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LOCAL" rJEWSi C. C. LANGSTON, Local'Editor. " The soda-water .fountairis:_are^doiug a good business. \ - . .-,The school boy; Is- now. hnsy:thinking -about volition. Ah Anderson County girl, it issaid, has a lizard for a pet. Honey meets with ready sale in the city at 10 cents per pound. ? Some of our early gardeners are indulg? ing in new Irish potatoes. Miss Maggie Evans' school will pic nie to-morrow, at Keys'Spring. Several of our citizens have bad a mess of beans from their gardens. ? 7. <vT!^8tate Press Association convenes in 'Charleston on Thursday evening. Juue *-2ndv:*'." Who will have the boldness to advocate the building Of a cotton factory in Ander . so n ? . An old farmer says be never saw bet? ter crop prospects at this season of the year. - v '^/,^V .eiffbrt la being made to have Sam ? . Jones visit Anderson during tbe Holiness 'meeting. ??<01d papers, suitable for wrapping pur "poses, for Kale at this o.(Bco 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 r the farmers about the bnd worms killing thelr corn. - ?Tho epidemic of measles has about ex .liausted itself around Anderson for lack of material. ' Mrs. JaDio Todd, of Laurens, is in the "Citorvisiting her" sister, Mrs. J. 0. C Feathers ton. Mr. Will T. Webb, the talented young . editor of the Seneca Free Press spent last Safcarday in the city. It is now the general opinion that An? derson must hive a Firemen's Tourna? ment next Summer. The average boy is happy now. He can j eat green apples; make hickory whips and whistles, and "go in a-.washin'." - Dr. Theodore. Johnstone, of Newberry, spent several days in the city last week visiting bis brother, Dr. A. F*.Johnstone. , ' i:A tattling person, who is also some? thing of a "gadder," is as good a circu? lating medium as the dollar of our dad? dies. . ? ?-? The rains during the past week have bronght cotton np to an excellent stand, ir'-'^^to^aad/'chopplng.ont'' are now tho vorder of the day.. / Mr. H. G. Soudfoy, of this city, has ac? cepted an invitation to deliver an address before the Union Sunday School at Green? woodnext Sunday.. ; Pr?fMj]gt>n's school will pio nie at High Shoals next Saturday. The public are in? vited to attend, arid are requested to bring well-filled baskets. *r'Mr.' Moore leifc a cotton square at the Iktelligekchr office last Saturday, the first of the season. His cotton was planted on the 26th March. ? . r-v-A Mr. S. BleckleyandMr. JohnJl. Peebles, have gone over to Williams ton for a few days to try. "the virtue of the celebrated . mineral spring at that place. Four of our young men, Messrs. D. /Simpsonj'O. J. Mooro, V: E. Scybt and B. N. Mattison, axe representing Andeison In Washington, D. C, this week. v- Note the change in Wilhite & Wilhite's advertisement. Limeade soda water Is another hew drink they have added to their list. Call and try it. It Is fine. The following persons have packages ?in: the ;Express Office in this city: Mrs, . *j>AnfcCbrkle, Miss Ella Todd, A. Ham : mond, W. B.' Wa?s?n, W. A. McFall. 'f;':' 'Herbert, a 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Cheshire, of Broadway Town? ship, died last Saturday. His remains were interred at Shady Grove Church. Rev. Sidi Bu Browne, editor of the XJhrisliah Neighbor, Columbia, 8. C, will deliver a lecture in the Methodist Church this (Thursday) evening, at 8J o'clock. The ladies of the Benevolent Society of che Presbyterian Church will serve ice ?aream in the grove at the Presbyterian Church, on Friday afternoon at 5i o'clock. Our young friend John M. Goer, of Bel . ton, passed up the road last Friday on his way to Alabama and Tennessee, where be will spebd a few weeks visiting friends. i 'Ur. C. J. Milford, of Martin Township, lias a very fine cotton crop, sample; of " which we have seen... He has a ten-acre field in which tbe stalks will average 13 Inches in height. Capt. J. A. Wren is now in charge of1 MaxweU's Photograph Gallery. Persons wanting a good photograph should give him a call at once. He guarantees satis? faction. See 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 RevvA. T. Dunlap.. Mr. W. T. HcGill, Steward of the Coun? ty Poor.House, has sent us some samples of his wheat crop. Tbe stalks are four or flve feet long, and the heads, which are ?arge and full, are from three to four inches long. The friends of Mr. W. D. Bewley, of | Union, S. C, ate glad to see him in An? derson. He and his family are visiting hisi mother.' We are glad to know that our young friend is prospering in his adopted homo.. Wo have received from Col. Thos. W. Hollo way, Secretary of the State Agricul? tural and Mechanical Society, the premi? um Jlisfc for the 19th annual Fair which will be held In Colombia, November 8th, 9th, 10th and llth. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, in this city, on Wednesday even , ing, May l&th, 1887, by Rev. W. S. Wight man, Mr. Amos W. Adams and Miss Des ale Nardin, second daughter ?f 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, 6a., on the 16th of next August. :': Eickens Sentinel, of the 19th inst.: "Mr. ,7ames Barton and family, of Anderson, visited his father,. Mr. B. H. Barton, last Saturday. . The 'Squire had a dinner on I that day at w h'eh he was blessed with the presence of all his children." . The Charlotte Chronicle, of last Sunday, says: "Among the visitors to the city ti js week none attracted more attention or made more friends than 'Paul Di wer and his 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- Railroad> and; the Sunday train has been put on again. The train leaves Anderson at 4.30 a. m., and arrives at 1.45 p. m., except on Sundays, when it leaves at 6.15 a. m. and ferrivea at 1.30 p. m. J. We aro indebted to D. A. Zeagler, Esq., 'orDeriver, Col., for a copy of the Fourth Aurmal Report of the Chamber of Com? merce and Board of Trade of Denver. Tbe report is gotten up in an interesting 'rharinerTand gives a full review of every branch of busiuess in the city. We request our contributors to use a pen and ink, and not a pencil, in writing 'their communications for. .the Intelli gekckr. It is sometimes very difficult to make out words when they are written with a pencil. Use a p<?a and ink, and the printers will think more of you. Mr. E. Wi 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 the fan is operated, thus keeping tbe occupant cool or the flies away. It is a very simple arrangement, and will not cost exceeding 50 cents. Mr. South has applied for a patent. At the meeting of the W. C. T. U. on the 24th inst, the following officers were re elected: President, Mrs. J. S. Murray; Vice-Presldente, Mrs. M. VanWyck, Mrs. . A. B. Towers, Mrs. Rosa Webb and Mrs. L. 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, Tallie Clements, Yina Die, H. B. Fuller, H. H. B. Fuller, Jacob Hamil? ton, Geo. Ivory, Miss Francis Johnson, Miss Lulu Johnson, Mr. Price, Benson Reeves, Tolly Summer. A new series of postage stamps was put in use on tbe 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. Wilhits, who has been spending the win? ter and spring at Leesbnrg, 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 be 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 the elective franchise be extended to women ?" is the snbject 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. Townsend and M. 6. Ligon. The debate will be followed by original speeches from the following young gentlemen: Mr. W. "F. Andeison, on the "Advantages of an Education;'' Mr. J. B. Harmon, "Force of Habit j" Mr. M. A. Dean, "Our Country;" Mr. V. M. Barnes, "Luck and Pluck." The cel? ebration will take place in tbe Court House, at 8* o'clock, and a cordial invita? tion is extended to the public to attend. 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 our 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 tbe 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 tbe middle of the stream, there came up a sudden squall of wind, and by some means the frail bark was capsized and all three thrown into the water. The father, iu his anxiety about bis daughter, cried out to the Indian, 'Save 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 name, 'Savannah.' I have never heard this disputed, but would be glad to know if it was really a fact," An Interesting Occasion. The schools of Broadaway Township had a most enjoyable exhibition and pic nie at Carpenter & Geer's Kill, 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 buggy, 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 tbe grove below the mill, and everybody seemed to be deeply interested in the exercises. The stand was tasteful? ly decorated, and on one end of it stood an organ, which was used in the rendition of the following programme: Opening Song by Miss Zella Campbell's school. Prayer, by Rev. W. H. King. Song by Hus 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 song 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 bad been in tbe bands of competent and pains-taking teachers, who ate doing a noble work in their 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, each of whom made a most excellent speech on the subject of education. Their 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 tbe conclusion of the speaking, din? ner was next in order, and the crowd di? vided into groups, each group, with their guesis, 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 ns down, especially on fried chicken and lemon custards. The afternoon was spent very pleasant? ly in various ways, and every one seemed to enjoy themselves very much. If any one failed to enjoy the day it was their own fault. OUR FIREMEN'S RECORD. Anderson's Representatives Rrlng off Three Prizes, from Charlotte. .The