Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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During the hot days of June, when fans and iced drinks were,in demand, and the sales of Woolens forced at enor mous discounts, we thought of cold Winter nights, and bought CASE AFTER CASE.. The result is that we have a stock of Blankets that in quan tity and quality would do credit to the large City Stores, and at prices that would make them blush. Without sayingonore we will quote a few prices, and ask the public to. come and pass judgment. We have a sur prisingly nice Cotton Blanket, good size, at 40c. per pair, one that would astonish you at 75c. per pair, and an eye-opener at $1.00 per pair, but the following are our drawing cards : A splendid Gray Blanket, 10-4 - - - - at $1.35 An excellent White Blanket, 10-4, - - - - at 1.45 An exceedingly good White Blanket, 10-4, - - at 1.95 White Blanket, 75 per cent wool, 10-4, - - - at 2.45 One solid case Ali Wool Blankets, Southern make, 10*4, (make a note of this-it's a warm number,) at 2.90 'li. ... v..- j ' One solid case absolutely All Wool Blankets, guaran teed, North Carolina made, 10-4, at 2.95 The aboveBlanket, ll-4> - - at 3.95 Afine.Blax?ket,ll-4,. at 4.95 A superior Blanket, 11-4,. at 5.75 Extra Handsome Blankets, 11-4. - - - at 7.50 Superfine .11-4 Blankets,. at 8.50 We haye also a nice assortment of CRIB AND CRADLE BLANKETS. ALSO, FANCY ROBE BLANKETS, And the HOTTEST, ALL WOOL SCARLET BLANKET, 10-4, for if2.45 that you ever saw. It is a remarkable value. Ask to see it, even if you do not care to buy a red Blanket. 'Bead the above prices and compare them with others. Post yourself on the quality and value of Blankets, and then we will have no trouble in selling you. We have the And are offering them at a very close margin of profit. You-s rruly, Brown, Osborne S Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Greiieral Merchandise, ArvnEKwors. a*, c. I Local News, ? WSDXKSP A V. .,( 'CT^KJiS!)^ THE COTTON MARKET. . _ i Corrected Weekly by BrowD, Osborne &. Co. i " _____ Strict Good Mddling-M:. Good Middling-Ti. Strict Middling-Ti. Middling-T. Stained Cotton-"} to Gi. Court convenes nt Bickens next Mon (lay. County Treasurer Pity ne is now ready to receive your taxes. The State's barroom in Anderson is evidently doing a good business. Mrs. X. L. Fant was the guest of Mes dames J ?can and Ratlifi'e this week. The new advertisement of King Bros. tells you how to save money. If you have a cough read the new ad vertisement of the Hill-Orr Drug Co. Mr. J. X. Watkins, of Greenville, has been spending a few days in the city. Attention is directed to the new ad vertisement of the Sullivan Hardware Co. Mr. F. M. Butler and family, of Ma con, Ga., are in the city visiting rela tives. Osborne & Osborne are ottering bar gains in stoves. Sec their new adver tisement. > Mr. Tom Maxwell, of Greenville, spent last Sunday in the citj* visiting his parents. The new advertisement of B. 0. Evans & Co. will prove interesting to the male sex. Anderson needs and must have a public library. Who will take the lead m the matter? In their new advertisement C. F. Jones ec Co. talk about their immense stock of clothing. Cloaks and suits for thc ladies are de scribed in the new advertisement of Julius H. Weil ,<c Co. Rend Osborne & Osborne's new ad vertisement on stoves, tinware, china, glassware and crockery. The rate from Anderson for the round trip to the State Fair is $3.20, which in cludes admission to the Fair. In their new advertisement Carlisle Bros. . call attention to their stock of Oliver Chilled plows. Read it. The Knights of Pythias will hold an important meeting to-morrow evening. Every member is urged to attend. Policeman King went to Greenville yesterday to attend the United States Court as a witness in a postoffice bur glary. Messrs. J. S. Fowler and W. Q. Ham mond are in Columbia this week at tending Court as witnesses against W. A. Neal. The stock show takes place at Pel zer next Saturday, and will no doubt attract a large crowd of both exhibitors and visitors. Mr. Paul E. Ayer has announced to his friends that he will be a candidate for Mayor in the municipal election next Summer. Mrs. Carrie McCully and Mrs. J. M. Patrick left yesterday on a visit to Washington, New York and ocher Eastern cities.. A number of our friends have called and settled their dues to the INTEL LIGENCER, and there are others who should do likewise. Brown, Osborne & Co. are making a fuss on blankets, "ead what they say in this issue, make a note of their prices and give them a call. County Treasurer Payne had his an nual settlement yesterday with the Comptroller General's chief clerk. Ev- . erything was found correct. J. P. Hutchinson, a fireman on the cannon ball, has been promoted to en gineer on the Anderson division of the Southern Railway.