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LOCAL NEWS I|||||raURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. ', Court convenes next Monday at Wal :r;ihalla. The city folks are getting hungry for a ? taste of Spring chicken. Both oju^ena-'and :;egga bring a good ;? price in the city Just now. There seems-to be plenty of money in . Anderson, to loan at lfrper cent. . The gossips are trying to locate the next I couple to get married in Anderson. :'-M.y To-morrow : (Friday) Is Washington's - birthfoy;.and is a National, nolidsy.. ^- ?;. 'Quite a; number of Valeh tines passed S'^ through the Postoffice last Thursday. Anderson will have work for several ^hunjdred mechanics this Spring and sam q%mer., /'V ^^MarionE. Backer, Esq., of Elberton, JhQ'sw", has been spendlog a few-days in the ? city. ... "^'^M^ A; W. Adams, of Seneca, Is spend Ing a' few: dayB in the city with her pa? rents. Rev. Hugh MoLees will preach at Flat | Eock Church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The merchants' are contemplating a */-g^\BprIng trade, and are preparing to v/ ; meet it. % There is very little sickness in the city ^ afc this time, and the physicians are not getting much to do. Mr.'O. E. Oomstook, of Louisville, Ky.f. ^ :'l9_8pendmg a.few weeks in the city with ^his kinsman,'Dr. W. H. Nardin. . - " Miss Lucia Patrick, of the Greenville g ^.^Pemde Ck)llege,"came home on Tuesday, to be present at the marriage of her broth? er. The summer meeting of the State Agri? % Cultural and Mechanical Sooiety wiU- be held" the first week in August at Fendle \ton. : *? '?--*-. Oar young friend, Whit. Smith, of this ^'t^bonntyi left last Monday for Texas, . where he proposes to reside for a time, at '..least. . We are anxious for news notes from every section of the County, and will ap? preciate every little piece of news you c?give us. The next thing our city must have is a V?gopdjaee school system.. It will aid con ?idarably in attracting new.settlers to our j %;"growing city. Mr. J. R. Henderson, of Easley, called to see us one day last week and renewed '; his subscription to the Intelligences for another year. V^;Mayor/Tribble's Court netteaV thirty four dollars and-fifty cents in fines last Monday morning, and on Tuesday morn? ing about fifty dollars. " ; .' V There was a very large crowd of people in ihe city on Tuesday, and large quanti? ties of fertilizers and provisions were pur : chased and carried away. >v By reference to . the new advertisement ?? IUct Jones, Seybt & Co., itw?ljbe seen that Mrs. Dr,. E. 0. Frierson secured the first : f prtee for solving their Rebus. Very large quantities-of commercial ~ . fertilizers are now being'received at An? derson, and some of our farmers appear J ^to be buying as heavily as ever; - That Anderson is on a boom goes with? out saying. Let's, all join in a long pull, a strong pull and a pull altogether, y and We will all succeed together. &*?i?r.' T. E. Horton, the accomplished city ?/editor of the Greenville News,'.is in the -Vr?ty* He came over-to attend:" the mar ; riage of his friend, Lieut. Patrick. ; Mrs. J. E. Breazeale returned home last Monday from Walhalla, where she has ^beeuattending the bedside of her father, :':.Dr. Ii. B. Johnson, who is very ilL . A considerable amount of gardening has been done, such as planting peas, pontons, Aa.;. Itjwill do about as well' to wait until the coldjreather has gone. >v ( ' Mr. R. M. Burr las, the purchasing agent for the County Farmers'. Alliance, has. removed his office to A. G. Means' Store. Persons having business with him should ;oots this. . *; C i,' Miss Sheed, of Augusta, Ga., Miss ; Thomas, of Waynesboro, Ga., Miss Cox, ? of Baltimore, and Miss Furinan, of Green '?;]. ?ville, are in the city, the guests of Mrs. N. A.McCuUy. The School Commissioner will - be :v. absent from his office next Saturday in at? tendance upon the Teachers' Association, which will be in session at Williamston on. that day. ' Married, on Sunday, February 3, 1889; at the residence oftho bride, by the Rev. 0. V. Barnes, Mr. James W. Keaton and ;."Mrs. Lou T. Martin, all of Anderson ^/County, S. C. - Rev. T. C.. Ligon, pastor of the Pied? mont Circuit, spent several days in the' city last. week. From his appearance, the good people of his charge seem to be treat : inghim well. The Davenport Hotel at Toccoa, Ga., Irjyraai destroyed by fire a few nights ago. Mr. W. Y. Miller, of this County, was a guest of the hotel at the