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LOCAjg7 ftEWS^ \ C. C. LANGSTON, Local Edttor. Thei soda-water .foantaihe; arexloiug a 'good business. . :Tip3ie .school .boy- is- now- busy thinking -'about vacation. Ah Anderson County girl, it issaid, has a lizard for a pet. "Honey meets with ready sale in the city at 10 cents per poand. ? Some of our early gardeners are indulg? ing in new Irish potatoes. Miss Maggie Evajs' school will pic nie to-morrow, at Keys' Spring. Several of our citizens have bad a mess of beans from their-gardens., ^ The State Press Association convenes io Charleston on Thursday evening, June rthiclr Who will have the boldness to advocate the bnilding of a cotton factory in Ander? son? An old farmer says he never saw bet? ter crop prospects at this season of the v^year...-\ ^ An .effort is being made to have Sam ? Jones visit Anderson daring the Holiness - rineot&gJ < Old papers, suitable for wrapping pur- ] r ' ?pbseat,Tor sale at this office at 25 cents per hundred. Mr. John B. Watson is ahead this sea? son on beets, having raised the largest we . . have seen. There is a good deal of complaint from the farmers about the bud worms killing their corn. The epidemic of measles has about ex Jxauated itself around Anderson for lack ;y ^ of Material..*?????- _ ......--?;.?-.-,.?? Mrs. Janle Todd, of Laurens, is in the ci^; visiting hVr~ sister, Mrs. J. C. C. Feathers ton. Mr. Will T. Webb, the talented young editor of the Seneca Free Press spent last Saturday in the city. It is now the general opinion thai; An . derson must have a Firemen's Tourna? ment next Summer. The average boy is happy now. He can eat green apples, make hickory whips and whistles, and "go in fewasbinV - Dr. TheodoreJohnstone, of Newberry, :;jspent several days in the city last week visiting his brother, Dr. A. P<. Johnstone. A tattling person, who is also some? thing of a "gadder," is as good aeircur lating mediam as the dollar of our dad? dies. The rains daring the pist week have brought cotton up to an excellent stand. J^SJding^ and.V'chopplng out" are now the voider of the day. ? Mr. H. G. Scudday, of this city, has ac? cepted An invitation to deliver an address before the Union Sunday School at Green? wood next Sunday. . ' . " '"?? ? ? ? ProfMagon's school will pic nie at High ? ;^oals next Saturday. The public are in - tited to attend, and are requested to bring well-filled baskets.. Mr."F. L. Moore left a cotton square at the Intelligenceu office- last Saturday, the first of the season. His cotton was planted on the 26th March. . Mr. S. Bleckley and Mr. JohnE. Peoples, have gone over to Will bins ton for a few days to try the virtue of the celebrated mineral spring at that p'.ace. \Fc-ir of our young men, Messrs. D. J. .'Simpson.'?. J. Moore, TT; E. Scybt and B. ;?;'N. Mattiscn, are representing Anderson in Washington, D. C, this week. v Note the change in Wilhite & Wilhite's advertisement. limeade soda water is another new drink they have added to ??' their list Call and try It. It is fine. The following persons have packages 4ttT:the Express Office in this city: Mrs. ?J:McCorkle, Miss Ella Todd, A. Ham? mond, W. B.'Watson, W. A. McFall. Herbert, a 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. I*. Cheshire, of Broadway Town? ship, died last Saturday. His remains were interred at Shady Grove Cburcb. . Rev. SMI H; Browne, editor of the Christian ^Neighbor, Columbia, 8. C, will deliver a lecture in the Methodist Church this (Thursday) evening:, at 8* o'clock. 5bb The ladies of the Benevolent Society of thriPresbyterian Church will serve ice cream in the grove at the Presbyterian Church, on Friday afteraoon'at 5J; o'clock. Our young friend John M. Gear, of Bel ; ton,-passed up the road last Friday .on his way to Alabama and Tennessee, where . he will spend a few weeks visitingfriends. AC .. "Mr. C. J. Mlirord, of Martin Township, bas e, very fine cotton crop, samples of which we have seen. He has a ten-acre field in which the stalks will average 13 inches in height. Capt. J, A. Wren is now in charge of' Maxwell's Photograph Gallery. Persons wanting a good photograph should give . him a call at once. He guarantees satis? faction: Sco advertisement \,Rev. W. S. Wightman went to Newber? ry last Thursday to. attend the Holiness . Association. His Church was closed on Sunday morning, and at night his pulpit was occupied by P.ev. A. T. Dunlap. Mr. W. T. MoGill, Steward of the Coun? ty Poor House, has sent us some samples of his wheat crop. . The stalks are four or five feet long, and the heads, which are large and full, are from three to four inches long, ? The friends of Mr. W. D. Bewley, of Union, S. C, are glad to see him in An? derson. He and bis family are visiting his mother. < We are glad to know that our young, friend is prospering in his adopted borne. We have received from Col. Thos. W. Hollo way, Secretary of the State Agricul? tural and Mechanical Society, the premi? um ;list for the 19th annual Fair which will be held in Columbia, November 8th, 9tti, 10th and 11th. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, in this city, on Wednesday even? ing, May 18th, 1887, by Eev. W. S. Wight man, Mr. Amos W. Adams and Miss Des? sls Nardin, second daughter of Dr. W. H. Nardin, all of this city. . Hon.B. F. Crayton and Mr. W. A. Neal have been appointed, by the State Agricul? tural Department to represent Anderson County in the. Inter-State. Agricultural Convention, which meets in Atlanta, Ga., on the 16th of next August 3 Pickens Sentinel, of the 19th inst.: "Mr. James Barton and family, of Anderson, visited his father,.Mr. E. H. Barton, last Saturday. . The 'Squire had a dinner on i that day at which he was blessed with the presence of all bis children." The Charlotte Chronielet of last Sunday, says: "Among the visitors to the city this week none attracted more attention or made more friends than 'Paul Di wer and bis daddy,' of Anderson- Paul is a pretty big man, but his daddy is the boss." We now have only one train a day each way over the Savannah Valley- Bailroad| and- the .Sunday train has been put on again, i The train leaves Anderson at 4.30 