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LOCAL NEWS. <t r>.' LANQSTON, Local Editob. Don't forget to write it 1888 instead of 1587. The matrimonial market seems to be on a boom. We hope everybody has "had a delight? ful Christmas. This is good pneumonia weather. You can't bo too careful. . ? ? Mr. H. N. Reid, of . Augusta, was in Anderson last week. Don't forget to-'make your Returns to the County Auditor. . ? ? Christmas passed off in Anderson with? out si single accident. Some of the flower-pits in the city are objects of rare beauty. See what Block ley, Brown & Fretwell have to say.this week.. Judge Norton will preside at the Febru? ary term of Court here: Good middling cotton was quoted on Wednesday at 9J to 9i cents. A number of Anderson's^'boys'' spent Cbiistaoas with their favorite girla. Miss Varina Brown came home from Vasaar College to spend the holidays.. Mrs. J. 'A. . Hoyt, of Greenville, iBpent the holidays in the city with relatives. Baylia Clark, who has been in Texas for the past ten months, has returned to An? derson. * We,hope the year 18SS will bring hap? piness, health and prosperity to all of bur readers. . . Miss Louise Norris, of Orangeburg, is visiting her slstor, Mrs. Foster Fant, in the city. - Mr. J. C. Tf ami in tells us that he en joyed eating a fine watermelon on Christ? mas day. ? Mr..and Mrs. R. D. Sloan, of Piedmont, ? spent a few days in the city last week with relatives. Mr, E. W. Byrum, formerly a citizen of. Anderson, but now of Texas, is here visiting relatives. ^ Mr. John Cox, after- a stay of several months in Texas, has returned to bis old home in the Fork. ? ?, ?j - i Salesday broug?t a large- crowd to the city. Horse-swapping" was the leading feature of the day. Mr. A. O. Norrie, of this County, left Tuesday to spend a few weeks at Graham, Texas, with relatives. '?te New. York Cash Store makes an important announcement in another col u m u,to the ladies.' Bead it JoelC. Keys, of Darlingtcn, came home to spend Christmas, He looks as if Dar? lington was treating him, well. Mm. LT. H. Tucker, of Atlanta, Ga,, is visiting relatives in the city. She will re? turn to Atlanta in a few days. Now is the time, boys, to tnx'n over a new leaf. The old. one imiy.be pretty, black and raBty, but try agair. Mr. John A. Norris,, aooonpanied by his sister, Miss Eliza, of Greenville Conn ty, is visiting relatives in the oty. Mr. J. M. Black well, who las been re? siding at Newport, Tenn., for thj past year, had returned to Anderson Couiiy. The Charleston Sunday Dispaih is now issued'a9 an eight-page paper and, of course, is more interesting than (ver. This is election year, and ever] man in the County should be a subscribr to the Intelligencer so as to keep po-ed. The Local regrets that he couK not ac? cept all the kind invitations he received to eat Christmas turkeys with frnds. ' Married; at Piedmont, on December 25, 1887, bz Sa v. M. McGoe, Mr. Joe (jephens and 1st? Mary Roberts, both f Pied? mont, i Married, on December 29th, 188'iat his ragdecee. by Rev. M. McGee, MrD. M. Loner and Miss C M. Duncan, kh of Abbev?le County. The new postal amendment ha&nade X it a penal offence to refuse to payjj?r a. newspaper, and the subscriber- u> hZ imprisoned for fraud. \ g " Mr. S. M. Pickens and bride are End? ing this week w.;h the former's parts at Pendlelon. They will leave for Al?ma ^Jhe first of,next week. w. 8 - Mr. R, L. Robinson, an excellent ??g man of this County, has gone to Le jig ton, By., to take a course in the Baa-as College of that place. Clarence McFall spent his Christm:lin New berry, and since his return homda e wears a broad smile continually, be must have said "yes." Oar efficient and worthy School Cm - mission er received a bouncing baby by as one of his Christmas presents. Aoot our congratulations, Colonel!.... . ' Married, on December 29th, 1887, at Se residence of Rev. B. Hays, the officiatig clergyaoiujr Mr. Henry Bolt ?nd Mw ?ttteHiX, all of Anderson County. ChTistmas passed off very quietly in Anderson. There"was very little xowd is^- or Whiskey drinking Indulged' i, everybody seemed to enjoy the oco ^fi?ar'AyleUe and Cecilia Chalmer anfr Mte' Orene HugrTes, of Abbeville; add Miss FannieHorton, of "Lowndesl viflej^jtefted relatives in the city las] k.; Married, oh January 1st? 1888, at the] residence of the bride's father, by Bev. D." I. Spearman, Mr. George E. Smith and^ Miss Matilda Austin, all of Anderson County.. Mr. J. Matt Cooley, who has been a res? ident of Albany, Ga,, for several months past, has returned to his home in this County. He looks as if Georgia has treated him well. * . . Married, at the home of the bride's mother, by Rev. A. M. Atta way, on the 25th December, 1887, Sif. G. W. Banks, or j Clayton, Texas, and Miss M. Ann Mor? ris, of this County. Mr. R, E. Brown, an Anderson County boy, has recently been appointed agent and operator at Blackstock, 8. C, a sta? tion on the C. C. & A B. B. We congrat? ulate onr young friend. "'The Legislature has changed the time . jr holding the Courts of the Eighth Cir jdi. The new Act is published elsewhere, would be well for our readers to cut it at for future reference. Married, on Sunday morning, De com? er 18th, 1887, at the residence of the ride's lather, by Rev. J. R. Earle, Mr. ?awrence Brad berry and Miss Ella Cole, joth of Fork township. ' Rev. H. M. Allen will preach >t Mt. Jreek. Church aext Sunday morning at I o'clock. The members are urged to ttend, as important business will come efore the congregation. ??. List of letters remaining in the Post Ace for the week ending Jana ary, 4th: Miss Emma Clark, Austin W. Clem? ent & Co., Nellie Glover, Berry Cason, Peter McCoIler, P. B. McGhau, J. B. Moniden, Mrs. H. Pratt, Mrs. M. J. Perry, Autony^erard,?