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During the previous week we received
several shipments
NEW SPRING GOODS!
Different kinds.
When in town stop in-will bo glad to show you.
New Lot of Skirts,
In the new Cioths-priced $5.00, $6.00, $8.5o, ?10.00.
Fancy Skirtings?
At 50c, $1.00 and $1.25 yard up.
J ip*
50c yard up.
White Goods, Laces and Embroideries,
White and Colored Linens,
Staples of every kind.
Spring Millinery
Now ready. Also, new Headwear for the Baby.
Cole's Universal Guano
Distributor!
More of this style of Distributors are Bold than all others combined.
We call a tr* ntion to the many points of superiority found in the Cole Dis
tributor. The WHEEL and HOPPER are strongly made and well braced.
The Wheel is made of seasoned timber, two-ply cross grained, cement nailed
and held firmly by two flanges aud three bolts. The FEED K NIVE ? have
our peculiar pattern and arrangement for the best resulta. The CUT-OFF
is of improved design and is controlled by a lever in easy r a A ?h o? tho opera
tor. This Lever is in rear of Hopper and protected hy the handles. The
GUAGE is positive, accurate and easy to setThe whole machi oe is a splen
did example of accurate and Intelligent workmanship. ; / ? *
The Cole Universal Hanter No. % ^
Our Universal Planter is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency. Ko
ether Planter ever invented will do an equal variety aud quality of work.
This Planter has the best Guano Sower yet made. It will, diatributo with
perfect regularity any quantity from 25 to GOO pounds to the aera. . It does
not work up the guano into a sticky mass, but it forces out continuously just
the quantity wanted. It surprises and delights the oparator by the s mo ? th,
nnvryipg action and its great simplicity; . *. _ t- ] ' '
Thia'is tiuly a Universal Planter, j. At one trip this Planter sows guano,
and plants in the most perfect manner cotton, corn, peas, peanuts, sorghum)
cantaloupe, beans and similar seeds. It works* well on ?m? broken nat or
apon ridges. Do not drag off ridges or open a furrow for thia Plainer-lt ia
awaste'of time/for this Planter will do all thia at the sante time and run
tasier than any other Planter. < % ' . '". >
The Cole Universa! Planter is simple, durable and thoroughly practical,
?fce depth, distance aud quantity of seed are easily adjustable. ,
Il plants cotton better than any other1 Planter, it plants oom better than
Any r, ora planter. It is ?ho only c o moi nation planter that pl au ta psa nu t?
successfully. .,.V W&{:
It is the greatest labor-saving.and. money-nuking Planter you eau buy.
It is the cheapest Planter on earth. -:
We guarantee satisfaction to any ?responsible farmer who will give our
Planters a fair trial. Wo know that 0ole Planters are the best on the mar*
fcejfo A trial will convince you. U -
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\ W??IfoTftM BR?8-,
r AEMO??TS WmQ AN3> ?0ID.
? - Cotton seed Meal, Kain?t and ali kinds of Fertilizers.
?Bw : . FLOUR, COFFEE. TOBACCO, ,
? ?Seat grades for. least money.
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Ifr Your patronage appreciated, ,; . -^-^W:
Local News.
A &DM ESDAI*, F KB. ll.'iyut;
ina^awaji urn ann i wi narna1 wi*a*iwwi niarii-CTOWWWC
A Fearful Tragedy in the Rock Mills Sec
tion.
This comm mit1* waa terribly shock
ed hero y es te ?day morning when it
was learned that Mrs. Strickland had
been killed nt h rr home on Saturday
night.
She and her husband, Luther Strick
land, were living on Mr. Sain, limns'
place near Huberts Church, and about /
two hundred yarda from Afr. Hums'
residence, und Mr. HuruB did not know
anything of. the tragedy until about 10
o'clock Sunday morning, when he was
in formed of thu fact by a brother of
Luther Strickland, who lives at the
Andel non cotton mill H.
