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THE Latest Herisa/tion in A D F I N 0 T W A PRICE, $9.00 N presenting this wonder ful Shoe we have placed before you a Shoe of excep tional value fer the price, $3.00. ...Best of Everything... Workmanship and mate rial--inade in various styles, "fit perfectly--retain their shape. Superior to any shoe made at the price, $3.00. SEE TRADE MARX IN EVERY PAIR E ;K)R SALE ONLY BY if ?ii IN ANDERSON, S. C. Our Ladies' Bress Shoes at $100. $125. $150. $200, $250. Are exceptional values and are thoroughly Up-to-Date in , Style and Workmanship. We are showing an extensive line of Children's Shoes, Of various styles and kinds. Our CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES are especially attractive. 0?E FIN ii SHOES AT $300 ?TM $3.50 ARE THE Best wearers and most stylish to be had at the price. Our Men's Fine Shoes at $4.50 and $5.00 are the best the market affords. We have a complete Stock of Heavy Work Shoes for Hen, Women and Children at popular prices. Ours is one of the largest Shoe stocks in the State, and for the next forty days we will offer extraordinary induce ments to the trade. You should see our Stock. Yours rm ly, Local News. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 1899.' THE COTTON MABKET. Corrected Weekly by Brown, Osborne & Co. Strict Good Mddling-7 7-1G. Good Middling-7 5-16. 7 Strict Middling:-7 3-10. Middling-7 1-16. ! Stained Cotton-5 to C. The Knights ol' Pythias will meet to morrow night at 8 o'clock. Read what Brown, Osborne Sc Co. say about shoes in this issue. The new advertisement of J. H. Weil & Co. talks about clothing this week. Persons indebted to Paul E. Stephens should read his notice in another col umn. Attention is directed to the new ad vertisement ol' the Thompson Cycle Works. The new advertisement ol' C. F. Jones & Co. willinterest both sexes, old and young. . "j??lMl?ri?t dJl#?i? .ZZn^Z Deputy Grand Master Divver will visit, Barnett Lodge, A. F. M., at Piercetown next Saturday. .. Rev. 0. J. Copeland will begin a series of meetings at Neal's Creek Church next Wcdnesdav night. ; . If j-ou are looking for holiday feasts, read carefully the new advertisement of the Evans Pharmacy and go and see thc goods. In their new advertisement this week B. 0. Evans & Co. tell you what they can do for you in clothing, shoes and gents' furnishings. Mr'. Andrew M, Law, of this city, who has "been seriously ill at thc home of his father in Spartanburg, is improving and in a fair -way to recovery. The Baptist State Convention meets in Gaffney on the 29th inst. The rail road fare from Anderson via the South ern is $4.25 for the round trip. Mr. T. J. Neville, of Charleston, has been spending a few days in the city advertising Charleston's grand Fall Festival, which begins next Monday. The Count}' Superintendents of Ed ucation of the State held a meeting in. Columbia last week. Superintended Nicholson, of Anderson, attended the meeting. On Thursday, 30th inst., at ll o'clock a. m., Thanksgiving services will be held at Hopewell Church by Rev. W. W. Leathers. The public is invited to attend the service. Evangelist Leitch is conducting a very successful meeting at Bethesda Chnrch, in Brushy Creek Township. Largo crowds are attending and much interest is manifested. If you need any paints. F. B. Cray ton & Co.'s new advertisement this week will interest you. These gentle men have a large stoekand their"prices will please you. Give them a call. Mr. Claude D. Fant, a popular young conductor on the Atlanta <?? Charlotte division of thc Southern Railway, is spending a few days in the city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. li. Fant. Rev. J. N. H. Summerei will begin a series of meetings at Flat Rock Pres byterian Church to-morrow night at 7 o'clock, and continue through Sunday. All are invited to attend the services. Mrs. G. Ernest Brown, of Birming ham, Ala., who has been spending sev eral weeks in Anderson visiting her pa rents, returned home a few days ago, and accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Larimer. Janies Muuroe, ESQ., of Union, S. C., is in the city. Mr. Munroe is a son of tho late Judge Monroe, and w as bora and raised in this city, where he has many old friends, who are delighted to greet him. . Mr. Jas. R. Anderson, a progressive and successful young farmer of Broad way Township, has purchased a lot on Belton s treet and will soon begin the erection ot a commodious dwelling house on it. Mr. C. M. Guest, who has been en gaged for several