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Beautify The Home ! In order to beautify the Home intelligently and according to the latest decree of Fashion, and at a minimum of cost, come and look til rough our line of. louse Furnishings ! Which is one of the largest and most yaried in style and quality to be found in the upper section of the State. Our Ingrain Carpets Are unusually attractive} and notwithstanding the fact that there has been an advance of 5c. to 10c. per yard, we are offering our present stock at OLD PRICES, from 25c. to 75c. per yard. We have about seventy-five of the prettiest and best Art Squares Ever shown here. Prices from $2.50 to $12.00. We have a fine assortment of Carpet Remnants AND REMNANTS OF ART SQUARES, That can be matched, so as to make perfect ART SQUARES. We are showing a line of Rugs That cannot be surpassed for style, beauty and elegance in the city. Our Smyrna Rugs Are especially attractive, from the small Boor Mats to large $20.00 Bugs. When it comes to Mattings We fear no competition. Our stock is certainly large enough and complete enough to satisfy the most fastidious. Ours is China and Japan Matting in great variety, also a new thing known as LINEN MATTING. Window Curtains. Our assortment will compare favorably with the large city Stores. Our styles are certainly as good. Our prices are LOW. If you prefer buying the materials and making your own Curtains we can undoubtedly please you. We have almost anything you can wish for in Curtain Swisses, Draperies, Upholsteries* &c. We have Window Shades, Curtain Poles, Linoleum, Bug Fringes, &c. The Ingrain Carpets and Art Squares sold by us are of j the Southern manufacture, and made by the Gaffney Carpet Manufacturing Co., at Gaffney in our State. No buyer of the above Goods can do themselves justice without seeing our stock before buying. Yours truly, Brown, Osborne I Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ? General IVEerphanclise Local News. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14. 1?00. THE COTTON MABKET. Corrected Weekly by Brown, Osborne A Co. Strict Goon* Middling-S*. Good Middling-SJ. Strict Middling-8. Middling-71. Stained Cotton-C to 7?. Cotton seed are advauciug.in price. Tho County Supervisor advertises a bridge-to let. Mr. Andrew Speer is now tiring on the Blue Ridge Bond. The new advertisement of Carlisle Bros. will interest the fanners. Head it. It is the general opinion that the price of cotton will continue to ad vance. Miss Corrio Bruce, of PickouB, S. C., is in the city visiting Miss Leila White. County Treasurer Payne says there are very lew delinquent taxpayers in this County. The time for making your tax returns to Auditor Boleman expires next Tues day, 20th inst. The Evans Pharmacy, in its new advertisement, calls attention to its stock ol' tinsses. Buyer.? <>t' house furnishings should read Brown. ' )sborno Sc Co.'s advertise ment iu'this issue. Tlie small grain crops in the County are reported alright so far, in spite of the severo weather. Mr. Jas. F. Fant received a hue lot of shad last week. They were the first on the market this season. Mrs. Hulda McCurdy, of Comer, Ga., is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Beck, and family. Mrs. C. M. Smith, of Charleston, is spending a few days in the city visiting her neice, Mrs. J. W. Quattlebaum. Mr. S. Strou^e has gono to tho East ern markets to buy a Spring and Sum mer stock of goods for J. H. Weil & Co. Cadet David S. Taylor, who has been sick at Clemson College, came home last week to spend a few days recuper ating. Miss Maggie Clinkscales, of Belton, came up hist Friday to spend a few days in thu city visiting her sister, Mrs. D. C. Brown. Mr. J. L. llaynie, who has been liv ing at Lavonia, Ga., the past year, has moved back to his old home in Varen nes Township. During the pnst few weeks a large number of new names have been add ed to our subscription^ list. There's room for more. Our young friend, T. E. Bell, who has been buying cotton at Dunn, N. C., and Manning, S. C., for several months, has returned home. Mr. J. Hamby, a young man who lived on the Anderson side of the river at Piedmont, died on the 2nd inst., after a brief illness. Miss Christine von Borstel leaves in a few days to visit Baltimore and New York, and will later sail for Germany to spend the summer. The Pension Board of Centerville Township will meet in this city at Magistrate Gilmer's office next Satur day morning at 10 o'clock. Sealed bids are invited for collecting and hauling of city refuse matter. See advertisement of Alderman Evans, chairman sanitary committee. Bev. R. G.Pearson, the famous evan gelist, who is greatly beloved in An derson, is now conducting a very suc cessful meeting in Charlotte, N. C. The German Club of i this city will give a Valentine Ball this evening. A number of young people from neigh boring towns are expected to attend. The