-Greenville Times. A large number of the Anderson boys and giris who are off at College can't do without the old INTELLIGENCER, and are having it 6ent to their address. Our clever friend, M. R. B. Goodgibn, of Williameton, has been spending a few days in the city visiting the family of his kinsman, J. C. C. Featherston, Esq. Mr. G. W. Weldon, one of the Fork's progressive young farmers, gave us a call last Monday. He says the farmers of his section are sowing crops of small grain. Rev. 0. J. Copeland has just closed a very successful and interesting meet ing at Oakdale Church, in the Fork. There were eighteen accessions to the Church. Mr. John Flynn, formerly of And erson but now a most popular "knight of the grip,*' is spending a few days in the City, combining business with pleasure. Rev. 0. J. Copeland, the pastor, will begin a series of meetings at Neal's Creek Church next Friday night. Everybody is invited to attend the meetings. Tin; public schools of Williamston Township, District No. 8, will open on Monday, November Gell. The teachers are urged to be at their places prompt ly on time. The Cox Manufacturing Company has,inst closed a trade with Mr. J.E. Glenn l'or a site foi- their mill north west of Hie city limits on the Blue Ridge Railroad. Miss Dit Gilnier, who has been thc guest ol' Mrs. William Anderson, re turned home to Anderson yesterday after captivating Greenville generally. -d rem ri Hr S cir*, I? I h. Miss Eula Casey, tia; accomplished teacher, of Anderson, arrived on Sat urday last, rain or shine, and on Mon day assumed,charge ol' thc IInrricane school.- (.'linlon Gazelle. The Ordinance dividing the eily into six wards is published on the second page of the INTI:U.I<.I:N< KI:. Tho citi zens of thc city should clip if out and lile it for future reference. Mr. Ollie Cant has gnni- lo Pittsfield, Mass., w here he has accepted a posit ion with a big manufacturing plant. lie is a most excellent young man and will make friends in his adopted home. Send Tm: INTELLIGENCKR any item of personal interest, that you may hap pen to be in possession of. If you have a telephone in the house you can tele phone the niessag?'. Any favor of this kind will be gladly received and the paper will be made that much more 1 readable for your having contributed 1 to it. I Mr. AV. A. Lowery, a prominent ( zcu of Seneca, and well-known in Cornily, died ;it his home in that ii last Saturday. He was ;i brother law ol' Mr. J. b. bowler, of this city The Presbyterians have been olio ;i lot hy tlic Orr Cotton Mill on condition that a Church bo erected if. A committee from thc Ander Church luis been appointed to consi the oder. Mr. W. S. Lee has just complete? new dwelling house on Bleckley str< and Mrs. Sherard, Mr. Wells and j Cucn have let thc contract for el ection of three more houses on same street. The Conf?d?rale Veterans ot' Brus Creek Township are requested to ni at Mt. Airy.on Saturday. Nov, 4th, 3 o'clock p. m. for thc purpose, of ele iug a Township Pension Board. Ev* Veteran is urged to attend. Thc United States Circuit Court C( venes in Columbia on November 28 The following citizens ot: Anders County have ben drawn to serve as .J rvmen: Grand Jury-G. W. Fant. >\ andi). A. (Jeer; Petit Jury-L. lie Watson. The new advertisement of Mr. OL Bigbv will prove interesting to hom keepers, who are troubled now to sn pl}- their tables with something to c: He carries a choice line of grocer! and sells then at prices that will plea you. Give him a call. Monday night, just after dark, t bicycles of Messrs. Ben. Pant ai Charlie Mauldin were stolen from t sidewalks in front of their respecti places of business by two ncgroc The police soon recovered the whee and arrested one of t he negroes. On Tuesday. 