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THE PO?CY ?F THIS STORE 18 TO Right 1 ju the broadest end truest sense of the word, to render unto each on^ every customer the degree of SATISFACTION Which ia justly due them. To carry In Stock at all times the NEWEST and BEST? Consequently during the Summer months, when merchants generally lei their stocks run low, and are short cn many desirable articles, you will find our Stock FRESH, NEW and COMPLETE in every department. WE BUY OFTI Thereby Getting the LATEST ! We are now showing a popular line of Suiiuner SsHts, Summer Neckwear for ladies, Summer Famir Summer Gloves, Summer VjorsetSf - Summer Handkerchiefs, . \ ; Summer Hosiery, Summer Parasols, Summer tfmbreUaSi Summer If otions, Summer Laces, r' ' Summer Embroideries, Summer Underwear, Summer White Goods, Lir Summer Muslins, Summer Lawns, \ Summer Bress Goods. SUMMER MILLINERY ! Especially Pretty Summer RIBBONS. T j?ge variety of kind?, colors and -widths. Ready "Made, Ready-to-Put^On! A moat complete stock of Summer Waists, Skirt?, Un d?r>Garments, J?te. J"'1-':-'1, r .?". .}?},?*.:'-".:/?V'.'?*'. '.''? 'a . '. .'. - u? ? > *. .' v * ' ?. ? A more attractive line of Summer Oxfords and Shoes 1 For men, women and children cannot be found in this city. Many things to beautify and make pleasant, cool and comfortable tho summer home. If ye ^ are g??g away during the Limmer for pleasure, rest or health-to seashore, mountain or country-you wi?l find in our Store m?ny necessaries for such trip. Our poHcy is to supply the people with AT mCMT PH8C?S ! WMesale sM Eetail Dealers in se . vis-"?3K.H .?OK. Local News* _WM)NK8J!>?Yi JUNE 24, l^QS. | ?K^E* S^rard, of AbbeviJ'e, was in the city yesterday. .?tSS^JS^*^ ^scarce and in great demand in the city. Cotton tat gene hoyend the 13 cents Point. But th? farmers ain'tsin it Jicd^PJ*^?* ii"* Atlanta, ia vi-riiing relatives maud near the city. L. P. Smith will ran his excursion to Charleston next Wednesday, Joly UU 4l0c^ weather prophet says that July wiU be a dry month m thia ieo ??^????!?lS M?3**? ol Greenvale, ia] J? the city visiting her sister, Mrs. brayton. L. s. Mattison and wife, of Colum rt?attvw?11 ?l^y visiting friends and ?W^^A**1?? of Baltimore, ia in ^ugfiin ^ Mrs' *** ?* . A number of the teachers of tho if Snt?.<Se.?kttendin* BtateNormal at Bock mu. i.f J\?eot! Murray, of Macon, ?a,, is in the city visiting bis mother ana othe r relatives. ? The first of July is nearly here, and we bavtt not seen or heard ot a cotton bloom ?>ia season. Mr. P. 8. P Brace.-of Elberton, Ga., is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs, J. N. Brown. O.P.Hammond, oil Greenville, haa been spending a few days in Anderson visiting relatives. ia.SeT; H? Murchison wUl preach at Plat Bock Church next Sunday af ter noon at 4 o'clock. Some of the young men of the city are arranging^ hav? a grand yali during Gala Week. i Capt. V/. ?i Henry and wife, of El berton, Ga., ure m.tho city visiting their son. Dr. 13. A. Henry. Mrs. H. L. Fant and children, of Wal halla, are ?pending a few days in An derson visiting relatives. The farmers have been making good ' use of the fine weather the past week, and very few of them have visited the city. '. The health officer should look close after the sanitary condition of the town., This ia very important at this sens?s. . Bev, N. iii HolmeS> &h evangelist is conducting a series of meetings in a large tent on the vacant lot opposite the City Hall. Tho soda fountains and ice dealers are doing a rushing business these warm days. There's no kick coming from them about the weather. Cotton has become so very scarce that the mills are riot so particular about the grade. Juet any old thing with bagging on it brings a fancy price. . The Court of Common Pleas for An derson County convenes in this city next Monday at 10 O'clock a. m. Jurors and witnesses should be on hand promptly. Married, on Thursday, June 18,1008, at the home of the .bride's father, B. W. Pickens, by Bev. W. B. Hawkins, Bev.. George A. Martin and Miss Mar ion Pickens, both Of Anderson County. Jfaj. Ben. Patrick, commandment of cadets at the Alabama Polytechnic In stitute, and Mts. Pauline Gurganus, teacher of vocal music in the Judson Female institute, ?lsrion, Ala., are in the city visiting relatives. We are greatly indebted ti our clever friend, W. T. Hickman, formerly of Anderson but sow living at Oakland. Fl*.