{MxB. Nelly Taylor, J. H.. Whitney, (3) Perry Young. Married, <*?mbcr 27? 1887? at the residence of fi?e'8 father, Mr. Dud? ley Webb, 'fev- Baxter Hays, -Mr. James WhitflM?53 Mollie Webb, all of Anderson ta? il The firm ipllett & VanWyck has dissolved. fVanWyck wiU con?nue business at $ stand, and asks a con tlnnance ofjrtronage bestowed upon the old km? advertisement. Misses El? ^ula McGee and Miss Emma Cllii*1.' of Belton,' spent a portion of lleek in the cifcy- Their visits to An?n are always a source of much pleas* a ho8t of friends: n Of the ra/isltors to Anderson du? ring the ho$? D0De received a more cordial we? tMan onr clQver friend, D. J. Simpf>f Toccoa, Ga. The .girls as well as t$ys were glad to see him. Very fevers have sown any fall oats this in tQis neighborhood. The blizza? 'ne P83*1 three years have been very rroU3 to such crops. It is to be hopS l^?e areas will be sown this Spring The Sericss of the Intelligencer spent his ftnias in bed. He was not j suffering!^00 much "nog," but sim? ply from fSre cold, which terminated in pleurisfhi9 was his first sickness in fifteen ye We wl>leased to meet Mr. S. W Wilkes, week, days, an; of coursi lighted danta, Ga., in the city last ime over to spend the holi ie is an old Anderson boy, lumerous friends wero ;de him. C. C. Clings is now prepared to en? tertain far and transient boarders. He has {comfortable rooms, and sets Give him a .trial, and you .1 - His new advertisement lext'week. ^ Bel ton on Tuesday of last , the pleasure of meeting our Jas. D. Campbell, of Nash . Geer, of Charleston, both come home to spend the see their girls. . W. Stephens, of Atlanta, Paul St|ns,.of Seneca, Thos. Murrah, of UnifrViii Murrah, of Charleston, Ham O He, of Athens, Guy Mauldin, of Will ton, all Anderson boys, came home U ad a portion of the holidays. On C mas morning the Anderson Presbyl a Sunday School presented its faithful; >erintendent, Mr.. A^B. Tow? ers, wii fine gold-headed walking stickC : rpwera^as been the Superin? tendent the School for about thirty years. The ~r of Johnson & Strickland Dentist is dissolved. Dr. Johnstons has opc an office on Benson street, next do > the Ladies' Store. Dr. Strick? land wi scupy the old office, where be may be 3d after 1st of March. See ad vertiserj;. The lnt&lOonstiMion,\of December 28th, co us the following: "Married, last eveiat the residence of Mrs. Os? borne, Sout?-Porsyth street, Miss Joseph!'. Wallace, of Anderson, S. C., to Mr. ?ph H." Means,. of West Vir? ginia. '. ] .-J. W.-Leeofficiated." A neweat market has been opened in the eityy Messrs. Wmi Pendle dfrCo.* M>. Pen* is an experienced butcher, and is&otrwiknowu to our people to need ariy conjeridatioh from us." We have had the }a3ure of trying their sausage, which we fine. Give them a call. The Ctrevi?eTownship Singing Asso? ciation Til convene with Salem Church on Satnay and Sunday, 14th and 15th Januarj Addresses are expected, from Messrs^. E. Breazeale.and J. G. Clink scales, ja an^essftyJrbni M*;'R. M. Bur* riss. publicaro invited to attend. g friend, Frank McGee, who on gaged as a compositor in the ofii^S for several years, has laid aside (e stick and rulo and accepted a :lerkjip in D. J: Simpson's store at Toe Frank Is an upright, clever boy, i wish him success in his new avc following pfflcers have been elected e Fur man'.Lodge, No, 170, A. F, e ensuing year: B. F. . Shirley, W. . R. Carter, S. W.; Wi T. Chambloe, ; C. B. ?ilmer, Treas.; J. J. Gilmer, R. E. Yon, 8. D.; J. E; McClure, J. >.; S. A. Jones and T. J. Reynolds/Stew rds; S. J. Barrett, Tyler. A change of schedule occurred on the avanhah Valley Railroad last Sunday, 'he afternoon train from Augusta arrives ere about two and one-half hours earlier, "his change was made at the solicitation f our business men. The Cential au borities ate always ready and willing to dvance the Interests of Anderson. Married, on December 22, 1887, at the -esidence of the bride's mother, by Rev tf. McGee, Mr. J. A. Coxfcnd Miss Victor 3alen t Ln e, all of Anderson County. Also, >n the same day, by the same, at the resi [ence of the bride's father, Mr. William L. Dugan, of Anderson County, and Miss Francis Acker, of Greenville County. It is -with pleasure that we announce hat the famous Bill Arp will lecture in Lndorson next Tuesday and Wednesday Wenings, 10th'and 11th inst., on interest ng subjects. He will also lecture in Bel ;on on Thursday, evening; 12th inst. A ;reat is in store for all those who go to lear him. A small admission fee will be ibarged. ^Mr. F. A. Spellman, who has been slerking for Bleckley, Brown & Fretwell, las accepted a position with the R. & D. Et.. R. Company at Belt Junction, near Atlanta, Ga., and lea the city last Thurs? day to assume charge at once. . Gus is a most excellent and worthy young man, mil will Succeed anywhere. We regret to tee such young men leave Anderson. Married,?