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Local News. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20,1899. Mr. Hollis D. Rochester died at his home, near West Union, ou Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock after a linger ing illness. He had been in declining health for several months. He was sixty-seven years of age, and baves his wife and ten children to mourn his death. He was a fanner and one of Oeonee's substantial citizens. He was a Master Mason and a jaember of die. Methodist Church, p His body was buried at Old Lebanon, t|ree miles be JoivJPenj??efcDfc, Wednesday afternoon at thr?& o'dc^lA-^-?coirec Cmiricr. Sv M. Pickens, the well kriWn broker of tbis city, has filed, a petition in s bankruptcy. The liabilities are $?,000 ; arid the assets; about $7,000. Mr. Pick . ens made a voluntary assignment rW favor of his creditors, and all home creditors are protected except Mr. John A. Champion, of Elberton, who holds a claim for $1,500. The failure was due principally to Mr. Pickens' j inability to make collections. W. D. j Tutt& Son, of this city, and Abbott, j Cox & Abbott, of Atlanta, represented Mr. Piekens:-~i?t7>erfo? (Ga.) Star. . It was thought that South Carolina had the only real big policeman in tho person of Officer King, of Anderson, but there are others. This statement, in an exchange about a Columbus, G a., policeman, will be read with interest by those who have seen Officer King : "Columbus, Ga., has the largest po liceman in the Southern States. His name is Charles R. Cooley, and he is six feet *nd four inches tall and weighs 300 pounds.-Columbia State. The State ' will have to come again. Officer King is four pounds heavier and two and one-half inches taller than thc Colum bus officer. The negro excursionists from Ander son had one large time yesterday, one that will be remembered byjtfr. Jim Cashin, at least.1 One of the excur sionists took a fancy to a watch, the property of Mr. Cashin, and proceeded to invest himself therewith. Mr. Cashin was not the only sufferer. The watch-lifting fever* seemed to be con tagious. A colored person standing on a car platform was relieved of his chronometer. He saw the man as he lifted it out of his pocket, and "fast ened" him, bat the display of a threat ening knife caused immediate release, j -Augusta Chronicle, 22nd inst. \ Thc marriage of Mr. Chas. M. Buch anan, the junior member of the firm of ' Brown, McLees & Co., to Mrs. Janie Spearman at the home of Mrs. Spear man on South Main Street yesterday evening was solemnized by Rev. R. H. Burriss, of Newsome, Va., a cousin of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan left immediately after the ceremony for a two weeks1 visit to relatives in this and adjoining Counties. Both parties to this happy consummation are very popular with a large host of admiring friends who hasten to join in extending to the popular groom con gratulations, and best wishes to the lovely bride. Last Saturday morning three chil dren of Henry Thompson, a negro, j who lives on the farm of Ben j. Smith, a negro, about four miles north of the - city, were burned to death. The moth er of the children locked them in the house and went off to visit a neighbor. .. During her absence it is supposed the house was accidentally set oh fire by the children. When the fire was dis covered by some persons working in a field near by the flames were spread ing through the roof. These persons broke through the window and two of tiie bodies were brought out burned to A crisp. The third child was taken out .alive, but lived only a few minutes. The last offices of the Catholic 'Church over the remains of Mrs. Agnes C. Woodward were held at St Mary's, Friday evening. The talented and . -eloquent Father Budds officiated, and paid a most beautiful tribute to the memory of her who was a cherished member of his flock. Her noble and devout life will leave a lasting impress not alone on her afflicted relatives, but .on all who had the pleasure of her friendship. There is consolation in the memory of her lovely and unsel fish character, a fitting prelude to so gentle a passing of the sweet spirit to its God. Mrs. Breslin presided at the organ, w hile Miss Stella Bobo and Mrs. Miller rendered with touching effect Mrs. Woodward's favorite hymns. Greenville Ifeics. Mrs. Woodward was a sister of Mrs. M. Kennedy, of this city, and was loved by all who knew her. Col. Gcru. E. Hammond was the soli tary witness to a sanguinary conflict in this city to-day. It is blood-curd ling to hear him tell of the harrowing incident. It seems that two well known citizens, Messrs. W. B. Magru der and L. R. Watson, were conversing very quietly, and in an apparently friendly manner, when