an orator of great merit.' He is a thinker, a prose poet of the sweet est fancy; while in humor and pathos he moves his listeners, as with the wand of an enchanter, to laughter at will. When this lecture was delivered at the Opera House in this city, the people went wild over it, and all were sorry when the end came. Few men, indeed, can hold the attention of a mixed audience in such a manner. Frequently was he heartily applauded, and his audience went away delighted." Card of Thanks. S?B. EDITOR: We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kind sympathy and assistance during the fatal illness of our little one. G. W\ DARBT AND FAMILY. Anton, S. C.,'Jane 3. The Pastime Gun Club. Last Friday evening a meeting was held in the store of Cobb Sc dayton of those interested in the formation of a Gun Club. Mr. E. M. Ruckei\ Jr.. was called to the chair, and Mr. John E. Breazeale acted as Secretary. The Club was organized under the name of the Pastime Gun Club, of Anderson, S. C. Mr. Thomas B. Earle was elected Presidentf Julius H. "Weil Vice Presi dent, Mr. E. M. Bucker, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer, and Messrs. C. B. Hall and S. M. Johnson Directors, who with the officers, form the executive com mittee. Mr. Johnson, Mr. N. B. Sulli van and Mr. Max Cray ton were ap pointed a committee to purchase traps, birds, etc., and Mr. C. B. Hall, Mr. Robert Belcher and Mr. Rhett Parker a committee to secure grounds where the shooting and practice will he done. About forty gentlemen have joined, and much pleasure is anticipated in the contests. Teachers for the Graded Schools. At a recent meeting of the Trustees of the Anderson Graded Schools the following teachers were elected to serve the various schools the next en suing year : City Superintendent, Prof. Thos. C. Walton. Central School-G. M. Moore, Principal, Miss Lenora Hub bard, Miss May Russell, Mrs. M. E. Nowell, Miss Emily Diwer, Miss Nan nie Harkness, Miss Zula Brock, Miss Fannie Watkins, Miss Isabel Wicker, Miss Margaret Bronson and Miss Nettie Wysor ; Supply Teachers, Miss Maggie Evans and Miss Lois Watson ; Millville School-J. W. W. Daniel, Principal, Mrs. Laura M. Nance and Miss Lottie Crosby; Greely Institute (colored) M. H. Gassaway, Principal, Mrs. M. H. Gassaway and Mrs.,M. L. Gassaway. The supply teachers of this latter school w?l be appointed by Superinten dent Walton. The Board will send all the teachers of Central and Millville Schools to the Teachers' Institute at Winthrop College in Rock Hill. Prof. Walton has been engaged as one of the teachers in the Institute. From a Former Citizen of Anderson County. In renewing his subscription to the INTELLIGENCES for another year, Mr. W. A. McAllister, formerly of this County, but now a citizen of Palmetto, Fla., says : "I read a good many other papers, but the LNTELLIGENCEK is the best of them all. Often amid the busy scenes of life I think of Anderson County, for there I was born and spent my boyhood days. I have spent the past fourteen years in southern Florida, and would not leave it to live anywhere else. These Florida people are the best people in the world. We had a severe freeze in 1894-95, which rained the orange business in the northern part of the State, but in this County it did not injure thc trees. Last year there were 95,000 boxes of oranges ship ped from this County, which netted the growers from $2 to $3 a box. "Be sides the orange? business the raising of early vegetables is paying the pro ducers. There will be over 125,000 crates of tomatoes shipped to the Northern markets this season, and they are worth from $1.50 to$4 aerate." Mr. McAllister's old friends in this County will rejoice to hear of his suc cess ?D his adopted home, and will join us ia wishing him a long life of happi ness and prosperity in the "Land of Flowers." Petit Jurors. Tbe following gentlemen have been drawn to serve as Petit Jurors at the ap proaching term of Court : J. R Tripp. Brushy Creek. t>. H. Gambrell, Fork. ?no. W. McClure, Centerville. R. A. Coffee, Anderson. John A. Martin. Centerville. Oscar Pepper, Br ashy Creek. Jehu Hanks, Savannah. Oliver Picken?, Brushy Creek. J. W. Robinson, Martin. T. M. Maddox, Honea Path. J. H. Guyton, Williamston. TJ. E Seybt, Anderson. M. C. Smith, Pendleton. J. Reid Garrison, Pendleton. L. C. Chamblee, Savannah. G. P. Pettigrew, Hall. I. J. Phillips. Williamston. A. A. McAllister, Corner. J. L. Tate, Martin. John Gambrell. Broadway: J. J. Baker, Anderson. 