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Local News WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1899. The Monument to Rev. J. Walter Dickson Unveiled. Last Sunday was a.day to be remem bered at Smith's Chapel in the Fork. The occasion was thc unveiling of tfae\ monument over the grave of Bi^r^f Walter Dickson by Willow ^WR??r Woodmen of the World, of thitf?gr. Having accepted a kind invitations^ the. committee of arrangements to at tend and witness tho exercises, we left the city atan early hour in company with members of the Camp. It was a little cloudy, a good breeze was*blow ing and the drive was most delightful. By ll o'clock a very large crowd had assembled at the Chapel, and members of the Townville, Fair Play, Seneca and Fondle ton Camp? were present?? join with their brethren of Willow :: Camp in the exercises. The commit tee of. arrangements had provided every comfort and convenience for the * large crowd. A neat platform had been greeted in the grove near the Church and it was surrounded with comfortable seats. . About ll o'clock the Woodmen con gregated at the school house, formed ? ?in line, dressed in the regalia of their 7 order, and marched to the Churchyard, , ; and surrounded the grave of their de . ceased broth er. The column was head ed oy Mr. N. K. Green, master of the ceremonies, accompanied by V little daughter and little neice of Mr. Dick son, who. at the proper time", pulled the ropes that held the veil over the monument. The organ had been brought out of the Church and placed near the grave. Prof. M. L. Willis presided at the or gan, and assisted by the Anderson Orchestra and a s?lect choir of voices, led the singing. Af ter? singing a fav orite hymn of the deceased, prayer was ^ offered by the Chaplain, Mr. J. M. ? < Giles, and the beautiful and impressive ceremony wras read by the several officers. These ceremonies, which lasted for about 40 minutes, were inter spersed with some appropriate hymns and closed with a prayer from Mr. H. S. Shumate. The crowd then assembled in the t ?rove at the stand to listen to the ad dresses. " Mr. W. E. Lee, the presiding officer of Willow Camp, presided, and introduced J. L. Tribble, Esq., who ? delivered a very interesting and elo quent eulogy on the deceased. Mr. Tribble had been selected only the day ' - .preceding to prepare this eulogy, as a : substitute for Rev. Wa W. Daniel, who had been appointed by the Camp but who had been unexpectedly called away from the city. Gen. M. L. Bonham 'was next intro duced and spoke of the objects and purposes of the order of the Woodmen of the World. The idea developed was that there had been other civilizations " in other periods of the world's history differing from that of to-day, in which were many things to be admired. The arts and sciences -were known and practiced, literature flourished and religions, although of a gross form, prevailed. The speaker rapidly sketch ed or reviewed the history of the civili zations of ancien t Persia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, and showed the height to which those ' nations had attained. But, he said, it was a fact that in the policy and economy of the governments and religions and societies of those ancient people there was no provision for the practice of the virtues of charity.. It was only after the coming -of the Lord Jesus Christ with His mes sage and doctrine of love that the idea' of charity became a part of the religion of the world. He showed that the , Woodmen of the World were But a part of the practice of the broad prin ciple of charity and benevolence.. This order and kindred orders were founded upon the principio of Christ, "Love thy neighbor as thyself,*' The speaker closed his eloquent and interesting ad dress with a high tribute to the memo ry of Mr. Dickson. The address throughput was a fine sermon on one of the blessed Saviour's cardinal prin ciples, charity. * Dinner was the next thing on the program, and was just such a one as the hospitable people of that section know ho*w to serve. Ic was most abun - dant, and the clever citizens were care ful to see that every visitor was amply provided for. In the afternoon two or three hours were spent in a praise service by the large congregation. This monument had been erected by the Camp of Woodmen in Columbia, of which the deceased was a member. It is of Italian marble, about six or seven feet tall and a very pretty design. Almost a Big Fire. Last Wednesday night about!? o'clock the dwelling house of Hon. J. M. Sul livan, on Hampton street, hod a narrow escape from destruction by lire. The fire was discovered in the kitchen and