Mr, Hums told tho wriier that this
brother of Luther Strickland, and
another gentleman from Anderson,
came out to his house on Sunday morn
lug and naid that Luther Stricklaud
cuine io the home of this brother at
the mill town on Saturday night and
told him that he had struck li in wife
three licks on thu shoulders and buck
with an axe and that he supposed that
sue was ?lead. (I did not learn whether
she was in bid when ho struck her or
(ir not.) Ile also said that he put his
little four-year-old boy in bed with
her and covered them and went to An
derson und made ttia confession to his
brother, who, in company with another
gentleman, cam? out to see about it,
and this was tho first Mr. Hums knew
of the mutter. They also told Mr.
Hums that after making this confes
sion that he (Luther Strickland) went
and gave himself up to the sherill'.
Coroner Pruitt cunio out and held an
inquest Sunday overling.
The remains of the ?lead woman will
be buried ut New Hope Church this
fMonday) evening. X.
Feb. 12.
With the terrible statement that ho
had killed his wifo Luther Strickland,
a white mau living in the KobertB sec
tion of the county,' came to tho city
Sunday morning and said he wished to
surrender himself, to tho authorities.
According to his story he was awaken
ed Saturday night by a roiso in tho
yard and upon making an investiga
tion discovered his wife in company
with another man. Tho man ran as
soon as Strickland appeared. In his
frenzy, Strickland alleges, ho seized au
axe and struck his wife severely
across tho head and shoulders. The
womnn staggered into the house, and
Strickland believing that ho had in
dieted fe d injuries came to the city
to give himself up.
An investigation wu? immediately
ordered and officers of tho law repaired
to the sceno of tho crime to ascertain
just what had happened. None of
Strickland's neighbors had heard of
the crime. The house was entered
ned the woman was found cold in
death in her bed with the bed clothing
arranged orderly about her and with
her four-year-old child sleeping peace
fully by her aide. An ugly gash told
the story of her death. Tu all ap
pearances the death wound had been
inflicted while *be slept.
Strickland's atory is not believed by
bis neighbors. They say that he had
been cruel to his wife and does not
bear n good reputation. When the
crime is investigated in the coarta
another story may develop in the ter
rible tragedy.
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The winter term of the Court of
General Sessions began Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, ?judge James Ald
rich, of the second circuit, presiding.
The docket is crowded with cases and
is the heaviest in years. There are
several morder oases awaiting trial.
The grand jury was organterd hy the
election of^Maj. J. N. Vandiver BM/
foreman. Solicitor Buggs gave rh?
jury a number of bills, which have
been neted upon, but Uieir Work wi>t
hardly be concluded before tomorrow
when their final presentment will be
read. " '
Tho trial of Luther Woodson and
MM. Harriot Burgess, of Pelzer, for
th? .murder? mi? Clifford^Adcock waa
enured into Monday. The caso went
to it ie jury yesterday morning. Both
the?? parties., - who are white and who
li wit rtt P?tzer, ?rere tried for the mur
der <k Clifford Adcock. Woodson and
tho Burges* wofo?n lived i? tho same
houae together. The father ot young
Adcock camp toth?ir ho?so tb collect a
debt\iron>^eodson> and ?pfflE?lty
ensued which* involved tba eon. Cit ie
alleged that duriug a struggle hotween
the woman and Adcock over tbe poa
sesMon ot a goo Woodson secured an
other gun and shot Adcock, inflicting a
fatal wound. ; 'iV .;
M rs..; Burgess waa: acquitted and
Woodson was convicted ot manslaagh
ter.r
Death of an Estimable Lady. . y
Mrs. Amanda Harkness, widow of
the late John N.Harkness, died nt
the home,of her daughter, Mrs. Jasper
P. Parker, in Martin Township, Jait
Saturday night, after an illness of
several weeks duo to the infirmities of
old age. Mrs. Harkness Waa a daugh
ter ot the Jato John McGee and In the
90th year or her age. She was born,
reared und apont her Ufo in Anderson
County land was a most eatimabio wo
man, having hoon a devoted And ac
tive member of o! tho First Creek
Baptist Church since her girlhood.