examination of teachers for the public schools will take place on the 23rd inst. See the advertisement of Superintendent Nicholson in another column. The Secretary of State has granted a charter to the Cox Yarn MiU, of this city. The capital stock of this enter prise is $50,000, but it is proposed to in crease it to $100,000. Messrs. F. T. Wilhite and J. Baylis Lewis left last Monday for Charleston to attend the annual session of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, which convened yesterday. Hon. T. C. Dickinson, tho financial agent of the Black Diamond Railway System, sailed a few days ago for Eng land. In a short time wo will no doubt know the result of his visit. Tho woods will be full of candidates this year. Wo are informed that there arc already four in the race for ono cer tain office, and that there will probably be two more for the same office. Married, on Sunday, Feb. ll, 1000, at the residenen of the officiating minis ter, Rev. W. W. Leathers, near this city, Mr. T. B. Cox and Miss Onie Graves both of Anderson County. Married, on Sunday, Feb. ll, 1000, at the residence of the officiating minis ter. Rev. J. E. Spearman, Mr. James Gooden, of this County, and Miss Lu cilia Simpson, of Abbeville County. The fund for tho establishing of the Anderson Library is gradually increas ing, having now reached over $400. Every citizen who can possibly do so should contribute something to the fund. Chiquola Lodge, Knights of Pythias, meets to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock, sharp. There will bo three candidates for the first rank and two for thc sec ond. All tho members are urged to at tend this meeting. Tho books of subscription to tho capital stock of the Williamston Cot ton Mill will bo opened next Monday, l?tli inst., at tho store of Mr. G. W. Sullivan in Willinmston. Sec adver tisement in another column. Tho Electric City Club is fortunate in having secured for its quarters thc third ttoor of the People's Bank build ing. Tho rooms are elegantly furnish ed, and are supplied with all tho mod ern comforts aud conveniences. The tireen ville District "Missionary Institute'1 is to be held in St. John Methodist Church, this city, March 18-15. An interesting programme has been prepared, and every preacher in the District is expected to attend. The high price prevailing for ordi nary field peas should encourage tann-' ors to pay inore attention to that crop. In this part of thcStatepeas will grow anywhere and everywhere yielding a large harvest with little work. Kev. T. H. (Jarrett and family have moved from Union to Spartr:ihurg. Mr. Garrett has been a resident of I'il ion for two years, and pf Union Coun ty for three or four years. We are: sor ti) lose them from our town.- I nion Times. Mr. S. M. Leveret t will leave in a lew days for his home in Moscow, S. C. Mr. Lcvcrctt lins been connected with tho Elberton Oil Mill for several mouths, and now tho season has closet) he will spend the Summer months at home. Elberton ((Sa.) Star. A meeting of tho stockholders of the Anderson Vorn and Knitting Mill will be held in this city March 13th to con sider the question of increasing tho capital stock to $200,000 mid changing the name of the corporation to River side Manufacturing Co. See advertise ment. We heard ?1 sensible fanner remark the other day: "This is one year that I propose to plant but little cotton. I will give my attention to corn, pens, rice, potatoes, and probably tobacco. 1 will make my own meat and prepare to livo next year in spite of the, price of cotton." It is reported from Spnrtnnburg that there aro from ~>0 to too cases of small pax nfc Dexter (Cotton Mills, No. 2) iu that County. The operatives will no doubt scatter, going to other mills. The mills in this section ought for the present to adopt rigid measures against employing any help from that quarter. W. T. Wright, a section master of the S. A. L., died at his home on Me chanic street Tuesday night of pneu monia. Ile had been sick only a week. He leaves a wife and one child. The remains were carried to Anderson, Mr. Wright's native County, for burial. Greenwood Index. Kev. John T. McBryde, recently of Donaldsville, has accepted the call to the pastorate of tho Second Presby terian Church in Spnrtanburg and has entered upon his work there. Mr. Mc Bryde has many friends in Anderson County who, we know, will join us in wishing him much snccesB and happi ness in his new field of labor. Last Saturday the Legislature adopt ed the supply hill for the next fiscal year. The levy for Anderson is for or dinary county purposes three mills; for payment of money borrowed for Coun ty purposes, one-half mill; for past in debtedness generally, one-half mill. The State levy is five mills, school fund three mills, making a total of twelve mills in this County for both State and County tuxes. The Columbia correspondent of the News and Courier, under date of 