a servant gave the alarm. Fortunately Mr. Sullivan was afc home and rushed into the kitchen and quenched the flames with a bucket of water. The ?remen responded promptly but their services were not needed. The dam age was slight. A rat and a match is supposed to have caused the fire. Deuth of Mr. Munroe Keys. ?Mr. Munroe Keys died at his home in Pendleton Township last Saturday evening, and his remains were buried afc Cedar Grove Church on Sunday. He was about 60 years of age and had been in feeble health for several months, finally terminating in paraly sis, which caused his death. He was an upright, worthy citizen and served his State,faithfully through the civil war. He was born and reared in this County, and leaves a wife and several sons and daughters to mourn his death. The Isle of Palms Excursion. Mr. L. P. Smith informs us that; Mr. L. C. Roach, trafile manager of the Electric Railway and Steamboat Com pany, of Charleston, was up to see him last week ard agreed to have a fish drag with a net 200 feet long while the excursion party were at the "Isle of Palms," and also promised to do all in his power to make the visit of the ex cursionists a pleasant one. If you have not already done so, make up your minds and go. You will be fully re paid for the time and money spent. Hampton's Book. Mr. W. E. Owens, of Williamston, was in the city a few days ago taking orders for Gen. Hampton's book. This book is made up from Gen. Hampton's own MS., compiled by Edward L. Wells, of Charleston, andpnblished by the B. F. Johnson Pub. Co., of Rich mond, Va. / The book needs no intro duction among us and commends itself to all South Carolinians, especially to those who were under his command during the war. The price of the book is reasonable, being $1.50 to $2.00 ac cording to the binding. Gen. Hamp ton gets a revenue from the sale of the book. You will find it very interest ing, and Mr. Owens will be more than pleased to receive your order for it. Corner Dots. Our little community is again Butter ing from the want of rain. The crops are suffering very badly, while a good portion of the early corn crops will be fearfully cut off. The health of the community, so far as we know, is very good, for which we should feel grateful., Mr. W. C. Sherard had the misfortune to lose one of his horses Saturday morning. The horse was a victim of lung fever, Messrs. Ried Sherard and Iva Hamil ton went to Tallulah Falls last week on the excursion. They report having had a fine day of it. ' Mr. Berry Wiles is now clerking for Mr. W. P. Cook, afc which place he will be glad to see his friends at any time. Misses Valaria and Florence Clink scales, from near Essie, spent Saturday night in Moffattsville as the guests of Miss Sallie Sherard. Misses Lilla Cromer and Daisy Wh&ley, two pleasant young ladies from Newberry, are visiting the family qf Rev. J. Victor Black. * Miss Bessie' Shauklin, after a very pleasant visit tc friends in Iva, return ed toherhomein Anderson last Thurs day afternoon. Miss Shauklin, by her pleasant manner, won many friends who will be glad to welcome her back again. Mrs. J. A. Cook entertained a num ber of her friends last Tuesday night with a lawn party, which was very much enjoyed. Mr. Frank Johnson, from Anderson, was in our midst last Sunday. Mr. A. B. Sherard, formerly of Mof fattsville, but whose headquarters are now in Columbia, is afc home spending his vacation with his parents. Messrs James and Will Davis of Bio, Ga., are in our community visiting friends and relatives. All persons interested iu Good Hope graveyard are asked to meet there early, for the purpose of cleaning it oft, on Thursday after the fourth Sun day of July. Rev. J. V. Black, assisted by Rev.. .1. S. Monett, of Chester, S. C., is con ducting an interesting meeting at ?enerostee. DRACO. Union Meeting. Program of the Union Meeting, lower ! division of the Bea verdant Association, to be held at Double Springs Church (Anderson) the fifth Sunday and Sat I urday before in July. s ATC KOA Y ?ipi: NIX?;. \ Introductory sermon, by J. M. Mc Guire. AFTERNOON SESSH >N . 1st Query: "What are the duties ot the pastor towards t lie Church T I >is cussioii opened by J. IL Karie and A. j P. Maret. 