By nature abe ?na* intensely social,
possessing ('an affectionate. ?nd?a?m
patbetio disposition, whose, ^ehnery.
words, and happy opirit. lightened tho
bordona andi1 ne gul f ed the ?or ro wa of
a wide circle of friends and relative*.
She bad a remarkable memory and her>
life was characterised by tho roost in?:
dc&tigable Indaetry. Sho looked
welt to the Ways of her hon*'.?hold, and
her happiest momenta were those
when hands and heart wera busy min
istering I to tho ncods of loved ones
end neighbors. Sho is survived by
of this County,
Mrs. M. B. CI inkscales, ot Boo West,
Mrs. Hattie: Harper. M ra. N. W. Kay
&ad Mrs. J. E. Brownlee* s!
Sho leaves ono brother, JUr. Gabriel
McGee, ot St arr. : An only son wes
killed in battlo doring tho civil war.
On Sunday afternoon her, remains
were {interred in the First Creek
Churchyard. I
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>. If yon want the best Gnsri? Distributor
manufactured, hay a'-.iro?le??..from. Soi?>
avanHdw.Co. ;v ?
Fnrmt'f? U5T?. al: std;: ire**!!? :\*>jfrjiij&'
Col ? '. Plantera; v Sullivan Hard Wate ; ?o; :
have . al ready etourod orders for. moir?
iban ?lat cur loads of Cole goods, io tho
torrita:/ controlled by them. .^?o ftrmer.
Catii ??flerd to be Without one af theae
$wfo**i\ Place your .order now -fidvlttV.
SUM your getting the Plauter y ou want.
Merely*
Presented With a Walking Cane.
.Jiinw'K _ E. Horton, who lin? jut>t re
tired from tue ollice ot' Postmaster nt
Hulton, was a mont popular and elli
cient official. A few daya ago he waa
the recipient of a handsome walking
cane, presented to him by the rural
free delivery carriers who KO out from
that ollice. Tho following letter ac
companied tho cane:
Belton 8. C.
Mr. J. E. Horton-Dear Sir: We, the
rural mail carrier?of Belton, 8. C., beg
your acceptance of this cane. Its pro
secution expresses only in part our
appreciation of tue many acts of kind
ness and courtesies ahown ue. Tho
live year? of our work under your di
rection has been to us most pleananr,
and wo trust under the new mannge
ment it may be equally as much so.
This memento will remind you ot tho
lt. F. D. boys and our very pleasant
associations. Winning you success,
happiness, and long life we are, most
sincerely, yours,
.1. H. Harris. S. N. Major, W. F.
.Smith, T. ll. Telford, L. L. Harris.
Prospect News.
We aro having some very bad weath
er, ruining and snowing.
Mrs. B. C. Creamer has been very
sick, but wo aro glad to say she is
better.
Mis. Willie Mays ie very sick at
this writing. We hopo she will Boon
recover.
?fr. 8am Harbin weare a broad
smile, lt is a girl.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Neal's baby,
Louis, has been very sick, but is some
better at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Yeargin spent
laHt Saturday night and Sunday with
John A. Bolt and family.
Mrs. N. J. Campbell is very sick.
We hope abo will soon get well.
Mrs. John A. Bolt and daughter,
Maggie, have been recently visiting
Mrs. B.C. Creamer.
The pubiic roads of this section aro
getting very bad Hom people hauling
their fertilizers homo.
Mr. ll.J. Eskew and wife spent Inst
Sunday with Mr. Fara. Pruitt and fam
ily.
We are having a very large school
at this place. Tho teacher is Miss
Jennie Widenian and Miss Blanch
Hall is the assistant teacher.
Miss Maud Glenn has been very sick,
for some time, but wo aro glad to say
she is gaining her strength again.