time, and sus? tained a loss of fifty or sixty dollars. ^ t^The County Board.of Pension-Examin - ere met again last Tuesday, and passed npon a number of new applicants for pen? sions. Dp to date one hundred and forty V four persons have applied for pensions. On Friday evening, March 1st, at 7 o'clock,?Rev. A. A. Marshall will "deliver a lecture at Lebanon Church on VSt .Paul and the Ancient ChrisLans." A rich treat is in store for those who may 1 attend. The time for .Collection of city taxes . ! expires the first day of March next. Pay up, taxpayers, or you will have the pen? alty attached. Very few have paid,.and a rush is anticipated by the Treasurer dur? ing the last few days. Several gentlemen from a distance are writing to friends and acquaintances in Anderson with a view of coming here to ; reside. Let them come. We have plenty of room, and will gladly welcome any honest, upright man to our city. Our young friend, W. A. Holland, who who recently removed Trom this County ? to Calhoun, Ga? spent a day in the city - last week on a visit. He expresses him . .: ?elf asbeing delighted with his new home, and says he is doing a good business. The annual ball.to be given by the An : derson Dancing Club in Bleckley's Hall on to morrow (Friday) evening promises to be a recherche aifair. Quite a number of invitations have been issued, and a large crowd of young people will be pres '. ent. s* Mr. J. S. Fowler is having the roof of his commodious stable painted with Mr. ? T. 0. McDonald's "Excelsior Slate Coat $ ing." Mr. McDonald has done considers ble work in Anderson, and his paint has given general satisfaction to every one whohas.used it. ?-'. ? '-> ?. ?.' ? Monday night about 9 o'clock fire was discovered In one of the rooms of the Oil Mill. The alarm was Bounded, and the ;?;.r firemen soon responded. With a little ^worJc the fire was^ex?nguished before much damage was done. It is not known how the fire originated. _a?. We are requested to announce that the pnblio schools of Hall Township will close on Friday, March 1st. The Trustees will meet on the day following at the Carswell Institute, at S o'clock p. m., to approve claims and to attend to any other business that may come before them. The Walhalla Courier says the South Carolina Railroad has made Mr. L. L. Jarrard, of Fair Play, a very large and commodious stock car with his name and where it runs on it, so no one can use it but himself. The car runs from Charleston to Anderson via Augusta. Mrs. Minnie Hembree, wife of Mr. John Hembree, died at her home in Centerville Township, last Sunday night, aged about 35 years. Her remains were interred at Smith Chapel on Tuesday. She leaves a husband and three children, the youngest only a few days old, to mourn her death. The Baptist congregation of this city will meet next Sunday immediately after the morning services to hear reports from Committees in reference to building their new Church. Some plan will then be decided npon, and as soon as possible it is proposed to go to work on the new building.' Capt. Thos. F. Hill has resigned the po? sition of Chief of the Anderson Fire De? partment, and on last Thursday night Mr. D. 8. Maxwell was elected his'successor. Mr. Maxwell was Mayor of the city when the Department was organized, and has always manifested considerable interest in it. He will make a most efficient Chief. The State Sabbath School Convention meets in Charleston on Tuesday -evening, the 26th day of March next. Each County is entitled to as many delegates as it is allowed members of the General Assem? bly. The delegates will he appointed by the County Executive Committees. An? derson County should be represented in this Convention. We had a pleasant call last Monday from Mr. 0. 8. Minor, of Milledgeville; Ga., who has been spending a day or two in the city prospecting with a view of opening a mercantile business. Mr. Minor is a pleasant gentleman, and expressed himself-as being very favorably impressed with Anderson, and thinks she has a bright future. He has returned home, but will return to Anderson if he can get a store room. By reference to an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Mr. J. G. Fitzgerald, the clever photographer, has arrived in Anderson and will spend the next two weeks here.. He has charge of Maxwell's Gallery, and is prepared to do any work in his Hue.? As a photogta pher, Mr. Fitzgerald'is too well known to need any commendation from us. Now is your chance