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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

The .4Ex-Slaves' Mutual Relief Com
pany and Pension Association Of the
United States of America is the latest
swindle of large proportions, whereby
thousands Of ignorant negroes have
been victimized. This association, for
the modest sum Of twenty live cents as
aregistration fee, promises to obtain
q for each member who is an ex-slave
a pension from the government. It's
claimed that the membership Of the
association is now 100000, and there
are agents working for it in every State
i'm the Union.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

a. B. Williams, editor Of the Green
vile Ne,rs, hasgons to New York to
finish some work there on the New
York Times. Mr. Williams absence
from Greenville is only temporary. He
has some literary work which can be
done only in New = ork. While absent
he viii furnish daily editorial cores
spondence FOR the Ne.rs.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

Anegro came near losing his life a
fewdays ago at the hands Of an infuri-
#ated mob-so the dispatches state-in
small town in the State Of New York
for snatchng a lady's pocket-book and
making off with it. And the probabl-
sEiity is, that he'd not the wise counsel Of
cooler heads prevailed, the mob would
have lynched him.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

Ten years ago Charlotte, N. C., had
a population Of about 10000 and one
cotton mill. To-day its population is
mere than 2S, 600 and its twelve cotton
mills are running day and night in the
manufacturing of cotton yarns. gray
cloths, ginghams, toweling, webbing,
sash cords, hosiery, batting and wad-
ding, and it's five clothing factories are
utilized every hour Of daylight to keep
up with orders. Anderson can do the
same thing if our people will build
more cotton mills.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

some nice young ladies who have i de-
sire to be respected; therefore, we have
made this rule to show our respect for
them. Please follow the rule, or you.
may getcold treatment from theladics.
Madrid County -4y9Ms.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

A plants on foot=to raise BY popular
subscription $s5O,OOO for Admiral
Dewey and build him a.nice home with
part Of it where he can pass his old age
in peace. Dewey is the most popular
American to day.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24
FOR SALE.

TIME undersigned will sell on Thurs
day, o5th inst, at IL o'clock a. M,
to the highest bidder for cash, on the
Greenville road, near the city limits, the
Lumber taken from the plank road.
W. p. SNELGROVE,
co. Supervisor.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24
The Alliance Store
ABOUT T0.M0RR0W'S BAR.
GAIN SALE.

special selection Of unbeatable combinations" for
morows Bargain Sale from each of the departments mark
in readable letters price and plenty for ALL You
will in the price signs that attract you short stories of
grand values We promise you big saving and always
that promise is carried out The bigger the promise
the better we'll keep it. Nothing but respectdeservng
chandise sale.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

Professor S. P. Langley, Of the Smith
sonian Institute, has a new flying ma
chine which is now ready to fly, he
says. The work has been done under
the auspices Of the government and
the United States aerial navy is among
the things OF the nearf future if the pro-
fessor is not mistaken.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

While Gen. M. c. Butler is an advo-
cate of free silver, he believes that it
VIII be unwise for the Democrats to
make that a leading plank in their
platform.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

Press dispatches bring the inteli-
gence that N Newfoundland is seeking
annexation to the United States. 1t
would seem as if Uncle Sam had come
I to be regarded as universal protector.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

Aguinaldo, the Philippine leader, is
again seeking peace and his commits
sion is now at Manila consulting with
{ the American authorities. President
Mckinley has submitted liberal prop
<osition to the Fi;!ipinos, but it will be
several days yet before it is known
what the result will be. g
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24
i SPEECH WORTH READING.

