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It's Town Talk ! Hay, the County Talks about BUM TEE . . . OF ANDERSON, And to buy of them means Bight Goods at Sight Prices. WE ARE EVERY DAY BARGAIN GIVERS ! ! Som? Stores sell a few things cheap and many things -crear. Other ?fc. res sell cheap o:ae day in the week and dear the other five. 5*his Store is diflerent We sell everything at popular prices all the time. You don't have to be a good judge of values to get low prices here, nor -come at any particular time. We believe wa make just as much money as "the other fellow" by thia policy, for while our prices are smaller our sate are unques tionably much larger than any other local dealer. We loos: to volume of . sales for our profits. Our customers appreciate this, and you will, too, if you trade 'here- We have just taken stock and '?ave culled out slumber of SUMMER SPECIALS, And thrown them on the BARGAIN COUNTER. We have a lot of HOT WEATHER GOODS - AT HOT WEATHER PRICES, And the thing for you to do is to STRIKE WHILE THE WEATHER IS HOT! FOB WASH GOODS ! This ia the "IiAST CALL" on Wash Dress Goods. The line is selling ont rapidly ander the steady buying'of well-posted shoppers, who realize that we axe quoting thc iowest prices in Town ou this Hoe. Such beautiful, cool, airy fabrics as wo are selling at frons. 3 \ c. to 25c. per yard ! JFor Shirt Waists. Half the Summer girls in this vicinity will look cool, comfortable and be witching ia our Sturt Waists this season, and we are ready to supply the other 'half if they will ^ve us aa opportunity. We have -shown swell styles at ; popular prices, an i will now allow.& discount of 25 per cent on our Shirt WJst stock in errie* to close them ont FOR PARASOLS AND HAND UMBRELLAS -Come to us-we have the correct styles. No doubt about our Parasol line being the most .complete, aad our prices the most attractive. K'or Fans. This is just the kind of weather which will lead, you to appreciate our Fan Stock. It contains all kinds of Fans at all kinds of prices. Fans sell here for the same small profits that rule throughout the Store. FOR RIBBONS. Waist Ribbons, Neck Ribbons, Sair Ribbons soil quickly the*e hot days, and a good supply is necessary-.in order to have fresh ones when needed- j Ifs a good idea to buy Ribbons where you can choose from a good assort ment at low prices. There may be better Ribbon stocks than ours in town, but if there is we don't know about them. Better look to us to supply your Ribbon needs. Also, your BELT BUCKLES and COLLAR CLASPS, j .as we have a "nice stock of them. We also have good assorted line3 of Summer Gloves, Summer Underwear, Summer Hosiery, Slimmer Hosiery, NOVELTIES GENERALLY. We invite your attention especially to our White P. K and linen Skirts. 'Cheaper than you can buy the materials. Summer Shoes and Oxfords for Ladies* "The prettiest, most stylish and most durable in the city. Some rare bargains in Summer Shoes and Oxfords. SUMMER MILLINERY. We are prepared to supply your wants in the way of Summer Millinery, and at a reduction in prices. if you contemplate traveling and need a Trunk, Valise or Satchel of any kind, see ou is. We have the newest aud best If you want anything iu the way of Hot Weather Goods you ii rind this Store a good place to supply your needs. We hara complete stocks to select from. We sell at popular prices. Our Store is cl eau and cool, out Clerks polite and obliging. We make every tffort to attract patronage, and if you favor this Store with a trial there is no doubt in our mind but what ycu will find it a most desirable tradiug place. We have some extra good values in Remnants, Odds and Ends, <fee. AU Summer Goods must be solo so as to make room for our Fall and Winter Stock soon to arrive. Come and &?e our Goods or write for Samples. Mail orders attended to promptly. Yours truly, Brown, Osborne S Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Greneral Merchandise. Local News, WEDNESDAY", JULY ,12, 1899. Miss Ida See! is visiting friends in Elberton, Ga. Country produce is in demand in the city at good prices. Miss Annie Dean, of Deans, is visit ing Mrs. M. A. Dean. Mr. J. A. Horton, of Belton, was in the city Sunday night. Mayor Hood spent-two or three days in Greenwood last- week. Mr. Sam Fine has returned after a short visit to Hartwell, Ga. Mr. L. F. Dora, of Parkville, S. C.. .spent yesterday in Anderson. More dwelling houses for ren? will have to be erected in Anderson. Misses Sue and Jeanie Kramer are in the city visiting Miss Julia Fant. Miss Myrtie Haynie, of Belton, is in the city visiting MTS. W. C. King. Miss Annie Riley has returned home