to get a good photo? graph, and yo? should call early. A few days ago Mr. John L. Jolly showed us a model of a sub-soil and turning plow, with heel sweep attached, which was made and patented by Mr. Alex. A. Dick son about forty years ago. Mr. Diokson, who is now dead, was one of the finest mechanics in the State, in his time, and when he made his plow there was noth? ing like it in existence. He sold quite a number of the plows, but it was not a success, as it was too complicated. ' Our former young townsman, J. Clar? ence MoFall, who has been clerking in a drug store at Charlotte, N. C, for several months past, has accepted a position with Bnrwell <fc Dunn, wholesale druggists, of that city, and will in a few days go on the road as travelling salesman. He will travel both North and South Carolina. We are delighted to hear of friend Clar? ence's promotion, and in his new position he has cur best wishes for his success. List of letters remaining in the Post office .for the week ending February 20: Mrs. Amania Brown, Mrs. Sinday Brown, John A. Brown, Elington Blackwell, Mrs. J. R. Burton, Joe Crawford, M. M. Clif? ton, C. A. Cargile, Martha- Crooks, J. H. Cox, H. S. Gossett, Mrs. R. O. Hawkins, Miss Corrie Harris, Mrs. Charlotte Hun? ter, Miss Lnla Johnson, H. S, Knight, Benjamin) Mitchell, Miss Jennie McGlll, Miss. L. J. Roberts, Mrs. Minerva Cox, Miss ElizaWUliams, Loves Wilborn. Last Monday afternoon Mr. J. L. Glenn came near having one of his mules killed at the Savannah Valley depot. His wagon :and team of mules was standing by the side of a car, which was. being unloaded. A number of cars were being shifted at the time, and through some misunder? standing this car was moved. The wagon was struck, turned over and demolished, and one of the mules was knocked down and dragged about twenty yards by the car. - The mule was badly injured, and it may prove a permanent injury. -Last week our venerable friends, Messrs. M. 8. Strickland and J. 8. Gassaway, of the Craytonville section, honored our office with their presence for a short while. Both of these gentlemen have been subscribers to the Intelligencer ever since it has been published, and will doubtless continue to read it as long as they live.. Both of them are among our best citizens, whose places will be hard to fill when they have gone to their eternal home. Were all men like them, there would be no use of Courts in this country. We hope they will livo to see many niore years of happiness and prosperity. At the residence of Mr. W. C. Bailey, the groom's brother, in this city, on Thursday evening, February 14, 1889, at 8 o'clock, in the presence of a few friends and relatives, Mr.' Alfred M. Bailey and Miss Jevota Keown, daughter of Mr. Jas. E. Keown, were united in marriage. The ceremony was impressively rendered by Rev. A. A. Marshall. After a short time spent in pleasant conversation, the bride I and groom, with the guests, were invited in to a bountiful supper, which had been prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Bailey., ' The Intelligences wishes the happy couple a long life of happiness and prosperity. The Columbia Register, of tho 16th, says: "Major Thos. B. Lee, of this city, was.on Thursday united in marriage to Miss A. E. Harris, at the residence of Dr. D. R. LaGrove, near Ridge, Edgefield County. Major Lee is well known all over the State as a gentleman of sterling worth and high standard in his profession. His bride is a lady of high culture, and Edgefield'a loss will be Columbia's gain. After the conclusion of the ceremony a reception followed and all the wedding guests partook of a palatable repast. Major and Mrs. Lee came on at once to this city, where they are now stopping." From last Thursday until Monday morning considerable rain fell in this sec? tion. On Saturday night the wind shifted from the east to the southwest, and on Sunday and Sunday night it was quite stormy. The wind was high and strong, and there was much thunder and light? ning. At intervals the rain came down in torrents, causing nearly all the streams to get out of their banks and in places doing much damage to the lands. Iu several sections there was a heavy fall of hail on Sunday morning. On Monday morning about daylight, a small cyclone passed a few miles southeast of the city. On Mr. D. Crosby's plantation a gin house was blown down, and on the plantations of Miss Jemlna NevUt and Mr. G. F, Tolly several small houses and stables were