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Locals from Piedmont.

As I have not seen anything in your
paper from this place lately, I will give
you q few dots aud let you know Pied
mont is still on the boom.
We have5had two or three wind storms
in the past week but no rain. Gardens
are needing rain badly, in fact, q good
shower would do us all good.
A protracted meeting has been in ses-
sion iorthe past two weeks at the Baptist
Il Church. Rev. D. Weston Hiott, of Geor-
4 gia, assisted the pastor until Wednesday,.
Sir. Hiott is an eloquent speaker, and we
think did much good during his short
stay with us.
Children's Day was observed Sunday
& atthe Presbyterian Church. After some
Sweet singing by a choir of girls, the pas.
tor, Mr.. Walker, preached an interesting
sermon TO the children.
There are as bright boys and girls here
as there is anywhere, and when they set
their heads 70 do o thing they accomplish
their purpose.
Miss Sophie Bates of Pelzer, visited
Miss Waco Rackley Saturday and Sun
day. Miss Bates is an old Piedmont girl,
and her many friends were pleased 10 see
hor again.
Miss Julia Gary, from near Liberty,
came down Saturday to spend a while IN
Piedmont
Hiss Horton, of Bolton, Q sister to our
clever school teacher, Miss Fannie Hor-
ton, is spsnding q while in town with her
sister.
Our baseball play ers went down and
played the PelZer nine Saturday after
noon. The game ran 0 and 2 in favor Of
Piedmont.
Miss Margie Bowie will loave for Due
West tho first Of the week, whore she
VIII spend some time visiting relatives.
Miss Ina Alexander, of Greenville. is
she guest of Miss L,ttie Sheldon, on
Transylvania Street.
Several OF our people went to Zion Sun
day to a singing convention.
What is the matter with Old JCe?"
Il Wake up, old fellow, and giyo US the
news from Pina Grove.
a crowd Of our young penple are plan
ming q trip to Paris Mountain in the near
future.
There Is q good deal of sickness on the
place now, especially on the G%reenville
Side oftha river.
w think there will be another wedding
III topsd 5efore many days have past.
wonder IL the readers Of your paper
up about Old Stone Church have forgot
ten MOLLIE.
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Some quaint and curious toys 1900
years old were recently found in a child's
grave in course of some excavations in an
old Roman cemetery made In Rheinhessen,
Germany. Most Of them we're made of
glass.
Five years ago a man named Voight
stole a ride on q railroad in Colorado.
Recently he became a Christian, and was
smitten with remorse to such an extent
that lie sent a written confession to the
company, enclosing $l.56, being his fare
at the rate of three cents a mile, with
interest added. AS matter Of fact, the
fare at the time was four cents a mile, and
the company has sent the man q demand
for tifty-two cents in addition.
1t is a singular fact that while all
other games OF chance or skill have at n
time or another been denounced by the
clergy Of every faith, chess alone has re-
celved their appreciation, and among the
hest pl" "rs Of every land have been
clergy :, priests and bishops.
The weather is Matching a good
many Candidates in the Sixth District to
fill the seat made vacant by the appoint
ment of Congressman McLaurin to the
limited States Senate,
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In Reply to Mr. Sullivan.

Editors Intelligencer: Mr.. G.. w. Sulli-
van in his letter to the Advocate Y
81 have heard that the lawyer, counsel
for our opponents attending the Pelzer
caucus takes the same view as + do,
and told this caucus so, remarking he
wished it was as they thought, as he rep
resented these Greenville County bond
holders, as it would be better for them.
Here was the honest opinion of an honest
lawyer to these opponents of the new
County that Anderson County would not
be responsible for any of Greenvills's
debt, and yet they como out in an cad
dress" frightening the people in this
matter that they may carry their point"
Now, Mr.. Sullivan should be certain Of
his facts. Mr.. L.. w. Parker, at the con-
ference at Pelzsr, was asked il the town.
ship bonds of Dunklin and Oaklawn is
sued to help the G. K w. r. r. would
be assumed by Williamson County, as
had been stated by some of the William
ston Land Syndicate to the Oaklawn and
Dunklin voters. He replied 10, they
were a township bond, and while he rep
resented the holders Of the bonds in the
law suit now going on, and would be
glad to get the bonds assumed by a
County, he had to answer no, the County
would not assume the township bonds.
The new County would, however, as
sumo a portion of the bonded debt due
by Greenville County for building the
Air Line r. R. and the G. &C. r. r. Mr..
Sullivan has dono Mr.. Parker an injus-
tice and is helping to mislead and deceive
the people. p. 3. l..
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BICYCLE CONTEST.
Who is the Most Popular Young Lady
In Anderson County?