The farmers have not done very
much ploughing yet, for there baa been
too much rain up to this writing.
B. L. Gr.
Pendleton Items.
Well, Mr. Editor, the dispensary is
closed in our town now. We gneBS
the importers of crepe wilt realize
quite a sam of money that has hereto
fore been going to "Uncle 8am."
B. A. Willson, the depot agent, is
having some repairing done on his
dwelling house.
Mrs. J. C. Patterson and children, of
this plac?, and Miss Selma Doyle vis
ited relatives at Seneca Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Jasper Brown, of Anderson,
visited her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Gen
try, last week.
Mrs. Burgess, cf AuuoreOu, spent
Sunday with her parents; Mr. and
Mrs. M. C. Dickson.
Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Teimsler visited
the latter's parents at Anderson re
cently.
J. M. Gentry spent several daya in
Seneca on business Inst week.
Well,- we don't like to boaBt about
oar bad roads but we would "kinder
grin" to see some of? them New York
fellows tackle one piece of the ' road
with an Automobile bu one of the main
roads leading into town of about one
fourth of a mile. We fancy they
would not need their ears tied ap from
tho cold caused by going through the
air BO fast, but the contrary, because
they were forced to make their stay on
that part of the road of lengthy dura
tion. . ? ; ' . ' V ?] . . .'
Walter Sears ia clerking now for J.
M. Gentry. Walter is a young man .of
sterling.qualities and knows bow; tb
make tiienda for. himself and,his em
^%ere are several new buildings go
ing np in Pendleton at present. Wo
thibk *he,has contracted tho disease of
some yf her sister towns and is on a
boom. Wo bespeak for her a amiable
place in rho .iront ranks, of the up-to
date towna iii the near future;
.' . O. J, C.
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THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL LIFE INSUR
ANCE ASSOCIATION
HRH esiahliiihAd a Ii-?nch Jn Anderson
with the following officer*:
President- Robert E. Nicholson.
Directors-H. E. Todd, G. K. C. Bolo
man.
Secretary-J. C. I'avne.
Physician-H. H. Wyman.
Agent-8. A. Foster.
Thia Aeeoclatlon has a cash depositor
840,000 as a guarantee to ita policyholders.
Its business ia conducted on the assess
ment plan-each policyholder being oa
aesaed one dollar upon the death of n
member-thereby making it mutual ari
affording insurance at absolutely mortal
ity cost-the cbeopcBtttnd safest form of
lifo insurance that can be possibly de
vised.
The Agent wants 100 male and female
assistant* to canvase tbe Counties of An
derson, Abbeville, Greenville, Piokont?,
Laurena and Ooonee. Call on bim at
once at tho Russell HOUPO, Anderson,
and secure a money making contract.
Ex per lenco sot necessary.
If The Eye Says Ono Thing and the
Tcnguo Says Another, You Will
Believe the Former. Spoken of in
the Bible Five Hundred and Thir
ty-Four Times.
Of all tho endowments of our Creator
the Eye in.tho mast valuable, without lt
we aro deprived of all that makes life de
sirable. It respecto n&ither ago nor rank,
poverty nor riches, learning nor power.