unroofed and much timber blown down. The work ef this storm seems to have been confined to these three plantations, as there has been no damage reporlsd from anywhere else. On MBgday there was n? through train oyer &?f?f& & R. on account of a washoufiBfegaluda Old Town. JfflwF"7" Our towsman, Dr. M. L- Sharpe, was called to Spartanburg last week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Carlisle, who died very suddenly on Monday night, 11th inst., of heart failure. Mrs. Carlisle was the beloved wife of Rev. J. M. Carlisle, and was born and reared at Fendleton. She was, many years ago, a resident of Anderson, her husband being pastor of the Methodist Church here. She was about G7 years of age, and a most ex? cellent Christian lady, whose death is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. A husband and six children, all of whom are grown, are left to mourn her death. Last Thursday there was a most pleas? ant and interesting Tournament at Dacus villo, in Pickens County, which was atteuded by a large crowd. The first priza was hotly contested for, but was finally borne off by Mr. A. T. Newell, of this County, who rode .seventeen times and hecured fifty-one rings. Mr. NewelPs riding is snicl to have been the best ever witne>se>l in this section. The second prize was won by Mr. Thos. Rankin, and the third prize by Robert Holcombe. At nigbt a big ball was given, at which Mr. Newell crowned Miss Minnie Morgan as "Queen of Love and Beauty," and Messrs. Rankin and Holcombe crowned Misses Latham and Thomas first and sec? ond "Maids of Honor" respectively. Last Saturday night, just after dark, some one entered Mr. Thos. Abbott's smoke-house, in Centerville Township, and.s tole a side of bacon. Before retiring to bed, Mr, Abbott went out to lock his smoke-house door, and saw at once that a thief had been in there. He secured a lantern, and, with two of his neighbors, followed the tracks which led from tho smoke-house to the house of a colored tenant on Mr. A. Bolt's place, where they arrested a negro named John Black. When they first reached the house, the occu? pants denied any knowledge of the steal? ing, but when all of them were threatened with arrest an old negro woman at once brought the meat out, and said Black had just brought it there. Black owned up to it, and said he was drunk when he stole the meat, and that he intended to carry it back to Mr. Abbott next morn? ing; Black was committed to jail Sunday morning by Trial Justice Brown to await trial at the next term of Court. The Abbeville Press and Banner, of last week, says: "We learn from Mr. T. P. Milford that James Estes, a white man, who kidnapped and carried away his cousin, Bettie Dyer, a thirteen year-old daughter of William J. Dyer, of Hart County, Ga., on the 29th of November lastf was captured on the 23th of January, near P?latka, Fla, and lodged in jail. Mr. Dyer and his daughter have returned to their home, and James Estes will be brought back to Hart County for trial for his offense. Estes is a former citizen of Anderson County, and once represented that section of the country in the State penitentiary under conviction for some evil deed. He parted with his wife some five years ago, who now lives at Bow? man, Ga. When Estes and his young cousin left home they, crossed Savannah river below Andersonville, and came by B?rdett'a mill at Mountain View. The next night they stayed near Abbeville, and then proceeded to Verdery, Bradley, Edgefield and Trenton, at which latter place they boarded the train for Aiken. Except one mile and a half, they walked all the way from Hart County to Trenton in five days and a half, going many miles out of a direct route.'' * With good officers, there is no reason why-the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank of Anderson should not be not only profitable to the stockholders, but of great benefit to the community. The increase in the bus? iness and the population of Anderson de? mand more banking facilities. It need not be in competition with the National Bank. There is room and a sphere for both?both can be supported and sustain? ed. Let the enterprise be encouraged by all who are interested in the growth and prosperity of our city. A meeting of the corporators was held in the office of Gen. Humphreys on last- Monday, and they have decided to open books for subscrip? tion at the office of J. D. Maxwell. The corporators are