The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, June 30, 1887, Image 3

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V; LOCAL NEWS. C. 0. LANGSTON, Local Editob. Court is In: session at Walhalla this week. Next Monday is Satesday. There will be no publio sales. No peaches have ?s yet made their ap? pearance in the city. Chess and draughts are popular games in the city just now. Court of General Sessions convenes at Greenville next Monday. - Several of oar citizens are contemplat? ing a trip ta the mountains. Anderson is well represented at the Due West Commencements this week. The police aro having a quiet time. They seldom have to make an arrest. The County Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting next Tues? day. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Watkins went to . Laurena last week to visit the letter's mother. Three Italians have been discoursing , some fine music in the city for the past few days. The County Commissioners have an important notice to Road Overseers in this issue. Mrs. W. M. Wilcox, of Elberton, Ga., came'over last week to spend awhile with her parents. Mr. Thoa. McGettigan, of Abbeville, has been spending a few days in the city with friends. Mr. F. J. Peker, of Charleston, has moved his family to their summer home, riearPendleton. There is considerable talk about the cot? ton factory. Everybody sees the need of such an enterprise. Gardens have taken a fresh start since the rains. Ton should continue to plant ? beans and squashes. Mr. Hurry McGrath, of Augusta, has ? been spending a few days in the city with his mother's family. The Glorious Fourth comes on next Monday. There will be no public demon stration in Anderson. Rev. A. T. Dunlap will preach at Dor? chester Church on the second Sunday in Jnly at 4 o'clock p. m. Mr. Hartwell M. Ay er, of this city, was among the graduates of the South Caro? lina College last week. Since the Seminary closed McDuffle and Church streets are not such. popular promenades in the afternoons. The Holiness meeting, which has been in progress in this city for the past three weeks, closed last Sunday night. The prisoners convicted at the Court last week were escorted to Columbia last Saturday by a Penitentiary guard. There have been a number of deaths among the colored people in and aYound the city during the past few weeks. ^MrVand Mrs. j. R. Srnith*, jr., of Green j villa; are in the city vi siting the former's parents,* both of whom- have been quite sick.-:" ? : ' Mr.'H. G. Scudday has resigned the po? sition of State Secretary of .th> Y. M. 0. A. His successor has not, as yet, been elected. i Rains have been reported from every section of . the County during the past ten days and the crop prospect, therefore, con? tinues good; During the past ten days we have re? ceived a dozen or more of cotton blooms. Wonder if we will be presented with that many watermelons f The police are keeping an eye on the premises of every resident of the city, * therefore take our advice and don't :let any filth accumulate. ? Ouryoung friend, Dudley . A. Reed, of Martin Township/ was offering some of the prettiest honey we have ever seen for sale in the city last week. Mrs. Florence Hahn and her children, Of Gainesville, Pia., arrived in the city last week, an?V . will spend the summer here with her father's family. Prof. C; C. Reed and family, of Cokes bury, are in the city visiting relatives. The Professor is now at the bead of a flourishing school at Cokosbury. Miss Samuelk Brown, of this city, at? tended the meeting of the Woman's Mis? sionary Society of the Methodist Episco? pal Church South in Charleston last week. Vinnie Burriia, an old colored woman of this city, dropped dead last Thursday afternoon while at work in her garden. Heart disease is the supposed cause of her death. -' ?> ?' ?' The Greenwood Division, Sons of Tem? perance, will havea public installation of Its officers on Friday evening, 8th Jnly, and have invited Maj. E. B. Murray to deliver a speech on the occasion. Fi*om every side we hear, the remark. ?'BJdyou ever feel such hot weather be fore?" Of course we have. We feel it every year, and It does seem as if every <M?^3?^^g^ osod *<> before now. , Tfce P?W?R?yal A Western Carolina system will make excursion rates for Ju3x4to;-0f one usual fare for the round ? The tlokets%m be^aold July 3rd, good until July 7th: v:.;. js the name of a new brt^?c^?j^which Hill Bros, are offer? ingr t$ their customers. We have had the pleesoje of -sampling them, and don't . thiiflf^?l^ Trythern. - Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, .i&rJFork Tovraship, on Sunday eyeuing, June 28,1887, by Rev. T. C. Lig on, Mr. Samuel B. Brownlee and Miss Hffltfer Hyfle, daughter of the late Rev. E. F.Hyde.* Means AMcGee bave reduced the prices oii then* spring and summer goods, and are offering straw hats at your own prices. Read their new advertisement, and call and see what they will do for you. It will pay you. Married, at the residence of the bride's father,, Hon. F. M. Davenport, in Dank? lin Township, Greenville County, S. C, on Thursday, June 23rd, 1887, by Rev. W. A. Beits, Mr. Alonzo Her, of Piedmont, S. C, and Miss Abbie Davenport. The Saluda Baptist Sunday School In? stitute will convene at Shady Grove Church on Friday before the third Sun? day id July. The Sunday Schools are en? titled to two delegates each, and the Sec? retary urges the Schools to eleet these del egates at once. Last Thursday Mrs. G. F. Tolly met with a painful accident. She was at the well drawing a bucket of water, when ffie crank of the windlass accidentally \ .: vc slipped from her hand, and struck her on the right arm Just above the wrist, irao toring the bone.. List of letters remaining in the Post office for the week ending June 29th. Persons calling for these letters will please say they are-advertised: Clate Chasteen, Nathan Evins, Janie Fisher, Miss Lucy GIbert, Robt. Jackson, Frank Kay, Miss Jane Shearard (2), Mrs. Fanny .Sloan. ... t Q The Greenville Convocation of the Epis? copal Church will meet