Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The Home I In order to beautify ike Home intelligently and according to the latest decree of Fashion, and at a minimum of cost, come and look through our line of. House Furnishings ! Which is one of the largest and most varied in style and quality to he 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 PBICES, 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 812.00. We have a fine assortment of Carpet Remnants A IND REMNANTS OF ART SQUARES, That can be matched, so as to make perfect ABT 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 Door 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. Y/indow Curtains. Our assortment will compare favorably with the large eity 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, Hug Fringes, & c. The Ingrain Carpets and Art Squares sold by us are of 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 & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in C3-eneiral IMterc]ia,nclise ANDISRHON. S C. Local News. WEDNESDAY, KED. 21. 1U?U. THE COTTON HARKET. Corrected Weekly by Brown, Osborne A Co Strict Good Middling-? 5-10. Good Middling- s:M0. Strict Middling-8 1 1?. Middling-7 15-10. Stained Cotton-6 to 7. Several farmers aro now holding their cotton for nine cents. County Supervisor Vandiver adver tises bridges to let. See notice. The demand for small cottages io tho city increases. Somebody should erect a few. Tho residents of tho city have only ono moro week in which to pay their city taxes. The time for making your tax re turn to the County Auditor expired yes terday. To-morrow is tho anniversary of Washington's birthday. It is a legal holiday. Attention is directed to the new ad vertisement of the Anderson Steam Laundry. The grippe is prowling around again and claiming many victims, lt is of a mild form, however. Vandiver Dros. havo a new adver tisement in another column, to which we direct your attention. In their new advertisement Vandiver Bros. and Major make an announce ment that will interest you. Kev. W. T. Cnpers is in Laurens this week attending the Greenville Convo cation of the Episcopal Church. The Court of General Sessions con venes next Monday. The jurors and witnesses should be on hand promptly. Mr. J. li. Masters, of Fort Hill, has moved his family to this city, and will make his home here for aw nile at least. Several of our sportsmen spent a day or two at Calhoun Falls last week hunting birds, and were quite success ful. Farm work is at a standstill at pres ent. Very little work has been done on the farms during the past three weeks. President Hartzog, of Clemson Col lege, will preach in the First Baptist Church next Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock. So far old February has kept up her reputation for bad weather. Tho first snow of the season in this section fell last Saturday. The election for municipal oificers in this city takes place next August. It is . said there will bo three or more candi- : dates for Mayor. If you are seeking bargains in winter goods, watch closely the advertise ments in this paper, and you will know ; where to go to get them. Hon. J. E. Breazeale, Code Commis- ; nioner for South Carolina, has gone to Columbia to prepare the Acts of the : recent Legislature for codification. Wm. Clarke, one of Anderson Coun ty's mest prosperous and extensive col ored farmers, brought fifty-one bales of cotton to tho market last Friday} If you are hunting bargains, read the new advertisement of C. S. Minor ec Co., of the Ten Cents Store, as it will tell you what he has in store for you. Mrs. S. Bleckley left last Saturday for Washington to attend the annual convention of the D. A. li. as a dele gate from the Catcechee Chapter of this city. The many friends of Hon. li. F. Clayton will regret to learn that he is quito sick at his home near the city. Wo wish him a speedy restoration to health. Mr. Joseph W. iluckcr, the eldest son of Col. E. M. Bucker, is aunounced asa candidate for tax collector of Elbert County, Ga. Wo wish friend Joe suc cess in the race. Mr. W. R. Osborne, accompanied by Miss Helen Cater, and Mr. C. F. Jones have gone to the eastern markets to buy spring and summer goods for their respectivo firms. Mr. Louis S. Harrison, of Rock Hill, S. C., has been spending a few days in the city, having come over to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. J. G. Cunningham. The Valentine BaU given by the An derson German Club at the Hotel Chi quolalast Wednesday evening was a most enjoyable occasion, and attracted a number of visitors to the city. The Oakway, Townville and Ander son Telephone Company will meet nt Townville next Saturday, 24th inst., nt lt o'clock a. m. All the stockholders are urged to attend the