2nd Query : "Personal piety and how ito develop it ; or, the means of Growth in Grace and Knowledge." Opened by M. C. Barton, R. W. Nelson. ; Sunday morning, i?:?50 o'clock, Sunday School lesson, taught by H. M. Allen. Missionary sermon, 11 o'clock, by .1. fi. Earle. For general discussion in thc after noon : "How can we best develop the j Sunday School cause in our Churches?" [Opened byR. W.Nelson.M.C. Barton, J. M. McGuire, A. P. Maret. J. B. HARRIS, THOMAS WILEY, J. D. Sro s FX" y rn KU. Committee. Death or Mr. J. A. Daniels. Dr. Den A. Daniels, ol' Thomas ville, Ga., was called to Newberry on Tues day on account of the serious illness of his father, Mr. J. A. Daniels, and after reaching Newberry decided to take him to Atlanta for treatment, and left Tuesday night by private conveyance for Clinton, and boarding the Seaboard Air Line at that point arrived in At lanta yesterday at 5.20 a. m. * Mr. Guy Daniels received a telegram yesterday stating that his father was quite com fortable alter reaching Atlanta. Later, yesterday afternoon, he received an other telegram stating that au opera tion (supposed to be for appendicitis) would be performed with little hope of recovery. Mr. Daniels was taken ill last Sunday morning while attending prayer meeting in the Methodist Church. A telegram received this morning stated that Mr. Daniels had stood the operation well, but with no hope of recovery. A later telegram announced the death of Mr. Daniels, which occurred at twelve o'clock last night, and was caused by appendicitis. Mr. Daniels was in his 54th year. He moved to Newberry from Anderson about five years ago, and conducted the jewelry business. He was a devot ed member of the Methodist Church and a sincere Christian. He leaves five sons and two daughters. His body will be brought to Newberry this even ing for interment in Rosemont Ceme tery. The funeral services will be held to-morrow.-Newberry Observer, 13th. The announcement of the death of Mr. Daniels was a great shock to his many old friends and relatives in this his native County. The bereaved family have the sympathies of a wide circle of friends. Denver Dets. Farmers are about through working theil- crops and laying them by, and they will take their well deserved and much needed rest. Crops in our im mediate section look very well, but we hear of many places in our County where they are almost ruined by the dry weather. We have had rain every week or ten days, not a thorough sea son, but showers sufficient to keep crops growing. Vegetables and fruit are scarce, even the blackberry crop was a comparative failure. House keepers failed to get enough to can and preserve for winter use. Our sick are all improving and no new cases except Miss Blanche Brown, who has been quite sick for the past week with neuralgia. Miss Mattie Eskew gave a delightful musicale on the 15th inst, which was well attended by the young people of this neighborhood. Mr. Harve Pruitt and Mr. R. J. Ginn, of Starr, were there adding much to the pleasure of the company by their lively wit and con versation. Miss Mattie understands bringing a congenial crowd together and making the hours pass pleasantly. Those who had the pleasure of attend ing saw, with regret, the hour come in which they had to disperse. Miss Lillie Garrison has returned from her visit to relatives in Seneca and Walhalla. She reports having had a most delightful time attending par ties, concerts, &c, and making new friends. Miss Lillie deserved just such a vacation, after having nursed her brother so faithfully through his sick ness. Denver has had many visitors during the last two weeks. Among others we note Mr. Jim Simpson and wife, of Piedmont, visiting his father and other relatives. Mrs. Emma Major and little daugh ter, Pattie, visited the family of Mr. J. W. Major. Mrs. Gillespie and sou, of Pickens, visited Mr. W. A. G. McWhorter and family. Mr. Sam Harris, of Belton, was also a guest of Mr. McWhorter. Mr. J. M. Payne and wife, of Ander son, visited Mr. A. E. Browne's family recen tly. We are glad to see ou r f ai th - ful Treasurer and good wife looking so well. Miss Graden Browne has left us to visit her sister, Mvs. George Haynie, near Belton. Mr. John Miller and wife, of Gai nes ville, Ga., Mrs. Paxton und'little daugh ter, of Fort Worth, Texas, are now visiting their sister, Mrs. A. E. Browne. Mrs. M. A. Brock and children, of Honea Path, and Mrs. J. D. Cummings, of Texas, have been the guests of Mr. W. J. Erwin and familv. Mr. Walter Pruitt and wife, with their lovely babe, are visiting Mr. .?. K. Simpson, Sr. Mr. Smith Bailey and wife, of An derson, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. R. W. 1 lammond, who has been quite sick. We are glad to report that she and her babe, who was sick also, arc thought to be some better. INCOKMTA. '/xv Nie at L'niou Academy. There will be a big pic nie at Union Academy, in the Level Land section, on Saturday, the 5th of August. Emi nent speakers will be present. Come one, come all, with well-filled baskets. Mrs. G. L Alewine, Mrs. A. F. Car wile, jr.. Miss