in Grace Church, 4his city, on Wednesaay night, July 6tb, and not on the 13th, as announced. Di? vine services daring the remainder of the week at 10 a. m. and 8.30 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. John A. Wilcox in the city last week. John is an old Anderson boy, but is now traveling for E. B. Taylor, importer and dealer in china, glassware, etc., Rich? mond, Va. His friends here are glad to know that he is prospering. Tbe contractors have about completed the new front to Mr. L. H. Seel's building, and tbey certainly have made a neat job of it, for Mr. Seel now has one of the handsomest buildings in the city. Some of tbe othor property owners on the Square should follow Mr. Seel's example. Broyles Postoffice, which has been for several years past located at tbe residence of Mrs. Mary A. Broyles, in Fork Town? ship, has been removed to the residence of Mr. John C. Gantt, a distance of a halt mile from Mrs. Broyles'. Persons get? ting their mail at Broyles should note this fact and govern themselves accord? ingly. An Act to punish the stealing of melons and fruit was passed at the last session of the General Assembly. It provides that whoever shall steal from the premises of another any melons or fruits, whether severed from the freehold or not, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or by a fine of not more than fifty dollars. We invite tbe attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Barton <fc Townsend. If you contemplate building you should not let out the contract before seeing them. They keep constantly on hand large lots of lumber, shingles and other building material, which they will sell cheap. These young men are ener? getic and reliable, and any business en? trusted to them will be attended to with promptness. During the past few weeks Mrs. W. C> Scott, of Brushy Creek Township, has lost about one hundred and fifty small chickens. At first she could not account for it, and thought that perhaps a weazel I was doing the mischief. She kept a close watch, and finally discovered that the chickens were being killed by rats, a num? ber of which stayed around the stables. The rats would catch the chickens and carry them off alive. An effort is being made to reorganize the Palmetto Riflemen, It is proposed to hold a meeting some afternoon during the next week, at which it is expected Adjutant and Inspector General Bonbam will be present. We hope the effort will prove a success. Anderson has the mate? rial to make a most excellent military company, and we should by all means have one. We hope every young man in the city will attend the meeting. ? Commissioner Butler has received a ?letter from the New York College of Vet? erinary Surgeons, offering a free scholar? ship to some worthy young man of limit? ed means; the applicant to pay his matric? ulation and dissecting fees at the com? mencement of the term and his gradua? tion fee when ho presents himself for final examination. The matter will be laid before th e Board of Agriculture. It Is a liberal offer and worth the attention of any young man with a bent that way. The dwelling house and kitchen of Mr. 0.0. Walker, who rosides on Mr. W. W. Smith's plantation, in Garvin Township, were destroyed by fire on last Friday night about 12 o'clock. The fire origi? nated in tbe kitchen, which was almost consumed before Mr. Walker was awak? ened. The kitchen was only a few feet from the house, and it was impossible to keep the latter from burning. Mr. Walk? er succeeded in saving nearly all of his household furniture. The cause of the fire is not known. The Central Railroad authorities, tbe Augusta Gazette says, are having every engine on their lines renumbered. The numbers will go from 1 up. As it has been heretofore, each division has had its own numbers, making as many different numbers of the same as there are divis? ions. The present plan will make mis? takes in records less liable to occur. All railroad men connected with the Central system speak in the highest terms of Su? perintendent Starr. Everything works smoothly and rilcely under his excellent management By reference to another column it will be seen that Gen. Ay er has retired from the management of the Anderson Female Seminary. Gen. Ay er has been at the head of this institution ever since its in? ception, and has succeeded in building up a most excellent school. He is an able scholar and an efficient preceptor, and bis friends and patrons regret that he has de? cided to retire from the Seminary. He announces that the Seminary will open in the fall under the management of his wife, son and daughters, who will continue to make it a first-class school in every re? spect. There is to be a grand Tournament and Base Ball Match Game at Greenwood bn Wednesday, 20th of July, and piepara tions are being made to entertain five thousand people. The C. & G. R. R. will run excursion trains from both Greenville and Columbia. Committees are at work arranging affairs, and the day promises to be of great interest. Three prizes are of? fered?$40 for the first, $20 for the second, and $5 for the third victorious knight. Also a prize of $50 for the successful base ball club. A. splendid ball will close the occasion. . We thank the Committee for an invitation to attend. MrvW. P. Holland, the efficient princi? pal of the school near Five Forks, informs us that his school will close for the sum? mer vacation on Friday, 8th July, at which time he proposes to have a pic nie. Col. J. G. Clinkscales will address the Bohool, and his speech will be followed by a few speeches, dialogues and other exercises by the pupils. Mr. Holland ex? tends a cordial invitation to the citizens of the community to attend, and he is es? pecially desirous that the patrons of his school will be present. Mr. Holland never fails to make a success of anything he undertakes, and this occasion, we are confident, will be a moat pleasant one. Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, relict of tbe late Daniel Watson, died suddenly at the residence of her nephew, Mr. D. E. Car? lisle, in this city, on last Sunday morning. Mrs. Watson arose from her bed that morning in her usual health, and was in tbe act of seating herself at the breakfast table when she fell to the floor. She was picked up immediately in an unconscious state and carried to a bed and a messenger sent for a physician. She lived about twenty minutes, and never spoke from the time she fell to the floor. The physi? cian reached her just before she died, and pronounced her disease apoplexy. Mrs. Watson was about 77 years of age, and had for a number of years been a consist? ent member of Providence (Methodist) Church. Her remains were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery on Monday morning, Rev. D. E. Frierson, D. D., con? ducting the funeral services. The Educational and Sunday School Convention of Anderson County will meet in Saint Paul Baptist Church, in the city of Anderson, on August 5th, 6th and 7th, 1887. Introductory sermon by Rev. H. B. Fuller. Educational sermon by Rev. F. J. Washington. Sunday school sermon by Rev. L. Jones. Missionary sermon by Rev. E. V. Gassaway. F. J. Washington, Sec, Resolutions by the Bui- of Anderson. The following preamble and resolnlions were unanimously adopted by the Bar of Anderson at a meeting held at 9 o'clock on the 23rd day of June inst. Upon tbe con? vening of the Court they were presented to the Court by Maj. B. P. Whitner, and after speeches made by Messrs. B. P. Whin? ner, J. S. Murray, J. C- C. Featherstone, G. E. Prince, J. L. Tribble andS. M. Pick ens of this Bar, commenting on the many good qualities of the two deceased broth? ers, the Conrt, after some touching re? marks, ordered that the preamble and res? olutions be spread upon the minutes of the Court, and that the Conrt stand adjourned until the following day as a token of the respect entertained for the memory of the deceased: Within the past few weeks death has re? moved from amongst us two of our fellow members of the Bar?John C. Whitefield, Esq.. and M. Baxter Clinkscales, Esq. The one scarcely past the prime of life, the oth? er in life's young manhood; both from sudden attacks of illness, and otherwise in the enjoyment of vigorous health. Mr. Whitefield was born a,.j reared in our town, and at the time of his death was one of its oldest residents. He was a man of strongly marked character, and of many sterling qualities. Quick to resent an in? jury, none was more ready to forgive. Correct and straight-forward in business transactions, he was liberal in hin benefac? tions to the poor, and genial and pleasant in his intercourse with his friends; as a lawyer he was honorable, fair and just in the conduct and management of bis busi? ness, relying more upon tbe justice and merits of his case than tbe technicalities of the law. To him the right involved and its enforcement was always more than the formal rules that controlled the remedy. Mr. Clinkscales, descended from one of the oldest and most respectable families in the County, had just come to the Bar, and died before be had reaped any of its honors or emoluments. His courteous bearing, modest demeanor and devotion to bis busi? ness, bad made a favorable impression upon tbe members of his profession, while his high character had secured for him tbe respect of tbe entire community. Regarding it as proper to bear testimony to tbe worth of our deceased friends and professional associates, and to pay some tribute, however slight, to their memories, be it therefore Resolved, That in the death of John C. Whitefield and M. Baxter Clinkscales the Bar of Anderson has lost two of its honor? ed members, and the country at large two of its-most useful citizens. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be reported to the Court of Common Pleas by tbe chairman of this meeting, with the request that they be spread upon it" min? utes, and that the Court stand adjourned as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. Resolved, .That copies be sent to the fami? lies of the deceased, in testimony of our sympathy in their bereavements, and be furnished to the local newspapers, with a request to publish. Flat Bock Items. Last week we had a splendid rain, which is shoving the crops right along. The health of this community is improv? ing. Mr. Crumley Hall is still suffering from the effect of cancer. Mr. Cland Beaty has the finest patch of Spanish pindars we have seen. Mr. J. H. Jones has a very fine piece of corn?has from two to seven silks to the stalk. He also has a patch of very fine Peterkin cotton, which is now blooming. We noticed that even tbe fence corners were occupied with cotton. He knows how to utilize his tenable land, and we would say he is a model farmer. I On last Sabbath morning at this place quite a large congregation assembled and i were disappointed, as tbe pastor was-absent and failed to secure any one to fill bis place. However, the Sunday School met, and went through tbe usual exercises. Several of tbe brethren gave short talks, and spent an hour very pleasantly. In the afternoon we assembled at tbe residence of Mr. J. H. Jones, where we spent several hours in a praise-meeting. It was delight? ful to the ear and cheering to the heart, listening to those ' sweet songs. Misses El? len Hall and Myrtle McDonald were the organists. They gave us some splendid music. On -last Sunday evening was a week ago it was our pleasure to attend Smith Chapel Church and listen to quite an interesting sermon, preached by Rev. Dr. Lander, D.D., of Williams ton. Dr. Lander is one of those incisive preachers who makes every utterance of his tell upon his audi? ence. " Flat. Denver Items. There seems to be a scarcity of news about here at this time. The wheat crop has been gathered in fine condition, but the average is a little below the calculations of most people. Tbe grain though is plump and very dry. Farmers are very busy with their crops just now, and report fair prospects. A few nights ago Mr. J. Thomas Gentry heard a considerable thumping and bump? ing noise about bis well, and, upon inves? tigation, found