FELLow-CrzESs, LADIES GENTLEMEN AND CHLnREN:
It affords us no little pleasure be with this evening because
pouring kind for ten
have deaf suppcalons Our experience
proposition all
but you must have being this lne
closely together when asked bread its
have been given stone have delivered you pebbles
grain draw the cord which binds thee me-
thousand dollars worth Of
with regular With this in
the lines made Of the largest and best Manu-
country If factory makes only pair good Shoes
whole year believe they would be the sample pair Does strike
way remember goods only of kind and if
the asking Now, would be
doing yourself justice pass them by None blind who do wish
put sample lines sale last Thursday and should
witnessed the The second line will offer beginning to-day and
o you fellows in at the ratklling
bargains actually offer in these goods
enough tell competitors doing try heado
Of them have gotten their old stock odd
Styles threw the boxes and spread the Shoes
counters tables like ours would have believe they selling
samples Some folks always ready do like 1t always
buy samples the opportunity buy samples made expressly for
by the and very best
they make does often, to people at all
Listen what Of about lady bought
she reckon the Lord directed her in Another ady seeing lot
that carried home friend select FROM nabbd fine and
Two gentlemen
the stopped and planted their
the and about to advise each other to attend
One little girl insisted on keeping her
the seat Sunday School she must take axe care a q these
happy old fellow that such values before wear
Shoes even in the Summertime now
each Don't miss the ehers grabbing and why
Yours always truly,
{. 5. MINOR - ~ lOG. STORE.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

The ripened grain cannot Withstand the
keen edge of one Of Sullivan Hardware
Co.'S. Grain Cradles.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24
WEDNESDAY, MAY "a. 1899.

Men who use the English language
s have q great deal to say in this world.
That explains why tits growing faster
than any other.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

In the Dry Goods section Of this Big Store big values Of
Lawns 0gandies Gnghams Percales Dmtes will loom up
astonsh the observer Dress Goods WITH perhaps
third of the regular value taken from them Sea Island
sheetngs and Doestcs generally at split prices to suit the
day Ladies' Duck ard Linen Suits and Skirts Ladies' Shirt
Waists ali will be treated in the Thursday fashion.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

Spain has fooishly decided to build
another navy. Bearing in mind how
much trouble her last one got her into,
it is strange that she should spend any
more money on such things.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS for the erection
= of the Peoples Bank building at
Anderson, s. c., will be received until
the LIST day OF June next.
Plans and Specifications on file at my
Office
JOS. ) FRETwELL President,
Anderson, s. G.
Nav "a. 1899 48
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

You will find many little opportunity in the Millinery
Department that know will please you Our eforbeing
that every and every purse shall find satisfaction
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF GEEENv1LLE..

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLlNA,
COUNTY OF GEEENvlLLE.
To WHon 1T May CONCERN.
Patent No. el3!o1, dated October rs. 1898.
We hereby certify that W. II. Will.
man is he patantea of the ahnve-a com
hinpd FERTILIZER DIsTRIDUTOE ANp
CuLr1vAToR. Letter Patent deposited
for safe kesning in A"'eri"an Bank,
G eepylllo. W. r. GAasAWAY. Cash'r.
II ENRY BRIGGS, Pres.
Sworn to hetrr. q rh'- 10Th dav OF
Anri). 1899. J. f. DoRRoH, Not. Pub.
Allintringers will bn promptly prose
c,,tad nv w. II. WI[.LIM AN,
~> Reed, River. s. c.
Nav 3. 1899 IS
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24
VANDIVHR BROS. & MAJOR,
= DEALERS IN
Fine Buggies, Phatons,
Surveys, Harness,
Lap Robes Whips, and
All kinds Buggy Fixtures.

Just received another shipment of Bar
ber's Fine New SOUTH Buggies that we
want to move nicely and quickly for
cash or good papere. These are nice,
nobby. slick, new style goods that will
please YOU. Sold under an absolute guar
antee. This is the bright and beautiful
season that inspired the poet to write,
s.In Spring young mans fancy lightly
turns to thoughts of love" Now, If you
want that pretty girls Clancy" to turn
in the same direction buy "New South"
Buggy from us.
We want you to have one.
Yours truly,
yANDIvER BROS. g. MAJOR.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

SHOES always of interest to patrons and espe
ciay when we that will shave the price, and
make Thursday Shoes pure and unadulterated bargain
We do have two kinds Of Shoes The Thursday Shoes
the the Sunday Shoes Shoddy Shoes are not
tolerated here
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-05-24

CLOTHING of the seasonable kind Serge Suit, an Al
paca Coat Duck Trousers Such the Goods that
selling freely Such the Goods that will be remarked for
your benefit at the Thursday Cut Price figure Not Goods
found difficult to SELL not Goods of doubtful f but good
clohes credtable clothes Those the Goods we mark
down on Thursday next for your benefit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
r.. A. JARVIS.

Wholesale Merchant and Dealer in
Country Produce.
1t is an inyarable rule that those
merchants who have acquired the great
est popularity have based their claims to
public favor, not only on the superior
quality of their goods, but upon the
transaction Of their business, governed
by the sterling principles of honor and
probity. These methods have made the
business career Of l.. A. Jarvis the great
success that it is. His handsome es-
tablishment is centrally located and adj
mirably arranged and equipped with
every convenience Of use i'm the business.
Mr.. Jarvis is native of Wilkes county
lived in Iredell eleven years lin Taylors
win three years. He established his pres
emit business in 1891, and it is now the
largest business of it's kind in Wilkes
county.
His store is a large three-story brick
structure. and the entire building is used
in the conduct of the business. He does
a large jobbing business throughout
Wilkes and adjoining counties. Goods
are given in exchange for country pro-
Ounce and large business of this kind
is transacted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
T.. n. HICKERSON.
One of the Leading Lawyers of Wilkes
County.

One of the Leading Lawyers of Wilkes
County.
One of the well-known and popular
LAWYERS of Wilkes county is l.. n.
Flickerson. who was born In Arkansas
August %. 1873. He was reared in
Wilkes county and educated Mt the Mo-
ravian Falls Academy and at the State
University, graduating from the latter
institution with the degree Il. l.. in
1894. Mr.. IIickcrson then read law
under the distinguished lawyer Judge
ArmlieH. of Statesville and was licens-
ed to practice in 1896, and in 1897 To-
Gated in North Wilkesboro.
Mr.. Hickerson is a successful prac-
titioner, enjoys fine practice, and is
fast building up a wide reputation as a
safe and conservative lawyer. He does
a general practice, but specializes in
civil and commercial law. Mr.. HicE~
erson is interested in local affairs, and
was mayor Of North Willlesboro in 1898.
Mr.. Hickerson is a gentleman Of great
energy and high character and extended
popularity and much prominence. He
is known to the whole community, by
whom he is regarded as a reliable bust
ness man, and one who gives prompt
attention to all legal business entrusted
to him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
AT The FRONT.
Ranks the North WiIkesboro Clothing Company,
W. R. Absher, Manager.

There is nothing which adds more to
the tone of a country's society and forms
q greater impression upon the lmnd OF
visitor to that place than the way IN
which the citizens are dressed. Some
towns do not appear for what they are
really worth for the lack of an up-to-
date clothier, but this is by no means
the case with North Wilkesboro. Under
the able management of MIR. W. H.
AbSher this little city has one of the
best and most complete clothing stores
in Western North Carolina. The bust
ness was incepted August 18th, 1876
by Messrs. w. r. and w. NJ. Absher
Their quarters are in large brick build
inc about 30x100 feet ON Main street.
This firm is prepared in every way to
cater to the trade Their stock COM
prises full line Of fine clothing, shoes,
hats and in fact everything i'm the gent :
furnishing lime They do the clothing
trade of the town, and Of large terri
tory which extends throughout several
COMMITTEES
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE W|LKESBORO
MANUFACTURING CO,
A Concern that's Turning out
an Immense Amount
of Work.
UNDER EXPERIENCED MANAGERS.
Manufacturers Of Building Materials, Sash,
Doors, Blinds, Moulding etc. Estimates
for Contracts Solicited.
Ion Contracts Solicited

The magnitude of the commercial and
manufacturing interests of this locality
can in no wise be better judged than by
a personal visit to the leading institu-
tions. and having made .,Gch a tour of
inspection, we are prepared to put forth
the statement that III no similarly sltuat-
ed community can Il better showing be
made Among its manifold establish
nents. the above is one that transacts
very large business. and is known all
over Western North Carolina. The COM
pany was incorporated in 1896 with a
capital stock of $4,000. and since that
date has gradually pushed forward to
the front.
The business was established in 1889
with the following well known gentlemen
ms the officers:
j. c. Hackett. President.
A. A. Finley ........Sec. and Treas.
j. Il. Allen .............. Manasef.
The plant is located on Reddns River
and the machinery is run by water pow
er. The main building is a large sub
stantial structure about 45x110 feet.
All of the different grades of building
materials are manufactured, such as
sash, doors, blinds mouldings, ETC., etc.
Estimates for contracts are also solicit
ed
The company makes a speciality OF
interior house furnishings and their rep
utation for success in this line is well
established The company have one OF
the most complete shops in the State
and they are thoroughly prepared to fur
nish everything in the way of material
for house building. They are large deal
ers in such materials and they have sue
ceeded in building up patronage when
extends over Wilkes and several adj
Joining counties.
Pine, oak, cherry and walnut. which
are furnished in the greatest abundance
from the surrounding forests, are extern
sively used in the manufacture of the
products.
The company does a general contract
ing business and the majority of the
principal buildings of Wilkesboro nave
been constructed by them
Mr.. A A Finley, secretary and treas
urer. is also the manager and proprietor
of the business. His business tact ane
energy and his intimate insight into and
careful oversight of the businoess MAKE
him the right man in the right place
Our subiet was born in Wilkes county
in 1859 and is the son of A. w. Finley
one of the foremost and most substan
tial business men of his county. It was
from Mr.. A. w. Finley that the large
tract of land, upon which the town i
located, was bought. Mr.. Finley was
also extensively engaged in the stock
business for a number of years.
Mr.. A. A. Finley is vice president anc
director in the Bank of North Wilkes
boro He owns a large farm neal
Wilkesboro and is also director in the
Lithia Hotel Company. He IS one OF
the most substantial citizen of his com
munity and has done much for the ad
yancement of his town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HORTON & WILBORN.

Projectors Of One of the Best Appoint-
ed Drug and Book Stores in Wilkes
County.
The drug business of North Wilkes
boro and Wilkes county is ably repre-
scented by Messrs. Horton & Wilborn.
who have one of the best appointed and
conducted drug stores to be found any
where. The business was established
in November 1896 and the store is
a comodious two story brick structure.
The store is handsomely fitted up and
contains a large and valuable supply
of goods in drugs and chemicals. The
store exhibits handsome variety in
fancy articles, perfumeries, toilet arti-
cleS, and all druggists sundries. Pre-
scriptions are special ana Important
items, and are prepared with every at
tention in regard to accuracy of their
composition.
This is the only book store in the
county. and general line Of books are
carried, including school books. Bibles
and Testaments, standard works in sets
beautifully bound, booklets, magazines,
blank books and fine stationery. DIR.
Horton is a native of Watauga county,
and is graduate of the Baltimore
Medical College. Mr., Wilbon is a ma
tive Of Surry county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

600 pins, 1000 brackets and 500 cross
arms. About twenty-five hands are
kent constantly employed. There is a
ready demand for the products, most of
which is shipped by car load lots to the
large cities of the north as distributing
points. \ home market is also found
for considerable quantities or the pro-
ducts. The factory has abundant ship
ping facilities, being located on a side
track 800 feet long. which connects with
the main line. Mr.. Asher is an active
and experienced business man, being en-
gagged in several important business en-
terp1ises in his town and county. lie Is
one of the largest taxpayers of Wilkes
county. and Us ever ready to- encourage
any enterprise that may aid in the on
ward progress of his town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

enjoys has been made simply upon its
own merits. No spring of its age ever
enjoyed such splendid local reputa-
ton among the people who know its ex-
cellent properties by experience. The
official analysis discloses a wonderful
amount of useful medicinal properties
more than amy other mineral spring III
the land.
Here are blended the advantages of a
most beautiful situation surrounded by
the grandest and most delightful scenery
that ever met the eye, the climate mild.
healthful, refreshing and invigoratlng,
and the waters bursting forth from the
rock. sparkling with life, whose analysis
tliscoses wonderful medicinal properties
aud the actual use of which has proven
a perfect panacea to many sufferer.
The sufferers of all sections anu also
those VINO desire pleasure and recreation
can find no better place to visit IN the
world than the Lithia Springs Hotel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A WONDERFUL IVENTI0N
Horizons Patent SeIf-bOading Store and Ware
House Truck. For Sale by Horton
Bros, North Wilkesboro.

One of the greatest inventions of the
age is the famous Horton Patient SELF
loading truck. which has proven to be
one of the greatest money, time ana
Iahor-savers of the modern age Inc
natcntee being in the railway service
and at 4 busy season having q part
If his necessary truck force cut off,
realized the need of self-loading truck,
and after much thought and experiment
produced a truck which does all that is
claimed for it. Its advantage over the
ordinary trucks are as follows:
/. Saves trouble of lifting box or bar
rel and pushing lip of truck under it
when loading.
. Can take up box or barrel when set
ting up against wall or other barrels.
3. Can load and transfer box or barrel
in upright position without tilting
enough to spill contents.
4. One man can load with ease box
or barrel that would require the strength
Of two or more men to load on common
truck.
>. Can load barrel in one-half of sec
ond. which is one-tenth time required
for ordinary truck
6. 40 danger of damage to head Of
barrel or contents 0I DON DS ftltlhS
down on floor with too much force.
{. Avoid al danger of soiling hands OF
clothes when loading or unloading nm
clean barrels.
s. By fitting slightly forward, can
leave loaded truck standing in position
for morning.
Q. In addition to doing entire wort
of ordinary truck in same manner, can
handle block tin and a number of other
things for which common trucks cannot
he used.
10. 1t is a great time and labor saver
for which the entire business world Is
seeking. will econ0mize In warehouse
space. as the trucknan can place boxes
or barrels jam mp against each ether
without replacing them after unloading
II. Railroad men will find that they
can reduce their force from fourth
TO one-half by using this truck, AMI arse
make contented operatives.
10 Took diploma at North Carolina
State Fair October "a 1893.
For sale by Horton Brothers, North
Wilkeshoro. N G. Territory -or sale
Write for terms to agents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BY Surries to "the Springs.

This magnificent hotel is located on one
of the most beautiful sites IN the world.
The view from the hotel is beautiful De
yolfd all description. 1T IS ON the TOP
of Brushy Mountain, a most remarkable
range of mountains
Near the hotel and nesting near
mountains is situated ONE of nature
most wonderful springs of living water,
known as the Brushy Mountain Iron and
Lithia Springs. The hotel and springs
are only FIVE miles from Wilkesbor0 and
are easily reached.
The road to the Springs is a splendid
grade aud affords one of the most pleas
ant and delightful drives. The scenery
along the road and at the Springs as
perfectly grand. Along the northern and
western horizon rises the Blue Ridge
with its fir-clad SUBMITS seemingly pierre
ing the sky, which lovingly hoyers above
them, and the magnificent county OF
Wilkes lies spread before the eyes, the
entire length, almost, of the great Iadkin
Valley being visible. Such a grand ex-
panse Of splendid beauty thus bursting
upon the vision makes one feel like ex-
claiming:
Here | would forever stay,
Gaze and pass my life away"
The climate here is excellent, cool,
pleasant and bracing in the summer,
while the winters are not so cold as IN
the surrounding country. During the
..cold spell in January. 1893, the Their
mometer ranged about IL degrees warm
er there at the Springs than here at
Wilkesboro, only miles distant. Hence,
it has the requisites for d winter as well
as summer resort. The temperature III
summer is perhaps not quite SO cool as
the summer resorts beyond the Blue
Ridge, but that should be placed in favor
of the Springs as a summer resort for
the eastern people.
Cool enough to be perfectly comfort
able, with pleasant breeze always stir
ring, get not subjecting the visitor to
the inconvenience or danger of too sud
den a change in climate.
The Springs are of recent discovery
and have never been advertised to any
extent. The reputation the water now