>in the Methodist Church, this City, on Thursday evening, December 29, 1887, by Rev. W. S. Wightman, assisted by Rev. T. F. Gadsden, Mr. 8. M. Pick ens, of Decatur, Ala., and Miss Nellie, youngest daughter of Mr. J. W. Trow bridge, of Anderson. This was the first marriage in the new Church. It was a brilliant affair, there being seven couples b attendants. f' The Patrick Military Institute now has n its roll ninety-one students, and it is zpected that this number will be in reased in a few days. We note this fact *lth pleasure. Anderson is proud of the lasti tute, which is destined to become one < f the largest and most popular schools in ;ne State. Parents having boys to edu? cate should Bend tbem to Anderson and >laco them under Capt. Patrick's charge. On last Friday morning a little five year dd child of Ab. Jackson, colored, was turned to death in the City of Anderson. ?he little fellow is supposed to have put si roasted egg wrapped in paper with fire on it in his pocket, which ignited and set his clothing on fire. The child ran from the house to reach his mother, who was seme distance off at a neighboring house, and was so badly burned that he died in a few hours. Last Thursday morning Lilly Perrin, a colored girl, in thi'employ of Rev. W. S. Wightman, at the Methodist parsonage, was severely burned. She was standing before tho fire when her clothing caught fire, and in a few seconds she was almost enveloped in flames. She screamed and ran and through herself across the bed on which Mrs. Wightman was sleeping. Mr. Wightman ran to the girl, but before bo could subdue the flcaos she was badly burned. Her injuries, it is thought, will not prove serious. De3pite the extreme cold weather, the Skating Carnival on Wednesday night of last week was well attended and was much enjoyed by all present. The young men were dressed in costume, some of which were quito pretty, while others were on the burlesque order. The prize for the best skater was awarded to Miss Kittie White, aud Willie Milford carried carried off the .prize offered for tbo "big gest fool on skates." The Thompson M. E. Church (colored) of this city received a few days ago, as a Christmas gift, a very handsome silver Communion set, the kind donor being Mrs. A. A. Thompson, of Connecticut the wife of Bishop Thompson, deceased for whom the Church was named. The congregation is very proud of the gift, aud well they should be, for we doubt if there is a Church in the State that pos eesses ajfiner Communion set. Anderson ought to get up a boom. Let us all now, at the beginning of the new year, put our shoulders to tho wheel and pnsh and encourage every euterprise that may be mentioned. Small indnstries make a live, progressive city, and wc need such here. Talk up the place, and encourage- people to come and settle among us, be they rich or poor. Our peo? ple have always been too much divided on subjects of public interest. Let us have more unanimity, and when another year rolls around, wo will be in better condition in every respect. Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson, of Hopewell Township, has presented us with a boau-1 tiful cake of butter, for which she will accept our thanks. The cow from which this butter was produced is; a descendant of a cow which Mrs. Hutchinson's father' and mother had in their possession when they began house-keeping, fifry-fo?r years ago. Thexow gives about four gallons of milk a day, from which three pounds of butter are gathei ed every other day. Mrs. Hutchinson is certainly an expert in making butter, and when she sends it to market she never fails to get a fancy price for it. As was predicted, the entertainment given by the Belton Diamatic Club at Belton, on Tuesday evening of last week, was a grand success, and was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience. We hai witnessed the Club perform on two former occasions, and thought its members-had reached the "topmost round" for amateurs, but on this occasion they made another step higher. The plays selected, "Bread on the Waters," end "Damon and Pythias," were exceedingly interesting and entertaining, and every character was admirably sustained. The Club never fails to interest an audience, consequently it never fails to meet with a liberal patronage. Belton is, and should ?be, proud of her home talent, for no town, large or small, in the State can produce their superiors. The Holiday Ball. Anderson has had many ? pleasant and successful social events, bjfctho Holiday Ball.at Moore's Hall'ori last"Friday even? ing, under the auspices ,of the Anderson Dancing Club, is generally conceded to have been one of the most brilliant and successful ever given here. Handsome invitations had been sent far and