TIE IELL1aENcER wants its readers 10
decide this question by a vote, and the
young lady receiving the greatest number
of votes will be presented with a Crescent
Bicycle.
The voting is to be by coupons, which
will be printed in each issue ofTHE INTEL.
L1GENcER from now until Saturday, July
3sd, when the contest closes, the result be-
ing announced in our issue of July 9TH.
Every coupon sent to us will be counted,
and it is guaranteed that the contest will
be conducted absolutely fair.
The bicycle which we shall present to
the lady receiving the greatest. plumber OF
votes, Is o Crescent Model No, 4. and is a
very handsome wheel, one Of the best
manufactured by the Crescent Company,
which is represented in Anderson by the
Sullivan Hardware Company, who will
give the usual guarantee upon it. The
bicycle is now on exhibition in one Uf the
show windows Of the Sullivan Hardware
Company's store, where you are cordially
invited to call and inspect it.
Here Is the coupon, cut it out and write
on it plainly the name ofthe lady for whom
you wish to vote and send to this Office,
where it " i'll be recorded. No vote will
be counted unless written on this coupon.
The vote will be announced from week to
week, and should reach u not later than
Monday morning, in order to appear in the
paper Of that week.
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Condensed Testimony.

Chas B. Hood, Broker and Manufactu-
rers' Agent, Columbia, Ohio, c~ertiies that
DR.. Kings New Discovery has no equal as
q Cough remedy. ]. D. Brown, Prop. of
st. James Hotel, TT. Wayne, Ind, testifes
that he. was cured of a Cough Of two years.
standing, caused by La Grippe, by Or.
Kings New Discovery. B. F. Merrill,
Baldwinsville, Mass, says that he has used
and recommended it and never knew 1t to
fail and would rather have it than any doc
tor, because it always cures. Mrs. Hem
ming, 222 E. 25th St., Chicago, always
keeps it at hand and has NJ fear of Group,
because it instantly relieves. Free Trial
Bottles at Hill-Orr Drug Co.
Did You Ever.
Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for your
troubles? If not, get q bottle now and get
relief. This medicine has been found to
be peculiarly adapted to the reliefand cure
of all Female Complaints, exerting a Won
derful direct influence in giving strength
and tone to the organs. If you have Loss
ofAppetite, Constipation, Headache, Faint.
ing Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, E1-
citable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medi-
cine you need. Health and Strength are
guaranteed by its use. Large bottles only
fifty cents at Hill-Orr Drug Co.
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Bishops Branch Dots.

As We have seen nothing 10 the columns
of the 1NTELLIGENCER from this section
IN some time, Mr.. Editor, we will try to
give your many readers q few items.
b health Of our people is worry good,
with the exception OF a few cases of
whooping cough.
The farmers are all about up with their
work, and are seeing an unusual easy
time for June.
Crops are looking very we'll, cotton es.
pecially. Wheat and oats are about all
harvested, and proved to be better than
was thought for awhile.
It is rumored that one of our most pop
ular widowers will soon take unto him
self better half.
Misses Mollie and Birdie Brooks visit
ed friends near Six and Twenty last Sat-
urday and Sunday.
We had a very hard rain on the 18th
inst which washed the land pretty bad.
AS spring has arrived we will give you
a short verse which we heard a darby re-
peat a few days ago:
The first bird of Spring,
He tried fer ter sing,
But befo' he had sounded a note
He fell fun the linn,
And q dead bird was him
Fur de music had friz in his throat.
We have preaching at Willis Chapel
every fourth Sunday and Saturday be-
fore. Rev. John Attaway is u pastor.
We also have prayer meeting on first and
third Sunday afternoons. The public is
Invited to attend these meetings.
Mr.. J. W. Evatt is having a commodi-
GUS dwelling erected on his place, which
will add greatly to the appearance Of our
community.
On Sunday, the 18th inst, we had the
pleasure Of attending Children's Day at
Sharon. The program for the occasion
was very interesting. Two good ad-
dresses were made during the day, q
by Mr.. Hook and one by Mr.. Morris.
Both gentlemen acquitted themselves
exceedingly we'll. The day was greatly
enjoyed by all present. If you want to
spend a day of happiness and unmolest-
sd peace we would advise you to go to
Sharon.
This being our first attempt at giving
you the news from this part we will close
and try to do better next time.
DEE DIDDLE.
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Notice..

