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Beautify The Home 1 In order to beautify the Home intelligently and according to the latest decree of Fashion, and at a minimum of cost, come and look through our line of. 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 6c. 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 AMD REMNANTS OF ART SQUARES, That can be matched, so as to make perfect ART SQUARES. We are showing a Une 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 920.00 Rugs. When it comes to Mattings We fear no competition. Our stock is certainly large enough and complete enough to satisfy the m^at fastidious. Ours is China and Japan Blatting 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 any thing you can wish for in Curtain Swisses* Draperies, Upholsteries, &c. We have Window Shades, Curtain Poles, Linoleum, Rug Fringes, cse. 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 fl Go., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 8. C. Local News, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28. 1900. THE COTTON MABKET. Corrected Weekly by Brown, Osborne A Co. Strict Good Middling-81. Good Middling-Si, Strict Middling-8i. Middling-Si. Stained Cotton-6 to 8. Next Monday is Salesday. . Tho price of cotton continues to ad vance. To-day is tho beginning o? tho lent season. Tho time for paying city taxes ex pires this evening. Several cotton buyers for foreign linus are in the city. The extreme cold weather is very trying on the patience of the early gar deners. Tho People's Hunk makes its how to our readers this week. Head its adver tisement. Tho negro Baptist State Convention will hold its annual session in Ander son next May. The late freeze did somo damage to tho small grain crops in many sections of the country. The Sullivan Hardware Co's new advertisement should be read carefully by tho farmers. The Court of General Sessions con convenes- ut Walhalla on the second Monday in Marali. The festive and ever polite candidato is visible now in almost every assem bly of the people. Mr. George Townsendleftafew days ago for New Orleans to participate in the Mardi Gras Festival. Misses Eleanor and Jessie Wardlaws, of Seneca, spent a few days in the city last week visiting relatives. The old folks say we are going to have plenty of fruit this year, as none of thc trees are in bloom yet. Mrs. O. B. Van Wyck has gone to Salisbury, N. C., to spend a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Overman. "Hold tight to what you have" and read the advertisement of Moore, Ack er & Co. They can interest you. Misses Fannie and Helen Alston, of Charleston, nie in the city visiting the family of their brother, Mr. T. L. Al ston. Mrs. W. F. Jones, accompanied by her children, of Elberton, Ga., is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. B. A. Henry. Kev. and Mrs. J. J. Neville, who have been spending several weeks in Colum bia and Willinmston, have returned to the city. " Tho friends of Col. D. K. Norris will be more than pleased to learn that bo is now recovering from his recent se vere illness. County Supervisor Vandiver adds two more bridges to his bridge notice this week to let by contract. Read the advertisement. Col. Thos. W. Holloway, of Pomaria, S- C., bas been spending a few days in Anderson the guest of his old friend, Hon. B. F. Crayton. Mr. J. C. Thomns, of Beverly, Ga., is in the city introducing a patent heel sweep for plows, a very nseful inven tion to the farmers. A local weather prophet says the backbone of winter is broken, and that March will not give us as severe weath er as it did last year. Mr. Henry M. Reeves, a worthy and industrious young man of this city, has gone to Chester, S. C., where he has secured employment. If you want cheap, reliable fire in surance, the new advertisement of the Anderson Mutual Fire Insurance Co. will interest you. The city fathers have purchased a horse for the Fire Department. Tho new reel, with ?00 feet of hose, in expect ed to arrive in a few days. Mrs. Della Wilson and Miss Ola Moore have gone to the Eastern mar kets to buy a stock of Spring and Sum mer goods for Moore, Acker & Co. The examination of teachers for the public schools was held in the city last Friday. There were sixty-three appli cants in all, twenty-three white and forty colored. A good lady in Centervillo Township says there is one serious disadvantage to rural mail delivery and that is that it keeps many men busy inventing ex cuses to get to town. Mr. Frank Hill, of Victoria, N. C., is spending a few days in the city the guest of his friend, Capt. P. K. Norris. He brought with him several fine horses, which he is offering for sale. If the South gets $85,000,000 more for a 0,000,000 bales of cotton