near two weeks previous, and'of course every one Interested looked forward to the occasion with most pleasant anticipations. And we do not think any one was disappointed While th*e weatlier was extremely cold, the night; was a most beautiful one, tho moon shining in all its splendor. -The spacious lall was tastefully an d beautifully decottted with holly and ever? greens, and along the walls were suspend? ed numerous largi and beautiful pictures. -By 9 o'clock iho merry dancers and spectators begarifo'-assemble, and in a short time the Hjll presented a most bril? liant and enchalting scene. The Club had secured Beinen'a Band, of Augusta, Ga., which,\by he way^ is recognized as one of the bei in the Empire State, to furnish the mwio for the evening, and ex? cellent music i was, too. The Ball open? ed with a grain1 quadrille, and while, this was in progrfa, we strolled around" the Hall,'.and fand that there were quite a number of vlitors, both ladies and gen? tlemen, piesnt from a distance among the dancers/as well as the spectators. Among therentlemen present we noticed Messrs. J. f. Cox ;and W. A. Moorhead, of Belton, ffessrs. S. S. Crittenden, H. T. Gossett, TJ. Lipscombe, A. H. Jenkins, jr., W. AiHunfc, G. T. Bryan and G. Haynes, ojGreenyille, and Dr. F. E. Har? rison, of Dadley. Every one seemed to be in his cjber happiest mood, and as we gazed;upojthe scene we were convinced that we id never before seen a more handsomeparty of young ladies and gen rtlemen gaiered together in Anderson. The pifcramme included all of the popular dnces of ;the day, and it was after 2 a. i.beforo "Home, Sweet Home," was rendjed by the Band, when every one retiri feeling that a most pleasant evening Hi been spent. Much olthe success of the Ball is doe to the effcis of the Club's courteous and indefatigable Preaidont, Mr. T. S. Cray ton, jr., afsted by the other officers, who managodjhe occasion in a most admira? ble mann'. Below e have attempted to give an idea of !e beautiful costumes of the '? ,o ladies promt: The ohiming young bride, Mrs. S. M. Pickens, hs attired in purest white, en traine, wi pearl ornaments. MissCsfio McCully wore palest beli tropo, anidiamonds decked her hair and throat. ! - Miss Kile White wore a cream alba? tross, witfpale bine trimmings. Miss Lla White was charming in cream annale pink, and diamonds shone from heran-. Miss Lze Whitner was radiant in am? ber surrd with draperies of cream crepe. Miaa ipie Webb looked very pretty in Creamen ven t clotb, trimmed in tinaal braid. Miss Iii McFail was quite handsome in croamllbatross, trimmed in oriental lace and jle green ntoiree silk. Orna? ments, djnonds. Miss Hma Clinkscales, of Belton, was handsomy dressed in a peacock blue Burrah.sl with striped moirco velvet. Diamonornamonts. Miss puise Norris, of Orangeburg, wore bltvelvet and crimson plush, with point laj Diamond ornaments. Miss ?uise Nordin was beautiful in delicate r.k. Miss unie Whitner was attired in a becomincostume of cardinal and black lace, j Miss kggie Evans wore cream satin, with ditond ornaments. Miss buyers Pickens, of Pendleton, wore pch bloom albatross, with dia? monds! her hair. MissiiBsie Sitton, of Seneca, wore a black a, with velvet jacket and crimson sash, j Misslunice Prevost was charming in pink, white lace, Misslecelia Chalmers, of Abbeville, wore aue satin and a cream sash. Missblie White, of Greenville, was eleganfjattired in blue satin, elaborate? ly embjdored in pink roses, with white lace. Missj'ucie White, of Greenville, wore a silv< satin, and very pretty orna? ments. Missiive Thornley, of Pickens, was stylishdressed in changeable blue silk, with blk velvet trimmings. Diamond ornamjs. Missattie Sloan wore a pale blue satin with vfa lace. Miss?co Keys wore a cream satin and a blue ili. Miss Lilly Barr was neatly aUirod in lace skirts and satin bodice. Miss Haynes, of Greenville, worea dark helitrope. Miss Vinnie McFall wore a tasty street costumo of brown tricot aud plush. Or? naments, pink cameos. Miss Jessie Hill, of Abbeville, presented a fine appoarance in palo pink, with point lace. Miss Annie Cooley wore a yellow moire o satin and a black lace overauit. Miss Sallie Cooley was attired in a handsome wine plush suit, trimmod hand? somely with cream surrah satin. Mrs.*.Fostcr Faut wore a navy bine silk and rich brocades. Mrs. Louis Sharpe was handsomoly dressed in an electric blue satin and point laco, Mrs. E. T. Cashin was attired in a black silk and lace, with pearl ornaments.. Mrs. J. L. McGeo wore a cream alba? tross and garnet velvet, with pearl trim? mings. Mrs. S. M. Orr wore a pale zink car? dinal. A De rule ;U! on in the WUHiuuston Post Office, The Greenville News, of last Saturday, contains tlio following account of au un? fortunate occurrence at Williamston :. ?'It was learned in tho city yesterday that E. B. Donald, postmaster at Will iamston, had absconded, leaving a short? age of about six hundred dollars in his accounts. The discovery was a total sur? prise to ovorybody, and created a consid? erable sensation in the town. Donald has been postmaster for about throo years, having been appointed