after visiting friends in Pendleton. C. E. Horton aud son, Jeter, I Wil [ liamston, worein the city Saturday. County watermelons were on the I market yesterday. The crop is late. j F. B. drayton &. Co. advertise a fresh lot of turnip ?ced, and want your trade. Mr. D. A. ?Lcdbetter left a few days ago on a short business trip to Texas. The Thompson Cycle Works is offer ing bicycles at cost. See advertise ment. Mr. W. D. Simpson and family have gone to the mountains to spend a few weeks. The Evans Pharmacy have received a fresh flot of turnip seed. See adver tisement. Mrs. J, T.Barnes, of Lowndes ville, is in Anderson visiting friends and relatives. Miss Minnie Anderson, ol' Hopewell Township, is in the city visiting Miss Olive Brown. Mr.-L. C. Harrison, of Kock Hill, S. C., is spending a few days in the city wrhih relatives. Mr. Joe B. McGee, Jr., of Charlotte, .N. C.*is in the city spending a few days wifihmis parents. Mrs. Paul Sharpe and little daughter, of Nashville, Tenn., are in the city visiting relatives. Miss Lola Strickland lias returned j home after visiting her grandmother near Craytonville. T.?F. Riley offers a valuable planta tion for sale in Greenwood County. See advertisement. Messrs. U. R. Barmore, J. Mat Cooley, and W. I). Hutto, of Wiiliamston, were in the city Tuesday. Miss Annie Keese has returned to lier home in Elberton, Ga., after visit1 ingfriends in thc city. Mr. J. L. Mauldin returned last week tfrom Williamston and is seriously ill at'his home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Reed returned ?iome a few days ago from the moun tains of North Carolina. Mrs. J. Claude Wilcox, of Mont gomery, Ala., is the guest of Mrs. M. A. Dean for a few days. Miss Jessie Covington returned to her home in Pensacola, Fla., after vis iting friends in the city. Miss C. G. Clyde, of Greenville, is in tfoe city visiting the family of her uncle, Capt. M. Kennedy. A tine plantation on Beavcrdam Creek1 is offered for ?ale by Miss Lizzie Wil liams. See advertisement. If you are needing summer clothing the new advertisement of Hall & Mil ford will interest you. Read it. Mrs. B. F. McDavid. ol' Pelzcr, has beoa spending a few days in the city visiting old friends and relatives. Mr. L. P. Smith conten? plates carry- ! ing a largo crowd on his excursion to Tallulah Falls to-morrow morning. Messrs. Clarence Linder, IL B. Webb, H. R. Webb and N. J. Noesc, of Hart well, ( ra., were in the city last week. Yandivcr Uros, ar?; offering special bargains in order to reduce t heir stock before moving to their new quarters. Mr. and Mrs. P. IL Maxwell have gone I? Mowing Hock, N.e., and will go to the mountains before returning. Miss Lola M. Casey, a charming young lady from Scptus, is in thc city visiting Misses prattle and Fannie Lee. Messrs. J. W. Hunter. M. N. Hunter. W. G. Simpson and W.H. Kskew, ol' Pendleton, won-in Un: city last week. Mr. E. lt. Cox, of Darlington, who is spending a few days at Belton visiting his parents, was in the city last Mon day. Good rain* have visited various sec tions of the County during the past week, and tin ?crops were greatly bene fited. Miss Kssie Todd, who has been visit ing friends and relatives in Columbia ;uid Charleston, returned home last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. IL L. GriHiu, ol' Lock hart. S. C.. came over last week to spend a lew days in (lu's County with relatives. The work on (he Orr Cotton Mill is progressing rapidly. The (J. & W. C. U. U. is building a ?de track info the mill grounds. Mrs. ll. M. Halter anni children are spending the summer at Swat) nanua, N. C., a delightful summer resort in the mountains. Mrs. L. L. Hyde, of Ciuoinnati, ohio, and Miss Marie Richardson, ol' Liberty, S. C., are visiting Mrs. Nels,?! IL tireen, on Church Street. All those interested in thc V? rennos cemetery will meet, then: next Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. prepared to clean off tho same. C.S. Minor, of the Ten Cent, Store, is going io move, and he wants von to help him. Bead his new advertise ment for full particulars. Mrs. W. W. Robinson, of Columbia, accompanied by her friend, .Mrs. Kay, paid a short, visit to the formers sister. Mrs. M. .A. Dean. last week. "The Little Gleaners'1 of Helton will serve, iee ? roam and cake at- the tennis lawn of that place next Friday after noon, beginning at half-past six o'clock. A lawn party will be given in the even ing. The publie is cordially invitad to attend. Miss Annie Dean is in attendai upon the normal school in session he While in the city she is the guest her brother, Mr. M. A. Dean. Read the new advertisement of 1 Sullivan Hardware