is. in.,' and arrives at 1.4P p. na., except bn Sundays, when it leaves at 6.15 a. m. and arrives at 1.30 p. m. We are indebted to D. A. Zeagler, Esq., *orDenver, Col., for a copy of tlie Fourth Annual Report of the Chamber of Com? merce and Board of Trade of Donver. The report is gotten up in an interesting 'manner, and gives a full review nf every branch of business in the city. We request our contributors to use a pen and ink, and not a pencil, in writing 'their communications for. the Intelli? gences. It is sometimes very difficult to make out words when they are written with a pencil. Use a pon and ink, and tbe printers will think more of you. Mr. E. W. South has recently invented a rocking chair fan, which can be attached to a rocking chair or baby cradle, and by rocking to and fro tbe fan is operated, thus keeping the occupant cool or tbe flies away. It is a very simple arrangement, and will not cost exceeding 50 cents. Mr. South has applied for a patent. At the mooting of the W. C. T. U. on the 24th inst., the following officers were re-elected: President, Mrs. J. S. Murray; Vico-Presldente, Mrs. M. VanWyck, Mrs. A. B. Towers, Mrs. Rosa Webb and Mrs. Ii.- P. Smith; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Jeffie Edwards; Recording Secreta? ry, Miss Ida Watson; Treasurer, Mrs. B. F.Wilson. List of letters remaining in the Post office for the week ending May 25th. Persons calling for these letters will please say they are advertised: P. 0. Agent, Mrs. S. E. Bond, Tallio Clements, Vina Die, H. B. Fuller, H. H. B. Fuller, Jacob Hamil? ton, Geo. Ivery, Miss Francis Johnson, Miss Lulu Johnson, Mr. Price, Benson Reeves, Tully Summer. A new series of postage stamps was put in use on the 1st inst. The denomina? tions are one, two, four and five cents. The head of Franklin is selected for the one cent stamp, and the heads of Wash? ington, Jackson and Grant have been selected for the two, four and five cent denominations, respectively. The gen? eral design of the new series is uniform. Last Thursday Dr. P. A. Wilhite re? ceived a telegram announcing that Mrs. Wilhite, who has been spending the win? ter and spring at Leesburg, Fla., had been taken suddenly ill, and was in a preca? rious condition. The Doctor left for Flor? ida on the next train. The latest informa? tion from Mrs. Wilhite was to the effect that she was improving. Her many friends in Anderson wish her a speedy re? covery, and hope she will soon bo able to return home. Prof. Ligon's school closes on Wednes? day next for the summer vacation. On Thursday evening the Calophemian Lite . rary Society will have its annual celebra? tion. "Should tbe elective franchise be extended to women ?" is the subject which has been selected for debate. The affirm? ative side will be represented by Messrs. R. E. Browne and S. C. Todd, and the negative by Messrs. J. B. Towrisen? and M. 0. Ligon. The debate wilt be followed by original speeches from the following youug gentlemen: Mr. W. F. Andeison, on the "Advantages of an Education;'* Mr. J. B. Harmon, "Force of Habit;" Mr. MVA. Dean, "Our Country;" Mr. V. M. Barnes, **Luck and Pluck." The cel? ebration will take place in tbe Cjurt House, at 81 o'clock, and a cordial invita? tion is extended to tbe public to atiemd. A correspondent of the Augusta, Ga., Chronicle relates the following as to how the Savannah River got its name: "Du? ring the years '48, '49 and '501 was a pupil in the well known institute of Rev. Wm. J. Hard, of your city. While talking to oar class one day about the early settle? ment of Augusta, he told- ns that the name 'Savannah' had its origin in a very affecting Indian legend. One of the white settlers who lived above Augusta had oc? casion to cross the river one day, and in company, with his little daughter was carried by an Indian in his canoe. This little girl's name was 'Anna.' - When they reached the middle of the stream, there came up a sadden squall of wind, and by some means the frail bark was capsized and all three thrown into the water. The father, hvfais anxiety about his daughter, uried out to the Indian, 'Saye Anna! Oh, save Anna!' The Indian grasped the child and reached the shore in safety with her, and in memory of that incident called the river its present Dame, 'Savannah.' I have never heard this disputed, but .would be glad to know if it was really a fact" An Interesting Occasion. The iehools of Broadaway Township had a mo** enjoyable exhibition and pic nie at Carponter & Geer's Mill, five miles east of the city, last Saturday, which, notwithstanding the busy season with our country friends, was largely attended. . In company with our young friend, Dr. S. G. Bruce, who was kind enough to give us a seat in his baggy, we left the city about 11 o'clock, and when we arrived on the grounds the exercises for the day had already commenced. A stand had been erected and a large number of seats ar? ranged in the grove below the mill, and everybody seemed to be deeply interested in the exercises. The stand was tasteful? ly decorated, and on ono end of it stood an organ, which was used in tbe rendition of the following programme: - Opening Song by Miss Zella Campbell's school. Prayer, by Rev. W- H. King. Song by Miss Zella Campbell's school. Memory Gems by Miss Lizzie Ander? son's school. Music. Calisthenics by Miss Annie Emerson's school. Song by Miss Zella Campbell's school. Calisthenics by Miss Lizzie Anderson's school. . . Song by Miss Zella Campbell's school. Calisthenic songs by Miss Lizzie An? derson's school. Closing scng by Miss Zella Campbell's school. Miss Zella Campbell, Mrs. Jas. Ander? son and Miss Cleo King (the latter being a little girl only eight years of age) pre. sided at the organ at different times du? ring the exercises. The exercises were interesting through ? out, and were highly enjoyed by the audi? ence. Every part of the programme was excellently rendered, and the pupils showed that they had been In the hands of competent and pains-taking teachers, who aie doing a noble work in tbeir re? spective communities. At the conclusion of the above Pro? gramme, Col. L. E. Campbell, in a few ap? propriate