than she got -for 11,500,000 bales, what should cotton producers dot 'I'liio is tue way the cotton crops of 1808 and 1800 stand. Dr. Lee Davis Lodge, President of L?nestone College, will deliver a lecture in the school ball at Belton next Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Ad mission free. The public is invited to attend. Subscribers, in ordering their papers changed, should give the name of tho postoliico nt which they have been re ceiving the paper as well as the name of the postoliico to which they want it changed. Mr. W. A. Holland has added a mod ern steam bakery to his establishment and baa secured the services of ? first class baker. We are indebted to him for samples of his bread, which were very fine. In another column we publish a list ot* Confederate pensioners in Anderson i County. If any names have been oniitted, they should be reported at i once to J. J. Gilmer, chairman of the Hoard of Pensioners. Mr. K. M. linker, who is in the Gov ernment Transport Service, has been < visiting his family at Belton, and spent Saturdny in this city with his parents. Ho expects to he sent to the Philippine i Islands in a short while. Kev. ?. M% Abney, who announced last week a series of meetings in thc Methodist Church at Starr, to bo con ducted by Rev. Thos. H. Leitch, re quests us to announce that the meeting has been postponed to a later date. Il*you aro looking for good furniture at low prices, read the advertisement of Frank Cray ton. Mr. dayton has just purchased a modern hearse and will make it to your interest to give him a trial in bis undertaking department. Messrs. J. NV. Quatttabaumand G. W. Evans are organizing a loan and investment company in the city. Tho eapital stock will be $25,000, all of which has been subscribed. Applica tion for a charter will be made at once. The new conductor on tho Rino Ridge Railroad, Mr. John Maxwell, isa young man, but understands his work. His worth is recognized in his promotion to the position of conductor. Wo join his friends iu congratulating him.-Oconee News. Mr. and Mrs. J'. M. Paget, of .Saluda, have arrived in Anderson to make their futuro home. Mrs. Puget's ninny friends aro delighted to welcome her back to her native home. Mr. Paget will practice law. We wish him much succ?s. The recent Act of the Legislature in reference to the restriction of hunting ! partridges to the lands of tho party on ! which they are hunted, also forbids under severe penalty tho sale or offer ing for salo any partridges in this Stnte ' for five years. Mr. Eugene Eskew, who has been i clerking for Brock Bros., lins resigned j his position and gone to Columbia to clerk for a big hardware firm in that city. Mr. Eskew is a worthy, upright young man, and we wish him success in his new home. Hon. J. C. W. Beckham, tho Demo cratic Governor of Kentucky, visited Anderson a few years ago on tho pleas ant mission of seeing one of our charm in young ladies, whom he had met while she was visiting friends in a dis tant State. He is only 30 years of age. Rev. V. I. Mnsters, who has been thc agent and correspondent of the Bap tist Courier, has decided to again enter '' the pastorate. Ho has accepted calls ' from Beech Island and Ellenton churches, in Aiken County, and has j entered upon tho work in his new field. 1 The. Southern Railway lins just issued 1 a neat and interesting illustrated fold er in reference to winter resorts along 1 its lines in the South, and one in ref erence to Cuba and Porto Rico. If you aro contemplating a pleasure trip, call 1 on any of the Southern's agents and 1 get these guiders. 1 Mr. A. P. Willingham died last . Saturday afternoon nt the home of his son-in-law, Mr. C. W. Nicely, at Belton, after au ilir-esa of more than two years with paralysis, aged 66 years. He was a gallant Confederate soldier, and one of the early settlers of Belton. He leaves a wife and six children. The Honea Path Chronicle says Capt. W. A. Hudgens' friends are urg ing him to make the race for the Leg islature this Summer, and that he has the matter under consideration. The Captain is very popular among his cir cle of acquaintances, all of whom would be more than pleased to see him elect ed a Representative. Garner R. Richey, a son of Mr. Press" Richey, formerly of this' County, died at his home at Harmony Grove, Ga., on the 0th inst., after suffering several months with an abscess on the brain. He was in tho 38rd year of his ago, and a most excellent young mau. Ho has many relatives in Anderson County, who will be pained to hear of his death. Mrs. Matilda A. Heldman, relict of the late George Heldman, died at her home in Greenville last Wednesday night from paralysis, in the ?6th year of her age. She was a daughter of Charles Garrison, one