10th inst., says: "The Georgia-Carolina Manufacturing Company, has applied for a charter. It is to build a cotton mill, the capital stock to be $100,000. J. J. Fretwell, of Anderson; Walton Hall and Luther Little, of Massachu setts, are the corporators. The com pany is to get power from tiie Tugaloo River, near Hutton's Ford." Married, at the Presbyterian manse, in this city, on Wednesday evening, February 7th, 1000, by Rev. J. N. H. Summercl, Dr. Waightstill Avery, of this city, and Miss Aida Hernandez, of Jacksonville, Fin. The marriage was quito a surprise to the groom's friends in the city, und was a little romantic. The bride came to Anderson to attend the Howard-Heard reception about two weeks ago, at which the couple met for the first time. We join their friends in extending congratulations. Mr. J. W. McElrath died at the home of his son-in-law, Superintendent Walker, in Piedmont, last Saturday, after a brief illness. Mr. McElrath was n native of Spartanburg County and about 87 years of age. Ile had long been a resident of Piedmont, being one vlf the first to enter the employ of the cotton mill. He was a most estimable man, a devoid member of the Metho dist Church, and was beloved by all who knew him. Five daughters and three sons survive him. Mr. I). A. Smith, of Walhalla, one of the proprietors of the Keowee Courier and Judge of Probate of Oconee Coun ty, spent last Saturday in the city and was a welcome visitor to our Sanctum. Mr. Smith is a native of Anderson County, and moro than forty years ago served his apprenticeship ns a printer on the True Carolinian, a paper then published in this city. He is holding his own remarkably well, and is one of the most popular citizens of his adopt ed County. Tho Columbia State of tho 0th inst, says: "Yesterday tho Governor receiv ed a letter from Mr. J. K. Callahan), the Intendant of Honen Path, Ander son County, saying there was a case of small pox five miles west of that town; that it had been so pronounced by Hrs. J. F. Shirley and J. R. Wright. Mr. Callahan-, writes that he has reported tho case to the County Supervisor, and asks that tho State Hoard take action. The Governor promptly reported the matter to the State Board of Ilalth.'' Mr. Robort B. Cheshire mid Mis* Cecile Swilling, of Hartwell. Ga., were united in marriage by Row J. U. Karie, at the latter's residence in Savannah Township, oil Sunday last. There was a touch of delightful romance in the afluir in which parental objection was thwarted by two stout and determined hearts. The groom is a worthy and popular young man of this city, who holds quite a responsible position with the linn of J. li. Weil & Co., and the bride is one of Hartwell's fairest and loveliest daughters. Our best wishes attend the happy couple in their mo mentous venture. The last issue of the Saluda Sentinel says: "Mr. .1. M. Paget has given up his post on thc .Irirovatcand expects to move to Anderson. We ennuol well otford to lose such citizens as he and his excellent wife from our midst. Hut wt* are told that ho has had a tine otter for business in that city and we could not he so sel tish as to wish him not to accept it. >Asa brother editoi.ourre lat ions have been most cordial, and while we regret to see him leave* we wish him success in his new held." Mr. Paget recently married Miss Hloise Mauldil), one of Anderson's most pop ular young ladies, and her many friends here will be delighted to Know that she and her husband will malu- '.his city their future home. The recent heavy rains have been general throughout the country, and have caused grout loss iii some sections by raising the waters of th?' creeks ami rivers to such au extent as tu wash away many bridges and inilldanis. In Anderson County nearly all the streams were overllowing, ami several bridges and inilldanis are reported badly dam aged. On account of the high water on Seneca Uiver, th?' machinery of the Anderson Electric Light and Power Co. at Portman Shoalscould not be op erated yesterday, ami tin* cotton man ufactories using electric power were forced to suspend work for the day. Mr. George L. Sela imp was painfully bruised and narrowly escaped serious injury last Thursday evening about ll o'clock on McDiUlio street, near the Greeley Institute. He was just start ing to his home in Hall Township. The muht he was driving took fright at a negro boy ringing a bell and ran away, throwing Mr. Schritnp out. He was carried to the home of Iiis brother and Dr. Nardin was soon ministering to his relief. He remained nt his brother's until Sunday afternoon, when hu was carried home. We join ids many friends in wishing him a speedy re covery. Ye village lads ami lassies and a guddy number of men and women were gathered at ye Countie Court House on last Thursday night at earlie candle light to hear ye old folks sing some songs of auld lang syne. Ye house was packed and everybodie laughed like they got their