a dog fastened in his churn. It seems the dog, in his eagerness to get the milk that was in the churn, squeezed his head into tbe churn, but could not withdraw it again. Mr. Gentry killed tbe dog, but broke the churn in releasing it. Prohibition is all right in this section, though there are several "antis" and probably a few "fence riders." Rev. J. K. McCain, of the Pendleton Circuit, has been, quite sick recently, but is convalescing. He proposes to preach a sermon at Sandy Springs on Prohibition at an early day. He is an earnest worker and a hard-hitter, and we hope for good results. Mr. T. R. Simpson has the finest piece of fodder corn we have seen. He also has two well-stocked carp ponds, from which he is using fish, some of them weighing as much as five pounds. We are expecting Mr. R. H. Russell and family, from Honea Path, to move in this vicinity shortly. Their numerous friends extend a cordial welcome We expect shortly to visit the vineyard of Mr. J. A. Daniels, near here, and may give a short sketch of it in' our next "items." Jay. Belton Items. Business is very dull, yet our merchants do not complain. The crop prospect is unusually good, and our farmers feel very much encour? aged. We trust the propitious seasons may continue. Miss Maggie Latimor and her cousin, Master Clement Allen, are visiting rela? tives here. They were tendered a recep? tion on Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Latimer. The boys and girls report having bad a most pleasant evening. A crowd of ladies and gentlemen went from here to Due West last Sunday, and heard a most eloquent and masterly ser? mon by tbe Rev. C. A. Stakely, of Charles? ton, the occasion being tbe Commence? ment sermon before Erskine College. Mr. Stakely, though quite young and youthful in appearance, has but few equals, and is one of the most prominent preachers in the South. Mr. L. C. Todd and family, of Waxa hachie, Texas, are here visiting relatives. Mr. Todd has a host of friends who ex? tend him and family a hearty welcome. The attractions of the "Lone Star" took him from us ten years ago. The Taylor and Cox Co., we understand, has recently closed several contracts with agents for Western territory. The Ex? tinguisher is an important and meritori? ous invention. Wo think it suicidal poli? cy not to use it, more especially in gin houses, because it is such cheap and relia? ble insurance. This Company, also, sells the. bait gin whet on the market. We presume it would not be inappro? priate to give some prohibition news. So far as our knowledge of the town extends, it is a unit in favor of the proposed meas? ure, there being no pronounced opposition whatever. Our citizens are not extrem? ists,{and favor the bill purely upon prin? ciple. We have no axe to grind, no clan ish aggrandizement to promote?nothing but the peace, prosperity and welfare of J the country at largo. We claim as much loyalty to the Democratic parly as the cit zens of any town in the State, and ontcr tain no fear that prohibition will weaken it, all else to the contrary notwithstand? ing. We must face the issue squarely, and not introduce far-fetched strained argu? ments. The elevation and purification of society demand that we support it. These are our views; if others candidly differ from us we shall certainly respect their opinions, but doubt the accuracy of their decision. G. Twlggs Items. Improvements are still in progress at this place. A cotton platform bas been built capable of holding several hundred bales. A public well has been dug and affords excellent water. Mr. J. T. C Jenes has improved the appearance of his storeroom by having it neatly painted. We notice lumber of all kinds lying around the depot at this place, and from what we hear, several new buildings will be commenced when the crops are laid hy. ' It is thought several hundred bales of cotton will be shipped from this point if reasonable freight rates can be obtained. Crops of all kinds aic still on a boom, and our farmers are pushing their work with a vim. The corn crop ih about all laid by, and the cotton crop is in splendid condition. It is quite encouraging to ride through the country and look at the magnificent prospect for crops of all kinds. Watermelons, pindars, potatoes and all side crops are keeping pace with the corn and cotton. Wheat is about all threshed, and while the yiel.l is not so large as was expected, it is of excellent quality and is producing a superior article of flour. Enough oats have been harvest? ed to enable the farmer to feed his stock until the corn crop comes in. We heard a gentleman of this section remark the other day that he and one of his neighbors were estimating their com? bined crops of cotton at two hundred bales, provided no disaster should befall them. The.following dialogue, or some? thing like it, can be heard among the far? mers almost every day: Neighbor A. will say to neighbor B.?"How is your crop?" Neighbor B.?-"Fine, I neve^ *iad a better prospect for a crop, the seasons have suited exactly, my hands have worked well, and I feel very thankful indeed; but, friend A., I fea*- our crops are too promising, we haven't had a hail storm in this-section yet, but I am look? ing for one the next time it rains, and I believe the signs are good for,a drouth ; any way 1 look for some disaster to come upon our crops. They have been doing too. well, and I expect every day fo see this beautiful prospect blasted." Neigh? bor A. replios?"Well, I believe you are about right about hail, and I agree with you about the signs for a drouth anyhow; if we don't have a drouth we will be cer? tain to have a wet spell, and perhaps a big freshet; I tell you, neighbor B., taking everything into consideration, the times look rather gloomy." Your correspondent has heard some? thing like the above frequently, and it shows how prone we are to look upon the dark side of everything. One of our most thrifty and energetic ? farmers arose from his couch last Sabbath morning and donned his everyday appa? rel, and partaking of a hearty'breakfast, caught