10th inst., Mr. John Sittou died at the home of his son, M Samuel Sitton, in Brushy Creek Tow ship, aged 82 years. He was of Amie son County's oldest and most uprig citizens, and was highly esteemed by wide circle of friends and relatives. On account of the Wallace Circus in Augusta to-morrow, you can { from Andcrsou to Augusta and retro for two dollars. Von can go down ( the regular passenger train and rema in Augusta until 8 o'clock p. m., win a special train will bring you back : Anderson. Last Saturday morning Mrs. Lei Cobb was found dead in her bed on tl plantation of Mr. J. M. Erskine, ne? Midway Church. Until recently si had been an inmate ot' County Hom and had gone to Mr. Erskine's to pic cotton. She was about GO years of ag and had no near relatives iu this Coui ty. Astronomers say that November wi be aperiodpeculiarly attended within* teonc display. On the night of tl loth, meteors will be most conspicuou It will occur after midnight. Stick peg by the date and keep your eyes ope if you want to see stars moving wit! out the pain attending when you striL your thumb with a hammer. The Southern Railroad will run special train from Anderson and Greer ville to Columbia and return three daj during the State Fair. The train wi leave Anderson at an early hour in th morning and return late in the evening thus allowing passengers to spend a. day in Columbia. The fare for th round trip will bc very low. Our clever friend, Dr. S. G. Bruce, o Town ville, gave us a call last Saturda; while in the city, ile is offering hi property at Townville for sale, and i contemplating moving to Pickens, C H. to practice dentistry. Dr. Bruce i a most estimable citizen, and Picken will be most fortunate in securing hin as a resident. We regret to see hin leave our County. Joe Freeman, of Anderson County was convicted of transporting liquor and was senteneed to pay a fine of $1(M or serve thirty days on chaingang The Supervisor and other prominenl citizens certified that the man's healtl was such that he could not labor and at the suggestion the governor com muted the sentence to $20 or fifteec days.-Columbia Mccord, IGth. Mr. J. Pink Little died at his home in Belton Township last Friday night from the effects of cocaine blood pois on. He had a tooth extracted a fevt days previous in which cocaine was ad ministered. The deceased was quite a popular and substantial gentleman, and will be mourned by a wide circle ol friends. He leaves a young wife and four small children to mourn his un timely death. His remains were in terred at Shady Grove Church on Sun day. . Mrs. Senith Stone, widow of Berry Stone, died at the home of her son-in law, Mr. J. W. Wilson, in the Crayton ville section, on Monda}-, Othiust., aged about 80 years. Her maiden name was Massey, and by her marriage seven children were born, three of whom pre ceded her to the grave. She had lived to see the fourth generation of lier off spring. She was a most estimable wo man and was greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends and relatives. She had long been a consistent member ol Barker's Creek Church, where her re mains were interred, Rev. X. G. Wright conducting the funeral services in the presence of a large congiegation. Thoughtful persons cannot repress a deep sympathy for the mother of the young man or woman, boy or girl, whom the minister, during the progress of his sermon, finds it necessary to rebuke for misbehaver in the Church. Though the reproof be ever so gentle-merely a dignified silence until the whisperers and gigglers have finished-that parent must feel crushed by the fruit her neglected training has borne. No, fond one, it is not yet too late. Take your wayward offspring to some' secluded spot down behind the barn and there have him oilier do the "Jioochc-eooelie'' with such variations as thu "pigeon wing." "mule, dodge" and "buzzard lope," or a medley nf the whole. This kind of dance will receive; Scriptural sanction. Even though it doesn't, don't allow him or her to disgrace yon by misbehaving in Church. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Breazcalc, widow of the late Kenon Breazcalc, departed this life ?it thc home of her son-in-law, Mr. J. A. Eskew, in Centreville. Town ship, last Sunday morning at ~ o'clock, in the 73rd year of her age. She had been in feeble heall ii for a long timi', but was confined to her bed only about three weeks. The deceased was a daughter of lite late .lohn Frctwell, was born and raised in this County, and until four years ago always lived on the place bf her birth. Du November !?, is IT, she married Mr. Ibcazeale, who preceded her lo thu grave about live years ago. liv this union ten children were boru, of whom three sons and three daughters survive her. Her long life was a beau!ifni epistle of a Christian's love and faith ful devotion to the precepts and exam ple of her blessed Saviour, and she fell asleep (rusting in His promises, and strong in the faith and hope Of a glori ous and peaceful resurrection to im mortal existence beyond the portals of the grave. Her remains were interred Sunday afternoon in the Salem Church yard, of which Church she had long bee'n a member. Kev. O. L. Martin conducted the funeral services. .Jim Thompson ?sn bold young negri 1 hie!', ?ind has ;i special fondness foi stealing live stock. Not long since he stoic a cow, and his next act was ap propriating another man's mule lorin's own uso. Last Sunday Mr. Ward X. Thompson drove into the city, hitched his horse in thc rear of the Masonic Temple and attended services ar the Presbyterian Chinch. About 1 o'clock he returned to his buggy, but it was gone. Thinking that perhaps some other member of the family had driven the horse home, near the" eastern su burbs of the city, he mounted his wheel and went home. The horse and buggy were not there and had not been seen by any member of the family since morning. Mr. Thompson returned to the city, reported the matter to the po lice and Deputy Sheri ff Dillingham. In the meantime it was learned that a ne gro had been seen driving thc horse out thc Belton road. Deputy Dillingham at once started to Helton, and Mr. Thompson, on his wheel, wentto Monea Path. At Belton the Deputy phoned to Honen Path, and shortly afterwards the negro drove into the latter place closely followed by Mr. Thompson; Mr. Dillingham changed horses at Bel ton and soon reachedLinnea Path. The negro-was brought back to the city and lodged in jail that night. The next ride he will take will be to the peniten tiary. Antun Items. It becomes our sady duty to chroni cle the death of Mr. Clark Smith. Un last Wednesday morning the Great Sovereign of the Universe called for the soul Ile had left with Mr. Smith, and with a joy and gladness that can only be imagined by those that have suffered as Mr. Smith, for upward of twelve years, as a most helpless invalid, he peacefully closed his eyes and launched out, with a sacred trust, into the Great Beyond. Mr. Smith was about forty-five years of age. His re mains were interred in the family burying ground. Several of our farmers are talcing ad vantage of the beautiful weather and are rapidly sowing oats. Cotton picking is almost over. The Sandy Springs Literary Society had a short but spirited debate on the subject in hand last Saturday night. Thc Society will meet again next Sat urday night, 21stJust., at 7o'clock. The members expect to have a real live de bate and cordially invite the public to attend. Bon AMATEUR. Union Meeting. The next Union meeting of the Pied mont Association will be held with the Central Baptist Chhurch on the fifth Saturday at 10 o'clock a. m. Introduc tory sermon by J. W; Sheriff. 1st Query-''What are the evidences of regeneration .'" To be opened by T. R. Clovensha. 2nd Query-"What can be done to awaken a greater interest in missions and all benevolent objects?" To be opened by A. M. Young. J. JAMESON, Moderator. To Cure a Cold hi One Day. Take Laxative Broceo Quinine Tablets. All druggists retund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature ou every box. 25c. Nota day passes (Sunday excepted) that the highest praise is not heaped upon the Oliver Chilled Plows. FOR RENT-One small cottage. Ap ply to M. Kennedy. The Hyracuse Chilled Plows, sold by Brock Brothers are best, lightest draft, and do the prettiest work of any Chilled Plow ever sold in Anderson. See them before you buy any other. When you have any kind of Plumbing I would like to figure with you on it. 8-tf John T. Burris?. Even with the poor crops this year the Oliver Plows, sold by Sullivan Hardware Co., gave results, visible to any ordinary observer, which no other Plow attained. If your Piano or Organ needs tuning or repairs, it will pav you to see Mr. Jas. A. Ruddock of The C. A. Reed Music House, who will guarantee perfect satisfaction to all. A good Harrow should follow a good Plow. Follow the Oliver Plows with Sullivan Hardware Co's matchless Har rows and the work