W. W. Humphreys, P. K. McCully, J. D. Maxwell, R. S. Hill, F. T. Wilhite, W. F, Cox, E. W. Brown, J. R. Vandiver, S. M, Orr, C. F. Jones, J. G, Cunningham, J. E. Peoples, and R, W. Simpson. The capital stock of the Bank is to be $50,000, divided into one thousand shares,- It is the desire of the corporators to get as many of our citizens interested In the bank as possible, and they have decided, therefore, not to allow a stock? holder to subsorlhe to more than ten shares. An advertisement of the opening of the subscription books appears in anoth? er column. Read it. The Wadsworth Lauds. The Laurens Advertiser, of a recent.dute, contained the following: "Very few persons in this community appear to realize the- great work of that grand philanthropist, Thomas Wadsworth, who, nearly a century ago planned for the education of the poor children of Maj. Dunlap's battalion and founded what was designed to be a magnificent school. Thos. Wadsworth was a wealthy English merchant of Charleston, S. C. He had no connection in this country but his mother and wife, and the disposition of his prop? erty to trustees "for the sole purpose and use of maintaining and supporting a free sohool Tor poor children residing within those limits (Dunlap's Battalion) forever,' shows the philanthropy of the man. The property which he gave has been found to be 14,674 acres of land in the counties of Laurens, Anderson, Abbeville, Green? ville, Pickens, Spartanburg, Oconee, Edge fiold, Lexington, and Orangeburg. This land has been leased for long terms by the trustees and the leases are just now begin? ning to expire. The Wadsworth school has been kept open during this long pe? riod, and.although the large sum realized from the lease of the lands was lost by the war, still the trustees have a small sum at interest, and when another disposition has been made of the vast ostate, Laurens County will have a school which will be of much more benefit than the State Uni? versity, the Clemson College or any other College. "The leases which have already expired are on lands in Spartanburg and Green? ville, and at the next term of Court in An? derson, the question of title will first be tried. There is little doubt, however, that tue trustees will be successful." There is a .case now pending in the Cir? cuit Court in reference to one of the tracts, which lies on the Southwestern suburbs of the city, but it will not be heard un til next fall. There is more than a hundred acres involved, and it is now owned by several persons. Plercetown Itoras. The health of the community is good at present. Warm weather, good roads and spring oats, are popular topics with tho farmers. Guano-hauling time is again upon us, and while the roads are good is the time to haul it. The farmers around here are agoing to use as much as heretofore. -Mr. S.W. Burgess has returned, mak? ing three of the five that left last fall to seek their fortunes in the West. Mr. Burgess speaks in high terms, as all the others do, of that country, and says he expects to return, but until we see him taking his leave, we will believe that he is content to admire Arkansas at a distance. Several weeks ago a certain family in this community decided to catch a chicken. They began to run tho chicken and run it under some brush that covered an old well, and as soon as the chicken got under the brush it fell into the well. Not long ago It was taken out alive, having stayed in the well thirty-two days. At last accounts it was still alive and doing well. All the schools in the neighborhood are prospering, the attendance, being larger, than ever before. The children are all supplied with the new books, and the teachers seem determined to do a more thorough work than has been done in the past. Liberty. To Rbnt -A fonr-room cottage. Apply at this office. Honea Path Itoms. W. C. Branyan has just finished a beau tiful cottage in town, and Mr. Elbert { Parker, with his interesting family, has moved into it. Mr. Parker has been quite Bick, but we are glad to report him much better. Mr. Levi A. Parker, of this place, has gone to 8enoia, Ga , to engage in the Ex? press business. Levi has made for him? self a good name here, and bis friends feel sure that he will succeed anywhere he may go. Mr. Richard Kirkpatrick is building a splendid dwelling on Green street. Rev. M. McGee has built a commodious dwelling, and when finished will make a beautiful appearance, being in a fine grove. ? Dr. J. Q. McDavid, of Due West, has been in town several days. The Doctor