- for ? eriits of vsry uue tomatoes, which came by expresa a few days ago. Such treats are always highly appro-' ciatcd by the pjor printers. Miss. Nelle Reese, an attractive young - lady of Abboville, who nae been spending some time in ,the city with friends, returned to her home last Saturday. Miss Beese is quite popular in Anderson a d her friends were sorry to see her ?opart. There wUl be ah. election at Flat Bock Church next Saturday afternoon from 1 to fl o'clock for the .purpose of selecting three school trastees to serve that district the ensuing two years. Every voter in tho district ls urged to go out and participate in the election. Mrs. jennie Timmerman died Mon day morning, 15th inst., at the residence ef nor son-in-law, J. P: Bagwell, at Bolton, in the 60th year vf her age, \ She had been ia confirmed invalid xor 12 or 14 years, though the immediate cause of her death was malarial fever. Alvin Lollis, son of W. N. Lolita, died last Wednesday night at his homo at the Orr Mills, after au illness Of sev eral weeks. He was about 16 years of age, and a steady and industri?os boy. On Friday the remains were carried to Cedar Grove Church, in Belton Town ship, and interred. Mies Belle Wicker, of Farmesville, Va., is in the city the guest of Mrs. T. Gordon White. Miss Wicker has been teaching in Anderson cinco leaving tho school here. She is a teacher of rare ability and the Anderson school is most fortunate in being able to have her as one Of their faculty.-Abbeville Press and Banner. ^ At their meeting in Snartanbnrg last week the trastees of Woffbrd College conferred the degree of doctor of di vinity upon Bev, John M. Landor. Lr. Lander is the eldest son of Bev. S. Lander, D. D., president r ;ho Wil liamson Female College, ar has been a missionary to Brasil for the past ten or twelve years. He will wear the honor with modesty and dignity. Chiquola Lodge, No. 82, Knights of Pythias, held a "lodge of sorrow" io the Opera House last Thursday after noon m memory of deceased members, and the occasion was a most interest ing and impressive one. Col. J. M. Knight of sumter. Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, honored tu? occasion with his presence ?nd delivered a mmi eloquent memo rial address, which was highly enjoyed bv all whose good fortone it waa to her it A*" ?be home of h or sister, Mr'J( B. B. ?HtVis, at 1 o'clock last Wednesday night, Miss Ann Davis breathed her last after years of intense ouft'erlng with cancer. She was about f>5 years old and had been a member or tho Methodist Church for many years. Death was not to har tho "king of ter rors" bufan angel who brought blessed relief from pain and endless peace and toy. Her romains were interred Friday at Sandy Springs. In toe absence of her pafttor. tho funeral *ervice? were conducted by Bev. Norman Prince. .^^^^- - - - -rmniiin -- " " --?sn-rr i linn in 11 ^fiKiFEJ AdftmBi of Greenville, is vWtlng friendo and relatives in tho i city, < Prc?. Marshall Moore, of tbocitv 1 ?caucus, nus gone to tho mountains to ?pend a few weeks. i Miss Eleanor Cochra?, has gone to j S?ftE* wh???he wiU take a post- i gradnato conree in tho Chicago uni- ( vereity. . .Coh 8. W. Wilkes? accompanied by his wife and daughter, of Atlanta, Gar. ia,in the city visiting relatives and ?nenos. Dr. A. C. Strickland attended the annnol meeting of tho Tristate Den-! tal Association at Winston-Salem, N. | C., last week. A sumber of che factory operatives from Clifton and Pacolet nave come to Anderson and accepted poaitione in oar cotton mills. Rev. B. G. Barries, of Piedmont, has peen ?pending a few day? In and near the city visiting relatives, and gave ns a pleasant call yesterday. Fine time this for sowing peas! With seasons right, with prices right, do the right thing by sowing every aero of stnbble and other waste land in peas. Mrs. O. M. Heard, of Anderson, S. C., :a visiting relatives in Elberton. She is spending several days this week with Mrs. H. K. Gairdner and Mrs. J. E. Johnson.-Elberton (Ga.) Tribune. There will be an all-day sluging at Flat Rock Church next Sunday. 28th ina*., conducted by Prof. T. W. Ban ister, of this County, and Prof. T. M. Locke, of Hartwell, Ga. The pnblic is invited to attend. v Married, on Wednesday evening, June 17,1903, at the home of the bride's father, Thomas M. Nesbitt, in Lau rens County, S. C., by Rev. A. A. James, Mr. M%L. Sullivan, of this city, and Miss Pearl Nesbitt. Last Thursday the Savannah Valley Railroad trestle over Rocky River, near Lowndesville, caught ?ro and was partly barned, and the passenger train did not got through to this city until next day. The damage was slight. One of tho three vacancies in the graded school faculty has been filled by the election ot Miss Estelle Anil, ot Pendleton. S. C.. as primary teacher. ?Miss Aull is a 1003 graduate of Win throp, and comes with high recommen dations.