meeting. , Mr. L. W. Schley, representing Messrs. Inman & Co., of Augusta, spent . a portion of the week in the city. He is a near relative of thc Admiral, his grandfather and the Admiral's father having been brothers. Mr?. J. A. Brock, who accompanied I her sister, Mrs. Corn Ligon, to Now York, has returned home. Mrs. Ligon, who is being treated in a private in firmary there, has greatly improved in health and will return homo shortly. . Enoch Hampton, a negro living four miles east of this place, was thrown from his horse, Inst Sunday afternoon. Ho struck thc ground with tremendous force, causing tho inferior maxillary bono to break in three places. Dental surgeon, Dr. B. L. Bran yon, was imtne \ diately summoned and after a tedious and skillful operation, using tho "In ter* Dental Splint," tho broken bono was set and tho negro is now able to eat and talk with ease. Dr. Bran yon waa ably assisted by Dr. P. S. Cox? JI tm cn Path Chronicle, Tho Westminster '/'?mes is tho mime uf a new naper that has made its ap pearance nt Westminster, (Jennee County. .John M. Findley is editor and F. 1*. Sherman publisher. We extend it the right hand of fellowship and wish it success. ' Mr. L. E. Norryco, who has been en gaged in the engrossing department during the session of the Legislature in Columbia, returned nome a few days ago and is confined to his room with a severe attack of inflammatory rheuma tism. We join his many friends in wishing him a speedy recovery. Mr. Robert H. Webb, who was born in Anderson County Feb. 23, 1822, died at his homo in Kosciusko, Miss., on the 10th inst. Tho deceased was a son of the late Micajah Webb, who, years ago, was a well known citizen of this Coun ty, and has many old friends and rela tives in this section who will regret to hear of his death. Chief Constable Fant und Deputy Sherill' 1 Allingham went down into Sa vannah Township Inst Friday on the hunt of a distillery, which liad been reported ns being in operation near the city. They soon located it and de stroyed the outlit and about 2,000 gal lons of beer, but could not locate the person or persons who wereoperating it. Dr. S. G. Bruce, ol' Towuville, has purchased from C. C. Langston tho lot at the corner of South Main and Hamp ton streets. He contemplates erecting a dwelling house thereon and moving his family to the city in the near fu ture. Dr. Bruce is a most excellent citizen, and we will be more than pleas ed to have him and his family residents of the city. A representative of Young & Co., of Charleston, who are engaged in getting out a business and professional direc tory of South Carolina, is in the city. This directory will give the rainesand occupation of the business and profes sional men of the State, and will be a handy and convenient book of refer ence. The price of the directory is very reasonable, and our growing city will be benefited by its publication. Mr. Micah Melton died suddenly at hie home in Garvin Township last Mon day morning while in his stable lot as sisting in feeding his stock. He had reached the ripe old age of 02 years, and was perhaps the oldest citizen of the County. He raised a large family and leaven many descendants to mourn his death. We regret that we are not familiar with his biography, so we could make a more extended notice of him. During the present month, February, there will be no new moon. This seems strange that a whole month should pass by and there be no new moon in it. The month just passed, January, had two new moons, and tho next to be present, Mnrch, will have two new moons. This is a strange coincidence, but such things happen sometimes, though such as this, astronomers tell us, will not happen again for li tty-six years. Patrons of the Southern Railway de pot of this city (will regret to learn of the transfer of that genial and accom modating clerk, Mr. A. Earle Lewis, from the office to the road, he having neccepted a temporary position as bag gage-master between Anderson and Belton. The INTELLIGENCER wishes Mr. Lewis every advancement, yet lt is loath to have the public part with such an efficient and gentlemanly offi cer, who tills so [acceptably a very dif ficult position. Our good friend, Mr. T. Olin Wright, of Honea Path Township, has sent usa genuine curiosity in the vegetable line, which he pulled from his garden. It is a cabbage, the stalk of which is about eighteen inches long. At the top of the stalk is a small cabbage, and under neath this cabbage, along the stalk, are one hundred and fourteen miniature, perfectly formed heads. Those who have seen it say they never saw anything like it before. It will boon exhibition nt the Evans Pharmacy for a few days. Last week Mr. J. N. Hillhouse, of Centerville Township, received the sad tidings of the death of his brother, Mr. John D. Hillhouse, which