Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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JULY AND AUGUST, Once considered off-months for Have come to be so important with us that we find some inconvenience in arranging for Summer vacations. We at tribute this to our progressive, up-to-date methods ; to our keeping such Novelties as the trade demands at this season. Our Dress Goods Stock Is overflowing with the very best the markets afford. Full lines of Black Goods, Suitable for Separate Skirts and FuU Dresses. Nothing more popular just now than Black Mohairs, Black Brilliantines and Black Sicilians. No better values than our 50c, 75c, $1,00 and $1.25 numbers. Our Summer Wash Fabrics Are as attractive now as at any time during the season, and in some instances the price is lower. For instance, we have just thrown on our centre counters a line of Fancy Corded Muslins at 5c, worth 7c. We have carefully considered the Little Wants of the people-the Dainty Novelties, Knick-Knacks, and many ac cessories of Dress, &c. Summer Belts, Summer Ties, Summer Collars, Summer Gloves, Summer Hose, Summer Handker chiefs, &c. Our Ribbon Stock Is much in demand now. It is Ribbone for Belts, Bibbons for Ties, Bibbons for Trimmings or Dress Decoration. Bibbons for almost a}} purposes. We have moved our Bibbons down stairs, and placed them in the centre aisle? near the front entrance, convenient to all. We have Bibbons in all correct widths, kinds and colors. A variety of Baby Bibbons, and Nos. 1,11-2 and 2? Also BLACK VELVET RIBBONS That have been so popular that maun fe ethers have had difn cnlty in supplying the demand. ? Black Velvet Bibbons in Cotton and Satin back, in all widthes, and especially Nos. 1, 11-8,1 1-4,1 1-3,11-2,13*4 and 2. Summer Trimmings. Light, airy Tissues, Crepe De Chine, Mousseline De Soie, Chiffons, ?SEC., in all colors, and All Over Laces, as well as Edgings and Insertions. Our Embroideries Grow more popular e very day. It is a rare thing that the public have such a stock of Embroideries to select from. We are prepared \p supply ALL YOUR BUMMER WANTS In the way of Dry Goods and Notions! We would not have you^ forget that we have some extra I good things in our Millinery Department. Also, that we offer some extra inducements in Beady-to IWear Garments-Shir* Waists, Skirts, Wrappers, Summer Underwear, Ace. Also, our special offerings in Summer Footwear. You will find our Store a pleasant and profitable place for summer Shopping. We axe putting forth extra effort to neatly reduce our Stock before taking Stookjabout the first August. Therefore, you will find some jobs and odds and ide at Barg-ia rrie??. Tours truly, Wholesale and B?tail Dealers in General Mercliaiidise* Local News* WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1900. " I II . i i , .A THE COTTON MAMET. Cometed Weekly by Brown, Osborne &? Co Strict Good Middling-9|. Good Middling-9J. Strict Middling-Og. Middling-Ot. Stained Cotton-8 to 9. To-day beiug a national holiday the banks of tho city are closed. Mr. David Clark, of Union, S. C., is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. 15. F. Wilson is announced this week as a candidate tor Coroner. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Ratline aire visit ing relatives nt Denver this week. If you aro seeking bargains rend the new advertisement of W. V. Marshall &- Co. In their new advertisement Julius H. Weil & Co. announce bargain snles for July. The threshermeu aro working doy and night now when the weather is favorable. Miss Kate Marshall, of Abbeville, is iu the city visiting her brother, Capt. J. C. Marshall. Col. James H. Tillman, of Edgetield, is in the City. He is a candidate for Lieutenant-Governor. Mr. Neal O'Donnell and daughter, of Sumter, .s. c., are in the city visiting relatives and li tends. Last Monday was a very quiet Sales day. The weather was fair and very few farmers visited the city. The candidates aro having a lovely time, for they cannot ii nd; many voters with leisure enough to shake hands. The new advertisement of McCully Bros. will give you some information about cotton gins and mowers. Read it. C. F. Jones & Co. announce a big re duction in prices in men's summer goods. Read their new advertisement. The scarcity of Spring chickens sug