Anderson firemen who visited Charlotte to compete in the Inter-State fire mans tournament, were . royally treated during their visit, and 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 most efficient departments in the country. Upon their arrival 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 Realster gives the following account of the contests: Chablotte, N- Cy, May 21.?This has been 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 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 Eieces, opened the contest. They are all oys, 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 round of applause and the smiles and handker? chief salutation of hundreds 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 Americas, and at the decision the band stand, the boys and all, was picked up by the crowd, amid deafen? ing cheers, and borne around tbe square. tue beel races. The reel races commenced at 2.50 p. m. The Hornets of Charlotte, Captain C. M. Davidson, came on the ground first, attir? ed in dark blue 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 Jblue velvet trunks. .Time to plug, 20? sec? onds ; water 293 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 by Cap? tain C. B. Sykes. Time to plug, 191?the best run made; water in 311 seconds. The^rab contest came in next: Hornets?Time to plug, 163; water, 263 seconds. Pieneer3 of Charlotte?To plug, 17; water, 23J seconds. Pioneers of Anderson?Time to plug, lGi, 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 laddeb 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. The Phoenix boys closed the race, time 35 winning first prize. Tbe foot race to-day was won by Henry Stephens of Anderson ; time, 10i seconds. . A firemen's banquet at the 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 Band again carried off the first prize for music, and were the heroes of the occasion. The Independent Hook and Ladder Company took tbe second prize, and did so. in spite of the 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 them, 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 tbe 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 tbe 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. B. F- Divver, Chief of the Anderson department, made a happy and appropriate address of thanks and appreciation on behalf of tbe 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 Monday morning by the firemen of that city, who fionyeyed them to tbe 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 tbe 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 Forks Items. Will some one give the cause of the bad condition of the health of our people this Bpring ? 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 olOBe in the wake of the first mentioned disease, and makes quite an ugly complication. These diseases, together with whooping congh, 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 the 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 cases, 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 the far? mers back considerably. Wheat and oats are continuing to look up. Rev. B. Hays preached a sermon on the subject of prohibition last Sunday at Hopewoll. The sermon was weU re? ceived. 5 Forks. Trinity Items. Mr. Kay has the finest ? patch of forago com wo ever saw. llo plan toil it the last week of March. It is now tliroo and oiio half feet tall, and Jnst about as thick as it can stand. I heard a man sa3' the other day thai ho has not had enough rain to stop Iiim from plowinir since February. Mr. Wilson Mullikin is very ill, ami is not expected to live. Mrs, James Wilson is also very sick. Wo have a new kind of a double-foot plow-stock up hero. I heard tho 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. B. M. Smith's watermelon vines are two feet long. He has the finest in this section. Singer. Twlffgs Items, Contributed by a little Girl. As you, Mr. Editor, seem to be receiv? ing visitors from all portions of the 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 boos and the lively voice of tbe darkey, as he calls out "gee" and "haw," is the programme of the day. Measles are abating in this section. We heard it cautiously remarked not long since that if one of our Baptist'min isters did not mind how he preached pro? hibition, he would get thrown out of his Church, bnt as all of his hearers are not anties, we do not think there is any prob? ability of such a catastrophe. All Chris? tians arc 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 any of the anties give the true mean? ing of the word anti-prohibition 1 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 tbe sight of God. Therefore, the anti-prohibitionists well deserve their name, for they have voluntarily taken a position in opposition to the best interests of morality. Twjqcis. Neal's Creek Items. General green has made bis 