3. L. Shirley, Martin. G. B. Thompson, Sa van Dab. J. N. Willingham, Broadway. W. G. Hodges, Savannah. J. B. McAdams, Hall. W. T. Townsend, Sr., Hall. R. M. Burriss, Anderson. O. W. Casey, Garvin. J. F. Price, Fork. ' Mack Kmg, Belton. Geo. W. McClain, Centerv ille. J. M. Cox, Jr., Belton. E. B. Keys, Hopewell. , E. P Vandiver, Anderson. S. A. Skelton, Fork" 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. Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne <fc Osborne Sole Agents. Bat few laborers are required to har vest the grain when they are equipped with labor-saving Cradles-such as fur nished by Sullivan Hardware Co. Cra dles properly set in every respect, easily bandied, and with blades of a very supe rior quality. Sullivan Hardware Co. have the largest and moat complete Btock of Bicycle Sun dries and Bicycle Fittings carried by any house in the State This department of their business reoeives very close and careful attention, and anything wanted in this line can always be found in stock at a price that ie right. If you r Piano or Organ needs taning or repairs, it will pay yon to see Mr Jae. A. Ruddock of The C. A. Reed Music Ho ase, who will guarantee perfect satisfaction to all. A rieh harvest may be etsily garnered by the use of the proper implement. Nullivan Hardware Co. can furnish Cra dies that will make the harvest season H season of rejoicing to the reapers. When you need a new pair of Bicycle Tires go to see Sullivan Hardware Co. rbny have the largest btock of Tires car ried by anv house io U?e State. Iron King Stove? are sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Osborne. the ripened grain cannot withstand the keen edge of one of Sullivan Hardware Co's. Grain Cradles. Will minston Items. The bicyclists ol' Williamstoii are all populists now-tiley are in the middle of the road. The new Mayor, Mr. lt. E. Brown, is putting the streets in fine condition. New walks are being made, old streets ? straightened, bridges repaired, etc., j which adds much to the comfort of the public. Miss Bessie Eptiug, the popular as sistant in the Westminster High School, is at home for vacation. Mrs. R. P. Hanson and sou, Kenneth, are spending a fortnight with relatives in Tennessee. Miss Addie Hiott, of Townville, is the guest of Miss Met Suratt. Mr. Ernest M. Lander, now employed on the Black Dianiom'. survey, spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs. Rush, mother of our townsman, Mr. J. C. Rush, is very sick at the resi dence of her son. Her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Fant, of Anderson, is here. Miss Frances Blackman has gone to her home near Murfreesboro, Tenn., ou a visit. She likes Williamston so well that she intends returning in a few weeks and spend the remainder of the summer. Misses Mary Goodgion and Jeanette Austin are visiting relatives in Belton and Honea Path. Children's Day was observed in the new Methodist Church last Sabbath. A large audience was present and the program got out by the Methodist Publishing House was carried out al most to perfection. Miss Zessie Rush and G. S. Coodgion had charge of the recitations and Miss Janie Sullivan and G. K. Willis had instructed the chil dren in the musical part, of the pro gram. "Hitherto and Henceforth," thc opening recitation, was hy Mary Herbert Atta way, Willie 1 Cutts, George Anderson, Dewitt Stone, Joe Sullivan and Eileen Kilgo; "Thc Camel's Nose," Albert Willis; "Little Moments,'' Sadie Willis, Allie Ranson, Edwin Hutto, Douglas Mahon, Willie Attaway and Byron Stone; "What is a farm fit for?" Alvin McKelvey; "The way to Heav en," Miss Ruth Rush. All these reci tations were interesting and instruc tive, and were delightfully interspersed by sweet music from the little