gests tho idea that poultry raising, pro perly conducted, would be very profita ble. Cadets Thomas Russell and Ira Giles, of the Citadel Academy, arrived home last week to spend the summer vaca tion. Messrs. Benham & Watkins, attor neys, ofter some valuable real estate for sale. Seo advertisements in another column. Mr. P. F. King, the efficient steward of the County Home, has harvested 550 bushels of wheat on the County farm this season. Chiquola Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will hold an important meeting to morrow evening, and every member is urged to attend. Chief constable J. R. Fant, who is stationed at Spartanburg, has been spending a few days in the city visit ing his family. Hon. J. J. McMahan, State Superin tendent of Education, is in Anderson making an official visit to the Teach ers' Normal School. Miss Caro Miller, of Anderson, is visiting Miss Corrie McClung. Miss Miller is quite a favorite in Abbeville. -Abbeville Medium. Dr. C. T. Wyche, of Prosperity, who is a candidate for Congress from this District, spent last Saturday in Ander son and gave us a call. In case the United States should call for volunteers to go to China, several of the Anderson boys are ready and anxious to offer their services. The Greenville District Conference of the M. E. Church, South, will be held in the city of Greenville July 18 22. Bishop Duncan will preside. Read what Brown, Osborne & Co. say in this issue about Joly and August selling and call and S2e the many at tractions they have in store for the trading public. Flour has advanced $1.00 per barrel, meat and lard are i cent per pound higher and sugar has moved ? in the. past ten days. All provisions are ad vancing in price. Rev. D. W. Swindler will preach at Neal's Creek Church next Sunday afternoon at 5 oe'lock. The friends of the congregation are cordially invited to attend the service. D. H. Russell, censos supervisor of this district, has been commissioned as special agent to take the manufactur ing statistics of Spartanburg, Green ville and Anderson count ie?. All persons who are interested in the graveyard at Varennes are requested to meet there on Saturday, 14th inst., I at 2 o'clock p. m., to clear it off and I devise means to enclose the same. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Minor left last week for their new home, Lynchburg, Va., carrying with them the best wishes of their many friends, who re gretted to see them leave Anderson. If yon! expect to vote in any of the apnrnfl?hiss primary elections you shonW Levo your name on the roll of some Democratic club. Don't put it off, but see that it is enrolled at once. Married, on Sunday, July 1st, 1000, at the residence of W. 8. Manning in Savannah Township, by J. H. Rainoy, Magistrate, Mr. R. H. Snow and Miss Lillian Richardson, both of Hart Coun ty, Ga. On account of the Annual Conven tion B. Y. P. U. of America, at Cincin nati, O., July-12-15,1900, the Southern Railway, will sell round trip tickets from all stations on its linea to Cin cinnati, Ohio, and return at rate of one first class fare for the. round trip. Tickets will,be sold Joly 10th, nth and 13th, with final return limit July 18th, 1000. Married, ou Friday, Juno 30, 1000, at i the homo of the oftlciating minister, Kev. R. C. Ligou, Mr. Rufus T. Wright and Miss Collio Burriss. daughter of Zera L. Burriss, all of Anderson County. Mr. I). P. Slonu has sold his 6tock of general merchandise to Mr. Andy Brown, who will continue the business for the pr?sent?t Mr. Sloan's pld stnnd. Mr. Sloan will give his whole thoo to ?Ids factory. E. C. Clyde, a young white man who plead guilty to forgery at the February tenn of Court, escaped from the County convict camp yesterday morning. The guards are making every effort to capture him. Gov. MeSweeney has appointed Mr. J. W. Bowden, of this County, to re present the Third Congressional Dis trict in tho National Farmers' Conven tion which will bo held nt Colorado Springs August 2nd. The Secretary of State hns granted tl charter to tho Pendleton Oil and Fertil izer Compnny of Pendleton, capital ized at *20,000. Tho officers aro M. M. Hunter, President, and J. J. Sitton, Secretary and Treasurer. On the second page of THE INTELLI GENCER this week wo publish nu inter I esting article from tho peu of our young friend, J. Frank Brenzeale, on the subject of Pickett's famous charge [ at the battle of Gettysburg. 