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 the past. Farmers are well advanced for the season. They have stuck unusually close to their work and seem determined to 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. The 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 tbe family of her Uncle, Maj. J. N". Van diver. The pic nie at Geer & Carpenter's Mill on last Saturday was largely attended and was a grand success in every particular. Hoosier. - Enreka Items. We do not remember of ever having seen corn and cotton grow off more rapid? ly and beaucifully than they have this May, and the 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 the 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 most come in between the two. It is the general opinion that the wheat crop will be good, at least good judges say that they can see no reason why it Bhould not, as everything has been favor? able to the crop. There is no disease whatever as we have beard of on tbe crop. It is true that it is low and the 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 the afternoon of last Friday. He was a fine, healthy and well grown boy. His remains were laid to rest on Sunday in the graye yard at Shady Grove Church. His Father and mother were so sick as to both be unable to attend tbe funeral. God's purposes must be fulfilled tbongh they weight heavily upon us. A bee robbing waB'alwayBan 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 1GS 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 them 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 picnic 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. a Twlggs IteniR. 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 the 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 wo hope our little town will not break down under 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 their hearts. The many friends of the bereaved parents tender them 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 be was going out to plow, and bis horse, becoming frightened at some plows he was carrying, threw him, and one of bis feet becoming entangled in tbe chains, be was dragged some hundred yards over a very rocky road. He re? ceived several severe wounds from the rock, and bad two or three ribs broken by tbe horse kicking him as be 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 aud Mr. E. C. Pruitt have formed a partner? ship and will engage in merchandising at this place. Capt. Wm. Jonos's now residence is nearing completion, and will be a beauti? ful structure when finished. Several of the road overseers are work? ing their respective eections 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 them from their fields at this season of year, to work on the roads. Our peo? ple have been led to see the necessity for better roads, and are willing to put in the full time, but they think they can do it at a time when it will suit them and their businoss better than now. Oarr.ga. Fork Items. This section was visited on last Saturday by suvorul light showers, which did agootl part 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 season 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 firm before it was turned up to the sun for it to do its part, 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 than 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 but little talk as to the prohibi? tion campaign, but when tho time comes for us to inarch to the 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 evedasting 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 baud. 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 la3t Friday evening, and were well pleased with their trip. Messrs. W. A. Holland and G. N. Broyles, were up on a 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 Rev. J. Walter Dicki?on last week and was agreeably pleased to note the many changes and improvements be is making. The house is in the hands of the carpenter, and when complete will be a great im firovement on the old one, and the farm ookslikeit 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 Feathers ton has gone' 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. Ma Editor : I want the people to read the 5th chapter of Isaah, from the 20th to the 2Gth, and 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 b6en 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 most gratify? 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 pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, disordered blood, weak constitu? tion, headache, or any disease of a bilious nature, by all means procure a bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be 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 Sou will rejoice in the praise of Electric Itters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Hill Bros. If the Sufferers from Consumption, Scrofula, and General Debility, will try Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypopbosphites, they will find im? mediate relief and a permanent benefit. Dr. B. E. 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, good color; baby same, fat and in fine con? dition. May 11, 1887 44 4 To the Ladles. We have just received another large lot of White Goods and Lace3. 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. Guna's Livor 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 but 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.j Sold by Orr & Sloan. If you have Cutting, Scalding, or Sting? ing sensations in the parts when voiding urine?SwamprRoot will quickly relieve and cure. For sale by Wilhite & 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 Vitalizer 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 and 75 cents per bottle. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton That hacking cough can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. 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, uso Shi? loh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Shiloh's cougb and consumption cure is sold by us on a guarantee. It.cures con? sumption. Sold by Hill Bros, Anderson, and Todd Bros., Beltom 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 purest and freshest Candies arriving week? ly. 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 get a nice cool drink of Ice Lemonade or Cider at any time." E. W. TAYLOR & CO. May 5,1887 43 C, P. Jones & Co. have received another large lot White Goods, Laces, Embroide? ries, FlourictDgs, Dress Goods, Mills' Cor? sets, etc., which they arc soiling much undor former prices. All who have mon? ey to spend would do well to visit their storo, which has boon nrore popular than ever this spring, A Card. Wo invite everj' lady and gontlcmen in need of Dry Goods, Shoes and Hatfi tn call and loolc at some now goods wc havo just received, and which wo bought much under value. Straw Hats cheaper tbau ever. C. F. Jones & Co. Nice Crinkle Seersuckers, 12 yards for $1.00, at Ci F. Jones & Co. If you have money to spend this month it will pay you to go to C. F. Joues tfe Co. C. F. Jones & Co.'s Whitu Goods aro lovely and so very cheap. Cure for Files. Piles are frequently preceded by a sense o f weight in the back, loins and lower part of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup? pose he hu.1) 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's 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. Hold by Orr <fe Sloan, Anderson, S. C. 44?ly THE LATEST AT THE CLOTHING EMPORIUM/! JUST IN, A lot of Pearl and White Stiff HATS, $2.00. STRAW HATS, in all the latest shapl GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS?the largest line ever shown in the up-conntry, ;| JOBS TO CLOSE: 50 dozen 4-ply LINEN COLLARS at 10c. 200 pair Ladies', Misses' and Children's OPERA SLIPPERS, for 40c, 50c, .fljggg 85c, 85c, $1.00, $1.25. Come and see them. Am FOSTER FANT & CO., DEALERS IN CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHINGS, AJSTJD HATS. Sole Agents for Pearl Shirts. WE ARE RECEIVING OUR SPRING STOCK, And respectfully ask an inspection. ?ST OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST I March 10,1887 .35 OUR STOCK OF FAMILY GROCERIES IS COMPLETE I FELESH GOODS Arriving py EVERY TRAIN 5,000 pounds Country Hams, 5,000 pounds Magnolia Hams, 4,000 pounds Harvey's Best Lard, 20,000 pounds Wheat Bran, 20,000 pounds Rice Flour, 50 bushels German Millet Seed. Try our Kaffer Com, the great Southern forage plant. 50 poundB Watermelon Seed from Augusta?Rattlesnake, Skaley Lark and Kolks Gem. All of winch w<5 will Sell Low for CaSh. jjgy- FRESH CELERY every day. B. IP. CI^LYTOIT & SOILTS. March 10, 1887 34 COME AND SEE! I am now Receiving my Spring and Summer Goods. In Dry Go ods?I have Virginia Cassimeres, which are the best 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 IPaper?A large and beautiful line of Wall Paper at low prices?over 700 rolls on hand. Hardware?A good assortment of Hardware, Groceries und Provisions?Bacon, Plour, Corn, Bran, Salt, Molasses and Fancy Groceries. PINE 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 same 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 moiJt 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 cunsint of the newest styles 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. BgL, All orders receive careful attention. MISS JLIZZIE WILLIAMS. March 24,1887_ 37_ JOHN E. PEOPLES & CO. Are offering their immense Stock of STOVES, TINWARE, CROCKERY, CHEAPER THAN EVER. 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, I?