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Local News. YBDNESDAY, DKC. 25, ml. Anderson County at the Good Roads Con vention. The Greenville News, in reporting tho proceedings of the Good Roads Convention, says: ".Supervisor Vandiver, of Anderson County, was Vailed tu the floor. Ho made n brief but interesting talk con cerning his work in the neighboring Count}'. He said that tho chain gang system was employed in his County, working 20 to DO convicts, besides tho scrapers used by the convicts tho County employs six additional scrapes pulled l>y six mules and uppoitioucd to the different townships. The convicts are used whore other hands cannot work. Tho County has a special road tax, pay $1 or work on '.he road four days. "Mr. Vandiver said that ho had had a number of convicts to escape from Iiis gang and that he thought some law should be made to compel a convict who has escaped to work out tin* ex pense of catching him. "Supervisor Me Bride and Mr. Dowl ing spoke in favor of Mr. Vandiver's suggestion, Supervisor Drumniondof Laurens County said he didn't think it was just for tho tax payers to pay the fees for capturing the escaped convicts, but that the convicts should be held and made to work them out. Mr. Van diver then made the following motion, 'That it is the sense of this body that the Legislature amend the convict law, renewing tho senteuceof a convict who escapes and is recaptured.' "Capt. J. X. King, an ex-member of the Legislature, said that such n law would he against tho State's constitu tion. There was considerable discus sion pro and con on this motion. Fi nally Captain King made this amend ment, 'That this body petition tho Legislature to pass an act making it. a misdemeanor for a convict to escape! itfcer having been made a trusty,' this was voted upon and passed unaui i msly." Hobbling up Anderson. It seem.-; that one Hudson, of. (?rcen ville, is agent of the Wadsworth Trus tees, and seeking to recover for them lands on which thu city ot Anderson is built. And the good people ot Ander son, or some of them, re excited. We are of the opinion that they may rest their souls in patience and keep what they have if not what, they own. \ In 1858 "Joseph Cox, Esq., surveyor," in Wadsworth Trustees vs. Steven Me Cully, and same vs. Joel Towers, XI Rich. Law, 424, fouud)that tho "great er part of the village'' of Anderson was located on Wads worth laud willed to the "poor white children" of Mnj. Duu lap's battalion, Laurens District, for school purposes. These were teBt eases, but tho De fendants got otl'nud held the lands un der tho plea that they had been in ad verso possession for twenty years and tho Trustee^ had slept upon tho rights of "the poor white children." In tho above cases tho Defendants claimed under a Grant. It may be different in tho present cases and the Defendants may claim under leases.?Lau reo a Ad vertiser. ' Warmly Welcomed to Iiis New Home. Nkwuerkv, S. C, Dec. 10, 1001. Editor Intelligencer: We arrived safely in our Xewberry home the. same day we left Anderson. Our furniture came in safety, also; only ono small piece was broken. We were cordially received by tho members of Smyrna Church, when we at rived at the ""Manse." Not only by their kind greetings, but by many substantial fa vors, also, then and since, they have made us to feei that our coming In thpir midst is indeed welcome. Wo left many friends in AndersoD, and al ready we are tnado to feel that we have found many friends hero in our Xew berry homo. While we are living live miles'from tho city of Xewberry, our mail matter is directed there. Wishing The Intelligencer-much success, I am, yours, R. c. Ligon. Alice Items. Well, Mr. Editor; we will trv and give you the news iron*, this place, as nothing has appeared from here in a long time. Xews is very scarce at this writing. Christmas is here and many of usure too poor to enje it. Rev. W. 15. Hawkins will lill the pul pit at Rocky River next. year. Rev. M. MeOee preached his fare well sermon at Rocky River last third Sunday. Mr. W. V. Bell has