1 To-day is tho "Glorious Fourth'1 and it is passing oft""very quietly in Ander son. A special train left tho city this morning for Polzer and Piedmont, and carried a large crowd to participate in the festivities at both places. The buzzing thresher may now be heard and the music it makes in sep crating from tho meshes tho little grains of wheat should be an inspira tion to every farmer. 11 should induce the sowiug of more wheat this fall. Miss Marion Norris, youngest daugh ter of the late F. M. Norris, of this County, is a member of the graduating class of th - 'f hornwell Orphanage this year. The commencement exercises were held the first of last week at Clinton. The Voice of the People has recently moved from Newberry to Prosperity. Our young friend and former em ployee, Mr. Jae. P. Killebrew, bas been selected as business manager of the paper, and we feel sure he will make it a success. Married, on Wednesday evening, June 27, 1900, in Grace (Episcopalj Church, by Rev. W. T. Capers, Mr. ThoB. R. Shuford, of Birmingham, Ala., and Miss Lydia M. Van Wy ck, eldest daughter of Mr. O. B. Van Wyck, of this city. Miss Emma Gary, who bas been serving the M. E. Church, South, as a missionary to China the past seven years, ie cow visiting her old home. She is spending a fow days in Ander son, and yesterday afternoon delivered an address in St. John's Methodist Church. Last Friday; afternoon, about 4 o'clock, the dwelling house occupied by Mr. C. C. Heddie, at the extreme end of South McDuffie street, near the city limits, was struck by lightning. No one was hurt. A few chickens in the yard were killed, and three posts on the front veranda were shattered. The friends of Mrs. M. A. Dean will hear with pleasure that she is improv ing, and left on Monday for Williams ton, where she will spend a month, and from there will go to Mountain Rest for the sommer. She is accompanied by her mother, Mrs. W. G. Smith, who bas been with her in ber recent sick ness. Miss Nannie Moore, daughter of Mr. F. L. Moore, died at her home near Lownde8viUe on Sunday, 24 ult., after an illness of about two weeks with fever, in tho 15th year of her age. The remains were interred in the Cross Roads churchyard at Starr on the day following her death, the funeral ser vices being conducted by Rev. Mr. Abner; The family have the sympa thies of all their friends in their sore bereavement. The Stockholders of the Citizens Bank at Honea Path met yesterday and organized by electing the following officers: Presiden^ J. A. Brock; Vice president, L. A. Brock; Cashier, P. W. Sullivan; Directors E, Harris, J. W. Clement? J. W. Brock, CE. Harper and Dr. J. F. Shirley. . The stockhold ers have done more than well in select ing their officers, and the success of the Bank is assured. The Bank will be ready for the transaction of business in a short while. Mr, Willi?T Hanks died rather sud denly at bis borne in this city -last Friday night of apoplexy. The de ceased worked at his trade of a car penter all day Friday, came home and ute a hearty supper. About 0 o'clock he complained of feeling bad and hie son soon had Dr. W. H. Nardin, Jr., at his bedside. He gradually grew worse and by ll o'clock hf a soul took its flight, Mr. Hanks was the third son of the late Stephen Hanks and was SO years of age. He was born and reared and spent ula life in this County, and Lud the confidence and good will of a wide circle of friends and relatives, who deeply regret his death. He leaves a widow and one son to cherish his mem ory. The remains were carried to Ebenezer Chm'ch, in Martin Township, on Sunday morning and interred, Rev. J. B. Campbell, of this city, conduct ing the funeral services. By reference to an advertisement in another column it will be- noticed that the books of subscription to the capital stock of tho Anderson Fertilizer Com pany will be opened to-morrow. Next Monday at 12 o'clock the subscribers will meet in the Court House ..for the pnrposo of organizing the Company and electing a Board of Directors. Thia is an enterprise that every pro gressive farmer in Anderson County .v..:' A"'-<-..< t'A '.-.'..>' Y.. (_^ .V.'