-Marion Star. The Anderson County Teachers Normal open sd at the Central Grade?] School building in thia city last Mon day morning and will be In session foni weeks. Up to last night about 61 teachers were enrolled, and others nr< expected to come In this week. 3irs. Scott Russell, wife of G. W Russell, died at her home in Pendletoi Township last Wednesday night, 8h< was ill only a short while and the an nouncementof her death was a ?rea shock to her friends and relative! i Mrs. Russell waa a daughter of the lat Thomas Dickson and about 68 years o age. On Thursday the remains wer interred in the Old Stone Chnrch-yart Mr. R. L. Keys returned yesterda from Charleston, where he has bee spending a few days visiting his brote er-in-law. Col. Geo. A. Wagner. Th latter gentleman has been in feebl I health and confined to Ms home for long time, but is now inproving rapid ly, and able to ride ont. This nev; i will be heard with great pleasure b the many friends of Col. Wagne throughout this section. J?ire. Rachel Kay died at the home c her son-in-law, H. S. Brooks, in Mil ville, last Sunday night, after an il ness of several weeks, aged 70 year On Monday afternoon the remains wei intoned in Whitefield Churchyard, i William eton Township, the fun or, services being conducted by Re Henry Martin. Mrs. Kay was high esteemed by a wide circle of friend who deeply sympathize with the foi sono and one daughter who are left . cherish her memory. Charles M. Ragsdale. who lived oi on the TIW^ITA Milo River side of tl County, died on the evening of t? 14th instant, after a lingering illne from a complication of diseases, supe . induced by consumption. He leaves .widow and several children, besides host of relatives and friends to mon his death. He was a good Christi gentleman and citizen and will gently missed by all who know hil ls remains wei? carried to his c home near Honea Path ead interr on Monday.-Pickens Sentinel- Journ Last Saturday application was ma -before Judge Klugh at Abbeville foi receiver for the firm of Davie & Dani who are conducting a shoo atore in tl city and one at Greenwood. Theapp cation was made - returnable bott Judge Aldrich in this city next Mc day. The embarrassment of the fi is due to the failure of the City Ba of Greenwood, which had been can ing the firm's naper, and the appin tics for a receivership la u step tow? winding up the bank's aifaira. ? rangements aro pending looking waru a settlement and lt is hoped have the two Btores of tho gen tien: running again as usual in a ah .while. . The Greenville News of the T inst, says: "The estimate ot cost construction of the proposed Grc< ville-Anderson interurban trolley ll has been completed by Civil Engin Jos. E. Sirrin o and forwarded to J George E. Coughlln in Indla?apo! Ind. It is said that the estimate d not exceed the expectation- of '. Conghlin and his financial support? In view of this fact and in accorda with a statement of Dr. Coughlln road is sure to be built. Dr. Congi will arrive in Greenville in a few dr and lt is expected that ohortly af tel comes here he will begin preparati for the building of the road." Merried, on Jane 14th, 1008, at residence of the bride's mother, A M. J. Dullard. 2108 Hyde street, I Francisco. Cal., by Bc Dr. J. Wills.of the First Presby terina Chm Mr. James A. Morrow, subsistence partaient, U. S. Army, and Miss ? aie W. Ballard, eldest daughter of late,James A? Ballard. After a b honeymoon the couple will reside Fort ?Hey, Cal;, where tho formel now stationed. The groom is a na1 of this Coonty, and has many trie here who w ill join us in extending c gratolatior s and wishing he and lovely bride a happy and prosper Journey through lifo . Mrs. J.J. Gray, of An treville, Ab villo County, committed Suicide Sunday at her home by: ? taking p green. She had grown deepondentc th? dftAtb of har hn&Unnd, which OC< red a few months ago, and her ni ' was affected by ill health. She tried several times before to take life. She took the poison about o'clock on Sunday morning. As s as the illness which resulted wos covered Dr. J. A. Anderson was ca lu and he administered all poss medical aid bur. no relief came, she died at 8 o'clock that af tern? Mrs. Gray was 05 years old, and lei a wide circle of friends and relat in both this and Abbeville Cor who deeply regret her deatfc. Mrs. O?rjrftD, accompanied by her? laughter. Misa Chisholm, of Savannah,1 i?'