chil dren, which was much enjoyed by the lurge congregation. The closing exercises of the Williani ston Female College will begin on Wednesday evening, June 21, by a ser mon by Rev. Rufus A, Child, pastor of the Greenwood Methodist Church. Prof. James L. Mann, Supt. ol* the Florence Graded Schools, will deliver the alumnte address on the evening of June 22. The annual reunion will take place on the afternoon of the same day at 4 o'clock, and the annual reception will be given on Friday evening, June 23d. BROOKS Goonniox. Lowndesrille Locals. The High School commencement, came oft" as announced, and all thc numbers on the program, especially Mr. Hertzog's address, were very much enjoyed by the large audiences which assembled in the schooljbuilding. The address of President Hartzog Vas on theu8esof education and its purpose in fitting men for good citizenship. It was scholarly and thoughtful, practical and on live issues, aud it was delivered in the usual attract ive manner which makes Hartzog such a popular speaker. On Tuesday night refreshments were served between the acts of the play by members of the school, the proceeds of both the play and thc sale of refresh ments being devoted to the library. Mr. B. C. Kay has added, materially to the appearance of the Kaj- House by giving it a fresh coat of paint;. Mr. Cowan Brock, of Due West, aud Miss Lillian McDavid, of same place, came over Tuesday. On Thursday he returned to his home, accompanied by his charming daughters. Miss Dockland Miss Daisy. Miss Julia LT. McGhee, who, as tciich er of the primary department here, has won so many admirers, left for her home in Greenwood Saturday after noon. M?6S Zula Brock, the equally popular and admired first assistant, leaves for Anderson on this (Monday) afternoon's train. She has accepted a position with the Graded School there for the next session. Misses Virginia and Sallie Sherard and Mr. Tom Baskin, of Moflattsyille, were in town during commencement. | Mr. Marvin Mann and his sister, Miss Sallie, were in town one day last week. Mr. Cliff Cheatham, of Warren ton, was in thc city visiting friends a few days ago. Mr. E. J. Huckabee and Miss Zula Brock went to Warrenton Saturday, returning Sunday evening. Mr. H. A.C. Walker, who lias been visiting friends here, left Saturday morning. McD. HORTON. - mm . mm - THRESHERS ANT? ENGINKS.-GO to Brock Brothers and examine their "Geiser" Engines and Threshers before buying elsewhere, for they can save you money, and give you the best machines on the market. Everybody knows that the "Geiser'' is the best made. ENGINES AND THRESHERS-We have lust received a car load of the famous "Geiser" Engines and Threshers, and any one contemplating the purchase of anything in tbat line will do themselves a great injustice if they fail to see us be fore buying. Right now is the time to prepare for the harvest, and we are pre pared to fit you up in great style, at the lowest possible price, on all kinds of machinery, Belting and Supplies. Brook Brothers. Cut Flowers. Pot Plants and Palms for e?le MRS. J F. CLINKSCALBS, 242 Main St. FOR SALE. 100 CITY LOT8-?50.00 to ?2.600. F<>ur or five well located, nicely built tnitdern Houses. I am tbn only up-to date Real Estate I m?n in 'own. PAUL E. AYER, Real Estate Agent. Ko II. 4, P. O. rfu!Hiing. Flat Kock Items. Kev. (i. M. Rogers, tito pastor of the Baptist Church at thit. p?a^e, has re covered sufficiently to be at his post on the second Sunday, hut did not preach. Three couples went from here to the Presbyterian Church on the third Sun day night, but were slightly disap pointed, as the new preacher had not come. The couples were composed of Messrs. Sam Dean, Bailey Drake and Victor Tate, accompanied by Misses Jessie Thompson, Dempry Hall and Magnolia Webb. Several of the young people of this place went to the Zarline pic nie and all report a pleasant time. Misses Corrie and Jessie Thompson went to Lowndesville last Sunday and are expected to return on Thursday. Wc wish them a happy time. Mr. N. J. Newell seems to have other attractions at the city besides school. We should keep our eyes