bought thu tele phone Hue from his houu to Dr. J. A. Anderson's in Abbeville Comity, a dis tance of about 5 miles. Madame Rumor says that two hearts will beat as one in this comuiouity in Christmas. Tho sale of the property of tlu late R. M. Roe will be on Dec. 31st, t.t 11 o'clock a. m. Mr. E. C. Martin has moved nei:r Helton on his mother's place. Wt onto to see him leave this community. ' Mr. W. P. McMahan and Mr. C. Kay, of Union Grove, were visiting in our community last Saturday and Sunday. Think the latter was sporting from all appearances. Miss Lula McWhortor, of Level Land, -who is teaching the Savannah school, will go home and spend tho Christmas holidays. Mr. Joo J. Gailoy has finished the Inidgo at B?rrigs? Mill, and it is one of thi bescbridgesintho County. Itought to be covered. /Mr. r.cn Roe and Mr. Spencer, of Belto'n, were down last week on bust Mr Samuel 0. Jackson says he is goirg iu tun for County Supervisor next ycai Saui. will make a good oue. Well, :u'ost of tho farmers have some cotton iu the lield y< t. CluiiliO Taylor F;iy.sJ?e will ht; a eau didaionext year, hu t wants only a ladtys vote. Mr. Robert Hall lias moved to Geor gia to make his future home. Mr. Frank Cilliland and family have moved to W'illiamston and Mr. J.O. Kny and family to Anderson. Fa km Kit. Big Spring Items. Mi^* Allie Armstrong lias returned home after an extended visit to Ander son. Miss Hello Burton visited friends at Helton last week. Mr. J. K. Walker lost a good horse hist week. The children of our school aie going to have a Christmas tree on tho 24th inst. Mr. Homer Banister is visiting his parents. Miss Hula, Blackwell spent Saturday and .Sunday with her parents at Hue West. Mi.ss Emmie Simmons is staying at Dr. Robinson's. There was n large crowd at Bethany Sunday to hear Mr. Martin's farewell sermon. The health oi our section is very good at present. News is scarce at this writing. Violet. Dec. 1?. Moseley Doings. Again the monotony of our quiet little neighborhood has been broken by tho merry ring of wedding bolls. Your scribe had the pleasure of being one of a party of friends to assemble at the hospitable home of our esteemed friends, Itev. and Mrs. lt. G. Martin, on last Tuesday evening, 17th inst., to witness tho marriage of their youngest daughter. Miss Jennie, to Mr. W. M. Smith, of tho Waco section of our County. Promptly at 0 o'clock the lather of the bride in u short, but well chosen ceremony, pronounced the fatal words that linked their future desti nies. The bride was becomingly dress ed in white, which added very much to her grace and beauty. At the conclusion of tho ceremony the guests were invited to the dining room, where the hospitality of our host and hostess shone with all its bright ness, and we cannot express the pleas ing sight that met our gaze. Tho long table was ladened with everything that heart could wish, where nil spent a very pleasant half hour. The bride is very populnr ill this community, and we regret very much to see her leave, but Cupid's will, not ours, be done. The groom is a pro gressive young farmer of Waco, and is to be congratulated upon his success in winning the hand and heart of such a charming young lady, who will grace his home with tho dignity of a queon. Tho health of tho community is good at present, except Mr. W. L. Bond, who has been very sick for tho past few days, but is now convalescent. Mr. J. L. Morgan, of this place, is making preparations to leave for Jef ferson County, Texas, soon after Christmas. We regret to see him leave, but commend him to tho good people wherever he casts his lot. This community has suffered a groat ioal at the hands of a band of thieves, who have been stealing cotton and corn from mauy of our farmers. Messrs. S. T. McCuIlough and J. M.Bott's lost about Jiie thousand pounds of cotton, each mine time ago, and several others havo ost smaller amounts. All efforts to mtch tho rogues have failed so far. From all appearances Christmas will )o rather dull in this community as i s mil. ?,. Revenue Scrip Case. Judge