remarks, Introduced Hon. B. F. Cray ton, Col. J. G. Clinkscales and Hon. E. B. Murray, in the order named, eaoh of whom made a most excellent speech on the subject of education. Tbeir speeches were listened to very attentively by the audience. The people of Broadway are thoroughly aroused on the subject .of education, and they have three most efficient teachers in the persons of Misses Campbell, Ander? son and Emerson. At the conclusion of tbe speaking, din? ner was next in order, and the crowd di? vided into groups, each group, with their guests, gathering around large, well-filled baskets. As usual we got into good hands and fared sumptuously, despite the fact that we sat between a pretty young lady and a young Methodist preacher. We thought we were a good hand around a dinner basket, but the latter turned us down, especially on fried chicken and lemon custards. The afternoon was spent very pleasant? ly in vario us ways, and every one seemed to enjey themselves very much. If any one filed to enjoy the day it was their own fault. OUR FIREMEN'S RECORD. Anderson'* KoproseiitatiTen Bring ?IT Three Prizes, from Charlotte. .The Anderson firemen ? who visited Charlotte to compete in the Inter state fire mans tournament, wore. royally treated during their visit, aud achieved more than a reasonable share of success. The young? est . fire department in the contest, they made a record which puts them prominent? ly among the mo.st efficient departments in the country. . Upon their ar :val in Charlotte on Thursday evening, they were met at the depot by the Charlotte fire department, and escorted to their rooms, where refresh? ments were served. In the parade on Fri? day, the Anderson Department were ac? corded the post of honor, and on Friday night the visitors were tendered a most enjoyable ball. On Saturday the contests came off. The correspondent of the Co? lumbia Register gives the following account of the contests: Chasxotte, N. C, May 21.?This has beeu a great day in Charlotte for South Carolina. the band contest. To-day's festivities commenced at 10 a. m., with the band contest. The Charlotte Cornet Band was ruled out on account of j not appearing in the parade yesterday. They went on the stand in their turn, however, and gave an exhibition of their skill. The Young America of Anderson, leader Sam Trowbridge, with fourteen pieces, opened the contest. They are all boys, the oldest being sixteen and the youngest six. They were followed by the Mecklenburg County Band, Bob Freeman leader, seventeen pieces. Each band alter? nated until four pieces were played. At every appearance of the Young Americas they were greeted with round after ronnd of applause and the smiles and handker? chief salutation of hund reds of fair women who filled every balcony and window on the street, and added beauty to the chiv? alry below. The contest was decided in favor of the Young Ann -i'cas, and at the decision tbe band stand, the boys and all, was picked up by the crowd, amid deafen? ing cheers, and borne around the square. tue keel baces. ' The reel races commenced at 2.50 v. m. The Hornets of Charlotte, Captain C. M. Davidson, came on tbe ground first, attir? ed in daik bine tights and garnet velvet ?trunks. Time to plug, 20 seconds; to water, 30 seconds. Next came the Pioneers of Charlotte, Captain B. J. Swinson, in black tights with Lblue velvet trunks. .Time to plug, 201 sec? onds ; water 29.? seconds. The Pioneers of Anderson, Captain C. D. Brown, came down in fine style, dressed in blue knee pants and white shirts. Time to plug 21 seconds! They would have made water in about 25, but failed to fas? ten the nozzle. Acme of Monroe, N. C, in light blue pants and white shirts, were led bv Cap? tain C. B. Sykes. Tune to plug, 191?the best run made; water in 313 seconds. The^rab contest came in next: Hornets?Time to plug, 163; water, 263 seconds. Pieneers of Charlotte?To "plug, 17; water, 23} seconds. Pioneers of Anderson?Time to plug, 16}, made in gallant style; water in 273, owing to the wrench flying out of Captain Brown's hands. . Acme of Monroe?Time to plug, 16 1-5; water, 24 seconds. The Pioneers of Charlotte, having won both the reel and grab races, paraded the streets with brooms and their time. hook and ladder contest. The hook and ladder contest came next. The Anderson truck led off, time 374, which received the second prize. .Charlotte came next, time 40, which placed them third on time. Tbe Phoenix boys closed the race, time 35 winning first prize. The foot race to-day was won by Henry Stephens of Anderson ; time, 10} seconds. . A firemen's banquet at tbe Opera House to-night closes the festivities attending the celebration of the Mecklenburg declar? ation of independence. It will be seen from this that the Young America Cornet Baud again carried off the first prize for music, and were theheroesof the occasion. The Independent Hook and Ladder Company took the second prize, and did so. in spite of tbe fact that their ladder broke through the edge of the shin? gle roof, thereby delaying their time some? what. They ran first, and these disadvan? tages make their success-very compliment? ary to thera, indeed. The Pioneers won no prize, but they lost by an accident, occasioned doubtless by lack of familiarity with the use of water plugs. It is conced? ed that but for the blowing off of the noz? zle to their hose, their time in tbe reel race would have been about 25 seconds, whereas the Pioneers, of Charlotte, took 293 seconds to throw water. In the grab contest likewise an accident robbed them of victory, their running time being the best made, but the dropping of a wrench from the hands of the captain of the team, again prevented them getting water in time. They deserved a better fate, and showed such proficiency as to command commendations on every hand. It will also be noted that Mr. Henry Stephens, an Anderson man, won the foot race. On Sunday evening the Hornet Compa? ny, of Charlotte, served refreshments to the Anderson department before their de? parture, and our firemen are enthusiastic in their expressions of appreciation of the manner in which the firemen of Charlotte, and