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?ailuouiiiuol i ijui?vcai ! In tile City. Styles, duality, Lowost Dissolution Prices 1 Most Date Shoes. Match Them if You Can. Ladies- Mannish Shoes Lt $3.50. Old Ladies? Shoes, and Shoes for Tenae? Feet at $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00. Best Shoer for Boys and Girls. ^ Children's Shoes, all sizes. Men's Shoes, at $3.00 uer Fine Beauties, and $3.50 Pair. LILLY BRACKETT CO'S. ?$3.00 and $3.50 Shoes for men cannot lie knocked out. JAMES A. BANISTER CO'S. $4.50 Shoes Out ?4.00 YOUR CHOICE $4.00 Some Job in Shoes. Unheard of values. Shoti worth |1.00 and $1.25 at 65c. Another lot worth $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50-your choice 11.00. We Swell High Dress Rave Stylish, Class, Slices. Also, coarse, heavy Farm Shoes, Mechanics and Laboring .Vs Shoes, School Shoes, &c. Immense Stock. Dissolution Prices. Yours truly, ??iown,Osboiue & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ^enernl Merchandise Local News* V/EDNE8DAY, NOV. 21, 1900. TH3 C?TTOH VABZBT. . ConMtc? Wrt?lj by Frown, Osborne & Co. Strict Good Middling-01. Good Middlir?-Of. Strict Middling-0*. Middling-Of. Stain?! Cotton -8 to 0. Don't put ott' paying your taxes too long. Mr. E. P. Caine, of Laurens, has been spending a few days in Anderson. A number of business changes iu tho city are looked for tho iirst of tho year. We continue to enroll new subscri bers, and still have room for a few more. Mr. A. Barron Holmes, of Charleston, spent n few days in Anderson last week. Mia. J. VV. Provost is having a neat cottage erected on her lot on Calhoun street. ' Maj. Tl ios. W. Carwile, a popular citizen of Edgciield, spent a day in tho city last week. Mrs. Richard S. Laughlin hasgono to Baltimore to visit her mother and othor rclatiro'j. W? D. Bewley, of Elberton, Ga., has been spending a few days in tho city visiting relatives. A tine lot of turkeys were on tho mar ket yesterday. They aro selling at 0 and 7 conts a pound gross. Tho "hen ntriko" is still on and as n consequence thcro is a great scarcity of "hen fruit" on the market. Mr. Henry Wood, a former resident of this County, died at his homo near Sparenburg on the 11th inst. Tho Anderson Telephone Company's central office is now located in its new quarters in the Webb building. Managers of tho State election can get their money by calling on J. E. Clardy at the Supervisor's office. . The new advertisement of B. O. Evans & Co. announce some raro bar gains in men's clothing. Rend it. Miss Ferguson, the corset expert is now at Julius H. Weil & Co's. Seo their advertisement for particulars. The little folks aro now looking for ward to the annual visit of old Santa Claus with pleasant anticipations. Rev. T. P; Burgess, of Ninety Six, has accepted a call to tho pastorate of the WiJliamston Presbyterian Church. Don't forget that business houses and public offices ir Anderson will he closed on Thanksgiving Day, 29th inst. If you contemplate buying a stove, crookcry, lamps, tinware, etc., read tho new advertisement of John T. Burriss. Mr. R. E. Browne, of WilliamBton, has gone to Asheville, N. C., where he has accepted a position with the South ern Railway. State Inspector S tansell was in tue city last week inspecting the Anderson dispensary. Of course, he found every thing all right. In its new advertisement the Evans Pharmacy announce that it has just re ceived a lot of chest protectors. Go and inspect them. The weather since last Saturday has made those who have dooned their flannel underwear feel that they were a little "too soon." This section was well represented at the Veterans' Reunion in Augusta last week, and everybody reports a most enjoyable occasion. Tho total vote for Presidential elec tors in the recent election in this Coun ty was 1,92G, of which the Republican electors received 08. The wiso farmer will plant plonty of grain and raise his own bacon. Tho other follow will plant cotton. Bacon and grain are all high. Sowing wheat and other small grain and taking up s^ect potatoes is the order of thodny ut. present. Tho crop of potatoes is very tine. . Streotoverseer Jackson is doing ? substantial piece of work on North Main street, between the rail-.md bridge and Earle street. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Ebaugb, of Greenville, spent a fow days in the city last week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Quattlebaum. Rev. J. L. McLin will /reach in tho Academy at Bolton next Sunday after noon at 3:30 o'clock. The public is in vited to attend tho service. Clerk of Court Watkins has an im portant advertisement in another col umn in reference to the special terni of Court tq_bo held in this city. Tho convocation of the Episcopal Church of tho Greenville District is "being held this week at Union. Rev. W. T. Capers, of this city, is attending. A local weather prophet saya the big crop of hickory nuts and persimmons indicates a severe winter, r.nd advises everybody to lay in a big supply of fuel. In the Third Congressional District in the recent election Congressman Lat i ni er received 7,884 votes and Mer rick, his Republican opponent, 203 votes. Bidwu, Osborne cc Ck>78., advertise ment of shoes in this issuo should in terest all. They offer a huge and well assorted stock of shoes nt dissolution prices. Tho bootblacks should be wadi (o keep off the streets after 10 o'clock on Sunday mornings, as it is annoying to bo accosted by them, especially w ?".?.? on tho wsy to Church accompanied by a lady. Misses Eva nod Carrie Gentry, o? Anderson, arrived in tho city yester day. Miss Evr, Gentry will enter col iego in Greenville.-Greenville Xctcs, 17th inst. A Thanksgiving scrvico will be held at Midway Church on Thursday, 29th inst, at ll o'clock a. ni'., and a collec tion will be taken for tho Thornwell Orphanage. Married, on Thursday, November 15, 1000, at the residence of the bride's father, by J. II. Rainey, Magistrate, Mr. Jue tte Strickland and Miss Lizzie Karney, all of Anderson Count}'. Chiquola Lodge, Knights of Pythias, has purchased a largo -nd beautiful lot in Silver Brook Cemetery, and will in tho ncur future enclose it and make it the prettiest lot in tho Cemetery. Railroad Commissioner Gnrris made a short visit to Anderson Inst week in company with Superintendent Ander son, of tho C. & W. C. K. R. Ho was on an inspecting tour of that Road. Rov. A. A. Marshall, D. D" nf Ra leigh, N. C., and formerly pastor of tho First Baptist Church in this city, is spending a few days iu Anderson, and is cordially welcomed by his many old friends. Married, on Wednesday evening, November 10, 1900, nt tho home of the bride's father. Mr. J. N, Sutherland, in Poker, by Rev. H. M. Hussey, Mr. John Long and Miss Maud Sutherland, both of Pelzcr. Mr. T. J. McLure and family, ot Centervillo Township, have movcil into tho city. Mr. McLuro is one ol Anderson County's most successful farmers, and comes to the city to eda cate his children. Mrs. H. S. Dowling, of Hamberg, S C., who has been spending a few weeki in tho city visiting her mother, Mrs. L A. Sharpe, and sister, Mrs. CE. Cobb has returned home, accompanied 1>: her mother, who will spend thc winte with her. An exchange says: "An old foo that has about served his time on eartl ia not so much to bo cared for, but th* young man or lady who trapes in am out of church during services, with tb hope of being noticed by somebody, i to be pitied." Our t ' .vnsman, Mr. P. T. Wiihitc left a few days ago for Baltimore where he will spend awhile under treat ment in a hospital. We hopo his sta; there will provo beneficial. Mr. Wil bite was accompanied by his brothel Dr. J. O. W?hlte. Dr. C. C. Geer, of Atlanta, who i spending a few weeks with his mothc and other relatives at Belton, was i the city yesterday. His health continue to improve but ho will not resume hi practico in Atlanta until after th Christmas holidays. Because of the Stato meeting of tli Daughters of the Confederacy in Roc Hill the Southern Railway will sell re dnced rate tickets from all points i the State, the tickets to bo placed o sale December 3d, 4th and 5th, goo until December 8th. Miss Aileen Manldin, after a ver pleasant visit to Miss Daisy Blackwel on Collego avenue, left Snturday f< her home in Anderson. Miss Manldi is exceptionally popular in Elbertc society and always receives a heart welcome-Elberton (Ga.) Star. The Sloan Underwear Company ar the Anderson Mattress. Factory hai consolidated and will bo operated ; one plant after the 1st January, tl former moving to the Mattress Fa tory. Both companies aro doing a fii business, and in future will be bett prepared than over before to serve tl publie. At a negro frolic near Honea Pa last Friday night Caspar Barmorc, ce ored, was shot and killed. An inquc was held Saturday and tho jury ronde ed a verdict that Ba rm ore enme to 1 death by a pistol shot wound at t hands of Charlie Mattison, anotb negro, who'was lodged io jail yesterd afternoon. Our fricnel George Gnmbrell, t polite and popular salesman of ti well known linn of F. B. Crayton Co., of Anderson, spent last Sunday home in tho city to tho great ploasu of homefolks and his many frieni George is an up-to-date hustler, h.i ing hosts of friends who nro al wc glad to seo him.