Hertha A. Robinson. Committee. ^ To Clean Roberts Churchyard The members of Roberts Church and all who are interested in the grave yard at that Church are requested to meet on Thursday before the fifth Sun day in July for the purpose of deaning off same. Don't neglect the graves of your loved ones. This change of time has been made since announcement at Church. R. C. Lioox, W. V. MOLKKS. m t> w Have hot water pipes run from your stove to bath room. Try Osborne * osborne. WAtiTED-Contractors" to build a house at Williamston, S. C. Plaus can bo seen at Williameton. Address B. C. Martin, Williamson. S. C. ." Holland Items. School began at lluhnmak last Mon day, taught by Mr. Pringle Clinkscalcs. He is a lino teacher, and has a large school. Mrs. W. ar. Strickland, who has been sick for a long time, is some better. We were pleased to hear that she was able to ride out. Mrs. Jehu Hanks and her baby have both been very sick, but are better at this time. Dr. M. li. Harrison, ot' Palmetto, Pla., and Mr. Edward Harrison, of Cripple Creek, S. C., visited relatives in this neighborhood recently. Dr. Harrison speaks in high terms of southern Florida for market garden ing. One of his neighbors sold an acre of cabbage for 8528. Fruit, also, does well there, as it is below the frost line. Mr. W. A. Hammond, of Willistou, Fla., and Dr. J. W. Earle, of Ever green, visited friends in Pickens and Oconee last week, and report a very pleasant time. They met several old anny friends they had not seen since the war. Miss Neta McGee has returned home from the Gainesville Female Seminary, Georgia, where she has been studying music. Her friends are delighted to have her at home. E. ma ? mm - - Spain has had thirty-one wars in the last one hundred years. - One's memory is stronger in sum mer than in winter. - Two thousand saloons have been opened in Cuba since the war. E G. EVANS, Jr. EVANS - DEALE1 ZDIRTJG-S and G PENDLET START BIGHT !-The regulation o all therapeutics. Keep clean, eat properly t FRE9H DRUG3. FRESH SODA WATER, FRESH FRUITS, EVERYTHING F THE BEST AND Ll ?THE CHAMPION MO adapted for work among trees, stones, i Machine out of gear. You lift the kni: the gear, and go right on mowing. This Cut shows the CHAMPION power. Only two Cogs. No Pitman. THE SHIFTER LEVER, operated run to waste, buc is retained and the pai THE CHAMPION HAY-MAKER. worrisome, ever-breaking Pitman. No ly new invention substituted. We can s pion. See it and you will buy no other SulIIivan FRESH LOT OF . . . TURNIf Just received at . . . F. B. C If you want .Shoes with honest work, bonest leather and at honest prices, buy he Gainesville home-made Shoe from Ino. A. Hayes. Every pair guaranteed. .)nce H customer always one. .'i--? What improvements distinguish the 'Champion Mowers" eold by Sullivan Hardware Co? One among others is :hat the old troublesome Pitman on all >ther Mowers is abolished on the "Cham pion.'' A new and vastly letter device s substituted which enables the "Cham pion" to work amid stumps,rocks, ditches ind ground where others fail or soon wear out. If you want the best Shoe on earth buy :he Gainesville band-made Shoe from lohn A. Hayes. Every pair guaranteed. Buy once and you will buy again 2 Bicycle economy. The money you pay for a new Wheel is sometimes only part )f the price. The bicycle mender gets ho rest. But ii you buya Viking or a '.?-<:f?nt Bicycle to begin with, from Sul ivan Hardware Co., you need have only i bowing acquaintance with the wheel inker What are the improvements on the 'Champion" Mowers? Newspaper space Josts something and we can only recite )ne feature. The "Champion" abolishes the old troublesome, ever breaking, ever choking pitman, and substitutes a device worth its weight in gold. Sullivan Hard ware Co. will tell you all about theae Mowers. Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne <fc Osborne Sole Agents. If your Piano or Organ needs tuning or repaire, it will pav you to see Mr. .las. A. Ruddock of The C. A. Reed Music House, who will guarantee perfect satisfaction to all. Full Berkshire Pig? for sale. Write or apply to L. Oscar Dean, Deans, S. C. Sullivan Hardware Co. have connected with their Bicycle Repair Department a Machinest of many years experience, Mr. Jae. T. Howland, of Donalds, S. C. If you want your Bicycle repaired by a Bicycle Machinent, who is thoroughly competent, don't fail to give him a trial. R. B. DAY, M. D. & DAY, RS IN - l-BOCEBIBS, ON, 8- C. f the prim? via? is the basal principle of vy using FRESH GROCERIES, FRE3H ICE, FRESH TURNIP SEED.. RESH EXCEPT EVANS & DAY. ITEST MOWERS ! WER oeats the world~. Especially ditches, &c. No