Allow me to say for the benefit of those
who reside in the territory cut of for the
new county of Williamson and Honea
Path, that those who applied for registra-
ton certificates after the Goth Of May are
not entitled to a vote on the Goth Of June
under the law. The Statute requires Us
to close the books Of registration thirty
days before any general or special election.
This being true, the names Of those who
received certificates on the first Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday will not appear
on the books until after this election.
JOHN a. HAYS.
Chmn. 3D.. Reg.
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Absolutely Untrue.

PELZER, S. C, juno 10th, 1897.
Editors Intelligencer: In the Wiltiam-
Stonian Of the 18th inst. appears an anony-
NOUS communication signed Farmer"
in which the statement is made that the
Pe!zer Company offers to spend ten thou
sand dollars to assist in the defeat Of Will
liamston County. I desire to say that
this ia absolutely untrue, and that tho
Pelzer Company has never offered Or
contributed one dollar to any election or
campaign expenses of any Kind whatso-
ever. 1 consider, on account Of increased
taxes and other attendant expenses, that
the formation Of the new Counties will be
injurious to the interests of all taxpayers
in the proposed new County, and for this
reason 7 am opposed to the new County.
ELLISON A. SMYTH,
President Pelzer Manufacturing Co.
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Greenyille County, have individual
bonded debts, all incurred in building
railroads, without a foot of said roads in
their section on which they can levy a
tax. Lawyers differ as to whether tho
pro rata part of these debts shall be paid
by the new counties, or by tho sections
owing the debt; if the new county has
the debt to pay, will not the taxes Of the
Anderson section be raised several mills?
On the other hand, if the sections from
Greenville and Laurens have their part
of the debt to pay by themselves, would
we not be fastened to a section of coun
try, with the load they have to carry,
that could not make rapid strides in the
march of progress? Would any sensible
man at a race stake his money on a horse
that was crippled in two legs?
Now, as 10 the $50 900 voted for the
new court house and Jail at Anderson,
lawyers differ as to whether we would be
liable for our part Of that debt, should
we be in the new county. but of one
thing we may rest assured: we will make
two payments on said debt, the n for
this year is now on the tax books and the
levy for next year will be made before
the Legislature could organize the new
county, with q probability of Jul helping
to pay the whole debt; we would help
erect public buildings for Anderson
County at a cost of S35 1000, whilst we
would be occupying buildings at Honea
Path that would cost $4,000.
All records of real estate lying in the
new county would have to be transferred
from the old books at considerable cost,
and all property now owned by the Die
county. such as road machines, mules,
lands, etc., would be held by them, re-
curing US to help pay for them, but not
giving lis any benefit from them.
There is no sentiment in this; plain,
honest facts as we see them, and facts
that will reach the pockets of every tax
payer.
The new county scheme must have
two-thirds of the votes in each section
before it can succeed, and voters who are
opposed to the measure should remem-
Der that by staying away from the polls,
it is practically giving two votes to the
new county, but by coming to the polls
and voting NO kills two votes.
Be sure and come to your voting pre-
cinct on Saturday, June Goth, bring your
registration certificate and tax receipt,
for they will be needed, and, above
everything else, vote, Shall the new
county be established, NO.
(Chairman) !. NJ. Cox,
JOHN T. GREEN,
D. A. GEER,
j. M. MATTIsoN,
j. P. Cox,
j. j. VAUGHN,
L. D. HARRIS,
Committee.
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a common SENSE TALK.

WE do not believe in using extrayagant language to convey our ideas to
the people, and we do not believe that all this talk about selling Goods below
cost, &c, has any bearing on an intelligent and thinking public, and that is
the class of people we wish to reach in this advertisement, and tor that reason
we do not paint our ads in as glowing coos as do many of our competitors.
We find it takes FACTS and FIGURES to arrest the attention of the people
of Anderson County. Now, owing to the fact We intend TO largely increase
our business in the near future, and mean to replenish our entire stosk with
bran new Goods WE OFFER FOR THE NEXT NINETY DAYS our
entire Stock-consistng of a great many desirable Goods-at a very small
margin n of profit; We I have not r space sa quote af,P price, P put our ci Stiin eo Hats'
Shoes of every description, Heavy and Fancy Groceries, NC.
All we ask, a look and a comparison of prices
Yours strictly for business,
ID, G, BROWN g. Bro
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WASH DRESS GOODS.