\!yu.AS?e.,?on?Wtlng her daugh ter, Mrs, Joh.? B. Cochra*,; Jr. Capt. R Thornley Smith, thoefficient md popular conductor of the freight ^ on the Savannah Valle* Railroad, w**P?42ni? May Deacon, of Mc .^T"! ?* ?aarried at - the home if the un du tomorrow. Jfre. Minnie Bogga, wife ot Solicitor Bogga, died at her home in Pickens r???JW morning She had been an invalid for several months and her S^-^ex^to^*tluiytime, Pour little children survive her. She was a moat estimable Christian woman, and bad many friends in this section who regret to hear cf her death. Miss Alma Spearman, a popular young lady of this city, was married last Wednesday ni~ht to Wm. 8. Pen ny, formerly of Abbeville, 8. C., but noTC *. prominent young business man of Bainbridge, Qu. The wedding was . a quiet home affair, only a few intimate friends of the bride and groom being present. The home of the bride's sis ter, Mrs. C. E. Buchanan, where tho ceremony was performed, waa taste fully decorated, and the ceremony waa impressively performed by Bev. J. D. Chapman, D. D. On Thursday morn ing the happy couple went to Abbe ville to spenu a lew days with relatives before going to their home in Georgia. Preston B. Mitohell committed sui cide near his home, two miles west of Belton, on Monday afternoon, 15th inst., by shooting himself with a dou ble-barrelled shot gan. For a number of years the deceased Lad been afflicted with apelle of insanity, and had three times spent several months in the in sane aivylum in Columbia, but would recover sufficiently to be adjudged safe and sent home. For the past sev eral weeks ho bad been gradually growing worse again, but it was not deemexTnecessary to confine him and hs has been enjoying the liberty of walking around over his farm. On Monday af ternoon he walked out and remarked to hia wife that he was going to the bottom lands to see his crop ot corn. Later in the afternoon Mrs. Mitchell noticed that his gun had been removed from its accustomed place and she began to Bnspect that her hus band had taken it with him. The af ternoon passed away and she began to grow alarmed at his absence. She no tified the hands on <;he farm who began a search for him, and, failing to find him, the neighbors were notified and a more thorough search was instituted and kept up until early Wednesday morning when his body was found in a piece of woods about three hundred Sards from his home. Ho was lying on is back with his gun tied to a small tree. A string about ten feet long had been fastened to the trigger and in this manner he bad managed to shoot himself. On examination lt was found that tho entire load from the gun had entered the unfortunate man'B left breast near the heart, and, no doubt, caused instant death. The body WOB I in a badly decomposed state, but it was neatly dressed by kfud neighbors and interred in the Ile) ?on cemetery that afternoon. The deceased is the young est mm of the late Marion Michell and I about 40 years of age. He was au up ' right, worthy citizen, and highly es teemed by a wido circleof friends, who ! deeply sympathize with the sorely be I reaved widow who is left to mourn his ! sad fate. !. -'-1 * " Singing Convention. The Brushy Creek F m ging Conven tion will meet at Siloam Churoh on next Sunday, 28th inst. Several good singers are expected to beat this meet ing. Everybody JB invited. Bring yonr basket and your books. B. A. Gentry. Seo. June 22,1008._ EXCURSION TO CHARLESTON I On aooount of the heavy raina I was not able to run tba Excursion to Char lea ton on 8th of June sa advertised. I have i soured the Train for another date, and the Bxoundon will re run from Walhalla to Oharlastnn on WR?RESb?Y, SZJ ?i? BBL Train will -leave Walhalla at 8.45 a. m.i Anderson at 10.16 a. m. Ar rive in Charleston about 8 p. m. Leave Charleston o a Frldsy, July 3rd, st 12 o'clock mid-day. Fore from Anderson 93.00 for round trip. This ls a conven ient schedule, very cheap rate, and plen ty of time lo the olty. If you want to take this delightful trip to the Atlantic Ocean, just ooma right along. You will never bave a better chance. Remember, I do not want any "Smart Alecks" or drunken fools. I want only decent and respectable people. If you intend to go won't you kindly let it be known to my self or my Agents, so I con provide for your comfort. Very respectfully,^ L. P. SMITH. FOR RALE.