is a genial gentleman, and we are always glad to meet him. Mr. James Glenn, of Fairfield County, is studying Telegraphy in the office of our efficient Agent, Mr. L. S?. Burts. Drummers have been thick of late. Two reasonH for their coming: 1st?Our merchants buy a great many goods ; 2nd ?Mr. and Mrs. John J. Shirley feed so well that it is a real delight to eat there, and travelling men have found that out. Mr. James Ricketts, of Abbeville County, has moved near town in order to give his children the benefit of a good school. There was a quiet marriage near here on Wednesday, 13th inst. The contracting parties were Mr. James N. Shirley and Mrs. Lou E. Tucker. Rev. D. W. Hiott performed the ceremony. The parties are well and favorably known here, and we wlslTfor them much happiness. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Brock, nestled away in their lovely cottage, look the pic ture of contentment. Cheer up, ye dis? contented ones, perhaps such a day is in waiting for thee. Mr. C. E. Harper has ginned during the season 867 bales of cotton. One of our oldest and highly esteemed citizens, Mr. Obediah Shirley, passed away on Monday, 18th inst., in the 85th year of hiB age. The family have the sympathy of many friends. He had been married about 64 years, and the youngest child is about 38 years old. The funeral was conducted at the old home by Rev, D. W. Hiott and Rev. M. McGee. ?_ Messenger. Denver Items. In life's journey the sublime and ridic? ulous often meet. On a recent Sunday afternoon neighbor K-received a visit from the pastor of the church to which he belongs, and also a near neighbor dropped in, accompanied by his two dogs. Neigh? bor K-has two dogs also, and when the four get together, it is considered rather risky to try to pass unless some one is detailed as guard. While they (the peo? ple not the dogs) were engaged in devo? tional exercises, another neighbor, the first letter of whose name is "Jim," made his appearance and was duly set upon by the dogs, which somewhat disturbed Mr K in his devotions. He hated to get up and leave while prayer was going on, and he also was very anxions to go to "Jim's" rescue. Finally the prayers ended and the dogs stopped, but Mr. K-says that prayer did not do him any good, for all he could hear was "Jim's" pleadings for help and the dog's barking. I am reminded of another incident re? lated to a young preacher who was serving hi3 first Circuit. This young preacher called at the house of one of the members of his Church, and the family were all absent but the lady of the house. This young preacher, with ^commendable zeal, proposed to have prayers before he left, and as his time was short he was not long in getting to praying, but this good sister had left the kitchen to welcome the preacher, and had left things there in such shape as to require her to be back in a Bhort^time. So when they got down to praying and the preacher's back was turned she quietly, slipped away to the kitchen and arranged matters somewhat and then slipped back and regained a devo? tional attitude. But the preacher took in the situation and did not stay much longer. We are having a considerable "wet spell." Rain has been falling, more or less, continuously since last Thursday afternoon. Sunday morning about 8 o'clock a very heavy rain atorm, accom? panied with heavy thunder and lightning, passed through this section. Hail also fell, but not enough to do any material damage. The stones ranged in size from a buckshot up to a partridge egg. Farming lands are considerably washed, Monday morning another heavy rain passed over here, which put moat of the creeks out of their banks. The warm spell of last week caused the local barbers to get a good deal of hair cut? ting to do. A cold snap would be felt. Jay. Lebanon Items. The clouds have dispersed, aud the sun shines once more upon us. Yes, indeed, are we glad to Bee him; with eager eyes have many been looking for him. Nearly every one was looking for a cyclone from Saturday evening until Monday morning, and would hardly give it up un? til the wind rose and drove the clouds away. Our people know something about such things, for we have had two of them in our immediate neighborhood within the last four, or five years, hence their fears. Expect we dread them as much as the Charleston people do earthquakes. Not? withstanding their dreadfulness, it is the grandest sight our eyes have ever seen; yet we do not care to have the