of the pioneer settlers of GreenviUe County. The de ceased has many old friends and a few distant relatives in Anderson County. "Everybody's Magazine" for March is rich in that sort of pleasant reading that combines instruction with quick and easy interest. There are fifteen short steries and articles of the typo dictated by the policy of this magazine. It is published from New York, and should bo in the hands of nil lovers of good literature. It is well worth its subscription price. During tho dry weeks of this year the ground was frozen too hard to work, and now for some weeks it has been too wet. Very few Spring oats have been planted, and soa?c??j any ground lins been plowed since Christmas. Pome farmers, however, have done consider able work repairing and strengthening terraces and clearing shrubs and briars from their lands, making them ready for the plow. Miss Vicio Martin died at the homo of her brother, Mr. W. J. Martin, near Pendleton, last Thursday night, after a short illness with pneumonia. Her remains were interred a t Sharon Church on Friday. The deceased had recently been spending awhile in Greenville nursing a sick brother through n severe illness, and immediately upon her re return home was taken sick with the disease, which proved fatal. She was about 53 years of age, and a most ex cellent. Christian woman, whose death has brought sadness to a wide circle of friends and relatives. ' Tho Kuights of Pythias will moot to morrow evening nt o'clock sharp. All the members, aro urged to attend, ia there will bo live candidates for tho lirst rank, four for the second and one for the third. Last Thursday afternoon tiro was dis covered among the cotton that had been hauled to the Charleston and Western Carolina Railway depot for shipment. The firemen responded promptly to the alarm, and after hard work had the lire under control. About 200 bales were dnmaged and tho loss ia estimated at about$2,000, which is covered by insurance. It is sup posed the fire originated from sparks blown from the eugine This cold weather will be pinching on ninny, >???.. on some where want would not bo expected. Everybody should lind out thc status of his or her immediate section mid, where assist ance is needed, go to work mid soo that ?ill necessities are provided. Our ever accommodating police force can render valuable services by lookingout for tho needy on occasions like this, and re porting their needs where they will be attended to. Co!. J no. ll. Averill, Corresponding Secretary of the South Carolina Im position to be held in Charleston in the fall of 1001, spent yesterday in tho City and gave us a pleasant call. Col. Avery conferred with a number of our citizens in reference to the Exposition, and expressed himself as well pleased with thewords of encouragement receiv ed from them. Ile is a very intelligent, genial gentleman, and will arouse in terest in the Exposition wherever he goes. Wo invite the attention of our rend ers to the advertisement of tho Chi quola Drug Co., which is composed of Jas. M. Richardson and Kemper D. Senn, who have opened a large line of fresh drugs, medicines, etc., in tho storeroom formerly occupied by I). S. Maxwell & Son, in the Hotel Chiquola block. Mr. E. Atkinson, an expert pharmacist, is in charge of the pre scription department. Give this Co. % call and you will be pleased with both goods and prices. Mr. Henry McDaniel, a brother-in law of Messrs. A. N. and M. ii. Richard san, of this County, was accidentally killed in Cincinnati last Monday night by n railroad train. The deceased was a native of Pickens County and a few years ago moved to Atlanta, where he resided eome time. Leaving Atlanta he-went to Cincinnati, where he ac cepted a position with his kinsman, Mr. L. L. Hyde, in tho freight depot, of a railroad. His remains were brought to Atlanta and interred by tho side of a member of his family who hod pre ceded him to tho grave The Greenville JVeicw, of the 2:)rd inst., says: "Miss Kate Greer, an at tractive and greatly admired young Greenville woman, and E. K. Foster, a prosperous young farmer of Brushy Creek Township, near Piedmont in Anderson County, were married last night at the home of ibo bri?e's father, Capt. John G. Greer, on Whittier street, the Kev. Dr. D. W. Key, pastor of the Rutherford Street Baptist Church, officiating. The wedding was a quiet and simple ono, only a few friends being present. A delightful supper was served after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Foster will go to the groom's home to-day." Miss Lucia Taylor entertained about seventy-live of her young lady friends at an elegant "Washington Tea Party" Thursday afternoon, between 4 and 6, at her home on Earle Street. The whole front of