It gpeaks all languages, conversing as
muon as the tongue, witb the advantage
that it ne eda no dictionary. If the eye
Sayn ono thing and the tongue another,
you will believe tbe former. Thoro are
asking eyes, asserting eyes, prowling
eyes ?nd eyes full of fate, some good and
some of sinister omen. They are a posi
tion Index of character, disposition and
feeling. Have you not soon them ?Ueh
with indignation, brighten with enthu
siasm, start with fright, leer with vil
lainy, droop with sadness, Uro with re
venge, twinkle with merri mant or beam
with love? None but be who baa loar lt
can appreciate its value. Sampson'with
bis eyes put out was weaker than the
dwarf. Go (o any asylum for '.he blind
and ask victims of Ophthalmia tho value
of an eye, then see if you will go on
stumbling aud blundering in regard to
its preservation, trustlog vendors, ped
dlers and fakirs for its treatment and
proteotion.. All the tissues of tbp bciy
are i epresonted in the ej e. It is GO oibse
ly and intimately connected with not
only the brain but the entire nervous
system that ita maltreatment or Impair
ment frequently' cruises the los? of sight
or. leads to seiious nervoua complica
tions and affections. To glv? a full de
Boriptiou of the functionu and defects of
the eye would take up many pages, what
we wish to apeak of here is tbe troubles,
causea and curoo of most frequent oocur
oncca ?nd wheu other teatmont ls unnec
essary gi aa sea can be made to produoe
the desired relief, but must be ground by
the eye apeolaiiits prescription. Law
yers, physicians, merchante and me-'
cb anica who aro successful in their voca
tions divide cb eir labora into specialties.
You may auk any physician in what
cases he ia most successful, he would
probably say fevers, 'pneumonia or pleu
risy, while otbera would excel in slrJn
diseases. Why aro they more successful
in some diseases than ot hort? Because
they have given the moat of their study
and pr nat leo to these s pao lal diseases,
hence they acquire greater skill in the
ons specialty. Ad eye specialist who de
voted his entire time and study to the
eye and ita requirements ia not hamper
ed in his ''specialty by. any other busi
ness, therefore he becomes master of als
profession.
Should any of our readers feel the
need of glasses, or wish to have their
eyes looked after in any way, we would
auVIBO them to consult Dr. ' McCroary
Glytann, now with Dr. A. Ci Strickland,
and get the advice of one Who for fifteen
year? has made a specialty of this deli
cate organ and eurea h?aar?i?s sud hun
dreds of the afiliotcd; including every de
fect to which the eye te subj eot.
Ila Self Defense . I
j or Hamm; editor and manager Of, I
Cona tit u non aiiqt,. Eminence, Ky., I
eu he was fiercely attacked, toni years ?
?, by Plies, bought a: box of Bucktsn's ?
ale* ealve, of whioh ho aaye: "It ?
ed me in ten dava and Do trouble ?
co." Qdleaest healed Of Born?,Sores. ?
s and VPonnde. 25o at Orr, Gray & ?
a. drag atore. ' ' ..y<y.^?>%g I
Fer Biliousness and SloH Headache. ; I
?? Orino Laxativo Fruit Syrup.:. Ifc ?
setene the stomach, aids digestion and; ?
aaxj a goutio aitmniftut on tho livdr; ?
i bowels without irritating . these, ?
lou. Does not osdseate or grip? und ?
mild and pleasant tot*^^ B?51*4^? ?
j name OKI??O and refuse to accept any ?
bfltTtate. jByeoji..?IIMSW!^^:^^;'^?
HONEY TO LOAN ?or home oliente ?
. Simpson & Hood, Attorney,, > ]?
?oro than half mankind over eh?.ty. I
ar?s';of ?ga. auSG^r. fr?\l|d.i.'ktdney:.iaB4J ?
adder dlaorders? usually enlargement ?
proatrete grand. Thia ta b ?tn.pSlufdl; ?
OT dangerous,??; sud>! 'F?Hf?V'^AKI^d?fc I
ireshould b? cakeu at ,u*> urst&lgo of ?
nger, aa St corr.ct? irretfUuerMea end^ ?
S cu- =4=7 uld Mv* ot ih-B disease ?
rites: * I suffered tvnh eblatg^d.proavM
ate gland and kidney troublejktfyears ?
iff after taking two bottler of Foley's ?
idney Cure i fl%\ bo?tar. than X bavetos
rtmty vows although f am no? 01 years ?
MONEY 'SO LO AK-A few .-..?Mnd ?
allara to iehd on- Land for c?lente. . . ?. ?
ly to B. F. Martlo, Attorney-a?*Law^ .. ?