Former price Sc, now SC. A splendid line of Colored Lawns, 80 inches
wide, reduced to Sc, worth Sc. A lot of Colored Muslins worth Sc. reduced
to Sc. Still have a lot Of Organdie, in white and colors, which we are deter
mined to SELL and we have put the prices on them to move them. There are
many of them right new Goods, but we ire unwilling to carry them over:
This has been the best Silk season we ever had, and we still have a beautiful
line. If you want a Waist or Dress don't buy until you look through cur
Stock. We have kept our Stock complete in all the Departments, and re-
member we Ire Headquarters for Dry Goods. New arrivals every week.
Our Store is the place to get what you need. Gloves, Mhts, Hosiery, Hand
kerchief, Cosets, Trimmings, Innings, Laces, E%mbroideries, Table Linens,
Doyies, Towels, Sheets and Pillow Cases ready for use sheeings, Lace Cur
tains-nll and complete line always to be found. The largest stock Of
Trunks, VaHses and Telescopes in the city. If you are going to need any
thing of the kind come to zee u.s..
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DR.. w. lit. NARDIN, Jr.,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.

r offer my professional services to the
i citizens of Anderson and surround.
ing country. I will be found at the Store
of Hill-Orr Drug Co. during the day, and
at my fathers residence, mo. 8 East Boun-
Diary Street), during the night, unless pro-
~fessiopally engaged.
Jurp %. 1885, 70
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PROFESSIONAL.


NUI1OE,
THE undersigned hereby forbi6s any
Il person from hiring or harboring
Morris Richardson, a negro about 25 years
of age, of low stature, who is under con-
tract with me for the year 1897, and has
left me without just cause. Persons dis
regarding this notice will be prosecuted:
w. M. INQUIRY.
June %, 1897 so II
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CLOTHING, HATS,
- AND -

GENTS FURNISHINGS.
This Departments complete in every detail with scasonable Goods, and
for Style, Fit and Price we lead the van. If you want a Suit, Coat and Vest,
Straw or Felt Hat come and see u.s. and we will make you happy. Remem-
Der, our stock of midsummer wearables was never so complete.
SHOES.
We are now Offering big drives in Shoes. Have a nice and full Stock,
containing all the late toes and shapes, both in Mems aid Ladies, and have
the prices right. Have a lot of Mems Plow and Calf Brogans which we are
selling less the cos; to make We bought them that way and are selling them
the same way.
OXFORD TIES-We have sold a great many Oxfords, and although
1t is not late in the season, have the sizes broken and the remainder will go
cheap. The price tells the tale.
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MILLINERY BARGAIN COUNTER.

To all who are interested in Misunderstanding: Last Winter we sold
you cheap Ribbons, good Ribbons, at and below cost. This Summer we viii
do the same, but we have a much larger assortment to offer. We buy at low
figures for cash and wish to- sell in the same way-low for cash. June is the
time, Il. S. Hills the place, for these bargains. You have not bought your
Sash? Then come before the most desirable Ribbons are gone.
BABY CAPS-We cannot describe these, but call your attention to
them. If you see them, price them and do not buy, is because you do not
need one. We sell a good Cap for 25c, and a nice one for 35c.
FLOWERS are added to the list this time. We have no common Flow.
es, but will sell you fine ones for very low prices. You need them for your
midsummer Hat. Come before the one that matches your lovely Muslin is
gone. You want these things, and we have them to sell at these prices on the
Bargain Counter in the month Of June, 81.
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- COME TO -
R s.. Hill Store.