especially the Hornets, treated them. Dr. R. F. Divver, Chief of tbe Anderson department, made a happy and appropriate address of thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Anderson department, which is highly complimented by those who heard it. En-route home, the Firemen with the Young America Cornet Band, were stopped over in Greenville on Mondoy morning by the firemen of that city, who fxmyeyed them to the Mansion House, wnere an elegant breakfast was tendered them by their hosts. After a balcony serenade by the Young Americas, the party were con? veyed to the C. &G. depot, where congratu? latory speeches were made by representa? tives of the Greenville firemen and respon? ded to by Dr. Divver, of the Anderson de? partment. On arriving home the department was met at the depot by a number of our citi? zens, and they were warmly welcomed in an eloquent address by Mayor Tolly, re? sponded to in an appropriate and eloquent reply by Chief Divver. A salute was also fired by "Old Reformer." The firemen then marched to music by tbe band through the square to their respective headquarters. They enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and represented Anderson in a most creditable manner. Five Forlcs Items. Will some one give the cause of tbe bad condition of tbe health of our people this spring ? The old citizens of this commu? nity say there has not been so much sick? ness in this section since the year 1857. Quite a number of diseases are prevalent. Measles is now much less common, but dysentery, of quite a severe type, is olose in the wake of the first mentioned disease, and makes quite an ugly complication. These diseases, together with whooping cough, that old shadow of measles, have dealt roughly with both old and young. Typhoid fever has now made its appear? ance among us. Truly, there must be some peculiar condition of tbe system that makes the people unusually suscepti? ble to disease. Dri M. L. Sharpe has been with Dr. Duckworth two days assisting him in tbe treatment of some serious coses, particu? larly those of Messrs. Wilson Mullikin and Wm. Wilson, jr. Mr. Mullikin's was a case demanding immediate relief, which could not be given short of a critical as well as painful operation ; this the physi? cians performed quite successfully. Mr. Wilson is quite low with typhoid fever. We are always glad to see Dr. Sharpe in our midst. In past years he practiced through this section, and won the confi? dence and admiration of the people. Hope the Doctor will come again. Dr. Duckworth's services are constantly in demand. Ho is quite popular among his friends, and deservedly so, because he is a generous and high-toned gentleman. His ear is ever open to theory of suffering in any form. So much sickness has thrown tbe far? mers back considerably. Wheat and oats are continuing to look up. Rev. B. Hays preached a sermon on tbe subject of prohibition last Sunday at Hopewell. The sermon was well re? ceived. 5 Forks. Trinity Item*. Mr. Kay lias the finest-patch of forage corn wo over saw. JJo planted it the last week oi" March. It is now lliroo and otio half feet tall, and ,jn.st about as thick as It can stand. I hoard a man sny the other day that ho has not had enough rain to stop In* in friiin plowing since February. Mr. Wilson Mullikin is very ill, and is not expected to live. Mrs. James Wilson is also very sick. Wo have a new kind of a doublo-foot plow-stock up hero. I heard the owner of one say that he would not take $5 for his, and it only cost $1.50. Setting out potato slips is the order of the evening. The small grain crops in general are very sorry, but there are a few exceptions to this condition. Mr. E. M. Smith's watermelon vines are two feet long. He has the finest in this section. Singer. Twigg? Items, Contributed by a Little Girl. As you, Mr. Editor, seem to be receiv? ing visitors from all portions of tho Coun? ty, I thought I would make a short call. The weather is now quite warm. Every? body is as busy as can be, and the merry ring of the hoos and the lively voice of tho darkey, as he calls out "gee" and "haw," is the programme of the day. Measles are abaL'iig in this section. We heard it cautiously remarked not long since that if one of our Baptistmin isters did not mind how he preached pro? hibition, he would got thrown out of his Church, but as all of his hearers are not anties, we do not think there is any prob? ability of such a catastrophe. All Chris? tians are of one mind, therefore they are all prohibitionists; hence, God being with them, there is not much ground left for those who strive against a good cause. Can auy of the an ties give the true mean? ing of the word anti-prohibition t Anti, as we all know, means against. Beginning from the first and tracing whiskey from its mildest to its worst form, we find that tbe man who uses it to an excess is an offender in the sight of God. Therefore, the anti-prohibitionists we' deserve their i name, for they have voluntarily taken a position in opposition to the best interests of morality. Twin as. Neal's Cmek Items. General green has made his appearance, and is giving the little goose neck hoes a hard fight. Cotton and corn are looking very well for the time of year. There has been more corn planted in this section than for several years, while the acreage in cotton does not vary much from tho past. Farmers are well advanced for the season. They have stuck unusual1** close to their work and seem determined > do their part well. In absence of the Pastor the pulpit at Neal's Creek was occupied on last third Sunday by Rev.