-.V'*;' should feel nu interest in. The slimes have been placed nt fifty dollars each, nnd every farmer who eau possibly do so should subscribe to one or more shares. It will be a good investment, and at tho same time it will enable the farmer, who isa stockholder, to buy his fertilizers ata lower price. He will share in tho profits of the Compnuy, and in purchasing his fertilizers will be patronizing himself and building up a much-needed home enterprise, which will be independent of the trust that now controls nearly all thc fertilizer factories of the South.. It is proposed to begin the erection of the plant at once. If you desire any information concerning it call on Mr. Fred. G. Brown. A few weeks ago the city of Ander son, through its attorneys, Messrs. Quattlebaum & Cochran, and B. A. Hagood, Esq., of Charleston, filed a petition before Judge Simouton in the United States Circuit Court, praying that Receiver Beattie, of the Mue Ridge Railroad, be required to replace the present wooden bridge over the railroad cut, on North Main street, with a more substantial structure of iron, brick or stone. Judge Simouton appointed J.H. Hey ward, Ksq., special referee to take testimony in tuc matter. Mr. Hey ward spent last Thursday and Friday in Anderson discharging tho duty assigned him. T. P. Cot bran, Ksq., of Greenville, and Col. R. W. Simpson represented Receiver Beattie, and tho city was represeted by tho city attorneys and Mr. Hagood. A number of Anderson's leading citi zens testitied ns to the dangerous and unsafe condition of thc bridge and the constant caving of the embankments ou each side. This testimony will bo submitted to Judge Simonton, who will name a date for argument, after which he will render his decision. If his Honor could get a glimpse of the struc ture and seo the number of vehicles thnt cross it every day, wo have no doubt he would soon decide that a sub stantial bridgo is very much needed. Col. Benj. Blackburn, of Atlanta, Ga., representing the Southern Indus trial League, which will meet iu its annual session in Atlanta on the 18th, 10th and 20th inst., spent InBt Wednes day iu Anderson. At 4 o'clock that afternoon a meeting of the Board of Trade was held in the Court House. Hon. J. M. Sullivan, President of the Board, called the meeting to order and introduced Col. Blackburn, who stated that the League was organized last year to promote the industrial and commercial [interests of the South, and that it was desired that every section of the South be represented in the League this year. At the close of Col. Blackburn's interesting remarks, a res olution was adopted endorsing the League and authorizing President Sul livan to appoint fifteen delegates to represent Anderson at the meeting in Atlanta. The President appointed the following gentlemen as delegates. P. K. McCully, Sr., J. J. Fretwell, T. A. Ratline, John K. Hood, G. Geisberg, W. S. Brock, Dr. S. M. Orr, F. G. Brown, J. A. Brock, W. F. Cox, D. P. McBrayer- George E. Prince, C. C. Langston, M. L. Bonham, Sr., E. M. Bucker, Jr. On motion, Mr. Sullivan, who had already been appointed a dele gate from the State by Gov. Mc sweeney, was made chairman of the delegation. . It is hoped that all the delegates named will attend the League meeting. W. H. Shearer, Surveyor. You will fi od me at Dean A RatltfiVs tf. .. ? -J. - FOUND-On the Court House Square a gold watch chair, which th? owner can get by proving property and cost of ad vertisement, ot this office. The McCormick U the lightest, amooth est running machins in the world. Ita cutting ia perfect. Yon cannot stick lt. It ia the machine for your dollars because you get more value with thia machine on tha fcrcn than if your dollars ww? in your pocko^. You can nae the McCor mick in new land-rough and full of stumps. The McCormick is the king in the meadow and the boss atnongetnmpa. Sullivan Hdtr. Co. invite you to come and exnmlnejthe McCormick. Thia la our greatest year. We are proud of our record, and are striving by every honest means to win you for a cus tomer. Give us a trial if you have never done BO before. Yandi ver Bros. . Mccormick Mowers are perfectly built throughout. No guess-work in their o instruction. They are not univ the strongest machines bnilt but will run lighter than any others. The Dynamom eter teat show? lt. In- August, 