-A bbcvillc Press a Banner. Every business house in the city 1 agreed to observe Thanksgiving E and will close their stores and oilices Thursday, 29th inst. A petition to tl effect was circulated and every fi cheerfully and willingly signed Everybody throughout tho Coui should therefore bear in mind ' 'int business will bo transacted in And son thnt day either in the stores, bai or public offices. Last Thursday afternoon Les Duncan, a 12-year-old boy, emplo: in tho spinning department of tho J derson cotton mill, accidentally his right arm caught in tho machin and it wnsterribly mangled. Nobo wcro broken but tho muscles and t dons of tho ann wcro torn apart i lacerated. Dis. Duckett, Towns? and Nardin dressed the wound, i they say it will bo several months fore tho unfortunate boy can ag use his arm. The Onkman (Ala.J Xews, of tho in(?t-; speaks as follows of a fon citizen of Anderson: "We publiai tLis issue the card cf Col. W. T. J Elroy, attorney at law, Oakinan, / bama. Col. McElroy is a graduate tho South Carolina Law College, of the best institutions in the Uni States. He has been engaged in active practice of law in Ensloy i Birmingham for four years. He coi to mako his homo with tho people Oakm&n and practice his pro: sion. We bespeak for him a lib patronage." Rev. G. Ii. Waddtd, Superintendent of the Epworth Orphanage at Colum bia, spent last Sunday in Anderson und conducted services nt tho West End Methodist Church at ll o'clock a. m. At 7:80 o'clock p. m. ho delivered a most interesting address at tho St, John Methodist Church on his work at the Orphanage, where 112 children are now being cared for. This institution ie ono that thc Methodists of South Carolina aro justly proud of. nod the members of that d?nomination in this city contribute liberally to its support. Rev. J. 1$. Campbell, pastor of the St. John M. E. Church, will preach his lase sermon next Sunday prior to the meeting of tho State Conference, which convenes next Wednesday at Chester. Mr. Campbell came here a few months ago to succeed Rev. W.W. Daniel, who was appointed President of tho Columbia Pe?nale Collego, and is not only greatly beloved by his own congregation but is most highly es teemed by all ol'our people.. We join his many friends in Imping that he will bo returned to Anderson. Wo had tho pleasure of sampling in our pipo some very lino tobacco grown on the plantation of Col. ll. W. Simp son at Pendleton, lt had a very line flavor and would please any smoker of apipe. This sample only proves what we have frequently claimed, viz., that Anderson County can produce as tine tobacco as is grown in any section of the State. In some ot the eastern counties the fanners are giving os much attention to tobacco as cotton, ami they are meeting with big success. As u money crop it is equal if not supcrioi to cotton, und wo hope the farmers ol Anderson Count}' will give it sonn attention. Plant a few acres and w< believo you will be moro than please? with the result. Miss Nora Martin, second daughte of Capt. B. C.Martin, died at her bonn in Williatustou yesterday^ mornini about 0 o'clock. She was afflicted witl that ever fatal disease, consumption and had been nn invalid for a lou? time, being confined to her bed to several months. Miss Martin was bright, charming young lady, wh possessed many beautiful traits o character, and was greatly beloved b her many friends. During all th weary months of her confinement bc mind was clear and she maintained he cheerful disposition, and was strong i faith and hope. Since her girlhoo she had been a devoted mern bei of th Baptist Church, ami while her deat haslett nu aching void her sorely bc leaved parents and sisters lind consc lation in the belief that their loss is he eternal gain. The remains will be io tened in Williamston to-doy. There were two shooting a drays i Savannah Township last Sunday, an ali tho parties engaged were negroct The first row occurred Sunday at non on the plantation of Dr. W. A. Clink scales, when Will Williams shot Mac Norris in tho right leg, indicting severe wound. Robert Norris, til father ot' the wounded negro, went f Magistrate Rainey and swore out warrant for the arrest of William Thnt night about 8 o'clock party of negroes went to the hom of Robert Norris, who lives on tl plantation of Hon. R. P. Clinkscale and fired 25 or SO shots into his cabii slightly wounding tho old negro an another son, Cray ton Norris. Ou Moi day ten negroes were arrested, and, a ter a preliminary hearing before Maj istrate Rainey, six of them were sei up to the Circuit Court for trial. Foi of these gave bond and two were con mitted to jail. Mrs. Adelaide Rosamond, wifo < Mr. John W. Rosamond, died on We< nesdny, 14th inst., at her home : Brushy Creek Township, after an il no88 of several weeks, aged 08 year Mrs. Rosamond's maiden name wi Oliver, and she spent her lifo in tl section where she died. She possess* a most noble Christian character, ai was greatly beloved by a wide circle friends and relatives. She was a w mau of great influence in her neig borhood, and her death lias broug sadness to tho homes of nil of li friends, who will long cherish h memory. She was devoted to h Church, and was ever ready to mini ter to a sick neighbor and speak a coi for tin g word to n distressed friend, devoted husband anil nine childi survive her, and in their sore berenv ment they have tho sympathy of tin many friends. On Thursday the furn al services were held at Picketts Cha el. near her home, and tho reniai were interred in the adjoining gra% yard. Mrs. Nancy "i. King, relict of the lr Jasper King, and mother of Policent W. B. King, of this city, died suddei nt tho home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Vnnadore, in Belton, last Thursd night at ll o'clock, in tho Gist year her age. Mrs. King, who lived w her son in this city, went to Belton Tuesday preceding her death to vi her daughter and assist in nursini little granddaughter, who was serioi ly ill and who died on Wednesd The deceased was in her usual gc health, and the announcement of ] death was a great shock to her friet and loved ones. Heart disease was i cause of her death. Mrs. King wa daughter of the late A. C. Garret, ii in her girlhood her parents moved this County from Laurens, and li she has ever since lived. She wa most excellent woman, and since. I girlhood lind been an exemplary nie ber of Whitefield baptist Chur where tho funeral Rprvjces were c; ducted last Saturday by the past Rev. Mr. Allen, and the remains terred by tho side of her husband tho Churchyard. Sho was most big! esteemed by her friends and ncqua tances, who deeply regret her des Mrs. King was the mother of ten c? dren, six of whom survive her. M God comfort and console them in th bereavement. - mm . ??? W. H. 8he*rf*r Snrvnyor, You * find me at Dean A HittHitVc look to Your Merest ! WE are in the Clothin 0* 4r smess Don't mean to brag or boast, but wc soil more Clothing, Shoes and Hats than any house in Andersen. We are up-to date in every linc. We don't sell goods for COST. Any fair minded man knows that we can't do business that way, but we do sell Goods for less money than any first-class house in town. Wc give you a price, and challenge any store in An derson to sell it for less. Our Clothing is made by the best manufacturers that are in the business, so we defy quality, fit and prices to be sold for less. Our Shoes are the best leather that the market affords. Prices right for solid leather Shoes. We are in thc Hat business. Keep the largest stock, all grades-John B. Stetson one of the best. We will give prices if you will call and see us, and it will be to your interest. HALL BROS IT PACT Al UU6I OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF I AND HOSIERY AT COST ! Come early, before the sizes are broken. No Goods charged. COBB DRAYTON J. M. RICHARDSON, M. D. KEMPER I). SE NN. For Pure, Fresh Drugs GO TO THIS CHIQUOLA DRUG COMPANY ! Try our CHILL TONIC. Our Turnip Seed aro fresh from thc growers aud aro guaranteed to be good The place to get Fruit Jard cheap. We are sole agents for the Heath ?fe Milligan Paints, which are consider ed by all Painter?, after a trial, as the best cu the market. PRICKS TO SUIT THE TIMES. SST PRESCRIPTIONS carefully compounded. -THE ANDERSON - Mutual Fire Insurance Co* WROTH its first Policy Sept. 23, 189G, and has made only two assessments sinco it commenced business. This is a great deal cheaper than you can get firo insurance elsewhere. Any of our Policy-hc'ders 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. Vandiver. President. J. J. Frotwcll, R. S. Hill, J. J. Major, Jno. Gt. Ducwortb, W. 0. Watson, R. B. A. Robinson, J.^P. Glenn, ?Y. P. Hub bard. Directors. J. J. BEC-v, Ageui.