on him to keep him from running away. Messrs. Bailey Drake, Sam Dean, Matt. Felton and Alston Thompson visited Neal's Creek last Sunday. They say the Church was crowded very much. The Drake boys will have their threshers in first-class condition in a few days and will be ready for the public. Mr. J. B. Felton has the best field of wheat and the largest field of corn we know of. YOUNG JOE. June 1, 1890. Richland Creek Items. There was a considerable hail and wind storm in this .section last week, uprooting trees and blowing fences down. The hail did considerable dam age to the crops. Mr. C. B. Gilmer, manager of the road scrape, has our roads in good shape. Miss Fannie Williford, a charming young lady of Sadler's Creek., has re turned from a two weeks visit to friends and relatives at Hartwell, Ga. She reports a huge time. Mr. Henry Smally, of Hart County, Ga., was in our midst recently. He surely has some attraction on this side of the river, as he can be seen very of ten over the way. JUDY. Sadler's Creek Dots. We had a considerable wind and hail storm last Wednesday but havn't heard of any serious damage. We are having quite a sensational time about "General Green.'' lt is feared the frost will get it before it can be saved. There was a pic nie at Andersonville last Saturday, June 3rd, and rumor says there will be one at Majors Mill some time in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Will. Whitfield, of To keena, S. C., visited the latter's parents some time ago. The health of our burg is not so very good. Success to the INTELLIGENCER and all of its readers. ClIIPV AND S ARGER. ESSER and COMPANY, Leading in the Pathway of Progress. OUR success is due to the many Genuine Bargains we are constantly giving to the people of Anderson and surrounding country. At no place in the city :an you secure as Low Prices for good Goods as at our Store. Our .regular prices are genuine Bargains compared with the high prices of others. Every day of the w : ek our Store is crowded with buyers who appreciate a Bargain wheu they see it. Whilst other Stores are complaining of dull trade the amount of Goods we are selling is proof positive that we are the cheapest Dry Goods Store in the city. . G-KAKD CLEARANCE SALE. Cut Prices the order of the <?.ay. Goods must go in season. 500 yards Printed Lawns, were 5c.now 2ic 1000 yards Gimpore Lattice Wash Goods, beautiful dark designs, were 10c...now 43c Yard-wide Fine Percales, best quality, were 10c.now 6Ac 800 yards White Check Nainsook, were Gc.now 3?c White Goods, in Stripes and Checks, very be*t quality, were 15c.cow 9c White Checked and Striped Muslin, nice quality, were 12c.now 6*c Window* Curtain Scrims were 6c.now 4c Dresden Cotton Challies, fast colors, were 6c.now 3ic Shirting Prints, best quality, were 5c.now 3ic All our Fine Printed Lawns and Organdies, while they last, were 12,15, 20c..now 9c Extra Fine French Zephyr Ginghams, yard-wide, were 20e.now 13o NOTIONS 200 Felt Window Shades, on rollers, were 10c.now 7c 250 Pure Linen Window Shades, with beautiful gilt decorations, were 35c.now 24c Ladies' Gauze Undervest, nice quality, were 10c.now 4c Ladies' White Luwn Aprons, were 25c.now 10c LadieB' Extra Fine Silk Gloria Parasols, Steel Rod, were SL.00.now (59c R. <fe G. Corsets, best grade, were ?1.00.now 75c Featherbone Corsets, were 50c..now 37c Pare Linen Damask Towels, ?ringed ends, were 15c.now 8c Silk Veilina:, ali colors, were 15c..'..now 2o One lot of fine, wide Embroidery, were 20 to 25c.now 12J Ladies'-Handkerchiefs, were 5c.now lo Children's Fine Lawn Caps, were 40c.now 24c Ladies' Fine K>d Gloves, best quality, were $1.00.now 60c Ladies' Black Velvet and Jewell Belts, were 40c.now 24c Ladies' Ready-Blade Department. Ladies' Percale Shirt Waists were 50c.now ,-<2c Ladies' Fine Percale Shirt Waists, trimmed in Insertion, were 75c.now 48c Ladies' White Lawn and P. Ki Shirt Waists, were 75c.now 47c Ladies' White Duck Skirts, were 60c.now 38c Ladies' White Duck Hkirts, trimmed in Braid, were 75c.now 54c Ladies' White P. K. Skirts, were $1.00. .now 72c Ladies' Crash Skirts, were 50c.now 26c Special Sale of Ladies' Slippers. Ladies' Imitation Kid Oxfords, all pizes, Coin Toe.only 4*c Ladies' Dongola Oxfords, all solid leather, were $1.00.now 75c Ladies' Genuine Dongola Oxfords, every nair guaranteed, ware 31.25.now 98c Ladies' Tan Oxfords, solid leather, were $1 25.now 95c Ladies' Patent Vamp One Strap Sandals, all sizes, were 91.00.now 75o Ladies' Brown Vlei Kid Sandals, all. solid, were $1.00.now 75c Ladies' Extra Fine Black or Tan Oxfords, Vesting Top, were ?2.00.new 1 59 Children's Black or Tan Sandals, 1 to 5.for only 18c Clothing and Gents' Furnishings. 