- R. M. King, who preached an impressive sermon to an attentive congregation, after which sacre ment was administered. Tbe health of the community was never better than at present. Neal's Creek has a large and interesting Sunday School; superintended by Mr. D. D. Gentry, who with the aid of efficient teachers and faithful scholars, is doing a good work. Neal post office has changed hands. Mr. E. M. Holland has been appointed Post? master succeed J. A. Major, Esq., re? signed. Miss CorineFantof your city is visiting the family of her Uncle, Maj. J. "N-. Van diver. The pic nie at Geer <fc Carpenter's Mill on last Saturday was largely attended and was a grand success in every particular. Hoosier. - Eureka Items. We do not remember of ever having seen corn and cotton grow off more rapid? ly and beautifully than they have this May, and tbe weather continues favorable and the farmer continues to plow and hoe. Seed-time is about over, harvest is yet four months off, and between these two seasons there is much to do. Here is another thing we feel that is due to the credit of our farmers, which is this, we have never seen them go and continue to go at work to make a crop with such a vim and determination. It is not only in our own community but it is tbe case in all the neighborhoods in which we go and from which we hear. Truly we do have an industrious people. We heard an old man say once that industry and sobriety would make any man rich. Of course that don't follow every time, but it is a splendid rule to go by. Economy must come in between the two. It is the general opinion that the wheat crop will be good, at least good judges sav that they can see no reason why it should not, as everything has been favor? able to the crop. There is no disease whatever as we haye heard of on the crop. It is true that it is low and tbe heads are short, but they are being well filled. It is pleasant to hope for a good crop, we need it so badly. Herbert, a three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. and Fannie Cheshire, died in tbe afternoon of last Friday. He was a fine, healthy and well grown boy. His remains were laid to rest on Sunday in tbe graye yard at Shady Grove Church. His Father and mother were so sick as to both be unable to attend the funeral. God's purposes must be fulfilled though they weight heavily upon us. A bee robbing was always an interesting occasion to your correspondent. We were trained to it when a boy. A bee robber must not be afraid of being caught by a bee. We, together with several other friends, were invited on last Monday evening to an occasion of this kind at Mr. H. M. Geer's. He is very successful in this culture. Mr. Geer is a worthy young man, a splendid and highly respected far? mer. We robbed eight hives, all patent gums, and from the eight we got ICS pounds of well filled and completely sealed comb. We have been accustomed to this kind of work all through life, but those of Mr. Geer's were the richest we ever saw. Every rack was full, and some of tbem weighed five and six pounds. We used to oe opposed to the patent gums, but we are about ready to give up the old ones. Our free school exhibition and pic nie at Carpenter and Geer's on last Friday was a complete success. It furnished food for the mind, and there was food in abund? ance for the body. * Twlggs Items. Tho building of the S. V. R. R. has made it necessary to make many changes along its line, especially near the different stations. The roads will be changed in many places, and old names will be dropped and new ones given in many instances, and as these changes take place it is neces? sary to adapt ourselves to them, hence we write from tbe above named place, it be? ing the name of the P. 0. established at Starr, ten miles south of Anderson. If a multiplicity of names is any advantage to a new town in building up, this place certainly has that advantage, and wohopo our little town will not break down uuder the load. Refreshing showers have visited this section recently, and everything is grow? ing luxuriantly. Crops of all kinds are looking well and our farmers hopeful. It is seldom that we see the crops as well advanced and in as good condition as at the present time. Already we see the ad? vanced pickets of Gen. Green's army, and our farmers will have to be vigilant and make every lick tell for the next two months. Our section is about free' from measles at last, but we hear of considerable sick? ness from dysentery. Little Mamie, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hall, died last Sunday morn? ing and was buried the following day at this place. She was the idol of her parents, and her death has left a void which will always be felt in tbeir hearts. The many friends of tho bereaved parents tender tbem their heart-felt sympathy in this their hour of distress. Our young friend, Mr. T. W. Hall, met with a serious accident last Saturday morn? ing. It seems he was going out to plow, and his horse, becoming frightened at some plows he was carrying, threw him, and one of his feet becoming entangled in the chains, he was dragged some hundred yards over a very rocky road. He re? ceived several severe wounds from tho rock, and had two or three ribs brokeu by the horse kicking him as he ran. His wounds were dressed by Dr. Speer, of Lowndesville, and it is hoped he will be up and about soon. Mr. John Ashley, who has been living in Texas for several years past, has purchased a lot at this place, and is now busily engaged building a neat residence. He hopes to have it completed in a few weeks, when be will move in. He and Mr. E. C, Pruitt have formed a partner? ship and will engage in merchandising at this place. Capt. Wm. Jones's new residence is nearing completion, and will be a beauti? ful structure when finished. Several of the road overseers are work? ing tbeir respective sections of road whenever it is too wet to work in the fields. The farmers do not think the necessity exists for our commissioners to take tbem from their fields at this season of year, to work on the roads. Our peo Ele have been led to see the necessity for etter roads, and are willing to put in tbe full time, but they think they can do it at a time when it will suit them and their business better than now. OarEOA, Fork Items, This secliuu was vbitod on lustSnturday by several light showers, which did aguod port towards advancing tho growing veg? etation, but it was not as much as there has been in other sections, although we should be very proud that we can have nice, gentle showers, while our neighbor? ing sections are almost destroyed by heavy rains and tremendous hail storms. We have not had any rains this soason that were heavy enough to wash the land