his horse and commenced plow? ing, expecting to do a big day's work. He was not aware of his error until one of his bands passed by going to church ; he would not admit that he was breaking the fourth commandment, and tried to prevail upon the darkie to return and lay off her Sunday dress and proceed to her work. Other persons passing that way finally prevailed on him to desist. He has an excellent crop, which so engrossed bis mind that he fell into the error that it was Saturday. Mr. J. L. T?te, who has been sojourning in Florida several months past, returned home recently, and says that country did not come up to his expectations. He says Florida has few advantages over our own country, but a great many disadvan? tages from which our country is free. He says there are many Carolinians who would gladly return to their native State if they had the means to enable them to return. The young men of our country who are ambitious and not satisfied with their surroundings in this County, should make a note of this, and look well before they decide to leave their homes to better their condition by removing to other States. - . It was our pleasure on last third Sunday evening to hear a temperance or prohibi? tion sermon preached by Rev. W. H. King, at Hebron church. It was, without a doubt, the best discourse on temperance we ever heard. He appealed to the rea? son and common sense of his audience, and proved conclusively that the greatest evil in this day and generation is intem? perance, and showed clearly the duty of every one in the great effort now being made to rid our country of this great evil. Space will not admit of our giving: the salient points in his sermon. Sufhoe it to say, it was well received by every one, except one or two anti-prohibitionists, and they admitted that every word spo? ken was naked truth. One more ser? mon of the kind would make our section solid for prohibition. The positions occu? pied by the anties are untenable, and their arguments against prohibition have worn threadbare, and if they would only lay prejudice aside, the battle would be virtually won by those in favor of prohi? bition, "Omega." Eureka Itoma. It is now admitted by all those who have threshed their wheat that the crop is~short, very short. It is estimated by the threshers, and they are the best judges, that it is hardly half a crop. Why it was we cannot tell. Everything one time seemed favorable for a large yield. One of our best farmers said to us the other day while speaking of the shortness of the crop, that we could ' not expect to make a full crop every year?that we should always be prepared in our minds to meet with failures. All other crops at this time look promis? ing, in fact, unusually so, 'and we think they are in the best condition generally that we ever recollect seeing at this season of the year. Just here, in our immediate community, the hail struck the cotton a disastrous blow, but it bas come out wonderfully. A great deal, however, died from the effects, especially those stalks that were cut off below first leaves. Those of us who advocate giving cotton plenty of distance will have a fair test of it this year. As to the coro crop, it is doing its very best. All up^rid corn is worked over the last time, upon the whole, the agricultural interests of our whole Township are encouraging. What the final result will be, of course we can? not tell. Let no one contract heavy debts upon the present prospects. Miss Annie Emerson, one of Broada way's popular and accomplished teachers in our public schools, spent two weeks with friends and relatives in our commu? nity after her school closed. She left a few days ago for her home near Due West, Abbeville County, to attend the com? mencement exercises of the Due West Colleges. She will return in a few days to Capt. T. W. Martin's to take charge of a private school at Neal's Creek, at which time she will meet with a hearty welcome by patrons, pupHflumd-friends generally. Death again entered our community on last Saturday morning and carried off little Mattie,v ? eleven^ 'months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daricot. Thus one by one our loved ones are removed far from us. We deeply and sincerely sympathise with the parents in their be? reavement. And in this connection, we would say that we would be glad if Leban? on would send us' more such neighbors, citizens, farmers, Sunday School workers and prohibitionists'as Mr. William Dari? cot and David. 'Bowen are. We would say to our Lebananon friends that we will take "all such as apply." The Eureka Reading Club, so ably and profitably conducted by our young ladies and gentlemen', met last Saturday evening at Mr. James McKeown's. So far it has been a brilliant success, and we are glad to say that the object for which the Club was organized has been fully realized. The next meeting will be at Mr. P. G. Acker's. Mr. Charloy M. Cobb, one of our most industrious and persevering farmers, had a severe sun stroke one day last week, from wbich he has suffered intensely ever since. He is at this writing, however, improving. A number of our young ladies^ and gentlemen are absent this week in at? tendance upon the exercises of the com? mencement at Due West. There is no doubt but what they will have a good time generally. Mr. W. A. Geer has the finest water? melon patch in the community. The vines are very luxuriant and well fruited. We have not seen it ourselves, but will at the proper time. Madam rumor says that there is to be a wedding sometime soon in our communi? ty. Mr. M. L. Willis, a distinguished pro? fessional music teacher, has a fine class to instruct in that science at Eureka some? time in July. The Sunday School work at this place is still being executed with its usual characteristic energy. Since our last communication we have been in three different communities, upon an average of about sixteen miles each from home. The crops on the roads leading to those various points are just splendid. Everything is favorable, and prohibition has its banners floating high