the house was thown into one and brilliantly lighted, the walls were draped in red, blue and white, while U. S. flags were hung everywhere. Thc young ladies all came dressed in the "old colonial style," with powdered hair, and the whole presented a most charming scene. Some of the costumes worn were over ino yenrs old. Miss Taylor and her two sisters, Mrs. Ligon and Miss Ewbank Taylor, wore the red, white and blue, respectively. Eight little girls, members of Miss Taylor's Sunday-school class, in their long dresses and powdered hair, were the lovely little waitresses in tho dining-room. Miss Mamie Campbell was awarded the prize for bein?t the most typical old "timcy lady" present, and Miss Brock for tho most correct answers on Washington Both prizer were presented by Mr. E. Marion Buck er, in his own inimitable way. The daintiest of refreshments were served, and each guest presented with a little gilded hatchet, tied with a red, white and blue ribbon, an a souvenir of thc happy event. Lust Saturday morning Magistrate T. T. Wakefield, of Garvin Township, issued warrants for the arrest oi Jesse Green and Paul Green tw< negroes charged with house-break ing. The wurrnnt was placed in thc hands of Constable Walter Williams, who soon arrested Paul Green, brought him to Ike city and lodged him in .mil. On his return home, he met Jesse Gleer on the road about three miles from thc city. He called tho negro to hisbugg] und toid him to consider himwdf uudei arrest, ns he hada wniToutfor him Tho negro asked to see the warrant and as the Constable, was taking ii from his pocket the negro started off a' a rapid gait. The Constable jampee from his buggy and started after him nt the same time tiring his pistol twic< in the air. The fleeing negro thor turned and made an eftort to pull Iii? pistol, when-tho" Constable fired hil Eistol nt him, the ball entering hit ody. The negro fell and tho Consta bio assisted him up and placed him ir tho buggv. He then started for Mag ist rate Wakefield's home with ( tm wounded prisoner, but.before he roach cd there tho negro died. The body wa carried on to the Magistrate's home where Coroner Miller went and heb the inquest, when th3 above facts wen developed. On Monday Constabh Williams appeared before Judge Watt and was granted bail in tho sum o $800. A 38-calibre Smith ?V. Wesaoi pistol and a watch, which he hadscolei the day preceding nt tho Orr Cottoi Mill, were found in the pockets of th< dead negro. ur Successors to Hall & Milford, Having bought the entire Stock of Hall & Milford, consist mg 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 facts, which any one can readily see examining our Cut Prices. Ey 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, Hats and Furnishings will be on hand in ample time. To get space we must make a big Cut Price Sale. Which we will inaugurate on Thursday morning, Feb. th. Call early, we will be pleased to show you the entire stock. Tou can then judge as to the correctness of our statement. Hall Bros. S Co., Successors to Hall & Milford. THIS SPACE %. p> BELONGS TO. COBB & CRAYTON, 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 1 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 ANDERSON - Mutual Fire Insurance Co. WROTE its first Policy Sept. 23, 189b, and has made only two assessments pince it commenced business. This is a great deal cheaper than you can get fire insurance elsewhere. Any of our Policy-holders will tell you that. Other people have saved money by placing their fire insurance in this Company, and it is confidently believed you can. J. R. Vandivcr, President. J. J. Fretwell. R. S Hill, J. J. Major, Juo. G. Dacworth, W. G. Watson. it Ii. A. Robinson. J. P. Glenn, A. P. Hub bard, Directors. J- J- BECK, Agent. THE HUSTLING CITY OF ANDERSON Is still Booming, and HING BROS. BARGAIN STORE is Booming with Bargains. WE bave never before bad so much to offer our customers and friends aa we have now. You will remember the way we sold JEANS last Fall. We have bought another lot at old price and are selling right and left. School Hoy Jeane 12Jc. yard. ..... , We toavo bougbi the Bee Hive Stock of Goods at orices that tickle us to think about. Now, if you want the beat Over and Undershirts you ever bought for the money Ret one o? oura. Our 10o. Suspenders ere ?oing off by the dozen. Come be fore they are all gone. Socks, book?, Socks ! That's enough ! Come and see the r68t*We want you to see our 5o. Comb if you ever expect to buy-it's a dandy. A few moro Spittoons to go at 52. Dust Pan So. Patty Pans 50. a dozen. Never forget us when you need CROCKERY, GLASSWARE and TIN WAUK. For Spice, Soap and Starch wo are the people. * oars very truly. KING BROS., BARGAIN STORE, Two Doors from Post Office.