Co., who are selli the Champion Mowers, which v enable you to save your grass. Miss Mittie Tribble has decided remain in Anderson and will contin her music class. Those who desire 1 services should give her a call. Brown, Osborne & Co's, advertii ment in this issue should prove int? esting to those seeking to purchase 1 weather or mid summer goods. Read There is one vacancy from tl County in the South Carolina Milita Academy, and some bright boy can i cure the scholarship. See advertii ment. Mr. Jim Shumate, salesman for B. Evans & Co., left yesterday for t northern markets to purchase the f stock of clothing, hats and furnishin for Messrs. E. 0. Evans & Co. Mr. L. P. Smith has requested t Railroad Company to place tin coaches in advance at Anderson ? Tallulah trip so that the people can seated before train arrives from B< ton. Col. Wm. Kirkby? President, ai Hon. T. C. Dickinson, attorney ai financial agent, of the Black Diamoi Railroad Company, arrived in the ci yesterday, and will spend several da here. There are two vacancies in thc seht arshipp from Anderson County in t: Winthrop Normal College. The c animation for the award of these sehe arships will be held in this city on Fi day, 21st inst. Every citizen of thc city .should lot closely after the sanitary condition his premises. The health officer h his eyes open, and if you neglect keep your premises in good conditit you will have trouble. Mr. J. M. Long, who has been coi nected with the electric plant at Ai derson, is at home for a few days. I is on his way to Massachusetts to tal a three years' course in electrical eug neering.-Newborn Herald and Nen Children's Day will be observed ; Varennes next Saturday. The neigl boring schools are cordially invited attend and participate. The exercis? will begin at 10 o'clock, a. m. Tl program provides for an all-day OCCJ sion. Sani. Johnson, a negro, attempted criminal assault upon Emma Clemen a young negro woman, a few nigh ago near this cit]r, and has been con mitted to jail to await his trial at tl next term of Court in default of bon fixed at SSW. The alarm of tire yesterday about : o'clock was caused from a stove flue i the ceiling of the kitchen of Mrs. Cnn mings' residence on West Bcnso Street. Thc firemen responde promptly and the fire was soon sui tined. The damage was light. Julius Parks, a young negro, charge with entering and concealing hirnse! with felonious intent in the home of respectable citizen of Fork Townshi last October, hada preliminaryhearin in this city last Enday and was con: mitted to jail in default of bond Rev. W. W. Daniel, D. D., ot' Audei son, delivered two able sermons in th Methodist Church last Sunday. Hi discourse in the morning treated th 20th Century educational endowmen movement in an interesting and in structive manner.-Newberry Observa Miss Ella Todd, Mrs. Quince Ham mond and daughter, have just returnei from a pleasant trip to Spartanburj and Charlotte.. N. C. They were ac companied hoine by Mrs. J. C. Leal and little daughters, whose man; friends are glad to welcome them ii our midst once more. A commission for a charter has beei issued by the Secretary of State to tb Fraternal Aid Society of Anderson The corporators are W. F. Cox, E. C Fricrson, M. L. Bonham, M. P. Tribbh and others. There is to bc no capita stock, and tho society is to engage ii benevolent and charitable work. The large and attractive advertise ment of Wilhitc & Wilhite will ut doubt attract thc attention of ever} reader of this paper. Just now tilt Avhooping cough is an epidemic, ant this advertisement tells of Wilhitc'.1 Cough Syrup. I f your family is afflict ed we advise von lo give this svrup ii trial. There will be a pic nie at Maxwell'* Illidge, in Fork Township, on Satur day, 22ml inst . A stage will be arrang ed for tin; benefit of those who partici pate in the dance, ami sonic line music has been secured for the occasion. Tho oublie is invited to attend, and every body is requested lo cany theil' dinner basket. Tlu; State Teachers" Association meets at Marris Lithia Springs Friday of this week, the meeting continuing until Tuesday of next week, [tis ex pected that a very large number ot teacher:, will attend, many of them going from the summer school at Win throp where they have been enjoying themselves for the past month. Thc Newberry Herald and Neirs of the 7th inst, says : "Mr. E. E. Hender son died at Ins home in this city on Tuesday last, 4th instant,' aged about 40 years. Mr. Henderson cairn; to this city from Anderson about 18 months ago. He leaves a wife anti several children. His reniai us wereburied at Rosemont Cemetery Wednesday after noon." (.?race, the youngest daughter of Mr. .