WE have run through our Stock and CUT PRICES on many lines of
Goods in order to reduce our Stock before stock-taking, and you will find
many genuine bargains. Call at oncc and We will convince you that it is to
your pecunary interest to buy from us.
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Editor Grccnuilte Ncws: In your edi-
ton of the Goth inst F. NJ. Lander, Sec
rotary, makes the statement that Mr.. J..
NJ. Cooley makes three tax returns from
Williamston, and that the amount in
round numbers, S35, 100000, is correct. He
also states that Mr.. Cooley makes a re-
turn in Hall and Martin Townships.
We are informed by the County Audi
tor of Anderson County that he has re-
turn this year from Williamson, and
that was for Sll .Ol0.00 as stated by us.
Mr.. Cooley, in addition, made q tax ro-
turn from Hall Township for IS acres,
value $4,000, and from Martin Town
ship Mr.. Cooley and his brother return
IS acres, value S325.00. We arc not able
to find the $50. 900. 90 tax return.
We quote again from Mr.. Lander, that
''when u opponents write against us
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Other Returns.

Editor GrcenUiNe NcwS: I have inter
viewed Mr.. J. Matt Cooley and he says
that the statement made over my sigma
ture, that he returned from Williamson
TO the county Auditor 100000 in round
numbers is correct. That he for conven-
ience to himself makes three returns
from Williamson. only one of which the
COMMITTEES Of opposition refer to.
In addition to these he makes two other
returns in Anderson county: one in Hall
township and one in Martin township.
In place Of telling the whole truth they
simply tel! L truth.
This much is due Mr.. Cooley as we'll as
myself and in the future let US suggest
that when u opponents write against US
they should state facts and not try to
dcceivS or mislead the people.
FRANK NJ. LANDER Sec'y.
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| they should state facts, and not try to de.

LHey bHUuIu SIdCo ldCL5i anu uUI IIy % U0
! ceive or mislead the people.
THOMAS j. MARTIN, Chairman.
P. D. Huff, Jos. W. Sullivan,
r. A. Lewis, J.. W.. HUFF,
D. A. Geer, John L. Creep,
Charles D. Smith, J. L. Knight,
A. q. PincEney, j.. G. Ragsdale,
w. A. Pepper, j.. H. Donald,
Committee
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SparaguS kidney Pills,

HOBBS REMEDY CO., PaoPR1BToRs. CHICAGO
Dr. Hobbs Pills For Sale In ANDERSON, S. C.,
by WHITE & WHITE, Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists, 50 Public Square.
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WARMING.
SATURDAYS ONLY.

PSI have secured the agency. for
Rob't. Portner's Celebrated Beers. and as
long as the original package law holds
Individuals with large or small quantities
of I will also have in a few days
some very fine Case WHISTLES for family
use, which I will deliver with the Cele-
brated Rob't. Portper Beer to any part OF
the City on notice without extra charge.
Resnectfullv, F. NJ. B.
H--A OF
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In your edition Of the 18th inst.;!you
published q letter from Mr.. j Matt Coo
ley, of WILLIAMSON, stating that he was
willing and ready to let the citizens of
Williamson have $20,0 900 90 on the pa
statement made by the citizens of Will
liamston Of date juno 18th, 1897, and
signed by Mr.. +. Nj. Lander, Secretary,
occurs the following, owe suppose these
doubling Thomases will even doubt this,
and doubt MI. Cooley's ability to handle
this sum, but those who know him in
banking circles know he can do it.
These doubters of the faith or ability Of
Williamson to carry out her promises
in this matter need doubt no longer. We
have met them On every hand, and will
state further that the amount reported as
being on the Auditors books Of property
of our town is also and does US
an injustice, it being twice as much as is
reported. Mr.. Cooley says his W re-
turn is thirty five thousand dollars from
Williamson. When our opponents
write against US they should state facts,
and not try to deceive or mislead the peo-
ple."
the tax return sworn to by Mr.. j. M.
SOOlOI VII IdO1 -bA Va 4Stf5 49,
which is as follows:
One Gold Watch...,....".""....S 600
One 5000
Value of all credits, including
evidences of credits On the lst
Of January, 1897 100000
Total ........ ........S14, 040. 90
We quote again from Mr.. Lander:
"When our opponents write against US
they should state facts and not try to de-
ceive or mislead the people,"
Thomas j.. Martin,
Chairman.
Joseph W. Sullivan,
=. d. Huff,
Secretaries.
r. A. LOWS, J. w. Huff,
D. A. Geer, Jno. r. Green,
Charles D. Smith, j, L. Knight,
A. G. Pinckney, J. G. Ragsdale,
j.. III. Donald, W.. A. Pepper,
For Committee.