occurred a few days preceding at the home of his son in Texas. The deceased moved from this County to the Indian Terri tory in 1880, and since then his wife and four children have died. A short while ago he moved from his adopted home to Texas to live with his son He was about 52 years of uge. and hm many old friends in this County whe will regret his death. "The Greenville News, of the 18tb inst., says: "The Southern's north bound vestibuled train No. :w, whicl was two hours late, ran into Jim Size moro near the Brandon cotton mill sit? about 7 o'clock Inst night, and frac tured his skull, and at a late hour las night he was not expected to live Sizemore lives in Anderson County and it-is presumed he was on his wa? home at the time he was injured. H< was driving in a wagon on the track off thc rond and it issaid he was drunk Plo was brought in by the train to tb waiting room nt the Air Line depot nm was treated there, by Dr. T. T. Earl* the company's physician." Kev. Columbus Wnrdlaw, of Seneca preached an interesting and instruct ive sermon in the Baptist Church a this pince last Sunday morning nt 1 o'clock.. This was his first visit.to th church 'here, but ninny who heard hin trust that it wPl not be his Inst. Mi Wardlaw was once n lawyer, practicinj nt Anderson, but, nt the call of rh Master, he left the bar tor tho pulpi and removed to the State of Arkansas He returned to Seneca last Fall. II makes no pretentious to oratory, bu preaches the Gospel of thc Lord Jesu Christ in all its simplicity, but wit force. Rev. Wnrdlaw is the pastor o South Union and Cross Bonds Baptis Churches in this County.- Walhall Courier. A well organized effort is being made ! by thu business men and the City j Council to confer with thc authorities of the Blue Ridge railroad in reference to tho construction of a culvert over the railroad cut on Main street where thc old wooden bridge now stands. This is a matter which should'receive the hearty co-operation of all classes of citizens and we hope thc Blue Ridge people will consent to the expenditure and proceed to the building at once. Tho new ideal building of the Peo ples' Bank, on East Benson street, has j been completed and will be formally open for business on Monday morning next. The fixtures and furniture ar rived yesterday and arc being placed in position now. This is probably the handsomest, most substantial and com modious bank building in the State, and no expense has been spared to make it up-to-date and first-class in every respect. The ground floor will be oc cupied by the Rank, and tin1 offices in thu rear by Messrs. Qunttlcbaum & Cochran, attorneys at law, thu second floor by M. M. Mattison, General Agent Mutual Benefit Life Ins.Co., Dis. Nar din, and Fricrson vV Shirley, Kcal l?s tate Agents, while the third floor con tains tho elegant qua tors of thc Elec tric City Club. The officers ol' the Bank are .hw. .1. Fretwell, President, lt. M. Burris*, Cashier, .lohn N. Block ley, Assistant Cashier, ami L. 0. Hol leiliatl, Bookkeeper, and they extend nu invitation to tho people of ibo city and country, especially to the Indies, to call next week and inspect the eulin; building, and it will afford them great pleasure to show them through. An derson has just reasons to be proud of this enterprise, and wo bespeak for the new Bank the liberal patronage of the public. Miss Mary Milling died suddenly at lier home in this city last Sunday morn ing about U o'clock, and tho an noun ( e ment of her death was a great shock io her many friendo. On Friday she at tended the funeral of Mr. J. G. Cun ningham, and was apparently in her usual health. On Saturday she com plained of nausea, and was confined to her room all day, but her condition was not considered serious by her loved ones. On Sunday morning she arose at her usual hour, and again complained of being nauseated. Her neice, Miss Anna Belle Towers, with whom she lived, summoned Dr. Townsend, who lived near by, and af ter examining her, he went to a drug store to get some medicine, but before he could get buck to her bedside she quietly breathed her lost. The deceased was a native of Ireland, and came to this country in her girlhood with her father, Thomas Milling, who settled in Fairfield Coun ty with a number of other Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. Here bodied, and near ly fifty years ago the deceased, with three sisters and her mother, moved to this city, where they resided a few years and then moved to Columbia. Later, the late A. B. Towers married one of the sisters, and after her moth er's death she came back to Anderson to live with Mrs. Towers. Here she has made her homo ever since. She was in tho 74th year of her age. In early youth she became a member of tho Presbyterian Church, tho Church