money's worth, for ye little doorkeeper made each lad and lassie pay him two shil lings to get in. Everybodie was dress ed mightie liyno and sung some good old tunes without interlining. Meister Bill Miller and young Meister Silver man played on ye liddies, while a pow erful likelie younge ladie named Miss Brock and Lady Miller and Lndy Max well picked on ye harpsichord. Mad ame Bieckley was there and m&de ev erybodie feel to home by having tho fine younge laddies and lassies sing manie aortes of tunes. Everybodie was in gude humour from yo tynie they got there tiii they left. It was a line gath ering of ye neighbours, and some of ye oldest couples in ye neighbonrhooue came up to hear ye mu nie, old Uncle Teddy Howard and his gude wife, our olde friend and neighbour, Uncle Clnrence Osborne, and that gude olde man, Doctor Avery, and then* faithful wives, carno out and had a gude olde tyme. Uncle Teddie looks as younge and sprie as manie a younger chap and toldo ye reporter he feltlyke ho coulde jumpe n ten railo fence after all yo fyne singinge. Ye monie for ye consorte was given to ye librnrie, it being about fourteen pounds, or $70. Last night ye concerto was repeated by special re quest. Another large audience was present and everybody enjoyed seeing and hearing ye olde folks. ballard's Obelisk and Guthrie's Finest Patent Flour tor $ 4.50 per banelatVan div?r UroK. Freeclty delivery. 'PboneT? Wbfii yon have any Iclnd of Plum bl nu; I would like to figur*- with you on it. H-ti* .lohn T. Purr's*. There are no two th i nu* in t li I* w rid exaetlv alike. A difference exists be tween'them all. But with none- objects thin difference curls toa ?renter extant ami eau be morn ensile detected. Yon have possibly hesrd it said Uno some other Plow was "ju??t like" and "just JIM good" as the i?rei?t Oliver Chilled Plow, but remember there I- a difference a vast difference. Kol) the sunlight of lt? glorious ap'eurior by a comparison with the dismal night sooner than dishonor the great Oliver by comparing it with its pitiable imitator.-'. \ WOOD'S HIGH GRADE J I Farm Seeds, j 0 Our business ii: Farm Seeds is t ? to-day ono of the huged in this if ? Country. A result due to tho fact Q $ that quality has always been our ? ^ first consideration. We supply ^ ? ali Seeds required for thc Farm. ? P GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS, } ? Cow Peas, Cotton Seed, t $ Seed Oats, Seed Corn, $ t Soja, Navy & Velvet # t Beans, Sorghums, $ t) Broom Corn, Kaffir i $ Corn, Peanuts, t P Millet Seed, t # Rape, etc. t $ Wood's Descriptive Catalogue f A gives thc fullest information ni>out ?* T MICRO and all other Seeds; best methods ? ? of culture, soil beat adapted for differ- ? y eren t croD"* ?nd practical hints as to T A what oro likely to provejnostnrofliahle m " to grow. Cntaloffuo malled free U-H-H \ A rennest. ? 1 T. W. WOOD & SONS, \ I SEEDSMEN, - Richmond, Va. i Successors to Hall & Milford, Having bought the entire Stock of Hall & Milford, consist ing o? Clothin Shoes, Hats and Furnishings Wc propose to make special inducements to those wishing to purchase anything in the above stock. This is no "newspa per blow," but solid facts, which any one can readily see > examining our Cut Prices. By Cut Prices we mean at less than you can buy the same Suit, the same Hat, or the same pair of Shoes in Upper South Carolina. Carry over a lot of Winter stuff? No, that's not oui way of doing business. Out of season out of style. We must have the room. Our large Spring Stock of New and Stylish Clothing, Kats and Furnishings will be on hand in ample time. To get apace we must make a big Cut Price Sale, Which we will inaugurate on Thursday morning, Feb. 8th. ?^Call early-we will be pleased to show you the entire stock. You can then judge as to the correctness of our statement. Hall Bros. & Co., KucccKRors to Hall & Milford. Shoes. THIS SPACE BELONGS TO COBB & CBAYTON, The Shoe People! Who bought their Shoes in solid car lots before the ad vance for the year 1900. We are selling this Slipper you see at COST. Do you need a pair ? Tell your friends whenever you see them that we can save them money on Shoes. Many thanks for your past patronage. THE SHOE STORE, MASONIC TEMPLE. The Farmres Loan g Trust Co. PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSTITS. ?Qr No deposit too small to receive careful and courteous attention. Children's deposits especially invited. J, R. VANDIVER, Cashier. WINTER COOPS ! WK aie selling all of our heavy Wintei Goods at SPECIAL PRICES. CAPES, JACKETS and BLANKETS at COST. Price them before buying. SPRING GOODS. Laces, Embroideries, White Goods and Silks. A full line in slock for you to select from. Keinnauts in Percales and Calicoes. SHOES. SHOES? SHOES, At all prices. A NEW STOCK FLOUR, MOLASSES, TOBACCO. All grades. Prices guaranteed. Get our prices-ac can sell you. MOORE, AOKER & CO, P. S.-Genuine PORTO RICO MOLASSES.