on every hill top. 9 A Male Academy for WllllamBtou. In response to a call for a mass meeting to consider plans for the establishment of a new high grade Male Academy, a large number of the citizens of Williamston met in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, the 21st inst. Capt. Geo. W. Sullivan was called to the chair, and Mr. Thos. J. Martin was requested to act as Secretary. On motion the Board of Trustees was re? quested.to act as a committee to examine the deeds of the present school property, and to ascertain exactly on what condl tions the property is held from the original donation by 'Squire Williams. It was then moved and adopted that a joint stock company be organized, and subscriptions taken in shares of stock at $10 each, to fur? ther the new enterprise. In response to the call 7.1 shares, representing $710, were at once subscribed. Dr. II. I. Epting, C. E. Horton and T. J. Martin were ap? pointed a committee in charge of addi? tional subscriptions. As is very generally known, the land and the building now held in trust by the Board of Trustees for use as a male school was donated by Squire Williams, the founder of the town. The building has become insufficient, however, and the loca< tion has lost much of its eligibility as a site for a school edifice. The present move? ment is intended to supply the deficiences of this state of affairs. The scheme is to organize a joint stock company, and erect a handsome school building to cost $1,000 or $1,500, with all the modern improvements. The people are thoroughly alive to the need of a first-class male school, and the new movement is in an exceedingly fair way to success. Tiros. J. Martin, Secretary. A Wonderful Discovery. Consumptives and all, who suffer from any affection of the Throat and Lungs can find a certain cure in Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Thousands of permanent cures verify the truth of this statement. No medicine can show such a record of wonderful cores. Thou? sands of once hopeless sufferers now gratefully proclaim they owe their lives to this New Discovery. It v 111 cost you nothing to give it a trial. Free Trial Bottles ac Hill Bros. Drug .Store. Large size, $1.00. Very Remarkable Recovery. Mr. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester, Mich., writes: "My wife has been almost helpless for five years, so helpless that she could not turn over in bed alone. She used two Bottles of Electric Bitters, and is so much improved, that she is able now to do her own work." Electric Bitters will do ail that is claimed for them. Hnndreds of testimonials attest their great curative powers. Only fifty cents a bottle at Hill Bros. Why will you cough- when Shiloh's Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10 cts. and $1. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Bel ton. A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50, cents. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd, Bros., Belton. Shiloh's Cure will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough and Bronchitis. Sold by Hill Bros,, Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. "Hackmetack," a lasting and fragrant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by HUl Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer, of Bourbon, Ind., says: "Both myself.and wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure." Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, you have a printed guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never fails to cure. 8old by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Bros., Belton. Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy?a positive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and Canker Mouth. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, and Todd Eres-, Belton. Are you made miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is a positive enre. 8old by Hill Bros., An? derson, and Todd Bros., Belton. To the Ladles. We have just received another large lot of White Goods and Laces. Never before have we purchased such lovely goods at such low prices. Crinkled Seersuckers, 8ct8; White Goods fully 20 per - cent, cheaper than they are being sold^else where. We shall be delighted ta?iiow yon our second Spring stock, wheth$V*ou buy or not. Respectfully, w C. F- JfltfES & Co. Thoroughbred Jersey Red Pigs for sale. Apply to E. B. Murray. How to Gain Flesh and Strength. Use after each meal Scott's Emulsion with Hyponhosphites. It is as palatable as milk, ana easily digested. The rapidity with which delicate people Improve with its use is wonderful. Use it and try yonr weight. As a remedy for Consumption, Throat affections, and Bronchitis, it is unequalled. Please read : "I used Scott's Emulsion in a child eight months old with good results. He gained four pounds in a very short time;"?Theo. Pbim, M. D., .Alabama. "I gave Scott's Emulsion to a gentleman 65 years old troubled with Chronic Bronchitis, with the most excel? lent results."?J. C. Cason, Broken Ar? row, Ala. 49?4 Cure for Sick Headache. For proof that Dr. Gunn's Liver Pills cures Sick Headache, ask your Druggist lor a free trial package. Only one for a dose. Regular size boxes, 25 cents. Sold by Orr & Sioan. Startling But True. Willis Poikt, Texa3 Dec. 1, 1885. After suffering for more than three years with disease of the throat and lungs, I got bo low lost Spring I was entirely unable to do anything, and my cough was so bad I scarcely slept any at night. My Druggist, Mr. H. F. Goodnight, sent me a bottle of Dr. BOSANKO'S COUGH AND LUNG SYRUP. I found relief, and after using six $1.00 bottles I was entirely cured. J. M. WELDEN. Sold by Orr & Sloan. TO THE LADIES. IN order to enlarge my business I have moved to No. 11 Brick Range, formerly occupied by the Ladies' Store, and have just received a select Slock of? HATS, NOTIONS, DRESS GOODS, All new. No old goods to work off. Examine my stock and compare goods and prices before buying elsewhere. I will not chide you for visiting other stores, nor attempt to avoid