A Card. -I
Thia le to certify that all druggists am11
athort*?d w jefund jour /money if I
oley'a Roney and Tar lallt? to cure yeo* I
itiR?i or cold. It KPH the cough, beale; I
lottah
allow ^J**^^
Ameriafcn Field Fenocie the strongest,
?nd chean*?t Woven Wire Pence
he taarfcet. TThis Fanes ie aoM.^Wiu*ll
foy : '':7':.;z?; ii*.
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?REA* OUT PRICE
CLEARANCE SALE !
FOR FEBRUARY.
Our Stock of Seasonable Merchandise at a great sacrifice.
Former unusual Bargains and Prices almost cut in half. We
have thrown together for this sale a bunch of Bargains that
surpass anything ever offered to the buying public of Ander
son, Every thing exactly as advertised.
Remarkable Bargains in our Notion Department.
50 dozen. Misses' Ribbed Hose, special for this sale............ . 6c
40 dozen Mieses' Black Bibbed Hoao, value 10c, this sale... ..... Tie
25 dozen Ladies* Fleece-lined Hose, value 15o, thit? sale...\ .. ...... . . 10c
35 dozen Ladies' Heavy Gray Hose, value 10c, this sale.. 7io
10 dozen Ladies' Wool Fascinator*, valus 25o, this sale.............. ? 20c
Our entire line of Children's Knit Capo and Saques.'..?. ?at Cost
A. few Ladies' Sweaters, all colors, to close out.... .at Cost
Entire line of Men's, Women's and Children's KuitUnderwear..... .at Cost
100 extra imo Cotton Comforts, value & 1.50, this sale........ ^....... ? 98c
SOVlozen Ladies' Hemstitched Handkerchief*, value 5o, this sale.. ..... 2$o
25 full size white Counterpanes, value 00c, spacial salejprice..........? C9c
500 dozen white Pearl Buttons,special for this pale.................... do
Extraordinary Bargains in Dry ?oods.
10 pieces 54 mch all-wool Sacking, value 75o, thia aale.. ??.'..?....... 60c
8 pieces Mohair Fancies for Waists, special sale prm...v. ........... 25o
10 pieces 50 inch Mohair, all colors, value 75c, spacial sale prioa .. .?...- 50c
Our entire line of Flannelettes and Outings to be sold nt
COST during this sele.
1000 yards Cannon Cloth just received, worth 15c, special price........ 10c
1500 yards new Spring Dress Ginghams, value 12 Je, sale price. ......... 10c
Embroideries and Ladies' Muslin Underwear Sale.
J Just received our new Spring line of Ladies* Muslin Underwear and
Embroideries, which will be placed on sale at loas than manufacturer's cost.
Oar entire lino, of Lad i ea' Waists, Skirts and Jackets ulm jt given away
at this sale. ..> 1
Great Bargains in our Shoe Department for this Salo.
500 pairs Ladies' ?ne Dougola Shoes, value 01.50, this sale........... 98c
350 pairs Ladies' extra fine Dongcla Shoea, value $2.50, this sale.. .... 01.50
250 pairs Harrisburg's celebrated "P?pularls" Shoes for Women, value
$2 50, this sale.... '.'*'....... . . * ? ? ?. .>...> ? . ? . <*>....???....' . .. ? 2.0d
200 paiis Men's genuino Vi ci Bluchers, value 2.00, this sale.......'.".*' 1.48
250 pairs Men's "Talk-About" Shoes in all leathers, special.sale price> ... 2.00
Our entire line of Men's, Youths' and Boy a'-.Clothing 3S&ts
and burnishing Goods at ioso than cost of
" ' ? production dnrlng this sale,
;- Ita Goods charged to ant one. On* isrm? sz?.. strictly
cash, Bo not ask for credit.
. ' Yours for Business,
LESSES? &' OOea
? JLBADBliS OFXOW PMCES?
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FBEP. G. BROWN, ?res. ana Trews. j B. F. MAUJDDIN, Vico
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