under the Cleve? land administration, aud his service was satisfactory, no irregularities being dis? covered. "On Tuesday Unitod States Postal In? spector MoorO arrived in Williamston, and began an] investigation of the books of the office. (He discovered irregularities, which Donald stated he could explain and satisfy. Thej were to meot at the office Wednesday night, it is.slatcd, to straight? en out mattes, but that night Donald went to the lijery stable of W. W. Griffin, and procuring a horse and buggy, left. Where he weit to, is not known. "Inspector Moore finds the books show a deficiency oj$f>31. Donald stated, how-' ever, that ha had forwarded $300 for which he had not received returns. It appears from ho accounts that there was a shortage of 4300 last spring when In? spector Cowad examined the accounts. Donald represented to him that the mon? ey was in a sab, and the inspector failed to attempt to 'verify the statement which would have uncovered the discrepancy. "S. J. Duckworth and Jno. C. Rogers, of WilliamstoE, and Dr. J. H. Donald, of Piedmont, are pe bondsmen. Since the postmaster's dsappearauco, A. H. Ford has been put b charge of the office, by Inspector Moojo's authority." ? it was bot a defalcation. The Greenville News of Tuesday says: "An account^was published in the Daily News a few day\ ago of a supposed defal? cation in the wjlliamston post office. It transpires that {he trouble was not a de? falcation at all,there being no intent to defraud the g vernment on the part of Postmastor Donald. Mr. Donald has returned to Wifliiunston and the matter has been sotted lo the ontire satisfaction of the inspector represeDting the govern? ment and to alf others concerned, as well. The following statement is published with pleasure] WiLLL/jMSTON, S. C, Jan. 2, 1888. To whom if may concern?I was ap? pointed by Iispector Moore of the post office department to act as postmaster at this place, when Mr. E. B. Donald left, and I take plisasure in saying that the books, as left, and receipts and other evi? dences coming in by the mails, showod no evidence of fraud or embezzlement on the part of Mr. Donald. There was a balance, or shortage, od his money order account, and the books showed that this had been running for mar. or about twelve months, and the government knew it. Inspector Moore said to lie there was no evidence of intention to defiaud. This was said to Mr. Donald in my jrcseoce this day. j Respectfully, Jan. 3rd. j A. H. FonD. Cherokee Items. One day last week A. P. Fant killed tw o hawks, which measured fonr and three and one-half feet from tip to tip, respec? tively. It was our privilego to bo at a social gathering at the residence of Mr. Peter G. Acker on Thunday evening last. Every? body seemed to enjoy themselves, "Hoo sier" especially. But how could he help it? . . E. C Chamblee killed a 17-months-old hog, which netted him 450 pounds. Our young friend, Ben Carpenter, left Monday afternoon for Rutherford, N. C, where he will attend College. . Prof. Charles Kay and James Clement started to a party one night last week and got lost. Friend Charles got out of the buggy to view the snrroundings, when he fell into a gu.Uy, which was running full of water. Only bachelors can imagine his feelings. Some of Belton's youngsters went out "snipe hunting" one night during Christ? mas. You can imagine the disappoint? ment of half-frozen Billy and Augns when they returned and found the re? mainder of the party comfortably seated around the fire. James Pepper spent several daj's with his brother Will during last week. Jim is looking as if there was an abundant crop of persimmons in his section. One night last week at a party John King and Nbwt Duncan became engaged in a quarrel which resulted in the latter giving the former several dangerous stabs. , That young man of Neal's Creek, who took hia first shave some days ago, visited his girl again during Christmas. Find? ing some young men there, he could not bear to leave. He spent'two days, when his father camo upon the scene and ad? ministered a good flogging in the presence of the young lady. Rex. Denver Items. 1887 is now numbered with the past. The year, with all its joys and sorrows, its pleasures and pains, its seasons of re? joicings and times of sorrow, is now past, and a new year, with all its bright antici? pations, has succeeded the old one. Christmas week passed as such times usually do. A great many rabbits were killed, and sportsmen report them to be unusually large and fat. Mr. W. J. Hembree has two young hounds, of the English beagle variety, that are getting to be rather hard on the rabbits. Without any assistance they are known to have literally run down and caught as many as ten in one week. Thursday night quite a crowd of the socially inclined met at the residence of W. B. Hembree, and passed quite a pleas? ant evening, interspersed with some excel? lent instrumental music furnished by Miss Mattie Eskew and R. H. Russell. Candy pulling was also in order, aud quite a number of young gents indulged in the "sweet and stickey" pastime of pulling candy and talking soft talk with