Simonton has reserved his de ision on a very important case that tas just come up boforo him, which in olvcs ths validity of tho famous Blue tidgo bond scrip and is of speoiil in erest to this County, having originated ero. In 1000 W. H. Lyles, Esq., of lolambin, returned a tract of land onsisting of 500 acres in district 11 of Iiis county. In payment of taxes on he Bin ne, which amounted to $15.18, 0 offered $13.18 in silver and copper oins, and for tho other $2 otto red a ro dollar scrip, demanding no change, 'reosurer Wylie refused to accept the imo in payment of said taxes, and so le land was sold under execution, lie jury to whom the matter was snb littcd decided that the land was own 1 by W. H. Lyles, that he ottered the rip in payment, that, the scrip was sued by the Statu treasurer according > the act of U7-\ and that the value of 10 tract of land sued for was $3,000. 'ho judge s decision will bo awaited itIi interest.?Winnsboro News and lornld. Letter to Air. D. P. Sloan. Anderson. DearSir: Oil! Oil! Oil! That's the ecret of its economy. You buy paint ud oil separately, and at proper pri?es or each, then mix them together. L. d M. sells more largely t han other aiuts because oil must be added to it; ou80 owners are beginning to nnder erstaud that its folly to buy a thin aint and pay n fancy prico for the oil n it. Messrs. F. B. Crayton & Co. rill bo glad to supply you with onr landsome color cards and combination mok?ots. Truly yours, LONGMAN & MARTINEZ, Paint Makers. The ladles all like eaayouttiog, wel! empered 8clssors. Brock Hdw. Co. cater ;o tho wants of tho ladies, and cau fur nish Just such Bclssora as will pleasa them. If you want a aot of Knives and Forks for Christmas don't fall (o inspect the lino carried by Brock Hdw. Co. They study lo please their onstovnerp, and tholr large sales In this lino la evidence of their thorough knowledge of what will beat meet ihe requirements of their patrons. Colnmbia Desk Calendar for 1902. Tina calendar has been a fixture in many business offices and homes for many years, ils great popularity being largely dite to the thoroughness with which it serves its purpose as a m?mo randum device. It is a most conven ient repository o? things to bo remem bered nnd at the same time possesses all the requisite features of an almanac for everyday use. The printed part, ns in former years, largely consists of voluntary contributions from bicycle riders of nearly every country in tho world. The new edition is very hand-1 Homely printed nnd mounted ou a steel holder, whereby the calendar can bo hung in any convenient location or placed at any desired angle on tho desk. Copies may be obtained by sending ten cents in postage to the American Bicycle Company, Eastern Sales Department, 152 Franklin street, New York City. dailroad Kates For the Christmas Holi days. The Southern Railway announces Christmas Holiday rates between all points on its lines one and one-third first class standard one-way fare for the round trip. Tickets to be sold De cember 23rd, 24th, 20th. 80th, :ilst, 1001, and January 1st, 1002, final limit Janu ary 3rd, 1002. To students of schools and colleges, upon presentation and surrender of certificates signed by Superintendents, Principals or Presidents of the various institutions, tickets at these rates wil be sold December 16th to 22nd, 1001.in clusive, with final limit January 8th, 1002. For detailed information call on any agent of the of the Southern Railway, or appiy W. H. Tnyloe, A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga.; R. W. Hunt, D. P. A., Charleston, S. C, or J. C. Bean, Jr., D. P. A., Atlanta, Ga._ Charleston Exposition Rates via the Southern Railway. -o On account of tbe South Carolina Inter state and Weat Indian Exposition, to be held in Charleston, 8. C, beginning Dae. 1st, 11)01, tbe Southern Railway will eell excursion tickets to Charleston and return at the following attractive rates from Anderson, S. C: For $11.10? Tickets on Bale dally, lim ite'! to return June 3rd, 1U0U. For ?S. 15?Tickets on aale