of her parents, and lived a singularly devout, and radiant Christian lifo. Her life of patient resignation, beautiful serenity and calm, sustained sweetness pre ich far more loudly in her large cir cle of devoted friends than many a ser mon. She was ever ready to minister to the sick, to speak a word of sympa thy to tho distressed and lend a help ing hand to the needy, nnd her name will ever be a fragrant memory to those who knew her. On Mondny afternoon the remains were interred in thc Pres byterian churchyard, thc funeral ser vices being conducted by her pastor, Kev. J. N. II. Summerei. -? mm Lost-Heavy black Oversea', betw#?'i Event?' Pharmacy ami restriction of P. K. McCuHy, .lr., last Friday. A hunch ol' Keys in min ??. thu pocket*. Finder will h- re waru ed hy rei urning it to Ii vans' Pharma?). lt For Sale.-Hout?e and Lit ou Ca I hon u Str?-?*t in tun City of Anderdon, Kum.? of .Tullun linne, deceased. Apply tor particulars to 2t (?uattlebaum A Cochrar. Ballard's Obelisk sud Guthrie's Finest Patent Flour for 81.50 per bartel at Van diver Bro*, Free city delivery. 'Phoue7> When you have auy kimi of Plum (ting I would like to figure with you ou it. 8-tf John T. Bums*. There are no two things in this world exactly alike. A difference ex Isle be tween them all. But with H uno objects tbi* dlffe'encH curia toa ttrnater extint and eau ht mor* easily detected. You htvH possibly henrJ it said that some other Plow was "ju?t like" and "just ns good" ti? tho ?ro a Oliver Chilled Ptow, but remember there in a difference a vast difference. R>b the sunlight of RM glorious op'endor by a comparison with the dismal night sooner than dishonor td? great Oltver by comparing it with its pitiable imitator.--. WANTED-For ea*b, Hickory, Dog wood. Keralmmon, Walnut log*. 8outn> fra Hardwoo 1 Co., P. O. Box, ?Sff, Chants ton, 8. C :l3-4 The ancient Hindoo farmer, throng) gross ignorance, was compelled to breas, the soil with a tree bent to suit hi? pur pose but the intelligent farmer of to-da^ would make but litt e progress with suet i ii implement. Plows have during th? o JJ o -* bern continually improved In cou structfon and adaptability ti the purpos es for which they are intended until t floes seem that ihe Oliver Chilled Stee It-am Plow now offered by Nullivat Hardware Co. has reached the mark o perfection. if yorsr Piano or Organ needs tuning oi repairs, it will pev you :o Mr. A IX?ddouk o? The C. A. Heed .Nf usic House who wlil guarantee perfect sattfcfdOltoi to tili. Iron King Stoves arti sold lu Andersoi only by Osborne A Osborne. Most farmer.* know that tue Steel Plow . manufaetured by 'Powers ?V. Sullivan am HO d by Sullivan Hardware Ct. bavo thi moat perfect Shape and are made of ? tn best Quality of Steel of any Plows on I h marke'. This firm bas been neilin lt csu well known Plows for tho pw eight years, which is the bea: evidence e the high H'andard of quality mnintain?i Uv thtse gonds. The beat garden or chicken Fence cai be made of Poultry Wire. This Wiro i sohl by Sullivan iii any height nt pleat lng prices. Iron King Stoves are considered th best. Buy one. Osborno A Osborn Hole Agenta. Wtion you want a first-class one hors WagoD, buy our make. PAUL F. STECHENS. Successors to Hall & Milford, Saving bought the entire Stock of Hall & Milford, con*ist ng of Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings, We propose to make special inducements to those wishing to purchase anything in the above stock. This is no "newspa per blow," but solid facto, 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 BHOff? Carry over aAlot of Winter stuff ??No, that's not our way of doing business.^ Out of season out of style.T We muBt have the room.^gSS!?^0T_"T7"^ >-'^SuZi_ r~jOur large Spring Stock of New andlStylish Clothing, Hats and Furnishings will be on hand in ample time.^ fcToget space 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. Bros. & Co., KUC?WNKHFS to Hall & Milford. Shoes. THIS SPACE % W> BELONGS TO 4^ COBB & CRAVTON, 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. Bo 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 1 Trust Go PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSTITS. W&T No deposit loo small to receive careful and courteous attention. . S&~ Children's deposits especially invited. J? R. V ANDI VER, Cashier. TER COOPS S WK are selling nil of ?.ur heavy Wiutei Gtods at SPECIAL PRICES. CAPES. JACKETS and BLANKETS at COST. Price them before buying. SPRANG GOODS. Laces, Embroideries, While Goods aud Silks. A fall Hue in stock for you io select from. Remnants in Percales ami Calicoes. SHOES. SHOES? SHOES, At all prices. A NEW STOCK FLOUR, MOLASSES, TOBACCO. AU grades. Prices guaranteed. . Get orr prices-wc can sell you. MOORE, ACKER & CO. P. S.-Genuine PORTO RICO MOLASSES.