their best girl. On Friday night quite a pleasant time was had with music and social intercourse at T. R. Simpson's. S. L. Eskew has graded a nice side walk from his residence to his store, which adds greatly to the convenience of pedestrians And another lot sold in Denver. This lime the parties purchasing contemplati erecting a church at an early day, The railroad authorities have issued ar order that " Denver" be recognized as th< name of the station instead of Bird'i Crossing, which was the former, name of the station. Doubtless the change will be greatly appreciated by'Capff; Billy 'jSmitb, who is frequently annoyed when -fya; calls ' out "Bird's Crossing" as the train comes to a stop by some one asking him if jit is "necessary to stop the train for them to cross." "I don't soe any birds," and snch like witticisms. A great many changes of residences are being made among tenants and preachers this winter. Rev. B. M. Pack has been called to the ' pastorate of Now Salem Church to suc? ceed Rev. J. R.rEarle, and Rev. N. B. Clarkson succeeds Rev. J. K. Mc?ain on the Pendleton circuit. Samuel T. Black man, a worthy young man living'near here, has joined the con? ference of the M. E. Church, South, and been sent to the Anderson Circuit, . and so the good work goes on. ' Jay. A Good Showing. Mr. Editor: The following is a finan? cial exhibit fjr the Williamston, Belton | and Pelzer circuit of the Methodist j Episcopal Church, South, during the ecclesiastical year ending December 5 1837. It is a"good showing, and reflects credit upon the head and heart of the membership of the charge. The record for each Church separately will not appear as heretofore in the published minutes of the Annual Conference, and I have thought to meet this deficioncyby asking the County paper to insert the exhibit. With thanks for yonr uniform, courtesy in the past, I remain Yours truly, - ? W. A Betts salaries. Assessed Paid Williamston.$3G7.50 . $353.05 Belton. 186.65 S 171.85 Pelzer. 145.85 % 175.10 Total.8700.00 700.00 collections ordered by tide confer? ence. Assessed .'? Paid Williamston.$132.00 $124.30 Belton. 67.00 54.00 Pelzer. 53.00 78.70 Total.$252.00 $252.00 The collections ordered by the Annual Conference, commonly knownas "the con? ference collection'' embrace: ? 1st. The Foreign Missions Fund. 2nd. The Domestic Missions Fund. 3. The fund for the support of the* worn out preachers with their families, and the widows and orphans of the deceased preachers, 4. The fund for supplementing tho sal? aries of the Faculty of Woflbrd College. 5. Tho Church Extension fund. 6. The fund for the support of the Bish? ops. 7. Tho fund for tho publication of the minutes of the Annual Conference. Besides the above the charge has ex? pended : Church and Parsonage Improv.$214.93 Foreign Miss. Freewill offering. 20.00 V " Williamstpn 8. 8...... 7.25 Sunday School Litoraluro. 28.16 Total.t..1.$270.34 Taken altogether, therecord for the year shows a grand total of $1222.34. A Card of Thanks. Mr. Editor: Please allow me, through your columns, to express my sincere thanks to the good people of Neals, Creek Sunday School, and friends, for the beautiful, large Bible presented by them. Such a token of love is highly ap? preciated by me. May God's richest blessings rest upon them now and forever. D. D. Gentry. Spencer juros. 9-inch 4's is tho best Chewing Tobacco. Call on Cunningham Bros, for it. 19?3m. Boots and Shoos. Only two weeks ubtii Christmas, and still we have an immense stock of Boots and Shoes to be sold. Don't buy a pair until yon see us We] are selling oheaper than ever, and won't stand on prices. "... 0. F. Jones <ft Co. Blankets, Skirts, Shawls, Flannels, Linseys.and Jeans cheaper than ever. They must be sold/ before Christmas. Come everybody while we are clearing out our winter goods so.cheap. ./ C. P. Jones <fe Co. LADIES I ? I WIH. BEGIN* OUB BIG 1IANT SALE. Remnants in all Depart? ments/very Cheap. Thousands of them have accumu? lated during the Winter season and now they must Go ! i Remnants of Table Damasks, Remnants of Flannels. Remnaijts of Ginghams, Remnants of Waterproofs, Remnants uf Veilings, Remnants of Embroideries, Remnant3 of Laces, Remnants of Dress Goods. Remnants of Ribbons, Odds and Ends in Gloves, Odds and Ends in Hosiery. All Hese and lots more will be thrown in basiet on our Front Counters, and every article being marked in plain figures, all our customers can pick their own choice. COME EARLY! / It will Pay you ! Wth Greetings of a " HAPPY NEW YEAR" and many thanks for your kind patronage to you all, lam, I 11 Very Respectfully, r M. B. ARNSTEIN. an f?, 1868 20 MEANS WE sell Hess & Bros. Fine Shoes for $4.50. H, & S. & H. hand sewed Shoes for $5.00. Our $2.99 Shoe, in Button, Bal. and Congress?every pair guaranteed to give satisfaction. The "Boss of the Town"?our $1.00 Brogan. 75c. Women's Shoe. We only ask you to try a pair and he convinced. Only found at THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ANDERSON. IN THE COURT OF PROBATE. Ex Parte John A. Mc AI ister la Be. the Estate of William Rogers, deceased.?. Petition for Final Settlement and Dis? charge. To Mary Ann Shirley, Cornelia Elrod. M. E. McAlister, D. H. Rogers, Ruth Mul likin, Sulia Mnllikin, Emma Martin, William A Martin, Richard Rogers, James Bogers, Sarah Ann Duckworth, the heirs at law of Um prey Rogers, num.