will count. For Sale-My residence and lot in Townville; a 5-room house, centrally lo cated on Main Street, near both Churches aud the School; smokehouse, carriage bouse, cook house, stables and barn, with flue well of water and garden. Also two horses, top buggy and one double surrev. Terms easy. Apply to 8. G. Bruce, Townville, 8 C. It is now io order to select you a good Gun and supply yourself with Ammuni tion from Sullivan Hardwa-e Co.'s big stock. Go to Brock Brothers and see the Av ery Disc Plow before you buy any other make. They will sell you one at a lo\v price. Mend your own Hames*! You can do it quickly and effectively with Sullivan Hardware Co.'s Harness Riveter. It is the simplest and most useful article for this purpose we ever saw, and seils for a trifle. Call on them and see it tried. For Rubber aud Leather Belting and Machinery supplies, Brock Brothers is the place to find them when you are in need cf such goode. Who does not appreciate a good Razor or a good Knife? .Sullivan Hardware Co. can satisfy the most fastidious in prk?o and quality. Tho bpst and cheapest steck of Fall and Winter Dry Goods in tho city at Vandi vor Bros. Big drivo in Shot at Sullivan Hardware Co.'s. 1,000 bags to bo'sold. Ballard's Obelisk and Guthrie's Finest Patent Flour for ?4.50 per barrel at Van diver Bros. Free city delivery. 'PhoceTo Sullivan Hardware Co. is in receipt of the largest invoice of Pocket Cutlery and Razors ever displayed in Anderson. Tho biggest, best rind cheapptt stock cf Shoes in the city at Vandivor Bro?. Oliver Chilled Plows have made a re cord. Before their introduction in An derson large turning plows were unpop ular and rejected. Now tho Oliver has friends wherever tried, and pays big div idends. Have hot water pip-^s run (rom your stove to bath room. Try Osborne A Osborne. Some one in order to sell his wares may say his Plow is as good as tho Oliver. This is doing busiuesi on other people's reputation. Buy only tho genuino Oli vers from Sullivan Hardware Co. Iron King .Stoves aro considered tho best Buy one. Osborne ? Osborne Sole Agents. .100 kegs of Uillo Powder in Sullivan Hardware Co's Magazine to be sold under trust. Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson only by Osboruo it Osborne, Twenty-five Hollars will buya fairly coed square practice Piano at tho C. A. Heed Music. House. They aro intrinsi cally worth double that amount. If you want tho finest Texas Seed Oats j cheap, get them Vandiver Bros. I Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Palms for j salo. MKS. J. F. CLINKSCALES, j 242 Main St. I Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron 1 work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne & Osborne. Boy that Buys Clothing knows ?J?J ix iflliii IU e We are known all over South Carolina and Georgia as the people that gives the biggest value in We can beat either State on $5.00 Suits. Our $7.50 ?uits are the pride of our Store, in any style you may wish-Round Cut, Square Cut and Double Ereast Suits, in all the latest Stripes and Plaids. $10.00 Suits. They s re dressy in the extreme, every style new and latest designs, in Plaids Stripes and Checks. These $10.00 Suits are equal to any $20.00 on the market. Prices always the lowest-everybody knows that. HALL & MILFORD. Clothiers and Furnishiers. D. F.-Don't forget our line of SCHOOL SUITS-guaran teed to stand any boy in South Carolina an i Georgia. Price $2.50 to $3.50. H.&M. News for that go and the WE have just received the largest shipment and the best assortment of Children's, Misses and Little Gents'- - Ever brought into Anderson. See us on all kinds of Shoes, and when you see your friends don't forget to tell them that we are the only exclusive Shoe people in Anderson. Yours for Reliable Shoes, COBB & OEAYTON, The Shoe People. SHOES at HALF PRICE ! WE have decided co place the Stock of Shoes recently bought of the Electric City Shoe Store ou the marker at One-Half the Original Price. This means you eau buy your Shots (Men's. Womens' and Children's) at one-ball' the price you pay for the same goods anywhere else. W" cordially invite all to call and examine this Stock before placing their ui..irs for Fall Shoes, for it means a big saviug of Dollars to you. Very respectfully, D, C. BROWN & BRO. 'NEX r TO POST OFFICE.] ROOMS for RENT. GOOD LOCATION. APPLY TO THOMSON CYCLE WORKS,, NEXT TO NEW BANK.