any. The farmers have been very busy for the last week chopping cotton, and most of any, trying to destroy the unusual amount of grass that put in its appearance before the cotton was up, therefore it was in many places very tirm before it was turned up to the sun for it to do its par but with another fine week and good work I think they can rejoice over a great battle won with their own hands. The cotton where it has been worked and plowed looks better than is usual for its age and time of year. There is a finer crop of corn now thau I have seen for several years. Its condi? tion is very good. In many places it has had its second plowing and is planted with peas between the hills. The oat crop is doing fine, and if the gentle showers continue it will be far ahead of our expectations. Wheat is now beginning to turn and will soon need the harvester with his strong arm to cradle it away to its place of rest, but it is not as high as was thought, though very well headed. I hear hut little talk as to the prohibi? tion campaign, but when the time comes for us to march to tho polls and vote for something that is now and always will be a curse to us and the generations to fol? low, or vote for an everlasting blessing to the country, I think we will be able to return as good a report as any other box. The Fork knows which is best, and I think every man has this matter before him for good or bad, and let us all put it where we will not be tempted, and then will we have peace and happiness on every hand. Messrs. Dickson and Wilson of Town ville were down to look at the iron bridge and enjoy a swim in the cleansing water of old Seneca last Friday evening, and were well pleased with their trip. Messrs. W. A. Holland and G. N. Broyles, were up on n visit last Sunday with their families. Mr. G. W. Robertson has the best garden I have been. I had occasion to pass the residence of Rqv. J. Walter Dickson last week and was agreeably pleased to note the many changes and improvements he is making. The house is in the hands of the carpenter, and when complete will be a great im {movement on the old one, and the farm ooks like it is in the hands of a model farmer, although Mr. D. is away a good part of his time filling his Presiding Elder? ship for this district. Ivor. Helton Items. Mr. J. M. Geer has gone to attend the Alumni Association of the University of Nashville, Tenn. Miss Cara Featherston has gono~ to Salt Springs, Ga. Mr. Andrew Geer has come to the home of his mother to rest, being threatened with a spell of sickness. W. E. B. Mb Editob: I want the people to read the 5th chapter of Isaah, from the 20th to the 26th, ana the 10th chapter from the 1st to the 5th, and learn the doom of those who are writing and working against Pro? hibition. Naivette. A Great Discovery. Mr. Wm. Thomas, of Newton, la., says: "My wife has been seriously affected with a cough for twenty-five years, and this spring more severely than ever before. She had used many ? remedies without relief, and being urged to try Dr. King's New Discovery, did so, with mostgratily ing results. The first bottle relieved her very much, and the second bottle has absolutely cured her. She has not had so good health for thirty years." Trial Bottles Free at Hill Bros. Drug Store. Large size $1.00. Never Give Up. If you are suffering with low and do Sressed spirits, loss of appetite, general ebility, disordered blood, weak constitu? tion, headache, or any disease of a bilious nature, by all means procure a bottle of i Electric Bitters. You will bo surprised to see the rapid improvement that will follow; you will be inspired with new life; strength and activity will return; pain and misery will cease, and henceforth you will rejoice in the praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Hill Bros. If file Sufferers from Consumption, Scrofula, and General Debility, will try Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites, they will find im? mediate relief and a permanent benefit. Dr. B. H. Brodnax, Brodnox, La., says : "I gave Scott's Emulsion ? to Mrs. C, troubled with a severe Bronchial affection. Added to this the birth of a child and sub? sequent illness, she was in a very bad con? dition. I ordered Scott's Emulsion, which she commenced taking, giving at the same time some to the baby, which was very poor (weight three and one-half pounds). Since taking the Emulsion, cough is gone, looks fresh, full in the face, flesh firm, Sood color; baby same, fat and in fine con ition. May 11, 1887 44 4 To the Ladles. We have just received another large lot of White Goods and Laces. Never before have we purchased such lovely goods at such low prices. Crinkled Seersuckers, 8cts; White Goods fully 20 per cent, cheaper than they are being sold else? where. We shall be delighted to show you our second Spring stock, whether you buy or not. Respectfully, C. F. Jones & Co. Dr. Oumi!8 Liver Fills. Removes Constipation, prevents Malaria cures Dyspepsia, and gives new life to the system. Only one for a dose. Free samples at Orr & Sloan's. Now Has Faith. I had been troubled all Winter with cold and pain in the chest and got no relief from remedies reccommended by Druggists and Physicians. At the same time I was adver? tising Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, I had little faith out thought to try it as a last resort, now I believe even more than they tell me of its curative qual? ities. [From the News, Elizabethtown, Ky.] Sold by Orr & Sloan. If you have Cutting, Scalding, or Sting? ing sensations in the parts when voiding urine?SwamprRopt will quickly relieve and cure. For sale by Wilhite <Jt WUhite. Croup, whooping cough and bronchitis immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Will you suffer with dyspepsia and liver complaint? Shiloh's Htalizer is guaranteed to cure you. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need for constipation, loss of appetite, dizziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10 aud 75 cents per bottle. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Brosi., Belton That hacking cough can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guaranteed. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Sleepless nights, made miserable by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the rem? edy for you. Sold by Hill Bros., Ander? son, and Todd Bros.,"Belton. Catarrh cured, health and swoot breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. For lame back, side or chest, use Shi? loh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Shiloh's cougn and consumption cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It.cures con? sumption. Sold by Hill Bros, Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton? DON'T FORGET! THAT we are still on hand at Northeast Corner of Public Square, and have in stock and constantly arriving the freshest and best FAMILY GROCERIES, Of all kinds. The finest Teas, Coffee, and all kinds of FANCY GROCERIES. The f>urest and freshest Candies arriving week y. The only place to find the celebrated Holmes & Coutt's Fancy Biscuits and Sea Foam Crackers, the finest in the world. A good line of Tobacco arid Cigars. Try our "Betsy Hamilton" Chewing Tobacco?as good as the best. A Car load of ICE just arrived. Can supply you in any quantity at lowest prices. Customers wishing Ice on Sundays will be supplied from 9 to 10 a. m. and 3 to 4 p. m. Will fill orders from neighboring towns in any quantity. Being near you no delay, as in ordering from a distance, and guaranteed to bp as cheap. Our PRICES are the LOWEST. We pay the highest market price for Country Produce. "And you can come in and gel. a uice cool drink of Ice Lemonade or Cider at any time." E. W. TAYLOR & CO. May 5,1887 43 C. F. Jones ?t Co. bavfi received another large lot White Goods, Laces, Embroide? ries, Flouticiugs, Dress Goods, Mills' Cor? sets, etc., which they arc soiling much under former prices. All who have mon? ey to spend would do well to visit their storo, which has boon more popular than ever this spring, A Card. Wo invite everjr lady and gontloineu in need of Dry Goods, Shoos and Hats to call and look at some now goods we havo just received, and which wo bought much under valne. Straw Hats cheaper than ever. C. P. Jones & Co. Nice Crinkle Seersuckers, 12 yards for $1.00, at C. F. Jones ?fc Co. If you have money to spend this month it will pay you to go to C. F. Joues <fc Co. C. F. Jones & Co.'s White Goods are lovely and so very cheap. Cure for Piles. Piles are frequently preceded by a sense o f weight in the hack, loins and lower part of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup? pose he has some affection of the kidneys or neighboring organs. At times, symp? toms of indigestion are present, flatulency, uneasiness of the stomach, etc. A mois? ture like perspiration, producing a very disagreeable itching, after getting warm, is a common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at once to the applica? tion of Dr. Bosanko'a Pile remedy, which acts directly upon the parts affected, absorb? ing the Tumors, allaying the intense itch? ing, and effecting a permanent cure. Price 50 cents. Address The Dr. Bosanko Medi? cine Co., Piqua, 0. Sold by Orr & Sloan, Anderson. S. C._44?ly THE LATEST AT m THE CLOTHING EMPORIUM. X JUST IN, A lot of Pearl and White Stiff HATS, $2.00. STRAW HATS, in all the latest slaap GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS?the largest line ever shown in the up-country. JOBS TO CLOSE: 50 dozen 4-ply LINEN COLLARS at 10c. 200 pair Ladies', Misses'and Children's OPERA SLIPPERS, tor 40c, 50c, 65e? 85c, 85c, $1.00, $1.25. Come and see them. FOSTER FANT & CO., DEALERS TJS CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHINGS, AUD HATS. Sole Agents for Pearl Shirts. WE ARE RECEIVING OUR SPRING STOCK, And respectfully ask an inspection. ?ST OUR PRICE3 ARE THE LOWEST! March 10,1887 35 OUR STOCK OF FAMILY GROCERIES IS COMPLETE! FRESH GOODS Arriving by EVERY TRAIN 5,000 pounds Country Hams, 5,000 pounds Magnolia Hams, 4,000 pounds Harvey's Be3t Lard, 20,000 pounds Wheat Bran; 20,000 pounds Rice Flour, 50 bushels German Millet Seed. Try our Kaffer Corn, the great Southern forage plant. 50 pounds Watermelon Seed from Augusta?Rattlesnake, Skaley Bark and Kolks Gem. All of which wo will Sell Low for CaSh. m* FRESH CELERY every day. 33. IT. CK;.A.YTOIsr & SOZLSTS. March 10, 1887 34 COME AND SEE! I am now Receiving my Spring and Summer Goods. In Dry Goods?I have Virginia Ca3simeres, which are the beat goods I ever han? dled ; Jeans, Cashmaret, Calico, Worsted Goods, Bleached and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings; a few pair Blankets to sell at cost for Cash. Boots and Shoes?Bay State Boots and Shoes, for Men, Women and Children. Hats?A beautiful line of Men's Hats, in Wool, Pelt, Straw and Maccanaw. Wall Paper?A large and beautiful line of Wall Paper at low prices?over 700 rolls on hand. Hardware?A good assortment of Hardware. Groceries ana Provisions?Bacon, Flour, Corn, Bran, Salt, Molasses and Fancy Groceries. FINE TEA a specialty. CARPETS, CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, WOODENWARE, GARDEN SEED, YELLOW YAM and PEABODY POTATOES, for eating or planting, BUGGY RIMS, HUBS, SPOKES and Shafts, And many other things not necessary to mention. I beg my friends and customers to give me a call and price my Goods. I think I have a reputation for selling honest Goods at as low prices as the sune quality can be sold for in the city. Come and price my Goods?no charge for showing. A. B. TOWERS, No. 4 Granite Row, Anderson, S. C. March 31,18S7 38_ IN THE HARBOR! WE HAVE ANCHORED OUR NEW LOT OF LADIES' GOODS With the Lowest Prices, and expect to sell them accordingly! HAVING just visited the Northern markets and purchased the FRESHEST and most BEAUTIFUL STOCK ever brought to the City, WE DEFY COMPETITION! And are prepared to sell cheaper than the cheapest. Our Goods are lately imported, and consist of the newest slvles and greatest variety. We guarantee satisfaction, and only ask an inspection'of our WHITE GOODS, FRENCH MULLS, SUM? MER SILKS in the latest shades, stylish .MILLINERY and NOTIONS. All orders receive careful attention. MISS LIZZIE WILLIAMS. March 24,1887 _37_. JOHN E. PEOPLES & CO. Are offering their