competition by restricting drummers in their sales, because I believe that fair and honest competition is the life of trade. I am thankful for past favors and request a continuance of yonr favors. MISS SALLIE BOWIE. April 7, 1887_39_3m s T?TE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Anderson County. By W. F. Cox, Judge of Probate. WHEREAS, Charles Smith has applied to me to grant him letters of Ad? ministration on the Estate and effects of I Mrs. Milley Smith, deceased, These are therefore to cite and admon? ish all kindred and creditors of the said Mrs. Milley Smith, deceased, to be and ap? pear before me in Court of Probate, to be held at Anderson Court House, on the 11th day of July, 1887, after pub? lication hereof, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this 21st day of June, 1887. W. F. COX, J. P. June 21,1887 50 2 ?Kaaaa?i?Bwiiii in i ? ? C. F. Joma & Co. have received another large lot White Goods, Laces, Embroide? ries, Flo?nciings, Dress Goods, Mills' Cor? sets, etc., which they are selling much under former prices. All who have mon? ey to spend would do well to visit their store, which has been more popular than ever this spring, A Card. We invito every lady and gentlemen in need of Dry Goods, Shoes and Hats to call and look at some new goods we have just receive:!, and which we bought much under value. Straw Hats cheaper than ever. C. F. Jones & Co. Nice Crln kle> Seersuckers, 12 yards for $1.00, at C. F. Jones & Co. If you baeo money to speud this month it will pay you to go to C. F. Jones ifc Co. C. F. Jones & Co.'s White Goods are lovely and mo very cheap.' If the Uufl'erers from Consumption Scrofula, a:id 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. K. 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 commer ced taking, giving at the same time some to the baby, which was very goor (weight three and one-half pouuds). ince taking the Emulsion, cough is gone, looks fresh, full in the face, flesh firm, ?ood color; baby same, fat and in fine con ition. Mav 11. 1U87 44 FOSTER FANT & CO., DEALERS IN CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHINGS, AJSTID HATS. Sole Agents for Pearl Shirts. WE ARE RECEIVING OUR SPRING STOCK, And respectfully auk an inspection. OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST 1 March 10, 1387 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 Best Lard, 20,000 pounds Wheat Bran, 20,000 pounds Rice Flour, 50 bushels German Millet Seed, Try ouir Kaffer Corn, the great Southern forage plant. 50 pounds Watermelon Seed from Augusta?Rattlesnake, Skaley Bark and Kolks Gem. ill of which we will Sell Low for CaSh. FRESH CELERY every day. IB. 2T. OBAYTOH & SOUS. Match 10, 1887 34 BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, CANOPY TOP PHOTONS, DOCTOR'S PHOTONS, SURREYS, ROAD CARTS, BU0KB0ARDS, WAGONS. WOULD call attention to the LARGE and ATTRACTIVE stock of VEHICLES now in my Repository, and to arrive. I sell the handsome and reliable work made in Columbus, Ohio, and represent nparly all tbp Companies at that place. Will call especial attention to the old, reliable? COLUMBUS BUCCY I cm give'you. The best material, workmanship, and most superior finish. The light? est, roomiest, easiest running, most stylish Carriages and Pbajtons in the market. I have several styles of Road Carts and Buckboards. Will sell the EASIBS7? RUNNING and RIDING CART in the world. They are perfectly halanced when on the road. I sell Buggies any style, kind, grade or price, to vary from $40.00 to the highest price Buggy sold. Also, represent the STANDARD WAGON CO. of Cincinnati, Ohio headquarter i for reliable, cheap work. ALL WORK GUARANTEED as represent M1LBTJRN AND OLD HICKORY WAGONS. I am not doing business for fun, but am satisfied that I can soli you anything you want, if you will look at my? ELEGANT STOCK OF HAND MADE HARNESS. 1 know they are hand made, because every stitch is made in my own Store. SINGLE HARNESS, DOUBLE HARNESS, STAGE HARNESS, and any kind or part of Harness you may want'. All stock carefully selected, and made by JOSEPH MARTIN, I he most expert workman in the up-country. Any kind of Repairs on Har? ness done with neatness and dispatch, LAP ItOBES, WHIPS. BUGGY UMBRELLAS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, HAMES, COLLARS, and everything else in the Harness line. j&B~ Don't forget my Stable when you come to Town. ??- Call and see me, and I will convince you that I mean what I say. J. S. FOWLER. May 19.1887 _45 _ GROCERY HOUSE. BROWN LEE * BROWN, - DEALERS IN - , HEAVY, FANCY AND FAMILY GROCERIES, FRUITS and CONFECTIONS. "We off jr all kinds of Groceries, Canned Goods, Pickles, Crackers, Preserved Fruits, Hams. Bacon, Lard, Sugar, Green and Roasted Coffees, Best Brands of Teas, Buckwheat Flour, Oat Flakes and Wheat FlakeaJ All kinds of Candies and Nuts, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, And as good a ?c Segar as you will find anywhere. Brooms, Buckets, Soap, Starch, Blueing, <&c. A nice lot of Bran just received. ^aET Everything NEW and FRESH. Call and secure polite attention, and any? thing you wish in the Grocery line at LOWEST POSSIBLE -PRICES FOR CASH. Jan 13, 1887 BROWNLEE ?Sc BROWN, First Door Below Masonic Hall 27 DON'T FORGET! THAT vre are still on hand at Northeast Corner of Public Sguare, 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 and Cigars. Try our "Betsy Hamilton" Chewing Tobacco?as good as th<; 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 quant ty. Being near you no delay, as in ordering from a distance, and guaranteed to be 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 anytime." E. W. TAYLOR <fc CO. DO YOU WANT? A DOG ? li no, send for DOG BUYERS' g| GUIDE, containing colored platos, 100 cngravinga of different L roods, prices they are worth, and where to buy thorn. Directions for Trulnlnjr Do?aandBrooaincPcrrcts. Mailed for 16 Cents. Also Cuts of Dog FurnlMhlng Good* of all kind* JTiun send for Practical POUJL TiU' HOOli. 