months in erecting buildings in Greenville,returned home last Saturday, and, as stated elsewhere, has commenced work for thc Cox Man ufacturing Co. Mr. W. W. Keys, of tho Baptist Cou rier. Greenville, S. C., spent last night in the city, on his way to Yemassee. His son, Furman, caine over with him and will spend a few days in Anderson with relatives. The sportsmen say birds, squirrels and 'possums are more numerous this season than usual. A few days ago one of our citizens shot and killed live squirrels in one tree almost as fast he could load his gun. Our venerable friend; Capt. James A. Drake, held a family reunion at Iiis home in Martin Township last Wed nesday. All cd' his children, except one daughter, was present, and ii was a most happy occasion. Rev. W. W. Leathers will preach at Beaverdam Church, in Brushy Creek Township, on to-morrow (Thursday) evening, at 7 o'clock. The friends of the congregation are cordially invi ted to attend the service. Married, on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, 189?), at 4 o'clock," at the resi dence of the oiliciating clergyman, Rev. W. W. Leathers, Mr. Benjamin S. Ashley and Miss Carrie Duckworth, both qi Anderson County. Will some hunter tell why foxes have disappeared from the country? In the ? old (lays when fox hounds and hunters were abundant, the foxes were plenty. When the hunters ceased to blow their horns the foxes disappeared. Since the 1st inst, it has been lawful to shoot partridges and other birds pro tected by thc game laws. A great deal of line shooting ground, however, has been posted by the owners, and it behooves sportsmen, therefore, to be careful. The Honea Path Chronicle says it is rumored that Hon. Joshua W. Ashley will be in tho race for Congress next year. "Ci??xeu" Ashley would put a good deal of lifo in the campaign, and, if elected, would do the same thing in Congress. AV. F ."Cox offers some valuable land for sale near the enterprising town of Belton. It; consists ol'four tracts, and if not sold at private sale before Sales day in December, will then be sold at publie, outcry. See advertisement for particulars. Wo send our heartiest congratula tions to our lucky youngbrother of the Saluda Advocate-.Mr. James M. fagot. His bride is young, fair and lovely; and the blood of the Reeds and the Maul dins in her veins call for her to be in tellectually gifted.- IM'jefield Chroni i vie . Tin; gossips avie now discussing: anti naming candidates for thc several County offices in thc primary ?lection next year. .So far they have named three eacli for the offices of Clerk of Court, Supervisor and Superintendent of Education. The Secretary of State has issued a commission for a charter to the Build in?, Loan and Investment Company of this city, with a capital of $5.000. The corporators are J. E. Jackson, C. E. Cherry, L. A. Earle, E. L. Bogers and others, all negroes. It would be a goodidea for Christmas purchasers to buy up what they want before the rush commences. There is a great deal more satisfaction in trad ing epiietly than when there is a great crowd anti rush. Nothing is gained by putting the matter ott'. The annual Stare Fair in Columbia last week was a big success's in every [ particular, the crowd in attendance being larger than ever before in the history ot the organization. Anderson Comity was very well represented by botii visitors and exhibitors. Wi' wish to thank our numerous friends who have paid up their sub scriptions so promptly this fail. There are others whom we are ready, willin.tr and anxious to thank. In this year of prosperity we should not have a de linquent on our list after Januarj' 1st, 1000. Sandy Humphreys, the negro who was arrested several months ago by our police for selling whiskey, and who made his escape, was arrested yester dayin Augusta, Ga. Policeman Camp I bell went to Augusta this morn in? and will return this evening with the pris- j ! oner. The Piedmont Cotton Mill Co., of South Carolina, has had a buyer np and down the Elberton road this year picking up all the cotton he could get. lie wanted 3?,000 bales for bis mills and 15,000 for Anderson mills. No reason for prices being low.-Toccoa(Ga.) Jic eora. Miss Bass, recently of Boston, will ?rive a reading in the High School Building at Belton, next Friday even ing, 17th inst., at 7 o'clock. Admission, 25 cents. Miss Bass has appeared be fore large audiences in many of thc cities of the United States and always pleases her hearers. Thc merchants and business men generally of Anderson have agreed to close their respective places of busi ness on Thursday, 30th inst.