daily, limit ed to return tun (10) days. For $">.f>0? Tickets on sale Tuesdays and Thursday k, I united to retuio seven davH. Correspondingly reduced ratos from other pointe Tho Southern Railway operates double daily trains on convenient schedules with Foil man yieepers to und from Charles tfl", s. c For further Inf irrorttioc apoly to W. G. Johnson, Agent Anderson S. C; K. W. Knot, 1). T. A . Charleston, S. C ; W. E. McGee. T. 1'. Augusta, <?a., W. H. Tayloi?, A.ti 1? ?., At'anta, (i i. WANTED?Hides*ot all kinds. High est cash oriccs paid for them at tho An derson Tannery or T. ti Anderson's Coal Yard. 20-3. Are yoii thinking of what to bnv your boy for a Christ mas Present? What can you think ot that would please him so much as a Watson, an air Hille, a Cheat of Toola or a Pocket Knlfr? These good3 a-o carried by Sullivan Hardware Co. The husband will always bave a warm spot in bis heart and a tender place in bis nature for the thoughtful wire who pre sents him wilb one ot 'Brock Hdw. Co's. matchless Razors. The genuine Hatinfan tlon which these Razors' afford tbe men makes tbem nlwaya remember with kindness the donor of such a gift. Pocket Knives for the men and bojB? a tremendous stock of most carefully se lected Pocket Cutlery is offered by Brook Hdw. Co. Special d?signa to aui: tbe Christmas trade WANTED, Hickory, Dogwnod and Persimmon Loam. S mthern Hardwood Co , CharlestOL s f\ 4aa Special to Merchants. Your Stock will need replenishing for he H olid iy trade. We have in S:ock all klnOH ot Hosiery, Underwear. ?Iuris, Drawer*. Suspenders, 0v3rnlle, etc., direct from tho mills. Just received our new lines Clothing, Fants, Shoes and Hats. We can Hbip any of above goodH at once or take your Spring orders. Call nnd see our new lino Hats and Shoes for Imm?diat?delivery. Buy from us direct from tbe mills and factories, you aave the middle man's or jobbers profits md drum mers' commissions, and get the newest and beet goods. WEBB & CATER, Commission Merchants'. Write ua for earn pies and prices or call at- our office. A choice selection of Carving Bete to suit tbe Christ mas trade ia offered by Sullivan Hdw. Co. Most boys bave ambitions to become carpenter* It la nom e times well'to grat ify their tautos sufficiently to turn their minds and give tbem higher anplratlona by giving tbem a set of Toola. with which to learn the hardships of tbe carpenter'o trade. There la no way to satisfy a boy )o well as by giving him what he wants, io make peace with bim by giving him tne of Hnilivan Hdw. Co's Cheats of Toola. These Toots are put up in seta ust to suit the boye. Each set or Tools in. i neat Cheat. . ' We offer this week hundreds of pal Va )f Sample Shoes at prices to please. Come' juick while we have your number. Pri e.-i on these Shoes too cheap to quote. Vandiver Bros. ? Start your husband into tbe Now Year vilh something that will keep him even etnpered snd peaceable, bv giving hiuh inn of Sullivan Hardware Cn'e. perfectly etnpered, pleasure giving Razors fora JhrlstuiMM JrVeneot. c$ - ON E HDRSE WAGMS- 1 am over looked on (Ino Horm* Wagons, and if you ifod otiH i dit k?' e you money. I. 'S. Fowler. Your mother, daughter, bister or lady Viend would appreciates pair of Sullivan Ildw. Co*t?. Selsaora for CbrlMma*. W. H. H hearer. Surveyor, Yon will ind me at Dean A Kat'iffe's. hon? dis nuce t'hono at my residence. This is our Kreateat year. Wo are inroud of oor reoord? aurt are Htriving by ivory honest means to win you for n ous omer. Oive u -. m trial if yon have never inne an before. Vandiver Broa. Twenty-five I>ollars will buy a fairly joort aqoam practice' Piano at tho c. A. Heed Muslo House. They ara intrinsi cally worth double that amount. Pot Plants and Cut Flowers for *ale. Large and small Palms a specialty. Mrs. I. b\ CfiukBoalea, 242 North Main St. , Jobbers prioe > on "Schappe," "Early Bird" and "Bine Jay" Tobaccos. Low 98t prices on Flour, Coffee, Corn, Bacon, and heavy Groceries, Vandiver Bros. When you want flrat-ol&ss, up-to-date Photos call on QALLAOHER BR09., at their new Studio