\. L. Caudle, died at the home, of her parents in this city last Monday even ing at s o'clock. The little tf'irl was about two years of age and had been sick about, six weeks. The remains were interred in Silver Brook Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the funeral ?servi ces being conducted bv Kev. W. W. Daniel. W. A. Hammond, ol' Williston, Fla., and James Karie, of Kvergreen, Ander son Couuty, S. C., visited Capt. .las. A. ? i ri fri n a few days ago. Messrs. Ham mond and Earle were old Confederate comrades anti had not met each other for thirty-live years. The meeting of these old friends and comrades was the occasion .for a grand reunion, .is ir were. -Picketts Sentinel. The McClure Circuit Sunday School Conference will be held at Providence Church, in Rock Mills Township, next Saturday at 10 o'clock n. m. lion. A. C. Latimer will deliver an address on Christ ?an education. All Sunday schools in I lu; Township and the. nub lie are. invited to attend. The ladies especially are requested to bring well filled ?lilllie]- baskets. Rev. O'. M. Abney, the pastor, re quests us to announce thal an educa tional mass meeting of the Starr and iva Circuit will be held at Starr next Saturday and Bundar, loth and Kith inst. Kev. I'. F. Kilg? and Rev. M. A. Kelly will be present and deliver ad dreBscH. The public is invited to attend the meeting. Dinner will lie served on flu- ?rouml? un Saturday. The monument erected by the Wo men of the World, of Columbia, o thc grave of their deceased merni Kev. J. Walter Dickson, will bei veiled at Smith's Chapel, in the Fn next Sunday. A large crowd will present to witness the ceremonies, ? the local committee in charge of arrangements requests everybody bring well-filled dinner baskets. We arc glad to announce to < readers that Dr. A. C. Strickland now fitting up a strictly up-to-d Optical office in connection with tl of his Dental. He has recently reta cd from New York and Atlanta wh he has been spending considera time in preparing himself for this s] cial work, and graduated from i leading Optical Colleges of both citi A committee of ladies from the C. T. U. visit the inmates of the Coui Poor House every Saturday af terne at 5 o'clock. If any benevolent peri should like to send anything to the Mr. John M. Hubbard has kindly pro i sed to take charge of it un?i the co mittee shall jail for it. Approprii reading matter, dainty eatables flowers for those who are sick will most acceptable. The congregation of Little Rh Baptist Church will celebrate the ser centennial of missions in the Bapt Church on next Saturday, loth m Dr. T. M. Bailey, of Greenville, v speak on State dissions, Rev. W. Mooler on Home Missions, Rev. W. Tate on Foreign Missions, and Miss Drayton Robinson will read an ess on Woman's Mission to Woman, will be an all-day meeting, and t friends of the congregation are con allyinvited to attend. Mr. M. M. Mattison, who has be representing the Mutual Benefit L Insurance Company of New Jersey this city, has been promoted to t Eosition of State Manager, which gn im entire control of thc compan; affairs in South Carolina. Read 1 new advertisement in another colan: Mr. Mattison is an energetic, wort young man, makes a friend of eve acquaintance, and the company cot not have secured a better man for t position of State Manager. Town Marshal Cox and Magistrat Constable Lyons, of Pelzer, had a gre mix-up with three moonshiners lt Wednesday night. They undertook capture the men and a wagon load liquor near the town and succeeded boarding the wagon. Then a fig occurred, and one of the whiskey m was badly wounded. Mr. Cox had 1 arm broken and the others were mo or less battered. The moonshine succeeded in getting away with t team and eighty gallons of liquor. Next Sunday morning, ICth inst., the First Methodist Church, Rev. E ward Thompson, LL.D., the eloque lawyer-preacher, will preach on son phase ot the Sunday question. He w: present a different phase of the san question at 8:30 p. m. in the Presb terian Church. Dr. Thompson is Ma ager of the Sunday League of Americ and has traveled extensively in tl interests of the League, and has mai special and thorough study of the sui ject. His discourses will be a treat all who hear him and are able to weif argument. In wilting of the Fourth of Ju celebration at Mt Carmel, a correspoi dent of the Abbeville Medium sayi "It was more than pleasant to see upc the grounds on this occasion, Gen. I L. Bonham, of Anderson. This gent! man was present by special invitatio and did much to contribute to tl I interest of the occasion. He delighte the