-Thanks giving Day. The banks and public of fices will also be closed. Bear this in mind and do not come to the city on that day to transact an\r business. Mr. M. P. Pitts, formerly carder at thc Poe Cotton Mill in Greenville, has been selected as Superintendent of the Cox Manufacturing Co. in this city. The work of erecting the buildings for this plant will begin in a few days, and will be superintended by Mr. C. .M. Guest, one of Anderson's popular con tractors. Mr. 1). S. Simpson, of Hopewell I Township, butchered a 12^months-old Berkshire pig a few days ago that weighed 350 pounds net. Can any of our readers beat this? Mr. Simpson is a farmer who lives at home, and rarely comes to the city without bringing something to sell. He says the Berk shire breed of hogs can't bc excelled. A live bird shoot will be held in Ma jors' pasture, south of the city, on the 23rd of November. Entrances will be open to the County. The programme will be as follows: 1st event, 5 birds, entrance $1.00; 2nd event, 7 birds, en trance $2.00; 3rd event, miss and out, entrance $1.00. To be held under the auspices of the Pastime Gun Club. Everybody is invited to see the affair. Mrs. Sarah Brown, relict of thc late John M..Brown, died ?at her home in Centerville Township on the 2nd inst. She had reached the ripe old age of 82 years, and has gouetoreapthe rewards of a devoted Christian life, having long been a consistent member of the Bap tist Church. The remains were inter red at Hopewell, after appropriate fu neral service conducted by Kev. W. W. Leathers. THE INTELLIGENCER is in receipt of the following: "Mrs. Nancy Kerr Hous ton requests the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of her daughter, Jennie, to Joseph Willett Pr?vost, Wednesday evening, November 23, 1899, at 8:30 o'clock. Residence; 210 South Church Street, Charlotte, N. C." Mr. Pr?vost is a worthy son of Ander son, and holds a responsible position with thc Southern Express Co. in Char lotte. Miss Willie Ka}% eldest daughter of Mr. J. V. Kay, dietl at her home in Honea Path last Friday morning. She had been ill for several weeks with fever. She was about sixteen years of age, and a most excellent young lad}-, whose death brought sadness to the hearts of many friends. Her remains were interred in the Honea Path ceme tery, after appropriate funeral services conducted by Kev. il. \V. Burts in the i Methodist Church. The Charleston Gala Week begins next Monday. 20th inst., and promises to be ono of thc most successful serifs of attractions ever yet had there. A full and varied programme has been arranged for each day in the week. Tlie railroads will sell tickets from all points on Nov. 20 to 25, inclusive, lim ited to return ti? Nov. 27. at a rate of one first-class fare, for the round trip. On Nov. 21 to 23, inclusive, limited to return Nov. 25. the fare from Ander son will bi $5.10 for tht? round trip. Willie Austin, aged fourteen years, son of J. A. Austin, a prominent citi zen of Piedmont, met with a serious accident last Friday night while swing ing to a freight train. The boy had just jumped on the moving train when he slipped and was thrown under the car, which cut and bruised his leg. He was carried horne where Dr. Donald amputated the limb below the knee. This is the third boy who has lost a leg in this manner at Piedmont. Rev. Tillman B. Gaines, of Gaffney, S. C., a brother of our fellow-towns man, Mr. M. B. Gaines, died in the In sane Asylum at Columbia last Monday morning, aged about 05 years. He hail been in feeble health for a long time and about a year ago was sent to the Asylum. A widow and six children survive him. His remains were carried to Gaffney ior interment. Mr. Gaines Avas well-known in Anderson County, and his friends will regret to hear of his death. Mrs. Louisa McCullough died at her home in the Corner Township on Sat urday, 4th inst., of paralysis, after lin gering only u few hours. Sile leaves two children, Mr. Samuel McCullough, of the ('omer, anti Mrs. Kachel Rogers, of Elberton, Ga. She was in the 87th year of her age, and was a most excel lent Christian woman, whose many deeds of kindness will ever be remem bered by her friends anti neighbors. Her husband preceded her to the grave forty years ago. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Kev. T. C. Ligon, anti her remains were inter red at Good Hope Church, of which she had been a devoted member since the days of her girlhood. At ihn regular mnn/hlv raeetinj; Willow Camp, No. 2<i, W. O. W., I in Masonic Hall last night, fifteen i a])plications for membership were ceived, among whom were .some of best business men of the city, inclu?] two of our leading physicians. Thi a live, active Camp, which now has members, and is increasing its nmn cal strength every meeting. This Or is now well established throughout Union, is quite popular and is grow rapidly every day. Mrs. Ida Bonner, widow of the 1 Wm. Bonner, died suddenly at home in Due West last Wednesday rernoon. She spent the preceding < in Anderson and was, apparently, her usual good health. Wednesi morning she complained of feeling well, bul her condition was not cona ered serious until a few minutes bel' she expired. Heart failure was cause. Mrs. Bonner was a (laughte: the late .James T. Harkness, of t County, where she has many friei and relatives, who deepJv regret death. OTiicer Dillingham, of Spartanbu came over last week aller fleury, uold, the negro who was arrested this city on Salcsday. <>n his w back and while waiting in Grecnv: for the train to Spartanburg, the neg who was handcuffed, was chained t< seat in the wailing room at the dep and Mr. Dillingham stepped out foi few moments. When he returned, 1 negro and the iron brace of the si were gone, and the officer was able get no trace of either. Several oti negroes wei?; in the waiting room a it is believed they aided theprisonei making his escape. At a meeting of a number of you gentlemen at the City Hail last W( ?esday evening the Electric City Cl was organized, and the following o cors wen.' elected: President, E. Rucker, Jr; Vice-president, J. M. Si livan: Secretary and Treasurer, A. Sharpe. The executive commit tee cc sists of the officers and Dr. S. M. 0 J. R. Yandi ver, H. H. Watkins a Blair Crayton. The admittance fee ten dollars, and dues one dollar month. Quarters fbi* thc Club will secured at once and furnished m mo ern style. Those who desire to jc should call on Secretary Sharpe. The McCormick correspondent of t Augusta Chronicle, under date of t 8thinst., says: "Wc are sorry tobe that we are" to lose our clever you: pharmacist, Dr. John Bradley, w is considering thc acceptance an ofter to take charge of ti prescription department of a dn company that is being organized Belton, S. C., and the regrets at losii him, if all reports are true, will not confined exclusively te the male se We wish him success wherever he mi go and commend him cheerfully those with whom he may cast his lot, he is avery clever gentleman anda go< citizen." The Concord (X. C.) Stamford of ri Otb inst., says: "For some time-a youl man named S. E. Hoana. of Anderso S. C., has been at Forest Hill workii in the mill. The young man sever times run away hom home and ( Wednesday his father had Policen); Johnston to go to Forest Hill and g him. Mr. Johnston found him atti company store and both were ready get into the buggy and come down the mayor's office when thc fellow pi to his heels. He was chased throng back yards and gardens and at la captured. His father took him back Anderson Wednesday night. The bi vowed that he would not stay at hom though." The Leonid Sisters, a band of rovie celestial theatricals, began a tim nights' engagement at the Theatre Ca mas last night to a packed house. Thei was either some hitch in the scenery < the high hat of Dame Nature, who* si high up in front, shut oil'all view fro: the talented stars; at any rate, tho! who-engaged scats-for the performaw declare they did riot receive their moi cy's worth, but are disposed to gh them another trial to-night and tc morrow night, nuder thc assurance c Professor Hicks that the scenes wi work all right, and that Dame Natui will remove her offending headge; before the curtain rises. Those wis! ing to see a really first-class attractio should avail themselves of this oppoi tunity, as they cannot be induced 1 give usa return engagement until tl: year 1932. The friends of Mr. W. H. McMurtr: of Garvin Township, will deeply syn* patliize with him in tin: sore bereave ment which befell him in the loss c his devoted wife on Sunday mornin Last. "?irs. McMurtry, who'was sixt years of age, has been a sufferer io man}'months past from an incurabl malady, but bore her suft'erings wit that Christian fortitude which has al ways 'characterized her life as bein, the' watchful architect of a sweet, pa tient and unselfish disposition. Sh was a consistent member of the Pres by teri an Church, and always dclightei in all its ordinances. She was greatl; beloved by