- - ber and names unknown, and the heirs at law of Elizabeth Ellison, number and names unknown : TAKE notice that the undersigned will' apply to the Judge of Probate at An-, derson C. H., S. C, on Thursday, the 9th day of February, A. D. 1888, at 11 o'clock a. m.; for a Final Settlement of the Estate of William Rogers, deceased, and Dis? charge from the office of Administrator of said Estate. Dated 9th day of December, A. D. 1887. b; w. long, Attorney for Petitioner. Dec 15,1887 23 6 Notice to Creditors. Charles Smith, as Administrator, vs. Millie Moore, and others. tn obedience to an order of the Court in X above case, all creditors of Mrs. Millie Smith and Andrew Smith, deceased, are notified to present and prove their claims before me on-or by 15th December next. W. W. HUMPHREYS, Master. NovlO, 18 5 JOHN M. HUBBARD & BRO., JEWELERS. ? WIDE AWAKE! ALWAYS AHEAD! We have the Choicest and Largest Display of JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE Ever Opened in Anderson ! Solid Gold Stem Winding, American Lever, Watches, $25.00 to $75.00. Nickel and Silver Watches $2.50 to $15.00. A wonderful Variety of Novelties suitable for Christmas Presents. The best Quadruple Plated Silverware. Many new and beautiful pieces. Be sure to visit our Store before making your Christ? mas purchases. *?" Now's a good time to try one of our Never-Go-Back Bings. They go. Dec 8,1887 ? _22__. 6 LET TJS REMIND YOU -THAT ANOTHER CHRISTMAS DRAWS NEAR! jA.ND wbiie it brings us many joys, it generally forestalls them with innumerable perplexities. -When one gives a Present the natural desire is to have it appreciated, 'not only as a token of regard, but also for'its beauty and utility as well, and so the generous and judicious gift-maker finds himself or herself in a sea of troubled doubts over other people's tastes and preferences, and has a realizing sense that there is more depth to a loving heart than there is to the purses of ordinary mortals. People are Saving Money and Securing the Best By purchasing from our seasonable line and choice selection for the Holiday season, consisting of most? APPROPRIATE GIFTS, At prices nobody cares to meet. This Card is an invitation for yon to call and see onr Goods, regarding which too much favorable comment can scarcely be made. It is our purpose, however, to say only enough to make sure of a visit from every reader between now and Christ? mas; as we believe that our large line of Elegant Goods will appeal to the taste and admiration of every visitor better than any words that we might speak in. praise cf | them. ? Suitable^;Gifts for Big, Little, Great and Small. DOIl t Buy y0Ur preaents haphazard at the first Storo yon come across, but look about yon, and make sure that you are getting the value of your money. Thunking you for your kind atention, we wish you all a Merry Christmas, and cordially invite you to come and see us soon. WILHITE & WILHITE, TO GRANITE ROW. THE HALT OF ST. NICHOLAS -AT THE -? LADIES' STORE!! THE above named personage having decided to locate in Anderson during.the coming Holidays, will be found with his wonderful and unusually large Stock of? CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Both cheap and good, for both great and email. Husbands, when racking your brains to think of something to give your wives, call around and get a present that will be both useful and ornamental. . Wives, bear in mind that the above rule holds good for you too. And now "a word to the wise": Young man, if you want to make happy the heart of your "best Sunday Girl," do not hesitate, but come at once and get her a present. Remember, Christmas Presents from 5c up. Dec 8,1887 MISS LIZZIE WILHAMS. 22 ?r3" A PIC NIC FOR ALL. NO OABDS.1..EVERYBODY INVITED. DRESSING CASES for 25c up. Elejrant Plush Work Boxes 75c up. Christmas Boxes all prices, Gilt Christmas Greetings 61 up. , Writing Desks $1 up, Fancy Cologne Sets 25c up, Mirrors all prices, Odor Stands all prices, Gift Cups, Saucers and Plates, Lamps, all kinds, 25c to $1. Towel Racks, Wall Pockets, Whisk Broom Holders, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Shaving Caces, Music Boxes, Elegant Sachets, four odors, Writing Cases, Gentlemen's Cases. We are very proud of our this year's selection, and show them with a great deal of I pleasure, even to parties who have no intention of buying. We have had access to several beautiful lines of samples, and have given the matter more than our usual care, both as to quality and price. We confidently hope to compete successfully with any house in the up-country in this line of Goods. In looking around, pass thi; way, We are conveniently situated, and a warm and anxions welcome awaits you, whether you bUy0rn0t HILL BROTHERS, Doc 8, 1887 22 MoCully'e Corner, HORSES AND MULES For Sale at JOHN E. PEOPLES' . LIVERY STABLE. IHAVE a nice lot of Mules and Horses on hand that I will sell cheap for cash, or on time to good parties. Also, have a good Feed and Livery at? tached. , , , All those owing me for Stock bought last year will come up and make prompt payments- __ ? Messrs. L. L. Gaillard and W. H. Green will wait on you In the sale of Stock. JOHN E. PEOPLES. Nov 3, 1887_ _J7_6m_ and Whiskey Itato* its cured at homo with out pain. Book of par? ticulars sent FREE. B. M.WOOLLEY.M.D. omco 66& Whitehall St. INTENDING ADVERTISERS should address GEO. P. HO WELL Sc CO., 10 Spruco Street, Now York City, For Select List of 1,000 Newspapers. Will ba aont FREE, OS application. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. COUNTY OF ANDERSON. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Mary A. Bell, Plaintiff, against Absalom J. Hall, Catharine L. Tucker, Fenton S. Hall. David L. Hall, Lucinda Hall, Margaret H. Wiles, James L. Wiles, David H. Wiles, Jesse A. Wiles. Willis T. Wiles, James McGce, William McGee Martha J. McGee, M. C. Wiles, A. M. Wiles. Yancy M. F. Barksdale, Ludy C. Barksdale.Charles W.Barks dale, Sarah C. Dooly, Annie Burton anfi Law? rence Burton, Defendants.?Summons for Relief? Complaint Served. To the Defendants above named: YOU are hereby summoned and requiicd to an? swer the complaint in this action, of which a copy Is herewith scrred upon you, and to serve a cony of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office, Anderson C, H., S. C, within twenty days after the service hereof, ex? clusive of the day of such service; and if you fall ?to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Anderson, S. C, Nov. 28th, A. D. 1887. MURRAY, BBEAZEALE Sc. MURRAY, Plaintiff's Attorneys. [Seal] M. P. Tbidblk, C. C. P. To the absent Defendants James McGee, William McGee and Sarah C. Doolcy : Take notice that the Complaint in this action, together with the Summons, of which the forego? ing is a copy, was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Anderson County, at Anderson, S. C, on the 28th day of November, A. D. 1887, and that the object of such action is to obtain partition of a Tract of Land In said Coun? ty. MURRAY, BREAZEALE St MURRAY, Plaintlfl's Attorneys. Nov. 28,1887. To tho absent minor Defendant, William McGee: Take notice that unless you procure the appoint? ment of a Guardian, ad litem, to appear and defend this action on your behalf within twenty days from the service of the Summons herein upon you, an application will be made to the Court for tin order appointing some suitable and competent person Guardian, ad litem for you, and a uthor teing him to appear and defend the above action on your behalt. MURRAY, BREAZEALE St MURRAY, Nov.28.lB8T. Plaintiffs Attorneys; Dec 1,18ST 21 ? PEACTICE ECONOMY -AND ? SAVE MLOHTTm BY THE USE OF THE BABBOTJB COTTON SEED ?AND GRAIN CRUSHER.1 EVERY Farmer can crash his Cotton Seed, and by adding Kainit and Acid can make a superior grade of Fertilizer at home at a very small cost, and thus save both TIME and [MONEY. We are the Agents ior the sale of this Crusher, and guarantee satisfac* ^ ^ tion in every instance. We have/: told them in this'and adjoining Counties and the purchasers are highly pleased with; he Machine. Remember to call and see us, or send your orders .early, so we can insnre prompt shipment. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED ONE Car Load Red Rust Proof Oats* AND OUR STOCK OF ! General Merchandise is Larger and more Complete THAN E VER\BEFORE. We buy COTTON F#R OA8H, and will sell you Goods AS LOW as any house in the City. B?* Call on us and see for yourselves. Nov 10, 1887 McCULLY, CATHCAET & GO. 18 3 ? ? 00 ? ? So ? ? ? ? o ? ? 2. era ? 05 ?* CD 00 CD ??* p & ? ? Pi OS '? 1 ft *s ? a. a 1ST mi ? ? 1,1 & ? ? ' or ? hi ? 5* es 2 ? ?3 OS o a ^ g ? >?* 5 M 00 i ? I o ? '? Pi as ? SM ? H I 55 o c Tl O .50 i s a .5 2 5 w I. O o ? o o 2 . -O ? Q P to' at ? ? to ' w W H w E THE LARGEST, BEST AND CHEAPEST ! The Largest, Best and Cheapest Stock of FURNITURE Ever offered to the public can be.seen at C. F. TOLLY'S, On Depot Street. as iE -r"-_ AN experience of thirty years makes me know where, what ana now to bay, so that I can guarantee to sell Furni? ture CHEAPER than any Furniture House anywhere. In proof of which I will give prices on a few articles -: , This Bureau only $4.75. * A fine Panel Head-Board Bedstead, 4 ft 4 inches high, at $2.50. Washstarid, with drawer and towel end, only $1.00, or the whole Suite at at $8.00. ' Cane Back and Cane Seat Rocking Chairs, best made, $1.25. Safes $2.75. Chairs cheaper than anybody, and everything else in proportion. Come and see me and be convinced G. F. TOLLY, . Depot Street " CASH TELLS THE STORX! CALL AND SEE!? BROWKLEE & BROWN, DEALERS IN ^ HEAVY, FANCY and FAMILY GROO] WE ALWAYSSCARRYJA COMPLETE STOCK Flour, Bacon, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, Hams, Molasses, And Everything else We also keep a full Stock of CAN GOODS, CA^Rnd FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES always, Everything NEW and FRESH. Call and see us before you buy. e Grocery line. ; NUTS and CRACKERS. | BRi Oot 0,1887 13 First Door Below Masonic Haiti: