18 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
1
About eighteen months ago Evans and Co launched a spot cash business claiming lower prices than credit stores. They eliminated a bookkeeper, report no bad debts or losses, and invite customers to judge their success by the bundles shipped and satisfied buyers. They pledge money saving purchases and honest treatment with confidence in goods and prices.
Bargain hat appeal urges customers to visit, touting a complete fall collection of Union-made fedoras and hats priced from 25 cents to 3 dollars. Emphasizes quality over worn-out stock and prompts immediate decision.
The ad highlights 8 One Price Shoe styles at 3.50 with emphasis on craftsmanship. It urges customers to compare construction details such as leather turn, stitching, back seam coverage, and tan color options, comparing against higher priced shoes before purchasing.
A newspaper ad touts boys clothing including double breasted suits up to 14 years, all wool knee pants for ages 3 to 16, and knee pants from 25c to $1.00. Multiple fabrics shown Blue Serge cheviots and worsteds with outfits priced from $3.00 to $20.00, emphasizing value and variety for school wear.
In a lengthy public address Gorvanta D C the dispensary controversy intensifies as Onzis accuses the State Board of Control of bias and conspiracies. He claims illegal actions, biased investigations, and a push for total board dominance while vowing to reveal alleged misconduct by board members and officials.
W C Bowes M D writes to address a grievance about registration by county boards in Trion Maryland and disputes the shift to state boards. He recalls presenting his diploma to the Clerk of Court for registration after a county board would not serve and questions who violated the law.
Mrs J N Davis and daughter Maggie visited relatives in Piedmont last week. Remus Henderson, a lively Ander son youth, visited our area while drumming. J S Callaham attends Easley graded school. W L Davis travels to Pelzer for Moneynick Oil Mill work. Rev D W Hiatt reelected Pisgah Church pastor. Ida Nichols of Dune West tapped as school teacher. Eva Moore of Simpsonville and W C Callaham of Piedmont visited. James Reeves of Majors, S C visited N S Reeves family. J N Davis and C N Davis went to Brevard North Carolina. Sallie Cochineal.
Reports from Greenville note court convening in the city and a local election in Chester County about who should be asked to leave the community. Columba hosts visitors for the State Fair with growing exhibits, Charleston plans a November fall festival, Limestone College aims to create a grand history department focused on Southern States history, and Converse College receives a large endowment. Local crime and social issues include whiskey troubles in Pickens and Walhalla, with disturbances and arrests, plus a tragic accidental shooting near Orangeburg.
Local printer announces fast delivery and quality work for readers and advertisers. The note invites patrons to contact Tanner in Vhbevile for reliable printing, with emphasis on value and timely results.
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