1899* ex tensive scientific te*ta were mads at Worth, Iii, in very heavy slough grasa, where the catting was extremely bard, the grass going two tons per sore. The average of a large number of runa was, for the McCormick 210 2 3 pounds draft ; for the first competitor 265 2 8 pounds, and for the second competitor 272 noenda, Ac If you want the lightest draft Mow er na tho market get a McCormick from Sollivan Hdw. Co. Brook Bro?, can sall you a good "Oem' Ice Cream Freezer cheap-any size. Something new In Lawn Mowers - auarantMui te give satisfaction-at Brock Bro?. Twenty-five Dollars will boya fairly aood square practice Piano at the C. A. Roed B??alo House. They are Intrinsi cally worth double that amount. Pot Plants and Cat Flowers for ?ale. Large and small Palms a specialty. M rs. J. F. Cliokscaioa, 242 North Main St. We have a few second-hand thrashers on hand that we will sell very cheap. They are io good condition. We can also coll you a new eogine or thrasher of the best that are made. If you anticipate buying let ns know your wanta and we can ?ave yon money. BROCK BUGS. Iron x*=s Stores are sold In Anderson only by Osborno A Osborne. Iron King Stoves are oonaidered tho beet. Bay one. Osborne A Osborne Sole Agents. The position of Resident Manager of the EQUITABLE LIKE ABSUHA:?CK So or ETv for Anderson and vicinity ia open to u man of character and ability. A fa vorable contract, carrying renewals, will be given to right man. w. J. BODOEY. Manager, Rock Hill, 8. C. 45-13 ' If yonr Piano or Organ needs toning or repairs, it w411 pay you to see Mr. J. C. Templeton, of The C. A. Reed Meale House, who will guarantee perfect sula faction to all. Jobbers prices on "Scbapps," "Early Bird" and "Bine Jay" Tobacco?. Low est prices on Flour, Coffee, Corn, Bacon, and heavy Groceries. Vandiver Bros. If you want to keep the files ont of ?rour dining-room go to Brock Bros. and et them supply yon in Wire Gauze Dosrs, Windows and Fly Fans.. Bine and White Fruit Boiler?, At J no. T. BorrhW CHANGE HF CLOTHES! EVERY man owes himself two Suits of Clothes. A change makes him feel like a new man. It's a cooler one we want to sell you. We have all the New Things In Flannels, Stripes and Plaids-round and square cut, dou ble breast and straight cut. Prices from $5.00 to $12.50* All Cassimeres, Plain and Fancy Worsteds greatly re duced. You can't afford to buy a Suit of any kind before seeing the Cut Prices we are now giving. You had better call early to get your size, as they are going rapidly. Hall Bros. 4 Co., CLO THIERS ?^J? iL ? s flB?flHR THIS SPACE BELONGS TO COBB & CRAYTOX, 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. A WORD TO THE WISE ! A freight train makes moro noise than the fast express, and for tills reason wo do not want to make any e*tra "large" noise, bat io a very modest way we would like to say : We have too many Goods for this season of the year, and we are coing to make some very interesting prices on Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats and Groceries. Our Shoe Stock ?' jne comprisf s over seven thousand dollars worth of Goods, and while we are selling a lot of Shoes we would like to greatly increase nor s-!es for ih? next sixty days, and for that reason wa wlU msse s Sp?uiai Discount Sale on every ? pair of Shoes in Our House. One lot of Ladies' Dongola Button Shoes, former prto? 11.00, now 75o. One lot Ladies' Viol Kid Shoes, all styles, Laoe and Button, former prloe 91.65, will sell them to you now for 8I.2.">. We only mention these two lots be cause they are onr most popular lines. We have hundreds of similar lots tojgo the same way. Remember, we carry Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes of every kind, from the cheapest to the best band-sewed goods made, and this Discount Sate applies to every Shoe in our House. D. C. BROWN & BRO. -THE ANDERSON Mutual Fire Insurance Co. WROTE its first Policy Sept. 23, 18%, and has made only two assessment since it commenced business. This is a great deal cheaper than you can get fire insuranoe 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 bolieved you can. J. R. Vandiver, President. J. J. Fretwell, R. S. Hill, J. J. Major, ?Ino? G. Ducworth, W. G. Watson, R. B. A. Robinson, J. P. Glonn, A.-P. Hub bard, Directors. J. J. BECK, Agent.