Mr. Levi N. Geer stepped up between them with something concealed under his coat and whispered to Magruder, who fol lowed Geera short distance, keeping his eye on Watson. Watson, evidently suspecting something, reached in his pocket, drew out a long knife and ad vanced to where the other parties were standing. Geer, seeing this just as the latter came within striking distance, flashed out a knife and, before he could be prevented, plunged it up to the hilt in the watermelon be had under his coat, and the last one of them swore it was the finest melon they had eaten this year. Bennion Notice. The annual reunion of Orr's Regi ment will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 15th and 16th. Several speakers have been invited to be present, and the occasion promises to be interesting. The public is in Petition for Primary. j To the people of Anderson County and the Chairman of the County Demo cratic Executive Committee : It is known that Supervisor W. J'. Snelgrovc lias resigned his ollice to take effect 'September 1st. It is also known that there are ten or twelve ap plicants for the position whose peti tions arc being circulated for appoint ment by the Governor. This method of selection in no sense represents the will of the people. It is a most im portant office dealing with our finances and public roads. There are rumors about as to the condition of our finan ces, and we would like to know some thing about it. We wanta voice in saying who shall hold this office. Tt is the very essence of Democracy that the people shall select their public ser vants. In accordance with this wc hereby call upon the people to meet in smass meeting hero on Salesday in Au gust^nd we call upon the County Democratic Chairman to call a meeting of the Countv Democratic Executive Committee at the same time. (Signed)-J. B. Watson, H. H. Gray, John Eskew, A. W. Pickens, H. H. Ed wards, M. L. Bonham, Robert Moore head, J. M. Burriss, J. H. Browning, J. E. Browning, J. H. Pack, J. W. Fowler, B. F. Wilson, Jas. W. Ashley, George W. King, W. Rufus Burriss, T. Bolt C. F. Bolt, J. lt. Vandiver, L. E. Aber crombie, P. K. McCully, E. G. Rose, R. F. McKinney, Barney O'Donnell, B. F. Mullikin, S. L. Shirley. J. A. Elgin, J. H. Hutchison, H. S. Shumate, E. L. Summerell, H. P. McDaniel, J. P. Hun ter, J. R. Harris, C. S. Sullivan, R. S. Ligon, J. X. Vandiver, S. X. Browne, Nelson R. Green, J. M. Sullivan, J. E. Barton, J. L. Glenn, R. Y. H. Nance, D. P. Tate, D. E. Carlisle, G. N. C. Boleman, W. F. Cox, H. F. Cely, E. Z. Brown, J. C. Harris, W. H.! Glenn, R. B. Dean, J. M. Giles, J. M. Moseley, A. A. Dean, W. D. Simpson, W. J. Rob bins, James H. McConnell, C. C. King, Oliver Bolt, J.R. Pennell, Joshua W. Ashley, John T. Green. Wheat Growers' Convention. To the Farmers a?d Wheat (?rowers of South Carolina : The undersigned committee appoint ed at a meeting of the citizens of Green - wood to fix a date and make the neces sary arrangements for a convention of wheat growers, do earnestly invite the farmers and all persons interested in the prosperity of the State to meet at the Court House of their respective counties and select a delegation to meet at Greenwood on the loth of Au gust next for the purpose of forming a permanent Wheat Growers' Associa tion, and taking such action as will, in their judgment, better secure the inde pendence and prosperity of the agri culturalist, and therewith every other interest of the State. We hope to have with us ou that oc casion prominent farmers of this and other States to address thc convention. Let each county send a good delegation. D. C. DuPitK, N. A. CUAN;, J. K. DUKST, J. T. SIMMONS, S. H. MCGIIEE. Committee. In pursuance of the above call we are requested to announce that a meet ing will be held in the Court House in this city on Salesday in August at ll o'clock a. m. for the purpose of elect ing delegates to the above convention. Every farmer in the County who feels interested is urged to attend the meet ing, as Anderson County must be rep resented in this convention. Every County should have at least as many delegates as it has Representatives in both branches of the State Legislature, which would give us six delegates. A Festive Occasion. "Sunset Forest,'" the suburban home of Mr. Joseph J. Fretwell, was the scene of much beauty and attractive ness a few evenings ago when its gates and doors were thrown open to a party of fun-loving young people. It was the annual summer reception of thc Fretwell children extending hospitality to their friends, consisting of different ages, sizes, and sexes, and these were many, On approaching the elegant home you were enchanted with the lovely scene in view. Through the fluttering leaves the moonlight dripped as a silver shower, and swaying gently in the coolness of the night were the gay colored lanterns encircling tho woods with a rainbow of light. 