100pages; bean liiul i-oiorcd platot cnj;ravi:iL'a of ucaily all kinds of fowls; descrip-i ti.mi of Ijo tivods; bow to capanizei ? /yr pQt&i7 bmiBeai information ?i1.v and w hero to buy a tiirii* V -int best block nt 81.50 If lav hi^:..st. Bont for 15 Cents. 'h i.'."rV?r *M?t tUo BOOK OP CAGE ?i. i: :j:L>S, 120 nagen. ISO iUaa ' it!nitf?. Lunatum colored plate. ,. 1 m 01.1 h im L reaoJne of ail kinds Cage ? Uula, for i-.'c. jur.) ana profit. Diseases; . c .tnd Ittvir cura How U> build and stock ? an Av; ? y. All about Barrots. Prices of ull kli. v: birds, canes, etc. Mailed fcr 3 UtThe Tuxeu Books, 40 Via. associated" fanciers. ? ZJSoaia Llg-?th Street, Philadelphia, Pi. I WE HAVE CUT ALL SUITS FROM $1.50 TO $2.00. STRAW HATS AT YOUR OWN PRICE ! We must close out all Summer stock to make room for our large Fall Stock which we intend to buy. COME AND SEE THE CUT PEICES. ME Am & M'GEE. GRAIN CRADLES! GRAIN CRADLES! WE are the authorized agents for the sale of the celebrated COUNT'S HOME? MADE 7-FINGEEED GRAIN CRADLE, an article of real merit, manufactured in our own State. We have been selling this Cradle for the past four seasons, and have never yet been able to supply the demand. We have made arrangements this season for an extra supply, and have 100 now in our Store House. Messrs. J. B. & J. J. Sit,ton, at Pendleton, and Mr. J. W. Todd, at Seneca, are prepared to furnish them at the lowest figures, and as soon as proper arrangements can be made we will endeavor to place them in the hands of other parties at the different Railroad Towns in the County, The Count's Cradle, we believe, is the best Cradle offered for the Farmer, and 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 Boiler Patent, and at prices that can't be beat. 1,000 bushels choice White Corn. 25,000 lbs. Dry Salt Sides. Large quantities of Lard in Buckets and Tierces. Molasses and Syrups, all grades. Canned Goods, of all kinds, embracing Tomatoes, Peaches, Pears, Oysters, Salmon, i Sardines, Mackerel, Beef, Potted Ham and Tongue. Choice Green and Roasted Coffees, Teas, Spices, Bice, Grits, Oat Meal, Corn Meal, Buckwheat Flour, Graham Flour, Vinegar, Pickles, &c. 'X^r^i We carry the largest stock of TOBACCO in the up country, embracing all grades, from a 5c plug to the finest "Henry County Cheer." Our leaders include r,Bed Elephant," "Blue Jeans," "True Blue" and "Langahau." We can sell you if you will call and see us. We are agents for the Champion Reapers, Mowers and Binders?the leading harvesting machines of the world. Bepairs on hand, or ordered from Factory.' We have Machines on exhibition, and can give bargains to parties wanting a Ught Reaper or Binder at short notice, The "Wixson" Patent Heel Sweep, the only Sweep on the market that is 'vor thy of the name. Plows, Hoes, Flow Stocks, Shovels, Spades, Nails, &c. , We are the agents for the aale of the Empire Shirtings, Sheetings and Drills., and carry a good stock of these goods. Jeans, Tickings, Cottonades and Heavy Dry Goods. We ate always glad to see our friends, and are anxious to give you the benefit of our experience in our line of business. We buy our Goods right, and we know wo can sell them right. Call and see us. McCULLY, CATHCAET & CO. April 21,1887 82 FURNITURE! FURNITURE! Will be sold CheaperSthan Ever at G. F. TOLLY'S FURNITURE STORE! THEBE yon can find the moat Elegant assortment of all kinds of Furniture ' from the cheapest to the finest, in the whole up-conntry. Sold Cheaper than anywhere in the State or out of It Full and complete Boom Suits from I1G.00 to $350.00. Elegant Plush Parlor Suits at $45.00. Lounges from $5.00 to $13.00. 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 45c to $2.00; Booking Chair from $1.25 to $10.00, And EVEBYTHING ELSE IN PBOPOBTION. I will duplicate New York, Baltimore, Charleston or Augusta prices. Everybody invited to oome and see my Goods and be convinced. ?6T P. S.?Persons indebted to me most pay up immediately and save t rouble Can't indulge any longer. Gr. F. TOLLY, Depot Street. Oct 14,1886 14. IN THE HARBOft! WE HAVE ANCHOBED OUB NEW LOT OF LADIES' AOODS With the Lowest Prices, and expect to^il them accordingly! HAVING just visited the Northern markets and purchased the FBESHEST 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 styles and greatest variety. We guarantee satisfaction, and only ask an inspection of. our WHITE GOODS, FRENCH MULLS, SUM MEB SILKS in the latest shades, stylish MILLINERY and NOTIONS. . B9u All orders receive careful attention. MISS LIZZIE WILLIAMS. March 24,1887 _? 37_'_ COME AND SEE ! I am now Receiving my Spring and Summer Goods. In Dry Goods?I have Virginia Cassimerea, which are the host 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 lino of Men's Hats, in Wool, Felt, Straw and Maccamiw. 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 and Provisions?Bacon, Flour, Corn, Bran, Salt, Molasses and Fancy Groceries. FINE TEA a specialty. CARPETS, CROCKERY and GLAS8WARE, WOODENWARE. GARDEN SEED, YELLOW YAM and PEABODY POTATOE8, 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 31,1887 38 GREAT SPOONS! -LITTLE SPOONS: Table Spoons, Tea Spoons, Coffee Spoons, Dessert Spoons, Salt Spoons, Hnstard Spoons, AND if you want anything else Spooney call on us, for the fact is we are Spooney fellows. SILVER PLATED KNIVES AND FORKS, Of all kinds, except Bowie Knives and Pitch Forks. SILVERWARE, SILVERWARE. JEWELRY, WATCHES. COME! SEE! BUY! Our "Never-Go-Back Engagement Bings" JOHN M. HUBBARD & BRO. akes the cake. Seeds, See ds, Seeds. w E are prepared to furnish our friends, and the public generally with all kinds FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS, Not at or below cost, but at live and let live prices. These are no old, hard stock Goods, and we can't afford to have a "Grand Clearing Out Sale," but when you get ready to begin gardening come in, and we will guarantee to. give you good Seed fresh from the growers. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS! V ve prepared to job Seed, either on commission or straight sale. Come and - see r* ire making; your arrangement gad we may save you some money. HILL BBOS.