-A lot of second band CHURCH PEWS st a bargain. Apply to O. M. Guest. ' 1 4s When Penal-Cola was given to the pub? Ho it took the people by storm and waa pronounced by ail aa a most delloous and refreshing drink; beneficial to tho nerves end assisting the dleeetton, invigorating and satiating. Will not keep one awake. DESTRUCTION of the Great Clifton and Pacolet Mills, beautiful illustrated souvenirs, suitable for framing. A gronp or eight correct views taken oefore and after tub diBaaurou* floods Of June Otb. 85 cents each or S3 per dozen Only a limited supply will be issued. Send or ders at once to- , The Artistic Souvenir Co., 2t Forest City N. C. Refined, up-to data people at ways want tho best. GALLAGHER BROS. are ac knowledged to be among the beat PHO TOGRAPHERS in tho South. They do not watte their skill on cheap, fsding trash. interesting to Asthma Sufferers. j Daniel Bsnte of Ottervllle.Iows, writes: "I have had us.bma for the past three or four years and have tried about all the cough and asthma cures io the market and have received treatment from physi cians in New York and other cities, but fot very little benefit until I tried Foleys ioney and Tar which gave me immedi ate relief and I will never be without it id my house. I sincerely recommend it to ali."-Evans' Pharmacy. A Card. v y There ls an impression among some that we are "Belling ont," wbloh is a mis take. We are not thinking of closing out the business. Fresh goods received con stan tly. However, cha doora will.be closed for a few weeks thia slimmer for vf cation. Wilhite A Wllhlte. - The man who talks; about the weather is an angel of mercy compar ed with the man who talks about all the smart things his children say. Bridge to Lot ON Joly 21,1003, st 12 o'clock m. we will let to the lowest bidder the building of Danham's Bridge over Salnda River. The letting to be at the. bridge. Plana and speoincatloLB to be made known on dey of letting. J. N. VANDIVER, C>. Supervisor Anderson Co. J. E. SPEEGLE. Co. Supervisor Greenville Co. I n I T fifi A?ALE Where the cost of merchandise is absolutely ignored. That's the situation here to-day, to-morrow, and every day until this Stock has been closed out. We are go ing to quit, and every Suit, pair of Shoes, Hat, in fact every piece of Men's Furnishings in this Store will be sold AMD LESS THAN COST You know the lines we carry, and you know they are dependa ble in every particular, and you know that it is impossible to buy better than we sell. Dont delay until your size is gone. HALL BROS. Store to Rent. waa oAMrar A. FIWR(8TOOK OF PLO??; CORN, OATS, ^ TOBACCO, BACON/'" SUGAR, 'FEE, Together with a general supply' of the necessaries of life. -^tl can make ifc to yonr interest to trade with ne, > Jobbers prices or HATCHET TOBACCO-beat mude for the money. - Your buainees is highly appreciated by VANDWER BROS. OUR CONTINUES. WE have unloaded a great quantity of our Stock, bnt still have left ar great deal of good Staple Merchandise to oner at EXACT COST,, which means A GREAT SAVING TO BUYERS. 100 dozen Men's all Linen Collars.. 5c each 65 dozen Men's Black and Polka Dot Seamless Hose. 5o pair 57 dozen Mieses' Seamless Black Hose, sizes 5 to 8J. 5o pair 53 dozen Men's Drill Drawers, 25c kind, now. .15c pair ll dozen Linen Window Shader, 35c kind, complete.19c e$ch 56 dozen Men's Black Hali Hose, 5c kind. 2-ic pair 7 dozen Men's Work Overahirts, former price 50o, now.30c 5 dozen Men's Work Oversbirts, former price 25c, now.19c 78 Men's Suits left, cost means.. .82.60 to 80.00 Suit 80 Boys' Suits left, sizes 1 to 13 years, price.55o to $1.73 Suit 86 pairs Men's Pants, price.38c to $2.00 pair 146 pairs Boys' Knee Pants, tho best value in the house, made up from Man ufacturers' remnants, sizes 3 to 17, price.15c to 35c Wo have left about $2,500 worth of Shoes. This is excellent stock, and if we can fit you means dollars in your pocket. We are well sold on Dry Goods, but still have about 1200 yaids Stan dard Prints at 4c and 4Jc per yard, about 700 yards Chambray Ginghams, former price 8c, now 6 lc. Good styles. Two Bolts Bleached 8-4 Sheetin? per yard 12jc, worth 20c. t We have thousands of things which *e cannot mention in an advertise mei , and which we are selling out at New York Cost A LOOK WILL CONVINCE YOU. Yours truly, DEXTER GROCERY COMPANY, Successors to D. C. Brown & Bro., South Main Street. Sc A.t all Soda J^oimtaixis * The Most Satisfying, Cooling, Refreshing, Invigorating and Delicious. : : : : : ? DOES NOT EXCITE THE NBBVES !