50 Boys' Knee Snits, made of all Wool Cawimere, were fl 50.now 98c 200 pairs Boys' Knee Pants, were 25c.now 17c 500 Gentlemen's Laundered Percale Shirts, with two separate Collars, for only... 48c 400 Gentlemen's Gauze Undervests, in all colors and stripes.at only 24c Gentlemen's Golf Bicycle Hose, were 50c...now 25c You re truly, LESSER & CO., UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE. Every Tuesday is our Special Bargain Day. Positively no Goods charged to any one-our terms are strictly cash. GRAIN SAVERS. GRAIN SAVED IS MONEY MADE. TO save the most Grain with the least effort one must have a CRADLE that is properly set-one that cati be easily handled, and one with a Blade that ia perfectly tempered. THE GENUINE COUNTS GS WJTHOUT A PEER Hand-made throughout, with seven hand-cut, properly curved Fingers, and a Blade whose edge nothing can turn. There are other so-called hand-made Cradles, but beware of spurious imitations. The Genuine Counts can be dis tinguished by its seven Fingers and its matchless quality. We also have the old reliable Josh Berry 14-Finger Cradles. Knowing that the Blades regularly famished on the Josh Berry Cradles were not of that high quality which it is always our aim to furnish our cus tomers, we have, by a special effort, succeeded in securing Blades of th* **erv highest quality manufactured These high quality Blades, properly set, will be fitted to our Josh Berry Cradles at no extra charge. The modest price of 32.50 places the Josh Berry within the r^ach ?>? a ?I SULLIVAN H ARD W ARK C< >. This Week's Offerings will be of inter terest to you as well as ourselves. A nice lot of Shirt Waists In quite a variety of colors and materials to go at the follow ing prices : All 50c. Waists to go at 40c All 75c Waists to go at 55c. All $1.00 Waists to go at 80c. The make and fit of a Shirt Waist is the all important con sideration. 1000 YDS. WASH GOODS That have been retailing at 8 l-4c. 8c and 10c, all on one counter, to go at 5c. You can find something in the line that will please you at the price. 500 yards Fin Striped Colored Lawns at 3c. 500 yards Ginghams at 5c and 7c. Good, attractive Pat terns-real good quality. A lot of Odd Lengths in Wash Stuffs that go at wonder ful reductions. Ladies' Muslin Underwear Has grown to be a very popular Department with us. Why is it ? Examine the Goods and you will see. The Goods are made well, and in correct styles, and the piices are very low. Children's Garments from 10c up. Ladies' Garments 25c to $1.00. We keep this Stock up-stairs, and one of the young ladies will be glad to show it. A lot of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Slippers and Ox ford Ties to go cheap. A lot of Men's and Boys' 25c. 50c and 75c Straw Hats, all to go at 25c. A big line of Boys' Knee Pants 25c to 75c. MEN'S AND BOYS' We keep the Stock complete the year round, and can always fit you up in good, reliable Shoes. lisee SI 0 This very important Department is constantly receiving new additions. Full line White Shirts, laundered and unlaundered, al ways on hand. oto inf idio din Always some new shape coming out and to be found on our counters. Full line of sizes always on hand. We have only mentioned a few specials, but will be glad to have you call, and can offer you specials in almost any Department of our large Dry Goods, Millinery, Clothing, Shoe and Gents' Furnishing Establishment. We are greatly in earnest about our Summer business. Yours very truly, . JONES I CO. Head-to-Foot Outfitters for Men, Wombil and Children.