audience with a thrilling, toucl ing, eloquent speech. A synopsis < the address we will not attempt. Sn fice it to say it was edifying, on a his plane, and far above mediocrity. ? may expect to be invited again to vis our place." Dr. J. W. Earle died at the home < his son, J. W. Earle, Jr., near Picken on the 5th inst., aged 87 years. Hi remains were interred at Carmel Pre? by terian Church, of which he had lon been a devoted ?and consistent meinbei Dr. Earle was a native of Greenvilh About 1840 he moved to the Equalit section of this County, where he live until about twelve years ago, when h removed to Pickens. Before he retire from the practice of his profession, b was recognized as one of the best phj sician8 and surgeons in the up country He has many old friends in Anderso County who will regret to hear of hi death. Two sons and two daughter survive him. Last Thursday night Sandy Hum phreys. a youug negro who lias bee; uri vi tig the delivery wagon of th Southern Express Company, was tin cause of Chief of Police Dillinghan losing the little finger of his left hand Sandy was suspected of handling "blind tiger1' liquor, and was arrestee at his home on .Mr. ?>. S. Maxwell'i premises, on North Main street, when six ?plai ts were found in bis possession The Chief started to rho station house with his prisoner, and suddenly, whih walking along, the negro seized tin Chief around the waist. The Cine struck him on the head with his pistol and a struggle for the weapon thei ensued. The Chief pulled tho triggoi with the muzzle pointed directly at tin negro, but in the scuffle the bulle: struck the little linger of thc officer7* left hand. Thc report of the pisto! attracted the a ttention of Officers Kin;, and O'Donnell, who ran to the Chief? aid. In the meantime the negro let gt thc Chief and made his escape. Twx bloodhounds were soon put on his trail but failed to track him. and he has not been located. Few improvements o:* late on other Mowers, but ibe '*? hampton," sold by Sullivan H uni uar;; Co. is a great itu provument and you will know it wneu VOU Sd?) :!. l?uy a Mower-?ot a toy-ge; tho best. Toe ..'Champion" Mower f-old by ililli van Liant ware Co. ts sb? ? .u[y Mower marie arith ain* valuable improvements o?' late. liigoest cash pricer paid for green or dried Hides. Pant it V/.lson. 12 Sullivan Hard war? Co. are Morgan ?fe Wri^hi/H regularly appointed ?i:->tnluiiing agent*. They '-an always furn jab these well known Tires and inner Tubes at lowest, prices. ('ni Plo?'?'?. Po;. Plants and Paints foi .Hi'j M ns. J F. CLINKSCALES, 24ii Matu St. You want a Mower thal will cut grasa, peavines, sorghum, uuii.Vt, Sec The "Charopion."' sold by Sullivan Hard ware (V> is the machine. Toe "Champion"' Mower?, sold by .Sullivan Hardware Co., are not only the simplest, strongest and lightest draft Mowers rustle, but they are the only Mower* wi tb ia'e and valuable improve ments FOR REST OK SALK-"?room residence on t'alhoun Street. Ample grounds wa ter and other facilities, ?pply to W. IL Frierson. Twt-nty-five Dollars will buya fairly cood square practice Piano at "the (\ A. Peed Music House. They are intrinHi calh' worth double that amount. Koorin-,', Lin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne <fc Osborne. Broirk J?ros. heil the best Mower on earth. The Deering ideal Ball Bearing Mower is the essie*: and litrbteetrunning in the world. For Hot Weather. Keep cool and be comfortable. Buy a light-weight Serge Suit, or Coat or Vest, light-weight Cassimers, Silk-finish Secelians, Drab Detas and Alpacas. In other words, a com plete line of Hot Weather Clothing. Prices, well-we have nothing to say. The Trading Pub lic knows where to get the lowest price. Summer Shirts ! Negligee Shirts, with or without Collars and Cuffs ; Silk Bosoms, Soft or Stiff, in all the latest Stripes and Plaids, ranging in price from 25c. to $1.50. STRAW AND SUMMER HATS ! We have a few left. They go at almost your own price. Full line of medium and light-weight Clothing always in stock. Cut Prices on all Clothing. HALL & MILFORD. Clothiers and Furnlshiers. To the Lais. 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. Say! J Don't forget to call for Trading Stamps. We've got them. Yours for Reliable Shoes, COBB & CEAYTON, The Shoe People. URSE LEASING RICES. SUNDRIES, PARTS, FITTINGS. Everything needed for a BICYCLE at Lowest Prices. The largest stock of such Goods carried by any House in the State, We are in a position to supply reliable Goods at LOWER PRICES than any one. General Distributing Agents for Morganfc Wright's TIRES and INNER TUBES. Sitae W. W. SULLIVAN, Manager Bicycle Department,