* BEFORE BUYING. Feb 17,1887 32 THE EARTHQUAKE 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 $40.00. Give me a call, and I will convince you that my work and prices can't be beat in the State. Over WILHITE & WILHITE'S DRUG STORE ou Granite Row. Persons indebted to me must pay up by 15th November, GRAIN CRADLES! GRAIN CRADLE! WE are the authorized agents for the sale of the celebrated COUNT'S H02 MADE 7-FINGERED GRAIN CRADLE, an article of real merit, manufae? in our own State. We have been selling this Cradle for the past four seasons^ have never yet been able to supply the demand. We have made arrangements season for an extra supply, and have 100 now in our Store House. . V Messrs. J. B. & J. J. Sitton, at Pendleton, and Mr. J. W. Todd, at Seneca prepared to furnish them at the lowest figures, and as soon as proper arranger^ can he made we will endeavor to place them in the hands of other parties^;, different Railroad Towns in the County, , ' '?:.-%'>. The Count's Cradle, we believe, is the best Cradle offered for the -Farmer, we invite you to see it, and price it before buying. WE HAVE IN STORE AND TO-ARRIVE, 500 Barrels Flour, from an Extra Family to the finest Roller Tatent, in$aT^ that can't be beat. 1,000 bushels choice White Corn. 26,000 lbs. Dr/_Sait:r Large quantities of Lard in Buckets and Tierces. Molasses and Syrup^?lFg Canned Goods, of all kinds, embracing Tomatoes, Peaches; Pea;rs, Oy?*tore;j Sardines, Mackerel, Beef, Potted Ham and Tongue. Choice Green and : Coffees, Teas, Spices, Rice, Grits, Oat Meal, Corn Meal, Buckwheat FIcur, Gral 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." Opr leaders^lric ??Red Elephant," "Blue Jeans," "True Blue" and 'Xangshau." We cari'seft if you will call and see us. We are agents for the Champion Reapers, Mowers and; BmcTersHih" harvesting machines of the world. Repairs on hand, or orc.ered from Fa< have Machines on exhibition, and can give bargains to parties wan tin Reaper or Binder at short notice. The "Wixson" Patent Heel Sweep, the only Sweep on the market that'l thy of the name. Plows, Hoes, Plow Stocks, Shovels, Spadijs, Nails, &c We are the agents for the sale of the Empire Shirtings, Sheetings - and. aud 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 you Hhe^ of our experience in our line of business. We buy our Goods right, and we know we can sell them right. Cfjll us. April 21,1887 McCULLY, CATHCABT & C< 82 FURNITURE Will be sold CheaperSthan Ever at G. F. TOLLY'S FURNITURE -ST0R THERE you can find the t -!at Elegant assortment of all kinds of Furnit from the cheapest to the^iest, in the whole up-country. Sold Cheaper than anywhere in the State or ojjjt Full and complete Room Suits from $16.00 to $350.00. Elegant Plush Parlor Suits at $45.00. Lounges from $5.00 to $13.00. Wash stands from $1.25 to $12.00. ? Wardrobes from $9.50 to $50.00. Bedsteads (bard wood) from $2.25 to $30.00. Chairs from 45o to $2.00; Rocking Chair from $1.25 to $10.0GyV; And EVERYTHING ELSE IN PROPORTION. I will duplicate New York, Baltimore, Charleston or Angusta prices. Everybody invited to come and see my Goods and be con vir J86y P. S.?Persons indebted to mo must pay up immediately and sa#8".tro? Can't indulge any longer. Gr. F. TOLLY, Depot Street. Oct 14,1880 14 A GREAT IMPLEMENT FOE THE FAR] THE PENNINGTON CULTIVATO! THESE Cultivators or Harrows are vastly IMPROVED, STRENGTHE1 and PERFECTED in every particular, and we now offer them at a price, THE BEACH OF ALL. The greatest labor-saving Implement ever IT IS ADJUSTABLE, and adapted to a great variety of workfsgcSr get the "Remington Cultivator," always bearing in mind that we are? Headquarters for all kinds Agricultural Hardware Builders' Material, &c SULLIVAN & BEi GREAT SPOONS -LITTLE SPOONS ! Table Spoons, Tea Spoons, Coffee Spoons, Dessert Si Salt Spoons, Mustard S_ AND if you want anything else Spooney call on us, for the fact is we are.Sj fellows. SILVER PLATED KNIVES AJVD FORKS. Of all kinds, except Bowie Knives and Pitch Forks. SILVERWARE, SILVERWARE. JEWELRY. WATCHES.?" ?St COME! SEE! BUY 1 Our "Never-Go-Back Engagement: akes the cake. JOHN M. HUBBARD-fe I Seeds, Seeds, Seddi iyyE are^prepared to furnish our friends, and the public generally, with all'kin FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS, Not at or below cost, but at live and lot live prices. These are no old, hard jjtfci Goods, and we can't afford to have a "Grand Clearing Out Sale," but whea-^buf ready to begin gardening come in, and we will guarantee to give you goodf Sc? fresh from the growers. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS ! We are prepared to job Seed, either on commission or straight sale. 'Corbo a see us before making your arrangements, and we may save you some moneys; ^ _ TUXXjT^ BIRO1 soon brings Into hoalthyplay The torpid Wtserday liy day And Rejulatca tlio System through, 1From cro'.vaolfacad to solo i of shoe. It cures tha FUcs, It open* ? t -* LosFappotlto u soon to Btorea, Wise ' KtopTAUHANT.S? bEl jo ramlllca throughor.t I t??Si? ? :'. v u i.TZEttnearat hand. ' r'tt'^^ ^j] f.v,