1 fader the overhanging brunches gleamed and glistened the limpid waters How in g from an inexhaustible spring and wan dering adown through fems and rushes and water-cress, on through the "Sun set Forest"' of leafy verdure. The waters empty into a rustic fountain tiiat throws its spray high over our heads and falls in diamond gems back into its liquid basiu. lt is a scene of fairylike beauty and enchantment. Strolling on the velvety grass under spreading trees a congested mass of fair girls and gallant boys who shout and sing and laugh with intense enjoy ment. Swings and joggling boards are in easy reach, and they are decorated with swinging lanterns of light. The handsome house was ablaze with bril liancy and gcorgeous flowers in hand painted vases diffused their sweetness through the rooms. Piano and violin music floated out on the breeze to en liven the fleeting hours. There was a cake waUi arranged for thc young peo ple's amusement and the older guests took lively interest in this Southern festivity. Oh, how those boys and girls did walk and walk around that cake, and keep step to the tune of the "Georgia Campmeeting." The most grotesque walker took the cake, and the most refined and elegant high stepper bore off the booby. How that sylvan dell did resound to the shouts of merriment as that happy crowd gave vent to their enjoyment. "The pale moon hung like a vapor in a cloudless sky, the belt of light grew fainter and fainter still,7' and the music waned ere wc could tear ourselves from this en chanting scene. masonic Notice. Hiram Lodge will meet Friday morn ing, 2Stli, at 0.30. to confer 3rd degree. This will bf followed by refreshments (barbecue) at FretwelFs Spring, 2} miles from city, at lp. m. Af ter this R. W. Uro. Byron Holley, of Green ville, Junior Grand Warden, 'will de liver an address. All Master Masons in good standing in this County are invited to be pres ent. All such must be vouched for at lodge-room and receive ticket in order to bc present at barbecue. All persons not having tickets from committee will not be admitted to the grounds. Members ol' Hiram and Ruft" Lodges are invited each to take one lady to barbecue and speaking. G. N. C. BOLEMAX, Sec. Hiram Lodge. Bathesda Items. Thc young people of our Church (Bathesda) organized a Juvenile So ciety last Sunday. Lady Manager, Miss Josie Elrod ; President, Miss Maud Cely; Vice President, Mr. Donnald Chiles; Secretary, Miss Leota Elrod: Treasurer, Mr. Loyd Cely. We wish them much success. Let us all take an interest in it and get all the good out of it we can. Mrs. D. Chiles spent last week with her brothers and sisters of this com munity-all Elrods. Miss Nettie Elrod spent last week with Mr. Jim Long and wife, who live near Pisgah Church. Mr. Dock Henderson, who lives over in Greenville County, came over last Sunday on our side. Our boys had better watch out, for there must be some attraction for him. Mr. Joe Leach, of Greenville city, spent last Sunday with his uncle. Dr. Hugh Elrod will continue to help his brother (Wade) in his store until September, then he will go back to Baltimore to attend college of physi cians aud surgeons. We will regret to give him up, for he is so good and ac commodating, and adds much to thc life of the surrounding community. We ore' having plenty of melons around here but they are very small. Messrs. John and Walter Pruitt, of Starr, spent last Wednesday night with Mr. E. X. Elrod and family. Mr. J. A. Cely had a singing at his home last Sunday afternoon. It was enjoyed by all. Miss Lula Mears and brother spent a night, recently with Miss Leota Elrod. Mr. Mears returned home on Monday but Miss Lula remained all week. A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Elrod lias been very sick but is bet ter A little son of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Elrod also has been sick, but glad to say is better. Miss Lula Richey spent last week with her sister, Mrs. A. B. Elrod. Misses Ida Simpson and Fannie Elrod went to Laurens last Saturday to visit relatives and friends. They will spend a week or so there then go to Denver and Starr. We wish them a good time. Mr. Wade Elrod has ordered a new buggy. Watch out, girls. The Concrete school opened up last Monday one week ago. Mr. Attaway, of Williamston, is the teacher. Oak Hill or "Elrod" school opened up Mon day past : teacher, Miss Emma Dowel, of Williamston. COUNTRY GIRL. Dearer Dots. Again we have been blessed with a re freshing rain, which came just in time to save the upland corn from being a complete failure. At this writing (the 35th) the clouds look as though we might have more rain to-day. While wc have had showers every week or ten days, we have not had a real sea son in over a month; as a consequence vegetables are very scarce. Fruit is also very scarce, and thc farmers bill of fare is not so varied as it generally is at this time of the year. Mrs. R. W. Hammond and baby have been very sick for the last week. Mrs. Hammond is much better but the baby is still in a critical condition. Miss Minnie Blackman is still quite sick, and seems to be growing weaker. Miss Anna Blackman, a lovely young lady of Bowersville, Ga., is visiting thc family of Mr. J. W. Rothrock. Miss Margie Major visited friends in Walhalla last week and had a delight ful time. She says the Walhalla peo ple know how to entertain their guests. A few of our young people had a pic nie at Jolly Springs last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Garrison gave a lawn party last Saturday evening, which was attended by a merry crowd of young folks. Among others from a distance was Messrs. Sam Harper and Theo. Watson of the Trinity section. The young people dispersed after their evening's enjoyment with many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Garrison for their kind efforts to entertain them. This model young couple with their two lovely children are highly esteemed by every one. Cadet Will Garrison invited a few friends to help him celebrate his 21st birthday on the 24th. Mrs. Garrison served an elegant dinner to which the ? company did ample justice. While wishing our young friend to live to celebrate many more birthdays, the guests heartily wished that they might be there to participate. A day passed so pleasantly will long bc remembered by those present. Mr. Jim Wooten and family visited friends at Pclzer last week and let their children see tito works of a great cotton factory. Mr. Will Browne, of Fairdeal, visited friends in Denver Monday. I... '.HiMTA, Full Berkshire I'igs for sale. Write or apply to L. ()3car Dean. Deans, S. C. If you want the best Shoe on earth buy the Gainesville hand-made Shoe from John'A. Hayes. Every pair gu?rantelo". Buy once and you will buy again Bicycle economy. The money you pay for a new Wheel is somet?U?6H only pa?t of the price. The bicycle mender ^MS the rest. But il you buya Viking or a Crescent Bicycle to begin with, from Sui-: livan Hardware Co., you need have only a bowing acquaintance with tue wbowl tinker. What are the improvements on the "Champion" Mowers? Xewspapfr space costs something and weean holy recite one feature. Tbe "Champion"'abolishes tho old troublesome, ever breaking, ever choking pitman, and substitute- H rJovjoe worth its weight in gold. Sullivan Hard ware Co. will tell you all about these Mower*. ? . Iron King Stoves are considered the best?" Buy one. Osborne it Osborn? Sole Agents. If your Piano or Organ need- tuning or repairs, it will pav you to see Mr Jas. A. Ruddock of The C. A. Reed Musj^ House, who will guarantee perfect satisfaction to all. If you want Shoes with honest work, honest leather and at honest prices, buy the Gainesville home-made Shoe from .ino. A. Haye?. Kvery pair gu?rante?"). Once a customer always one. '?'< What improvements distinguish the "Champion Mowers" poid by Sullivan Hardware Co? <>ne among others is thar. V>* old troublesome Pitman on all ot'-er .Mowers is abolished on tne "Cham pion.*" A new and vastly letter devico ia substituted which enables the "Cham pion" to work amid stu m ps, rc ?ks; ditches anil ground where others i .ii or soon wear nut. Sullivan i lard ware Co. have connect* d with their Bicycle Repair Departmerta Machinent of many years?xpf-rience, Mr Jas?, r. Howland, of D?nales, S. C. If von wan?, your Bicycle repaired bv a Bicycle Mach i nest, who is thoroughly Competent, don't fail to give him a ttial. HM ve hot water pi pps run i rom your . . ? to bath room. Try Osborne & t >*ln>rne WANTED-Contractors t" build a house at Willihinston, S. C. Plans can be s*>en nt Williatristoii. Address B. Maitio, Williamston, S. C. .! GOING TO MOVE. Neither time. Money or inclination to move our Stock, so here goes 'till we move ! Williams-Kneeland's Finest Hand Sewed Shoes-every lady knows the quality-$3.75. Hancock's $1.75 Shoe for $1.15 white thej last. Women's Pat. Tip DoDgola Button Shoes, 3's to ?'s, 7?c-cheap at S1.25. Lot Gballies, Lawns and Muslins-while they last-2*c. per yard. Belmont Prints 4c. per yard. We have too much work on baud to think . f moving maoy Good?. All kinds of Heavy Groceries Cheap. Come to see us quick as possible. VANDIVER BROS. E G. EVANS, Jr. Pi. B. DAY, M. D. EVANS & DAY, - DEALER8IN - "DiR/Cra-S and GKROCEIRIIES, PENDLETON, S> C. START BIGHT !-The regulation of the primre vite is the basal principle ot" all therapeutics. Keep cleaD, eat properly by u-iog FRESH DRUG?, FRESH GROCERIES, FRESH 80DA WATER, FRE^H ICE. FRESH FRUITS, FRESH TURNIP SEED. EVERYTHING FRESH EXCEPT EVANS & DAY. THE BEST ?ND LATEST MOWERS! ^ THE CHAMPION MOWER neats the world. Especially adapted for work among trees, stones, ditches, &c. No stopping to throw Machine out of gear. You lift the knife without stopping horses or shifting the gear, and go right on mowing. This Cut shows the CHAMPION GEARING-noiseless, no waste of power. Only two Cogs. No Pitman. THE SHIFTER LEVER, operated by the driver's foot. Oil does not run to waste, but is retained and the parts kept always in oil. THE CHAMPION HAY-MAKER, illustrated here, abolishes the old, worrisome, ever-breaking Pitman. No Pitman on the Champion. An entire ly new invention substituted. We can show you something new in the Cham pion. See it and you wiH buy no other. SullJivan Hardware Co. FRESH LOT OF . . . TURNIP SEED Just received at . . . F. B. CRAYTON & CO. One of the thoroughly excellent & and reliable corsets which go tn jp 5 make the reputation of this depart- s? 5 ment is the famous W. B. Corset, ?| 5 We carry a complete line in vari- p ous lengths at popular prices, and sj 5 cheerfully recommend them. In Everything we carry in Stock we try to have the Best we can Get, When offering the W. B. and Warner Bros. Corsets to our Lady friends we feel confident that we are at least offering them as good Corsets as the market affords for the price. We don't claim they will give universal satisfaction don't suppose there's a Corset made that does-but we do re commend them as being honestly made and comfortable wearing goods. The prices are popular as well as the Corsets : 50c, voe, $1.00, #1.50 ! Full value for your money every time-in Corsets as well as any other line. The Fall business will soon be on us. We are giving great attention to getting the right kind of Goods at right prices. When the time comes we expect to offer great at tractions to gain your business. Your.- very truly, C. F. JONES & CO. Great Sacrifice Clearance Sale of all Summer Goods-must be sold AT ANO BELOW COST. We are taking advantage of this opportunity to close out all odd lines and broken lets in the various departments REGARDLESS OF COST. Store News of this Establishment is always Interesting, But particularly so just now because of two special reasons-our gigantic Sacrifice Sale and a special purchase of several lines of Summer Goods at substantial concessions from usual prices. These admirably serve as an ob ject lesson of our perfect command over the situation, our striving in your behalf, our tireless energy, our ceaseless activity. We are liberal in our deal ings, liberal in our views and candid io our statements. It's to your interest to shop around, investigate; and just as surely as you do that your good judgment will lead you to this Store. NOTIONS. The Sacrifice offerings in the Notion Department will be ot unusual in terest : Ladies' Gauze Undervest, sacrifice price. 4c Ladies' Handkerchiefs, nice quality, sacrifice price. 2c Window Shades, on rollers, sacrifi?e price. Gc Pure Linen Window Shades, gilt decorations, worth 35c, sacrifice price.. 21c Children's Lawn Caps, sacrifice price. 6c Ladies' Black and Colored Leather Belts, worth 25c, sacrifice price. 15c Pure Linen Towels, sacrifice price. Sc Ladies' White Lawn Aprons, sacrifice price. 10c Ladies' Steel Rod Parasols, worth 05c, sacrifice price. ;]9o DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. 1000 yards oimpure Lattice Wash Goods, 3G inches wide, sac. price_ 4-ic Checked Nainsook, value Gc, sacrifice price,. 3ic White Dimity, value 15c, sacrifice price. 9e Colored Organdies, former price 12,sacrifice price. 7$e Solid Color Lawns, yard wide, nice quality, sacrifice price. Gk Garner's Percales, 3G inches wide, best quality, value 10c, sacrifice price. 7c Curtain Scrims, value Gc, sacrifice price. 32c Turkey Red Table Damask, fast colors, value o 5c. sacrifice price. lfl< 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 Wai9t, sacrifice price. 45c Ladies' White Duck Skirts, sacrifice price. 27c Ladies' White Duck Skirts, braided, sacrifice price. 48c SHOE PBIGES SLASHED. We lind ourselves yet with quite too many of certain kinds of Shoes. Nearly every price has been 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. 4?< Ladies' Genuine Dongola Slippers, all sizes and toes, sacrifice price. 7.V Ladies' S-?lid Leather Oxfords, value $1.25, sacrifice price . 89c Harrisburg Shoe Co. Ladies' Fine Slippers, value $1,40, sacrifice price . 98;c Ladies' One-Strap Sandals, all solid, value S1.00, sacrifice price. 75c Yours trulv. LESSER & CO., UNDER MASONIC TEMPLi:.