all who knew lier for he i many graces of heart and mind. Sh : was a daughter of ila- late Felix Wat kins, and an aunt of oar townsmen Messrs. John C. and Felix Watkins. Capt. V>. C. Hard, om- o?' Andersoi County's most popular and highly cs teemed citizens, died at his home a Brookside, one mile from Williiimstnii last Sunday al 0:30 p. a:., after aa ill ness ol'several months. Although lu had reached his sith year, until severa months ago he w as active and strong then he was attacked by a complicatioi of diseases that ended his existence Sunday evening. Capt. Hard leave: a large family, all of whom have beei informed by telegraph id' his death Thc funeral was held at his late resi dence this (Wednesday) morning at H o'clock, after which the remains wen laid to rest in Williamston cemetery ty the side of his wife, who died two year; ago. It may bc truly said of Captaii Hard that he was a Christian gentle nmn, beloved by all who knew him. H< was a consistent member of the Melli odist Church from his boyhood. In the death of Mr. James W. Ash ley, which occurred at his home ii Hopewell Township on Wednesday night, 8th inst., Anderson County lose: another good citizen. He had been af dieted with heart disease for a year o: two, and a few weeks ago contract?e pneumonia, which caused his death Air. Ashley was born and reared am spent his fife in Anderson County, anc was about 48 years age. Ile hadlouf been a devoted and active member o: Hopewell Church, and was most highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends who deeply sympathize with the be reaved widow and six children who arc left to cherish his memory. To hii family, to the church and the commu nity, his name will ever be blessed His remains were laid to rest in tin Hopewell Churchyard on Thursday Kev. W. W. Leathers conducting tin funeral services. To dirt' :i i oi l In Ono liny. Take LHXH??VP Brorrm Quinine Tablets, All (Irnpginifi rffun^ the money if it fails to cure. E. W. (Jrove's signature on every box. 25c. The Syracuse Chilln<l Plow?, sold by Brook I'rothwra aro best, lightest cl ruft, and do tin* prettiest work of any Chilled Plow ever sold hi Anderdon. See them before you buy any other. XT Boy thai Buys Clothing knows 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 Suits are the pride of our Store, in any style you may wish-Round Cut Square Cut and Double Breast Suits, in all the latest Stripes and Plaids. $10.00 Suits. They are 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. Clothiers and Fimiishiers. D. F.-Don't forget our line of SCHOOL SUITS-gun'an teed to stand any boy in South Carolina an i Georgia. Price $2.50 to $3.50. H.&M. News for 4 that go and the the Boys to School little Girls. 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 & GRATTON, The Shoe People. ros.Barcai Once more on Top with Low Prices ! JUST received a lot of CAPES, and they must go at once, so here ?be goes for 49e, 75c, Soo, DOc, Wc and ?1.00 to higher priced. Wo have a dandy line of UNDER WEAR. Never buy until you se? ours. We are always at the front with LOW PRICES. Bargains all the time, and you would get some pleasure by coming and getting them. By the way, if you want, some of our low priced JEANS you had better ccme running, for they are about gone, and we are not going to have any more this season-need room for Holiday Goods. So come and get doth enough for a pair of Pants for 30?. Never forget that we are the people who have low prlcea on CROCKERY, GLASSWARE and TINWARE. If you are going to buy a nice LAMP we want you to see our 25c, 75c, 90c, 09c and $1 00 Parlor Lamps. They are beauties. FIVE CENT COUNTER-1 Thimble, 24 Hooks and Eye?. 2 Balls Thread, 1 Tumbler all for 5c. 1 great big Wash Pan 5c, 1 extra large Pie Pan 5c, 12 Pearl But tons 5c, and a great many other things we can't mention. Yours for Bargains, KING BROS., BARGAIN STORE, Two Doors from Post Office. M. L CARLISLE. FOR ?SALE ! L. II. CARLISLE. THE GREAT OLIVER CHILLED PLOW! WE have on hand a full aud complete line of these famous Turn Plows, which have surpassed the expectations of our most progressive farmers. We also handle a full line of other Farm and Agricultural Implements, Wagon and Buggy Material, &c. In fact, a general line of H iRD WARE. We also carry a selection of FAMILY GROCERIES. Call and ex amine our genuine heavy Red Rust Proof Oats. New Crop N. O. Molasses. Mr. T. E. Martin with us now, and will be glad to have his friends call and Ees him. Phone No. 138. Free Delivery. CARLISLE BROS., Anderson, S.C.