stopping to throw fe without stopping horses or shifting GEARING-noiseless, no waste of by the driver's loot. Oil does not ts kept always in oil. illustrated here, abolishes the old, Pitman on the Champion. An entire ibow you something new in the Cham 9 SEED ,RAYTON & CO. Our efforts to meet the Mid Summer Wants have been a success. It's all in Knowing What the People Want. Mid Summer Goods are still spread before you at specially interesting prices. Not long to sell them, but plenty of time for wearing them. Every week will find new inducements. Our middle counters are continually re ceiving something to be offered at Closing Out Prices. We want Customers in every Department of our Big Stock Can't well name the prices here, but will promise to interest you if you come to see u^. Our Stock is Clean and Fresh-all of the new things of the Season. Are still in great demand, and we are prepared to furnish the latest and best styles.. Full line of WHITE SHIRTS, both laundered and unlaundered, alwavs on hand COLIARS, CUFFS, SUSPENDERS, SUMMER UNDERWEAR, And all the little articles of GENTS' FURNISHINGS. This Stock has just been replenished, and you can find what you want here. It won't be long now until the Fall season will be on us. We have written it down (and expect to back up the assertion) that we expect to sell more Clothing this Fall than ever before in our history. Mark you : Why do we expect to do this? Because we have bought the right kind of Goods, and have everything in shape to justify our expectations to be fully realized and have full confidence in our ability to execute our plans. REMEMBER, tnat ^ y?u want anything in Mid-Summer Goods in any of our line3 that you cau'get it at right prices. Your? very truly. CF. J SSt CO. Great Sacrifice Clearance Sale of all Summer Goods-must be sold ?:. AT AND BELOW COST. We are taking advantage of this opportunity to close out all odd linea and broken lots in the various departments REGARDLESS OF COST. Store News of this Establishment m always Interesting, But particularly so just now because of two special reasons-our gigantic Sacrifice Sale and a special purchase of several lines of Summer Goods at substantial concessions from usual prices. These admirably serve as an ob ject lesson of our perfect command over the situation, our striving in your behalf, our tireless energy, our ceaseless activity. We are liberal in our deal ings, liberal in our views and candid in our statements. It's to your interest to shop around, investigate ; and just as surely as you do that your good judgment will lead you to this Store. NOTIONS. The Sacrifice offerings in the Notion Department will be ot unusual in terest : Ladies' Gauze Undervest, sacrifice price. 4c Ladies' Handkerchiefs', nice quality, sacrifice price. 2e Window Shades, on rollers, sacrifice price. bc Pure Linen Window Shades, gilt decorations, worth 35c, sacrifice price.. 2lc Children's Lawn Caps, sacrifice price. 6c Ladies' Black and Colored Leather Belts, worth 25c, sacrifice price. 15c Pure Linen Towels, sacrifice price. Sc Ladies' White Lawn Aprous, sacrifice price. 10c Ladies' Steel Rod Parasols, worth G5c, sacrifice price. 39c DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. 1000 yards Gimpure Lattice Wash Goods, 3G inches wide, sac. price- 4'c Checked Nainsook, value (ic, sacrifice price. 3k White Dimity, value 15c, sacrifice price.. 9c Colored Organdies, former price ?2, sacrifice price. 7*c Solid. Color Lawns, yard wide, nice quality, sacrifice price. 6k Garner's Percales, 3(> inches wide, best quality, value 10c, sacrifice price. 7c Curtain Scrims, value 6c, sacrifice price. 3?c Turkey Red Table Damask, fast colors, value 35c, sacrifice price. 19c Sacrifice Sale of Ladies' Shirt Waists and Skirts, Ladies' Percale Shirt Waist, sacrifice price. 25c Ladies' Percale Shirt Waist, best quality, sacrifice price. 47c Ladies' White Lawn and P. K. Shirt Waist, sacrifice price. 45? Ladies' White Duck Skirts, sacrifice price. 27c Ladies' White Duck Skirts, braided, sacrifice price. 48c SHOE PRICES SLASHED. t We find ourselves yet with quite too many of certain kinds of Shoes. Nearly every price has beeu cut, and in many instances all the profit and some of the "cost is cut away. Look over this list : Ladies' Low Cut Oxfords, sacrifice price. 45c Ladies' Genuine Dougola Slippers, all sizes and toes, sacrifice price. 72c Ladies' Solid Leather Oxfords, value $1.25, sacrifice price. 89c Harrisburg Shoe Co. Ladies' Fine Slippers, value 81,40, sacrifice price . 98c Ladies' One-Strap Sandals, all solid, value S1.00, sacrifice price. 75c Yours trulv. LESSER & CO., l-NPER MASONIC TF.MPLK.