next door to lagon & Led bet ter?upstairs. Satisfaction is ful ly guaranteed to every cuetomei. Piles I Piles! Piles! Dr. Williama' Indian Pile Ointment is prepared to core Piles and DOES IT in abort order. Easy to apply, every box guaranteed, 50c. arid 91.00. All druggists or bv mail. Williama M'Pb Co., Cleveland. Ohio. For sale by EVANS PHARMACY. HARNESS?If you need a set of good homb-mado Harness call on J. S. Fowler TIS NEARiNC CHRISTMAS A great many have not purchased all their' Winter Necessi ties. Also, Xmas Time finds us with a good Stock of Winter Goods. This Stock must he reduced. FROM now until the Holidays we will make a record-breaking? CUT PRICE SALE On all? Capes, Jackets,-Furs, Reefers, Blankets, Underwear, Etc., and can verify our claim that we sell as cheap as (he cheapest and cheaper. If you want the Beat Style?, Best (Quality, Best Prices, come to our Store and jou will find them all. Also, you will find our entire Store full of] the newest ideas and Novelties in Merchandise. Our Dress Goods are unsurpassed. Our Trimmings the talk of the town. Our Novelties the latest. Our Millinery second to none, and at Cut Prices all Trimmed and Un trimmed Hats. Then you will want something for your? CHRISTMAS GIFTS. A variety of useful articles are to bi. found hero for all. If your? SHOES Do not give satisfaction as to style, quality, fit and price, try a pair of us. We can please you. We ask that you visit our Store, especially before the Holidays. Get our Cut Prices, examine our Stock of Goods, then you will become a purchaser and customer. ~ ? Agency for McCall's Patterns, 10c and 15c. New Fashion Sheets for January ready Yours for Cut Prices, MOORE, ACKER & CO., Wholesale and Retail. P. S.?We ask all those who owe us please make settle ments before January, 1902. , M. L. CARLISLE, L. H. CARLISLE. WE ARE OVERSTOCKED ON YOU can get all sizas from No. 7 to 47 until Christmas at a very low price. Cotton crop is short this season, and we aim to help the farmer to turn his land eo os to make a better crop. We keep in stock at all times a full and complete line of Chilled Points, all numbers from 7 to 47, and we are willing to divide profits with you. We are selling Chilled Dixie Points at the price you have been paying for the old common Cast Points. CARLISLE BROS., Anderson, B.C. L ESSER & GO. Our New Fall Stoc& is now Cpmplete. Fall Goods now Beady. OUR Fall line of Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Notions, Clothing und Gents Furnishings is now spread before you for your inspection, aad by far excels anything yet seen in tho City of Anderson, when compared with the prices and Goods of others. We begin to-morrow to show ooe of the best selected Stocks of Merchandise ever brought to this city. Our Good* and Prices stand by themselves?alone?an invincible combination of High Qualities and and Low Prices. ? Comfortable shopping hei and best attention given to all. Carefully read this advertisement and come bee our Store. Note uur prioes. Look at our Goods. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. EXTRA NOTION VALUES. Toilet Soap, three cakes in box, good quality, box. 5o Bedspreads, splendid 11-4 Marseilles patterns, good value at$1.00, only.. 75o Ladies' Ribbed Underve?*t, fleece lined, value 20c, only. 10c Table Oil Cloth, best quality, perfect goods, 1} yards wide ............. 15c Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Union Suits, extra heavy, worth 50c, only. 35o 11-4 White and Grey Blankets, actual value $1.00, only per pair.: 58o Clark's best Spool Cotton, special price only three Spools for.. 5c Children's Knit Caps, value*25o, only.Y.. 15o Ladies7 Shawi Fascinators, all colors, only.'. 24o Ladies' fleece-lined Cashmere Gloves, value 25o, only. . 15c Full line Men's and Bors' Caps from.,.*.. lOoto 25o Ladies' Seamless Black Wool Hose, value 25o, only. 15c New Line Embroidery, all widths, from..5c to 15o NEW FALL, DRY GOOD**. 2000 yards .Outing Flannel, in checks and stripes, aotual value 5c, only... 3?o 2500 yards Pretty Fall.Percales, yard wide, worth lOo, only... ._ 6}o 'Beautiful 72-inoh Turkey Red Table Damask, lovely pattern, worth 35... 20o 2000 yards Tokio Flannelette, beautiful design, w^ell worth i?c, only.7?o 1800yards Centaur Outing Flannels, worth quite 10c, but are offered at.. 6Jo White Curtain Swiss, full yard wide, worth 15o, only ... '.. 9o Window Curtain Scrim, double width, 4d inches wide, at only...4Jo Unbleached Cotton Flaonelk extra heavy quality, at only._. 5c Eiderdown Flannels for Infants' Cloaks, beautiful designs, only. 15o Extra heavy Unbleached Drills, worth 7c, Only.. 5c NEW FAIilL DRESS GOODS. . Full line Cotton Plaid Dross Goodsy double width, at only. 9c Wucestorshire Worsted Plaid, yard wide, value 25o, at only. 15c Victoria Brocades, 38 inches wide, all wool, beautiful designs, at-only.. . 18o 40-inch Canterbury Suitings, figured effects, worth 35o, at only.....24o All-wool Tricot Flannels, excellent for school dreBses, only, ... 24o Black Brooaded Brilliantiuc, all wool, 40 inohes wide, at'???y... 19c READY-TO-WE * R ^EPARTtf??NT. Ladies' Plush Capes, full sweep, extra long, trimmed in far, only. 98o Ladies' Cloth Capes, niudo of heavy Melton and nicely trimmed, only.... 98o 50 Kersey Jackets, latest styles, in all ?hades, at only.'.. 2.98 Full lino Children's Reefers, in all colors, styles and sizes, from...98c to 2.50 Ladies' Wool Flannel Waists, latest styles, in all colors, at only........ 95o Ladies' Extra Fine Trioot Flannel Waists, beautifully trimmed, only.... NEW FALL SHOES. The splendid opportunity presented to purchase high grade Shoes at tho prioes we ask for them is one tobe grasped. Wo aro each day in receipt of shipments of our now Fall stock of Footwear, and as soon as opened it is placed on display. Wc have many new styles of Shoes for Ladies, Men, Misses, Boys an Infants all at our well-known popular prioes. Ladies' Dongola Shoes, button or laee, heel or spring heel, at only. 98o Ladies' genuine Dongola Shoes, all sizes, button or lace, value $2.00.... .$1.39 Ladies' Fleece Lined Glove and Q>1 Grain Shoes, all solid, at only.. .. . (/ D8o Ladies' Kangaroo Calf Shoes, button or lace, worth 1.50, at only..' 1.25 Ladies' Pebble and Glove Grain Shoes, button or lace, all solid, only_ 98o Boys' Calf Skin Shoes, sizes 3 to 5), well made, at only. 98o Hundreds of other good Shoes equally as oheap. NEW :B0YS* CLOTHING & GENTS' FURNISHINGS. A matchless rtook and a beautiful assortment, coupled wi&h honost prices, for equal value are the ohief characteristics of our grand display. NEW F?tj?* MI?jLiI??*2Rir. Our Millinery d?partirent is equal to the best in the city, tasteful and well selected. By giving us a call you will convince yourself of th? fact. Many new things in this department. Sec our Fine Dress Hats. FREE 1?Handsome New. Premiums just rcoeived. Hand Painted China free. A housewife's delight?a nicely arranged table. Buy your Goods of us and get a Sot of Hand Painted China FREE. Ask for Coupons. LESSER & CO., ANDERSON, S. C, UNDER MASONIO TEMF7JET. CLEARANCE S On in Earnest ! Thousands of Dollars of Winter Goods Must be Turned s site Gash. MARVELOUS CUTS IN THE PRICE OF . Clothings Ladies' Coat Suits, Ladies' Coats, Jackets and Automobiles, v m ' Children's and Misses' Reefer Jackets, Blankets, Dress Goods. Millinery. / All Lines Winter Goods, Our reasons for the sale are that we have got more Goods than it is business to carry oyer beyond,the first of January. Then we need the Gash. Further, the first months of th? Fall season business, was extraordinary fine, which enables us to sell Goods from now on? Without Any Margin Of 1 We also while trade was in rush made most too great preparation for November and December business, hence the necessity of a Clearance Sale. m m If you wish a bill come to us and let it be known. We are greatly in earnest, and wish to] impress the tra ling public the remaining few days of the year. We are out on the home-stretch for a long pull] for busi Will appreciate a call, Yours truly, Head-to-Foot Outfitters for Men, Women and Children. il