immense Stock of STOVES, TINWARE, CROCKERY, CHEAPER THAN EYER. They will sell Stoves on time to good parties for good paper. They will sell their second-hand Stoves much lower than cost. They huy remnants of Seed and Lint Cotton, Rags, Raw Hides, Otter and Mink Skins. Call and see their Stock of Lamps, Silverware, m- BEFORE BUYING. Feb 17, 1887 32 THE EAETHQUAKE HAS SHOOK DOWN PRICES on everything, and of course has affected my Stock of? Harness, Bridles, Collars, Saddles, Whips, Etc. My stock is larger than it has ever been, and I must dispose of it. I use the VERY BEST material, and guarantee every piece of work that leaves my Shop. My work is scattered all over the County. Ask any person who is using it about it. Here are some of my prices: Hand-made Buggy Harness from $10.00 up. Hand? made Double Buggy Harness from $18.00 to $40.00. Give me a call, and I will convince you that my work and prices can't be beat in the State. Over WILHITE & WILHITE'S DRUG STORE on Granite Row. Persons indebted to me must pay up by :i5th November, JAMES M. PAYNE, Oct 7,1880 13 "TV* GRAIN CRADLES! GRAIN CRADLE! WE are the authorized agents for the sale of the celebrated COUNT'S HOI MADE 7-FINGERED GRAIN CRADLE, an article of real merit, manuf?c? in our own State. We have been selling this Cradle for the past four season '' have never yet been able to supply the demand. We have made arrangemej season for an extra supply, and have 100 now in oor Store House. .." Messrs. J. E. & J. J. Sitton, at Pendleton, and Mr. J. W. Todd, at Sent prepared to furnish them at the lowest figures, and as soon as proper arranger: can he made we will endeavor to place them in the hands of other parties at different Eailroad Towns in the County, '~^sf|9 The Count's Cradle, we believe, is the best Cradle offered for the farmer, we invite you to see it, and price it before buying. : . '^'.v-i^M WE HAVE IN STORE AND TO ARRIVE-, 500 Barrels Flour, from an Extra Family to the finest Boiler'Patent, and at j that can't be beat. 1,000 bushels choice White Corn. 25,000 lbs. Dry SalU Large quantities of Lard in Buckets and Tierces. Molasses And Syrups,'all g" Canned Goods, of all kinds, embracing Tomatoes, Peaches; Pears,, Oysters, Sa Sardines, Mackerel, Beef, Potted Ham and Tongue. Choice Green and ^ Coffees, Teas, Spices, Rice, Grits, Oat Meal, Corn Meal, Buckwheat Flour,;Gr Flour,'Vinegar, Pickles, &c. > We carry the largest stock of TOBACCO in the up country, embracing grades, from a 5c plug to the finest "Henry County Cheer." 0?r leadersTlric "Red Elephant," "Blue Jeans," "True Blue" and "Xangahau." We can sell if you will call and see us. We are agents for the Champion Reapers, Mowers and BlHcfere? tEej harvesting machines of the world. Repairs on hand, or ordered fromFs have Machines on exhibition, and can give bargains to parties want Reaper or Binder at short notice. .': The "Wixson" Patent Heel Sweep, the only Sweep on the" market thatj^ thy of the name. Plows, Hoes, Plow Stocks, Shovels, Spades, Nails,'&cv: We are the agents for the sale of the Empire Shirtings, Sheetings and J and carry a good stock of these goods. Jeans, Tickings, Cottonades and Heavy Dry Goods. We are always glad to see our friends, and are anxious to give youHhf ~ of our experience in our line of business. We buy our Goods right, and we know we can sell them right. Cali] us. April 21,1887 4 McCULLY, CATHCART & VC( 32 ? -v/;,- ' FURNITURE! Will be sold Cheaperithan Ever at G. F. TOLLY'S FURNITURE STO THERE you can find the i f at Elegant assortment of all kinds, or* Furnitj from the cheapest to the ^-iest, in the whole up-country. Sold Cheaper than anywhere in the State or 035 Full and complete Room Suits from $16.00 to $350.00. Elegant Plush Parlor Suits at $45.00. Lounges from $5.00 to $18.00. Washstands from $1.25 to $12.00. ? Wardrobes from $9.50 to $50.00. Bedsteads (hard wood) from $2.25 to $30.00. Chairs from 45o to $2.00; Rocking Chair from $1.25 to $10.C0,;';#J And EVERYTHING ELSE IN PROPORTION. ' ..^ I will duplicate New York, Baltimore, Charleston or Augusta prices. Everybody invited to come and see my Goods and be wnvinc^uV>"i BSy- P. S.?Persons indebted to me must pay up immediately and save trot Can't indulge any longer. G. IT. TOLLY, Depot Street.! Oct 14,1880 14 A GERAT IMPLEMENT FOR THE FAR] THE PENNINCTON CULTIVATOI THESE Cultivators or Harrows are vastly IMPROVED, STRENGTHE1 and PERFECTED in every particular, and we now offer them at a price wi THE BEACH OF ALL. The greatest labor-saving Implement e^t^2Z?? IT IS ADJUSTABLE, and adapted to a great variety of workf10"*" get the "Remington Cultivator," always bearing in mind that we are? Headquarters for all kinds Agricultural Hardware; j Builders' Material, &c SULLIVAN & BB' GREAT SPOONS -LITTLE SPOONS ! Table Spoons, Tea Spoons, Coffee Spoons, Dessert Spool Salt Spoons, Mustard Spool AND if you want anything else Spooney call on us, for the fact is we are.Sl fellows. SILVER PLATED KNIVES AND FORKS, Of all kinds, except Bowie Knives and Pitch Forks. SILVERWARE, SILVERWARE. JEWELRY, WATCHES.^ SOT COME I SEE I BUY 1 Our "Never-Go-Back Engagement akes the cake. JOHN M. HUBBARD-fe E ? 9 Sedds, Seeds, Se? ?^TE are^prepared to furnish our friends, and the public generally, with all'kiJ FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS. Not at or below cost, but at live and lot live prices. These are no old hard jfi Goods, and we can't afford to have a "Grand Clearing Out Sale," but wnerr^^ ready to begin gardening come in, and we will guarantee to give you goo fresh from the growers. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS! We are prepared to job Seed, either on commission or straight sale. 'Corse see us before making your arrangements, and we may save you some money';: It scon brings Intohoalthyplay The torpid Uverdmy hy day And Regulates tJlO Si/stau .- '? "J^V_'\'V'-?-'??? >? ~m .?u.^utra'^w? through, j ? ? .From crownofhead to solo. I rr.. ..\^ of shoe. t ry" ?< It cures thtj Piles, It of*na :,- . appeUto H coon ro- iltv,.-" stores, 'K?'"'" Wise families throughout the )and Beep. TAK KANTS' SEH.TZEK near at hand :t i . . .. >wj~ ?. s*t} ;.? t?: