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WE 'WAN NJO'.R, We Pay Highest And if you appreciate Honest Goods at the Very Lowest Prices A Big Lin Market Prices For of Country Produce of possible under present abnormal conditions, and faithful, intelli -unks, suit Cases All Kinds gent service, we will get it. Right Prices Men's Clothing Few men realize the enormous difficulties that prevail in buying clothing this season. Practically the entire wool output is being used for government purposes; those clothing factories that have a stock of woolens are handicapped by the labor situation; railroads are taxed to their utmost capacity to haul military and government supplies, and with hun dreds of other obstacles to overcome it is well nigh impossible to stock clothing at this time. But the buyers for the HOBBS-HENDERSON system of stores foresaw these difficulties months ago and as the result of the buying power for seven stores we are enabled to offer a good assortment of men's wearables at prices considerably less than those that now prevail at other stores with less buying capacity. We are showing- nifty suits of plain and fancy cassimeres, blue serges and French mixtures at.--... _ ----------------$15.00 to $25.00 Men's work pants of heavy army khaki, old fash ioned jeans, corduroy and kersey cloth at $1.50 to $5 A fine assortment of boys' school and dress pants ------.50c to $3.50 Boys' suits of fancy mixtures, cassimeres, cordu roy and blue serges in all sizes from 4 to 18 years $3.00 to $25.00 Our stock of men's felt hats is complete in every detail, and we offer you stylish and felt hats in the various and popular styles and colors at 98c :o $3.50 We are sole agents for the famous Carhart Brand Overalls Furnishings for Men and Boys Men's Blue Chambray and Khaki Work Shirts - $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Men's Negligee Dress Shirts, made of fine qualities percales and madras, in neat stripe effects so much in vogue this season ---..- . ........89c to $2.00 Boys' percale Negligee Shirts and Blouses ---- 75c Men's and Boys' Underwear We have a full line of good serviceable winter underwear in both the fleece lined and heavy ribbed in single garments and union suits. The prices for which-this underwear is now selling is far less than the prices will be two months hence. Buy now while the assortment of sizes is good and the prices are low. Men's Half Hose, all colors and sizes, at prices from 15 cents to 75 cents the pair. Shoes for the Entire Family Like everything else, shoe leather is feeling the effects of the war in an unprecedented and un thought of manner. Shoes that formerly sold for two dollars a pair are considered cheap now at double the price ordinarily, but by exercising the same. careful forethought in shoe buying that we have in other departments, we are in a position to fill your shoe wants at prices less than elsewhere. We have Men's good heavy Work Shoes at ----------------- -- .-2.00 to 6.50 .Men's fine Dress Shoes in all leathers, shapes and sizes-.......-.--------.. ...._275to8.50 Full stock of Boys' Fine Shoes for school wear and for work-....-......-------......2.00 to 5.00' Women's heavy Work Shoes from. . .2.00 to 4.00 Women's fine Dress Shoes and Boots in black and tan leathers and full range of sizes......2.50 to 8.50 To- Be On The *H OBBS-H El Compelling Reasons' Why : You Should Buy Now Never before in. the history of this firm have we been able to present bigger and better assort ments than at the present time. Nowhere else, even in larger cities, will you find lower prices. Our large orders for many months, ago, before the sharp advances, enables us to quote prices on many items at lower prices than wholesale market prices of today. Our friendly advice is to buy all your winter needs now while our stocks are complete. We cannot even fore see what prices we may pay on reorders on any of the present stock. Hobbs-Henderson Company. P+ + 4 4 14.. j_+.*.I4..I+I4.IIs.4 1 14 1 ?-1 1 +4 1 1 1?! Now Just a Few Words About This Great World War In this advertisement we have endeavored to show you why it. is to your interest to do your trad ing at this store, and it is only meet that we should use a small space in tellling you why you should do everything in your power to help win this war. Across the seas-in France, in Italy and in Russia our brave soldiers are-doing wonderful things and are undergoing fearful hardsh !P that the people back home may be assured full libey in their lives and intercourses with one another. Have you been called upon to subscribe to the FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN? You are not asked to give, but to lend, at a good rate of interest, your money to the govern ment so that Uncle Sam ean prosecute this war to the finish with all the energy and resources possible. With this money you loan him he will equip our great and noble army with ammunition, weapons, food, clothing, medicine and thousands of other things necessary to WIN. Every dollar you loan him will mean lust another nail driven into the coffin of militarism, ter'rorism and HUN bsilt.LOAN 'TILL IT HURTs, THEN LOAN soM MORE. Special Special Heavy Outing Flannel in dark colors. The y ard ........ ....... ......- - ........ .... ... ............ .......35 See Our Remnant Counter Hundreds of short lengths arnd remnants of staple and fancy fabrics for winter at prices much less than regular. Safe Side You Sho1 CENTRAL, s C; Don't Fail to, Visit Our- Ladies' Department Ladies' Coats, Suits, Skirts, Dresses and acces sories are here in an. abundance of styles, colors and materials. There is no reason why you should go to the city for your winter wardirobe when we are showing such a- classy line of ready-to-wear goods direct from the. New York fashion centers. At the prices we ask, the ladies- of Central and vicinity will find it much more economical to buy these garments ready made than it is to buy the materials and make. them yourselk and besides it would be hard to incorporate so imuch style into home-made garmentsas can be found in these. At least visit this store and inspect the showing be fore you buy. Sweaters, for Men and Women This is destined to be a great Sweater season. This winter sweaters will not only be worn be cause they are warm and confortable, but they will be worn because they are stylish. Our show ing of sweaters consists of all the newest conceits in sweater styles. Like evecything else in this big store you will find our sweater prices to be very reasonable.. Women's. Underwear Our Underwear Department is full of good coin fortable underwear for the-ladies and kiddies. Ladies' Millinery Our Millinery is so paxetty and attractive this season that it is impossible to transcribe the beauty and stylishness of these- hats upon. paper, no mat-. ter how liberal we are- in the use of printer's ink.. The Millinery buyer for the Hobbs-Henderson, Stores made many special trips to New York and very cauefully and. painstakingly reviewed the hat styles in the metropolis. As the result of hs.. careful inspection we have a beautiful assortment of trimmed hats and feel sure we can suit the most fastidious. An experiencedi millinery saleslady will be. glad to show you the se creations no matter whether you. buy or not. In Our Dry Goods Section No matter whether it be an expensive piece of silk or woolen fabric or a dress pattern of calico we are sure to please you. With thousands of yards of plaiun,. fancy and staple fabrics upon our counters and shelving there is no reason why every woman in this section should not supply her wants here and do so at a considerable saving. In our notion department you will find a com plete assortment of trimmings, ribbons, laces and buttons, so there will be no need fer you to go else where to complete your winter wardrobe. t1d Buy It At O OM PtAN