wonderful vision thrown before us again, unless we were sure it would not hurt us, and that would take all the coaxing powers of the whole universe to get us into that notion, so we are satisfied with our part, and are willing for them to stay on the ocean, where there are no houses or people to tear down or hurt. The rains were very heavy here?the creeks are very full. Good time to kill rabbits, as they are all run out of the swamps, and can be found sitting in open places. Some four or five of us instituted a hunt for them this morning, and had fine luck; we found upon one half acre of open ground seven. We killed about forty and a few birds. They are becoming very nu? merous and detrimental to our section. We will have to go back to hounds. Several of our citizens are in Greenville as witnesses in the United States Court vs. the whiskey wagon fellows who have been such a nuisanse to us for the last year. We hope to get rid of it pov Prof. Holland's school is moving on smoothly, taking into consideration the number he has to contend with, Rev. A. A. Marshall preached at this place last Sunday afternoon. There is a grand work in his hands among our peo? ple. He has a firm hold upon our affec? tions. He will deliver a lecture on St. Paul and Ancient Christianity in Lebanon Church on Friday evening, the first of | March, at seven o'clock. We feel sure there is a treat in store for us, and we be? speak for him a large audience. W. Prospect Itome, The Sunday school at this place is in good working order at present. Mr. Aaron Creamer is, at present, very ill, but we learned recently that he was improving a little. The snow did not stay on tho ground long enough to do the wheat much good, ft was not deep," and as the ground was dry it melted away in a little while. Some of the farmers are putting in guano, and others are preparing to begin in a few days. This is some earlier than the first that was put in last year in this neighborhood, but we don't want to be behind and are not going to. Now, we all should remember as we start from the sowing of the seeds to the harvest that good tillage is the best weapon with which the farmer can fight hard time9 and gain succes?. We might call it an apoident which oc? curred "to a young man, not long since, and not fifty milos away from here, who sat and told his best girl the secrets of his heart, and proposed to her that she seal his happiness forever with the little "yes," which she soon whispered in both of his ears. By and by the old clock struck twelve, and he told her that be would not be too extravagant with love and would go, which he did as soon as he bade her good night. When he got to the edge of the yard he looked back to see if she. had closed the door, and the big potato, which she had thrown at him, just fitted across below his eyes and she said, as he was get? ting his nose back in a straightforward position, be exclaimed, "Oh ! what need? less pain be bear:" We accepted a kind invitation to a sing? ing the other night at the residence of Mr. John F. Martin, which was largely attended by cheerful young persons. Mr. J. A. Harbin seated himself at the. organ and selected the singers for some special pieces. Messrs. J. B. Thomas and W. P. Harbin to sing bass, Mr. G. R. Thomas tenor, and Miss Minnie Camp? bell soprano. Each one sang their part to perfection. We only give the names of a few of the best singers, and will con? clude for this week by saying that noth? ing was ever enjoyed by those present moro than the singing. Before the enter? tainment was closed, Mr. J. A. Harbin played some marches, tho best we ever listened to. M. Look Out for your Boots. Tin, Iron and Shingle RoofB made Firo and Water Proof, by using tbe Excelsior Slate Coating, the best Roofing Paint on tbe market. Address T. C. McDonald, Sole Proprietor, Anderson, S, 0. W B c tr! ? w M P P. cd go ? - c Tl "? B CO 3 ST ?? o 00 pc* =? o to CT o n. o ? 3 ? S 3 g. -j ? es ca el =r t3 s3 2. S. C5 05 CP o r? C sr o a o. = ? SB o ~ 3 ca XJ CB es ZZ. ? -i a a c te CD < H 2 O 2 s g D 00 cr 5 5 B ?* tt a ?5 D ? a> = ? s ffl 4 ?? _ CT r? o S. ft q? CD *> ^ re 5 3 ?" B D C B a* o H D 3 h S! 8 ?-3 g O M M a) CO J1" ,?! Q 2 3 ?2 a 8 . > 3 e 03 cr ~? ?= c cr ?? s< C CS <D a o s ? o f I? W < c c ?7? cr CO (T> 2 o> P 2 es o ?? c c a. CO 2 ??" 2 - ?? g 5 ? 8 CO ? 1 ? 8 ? F S ? i ? 00 ? F W ? Hi ? H F F m - W ? O b o n i?i 25 25 cr c ?sa w er w ^ a cr o g S s ^ s ?? ?1 pj ^ o ?* 5 co cr 0 w w i 5 < S Eureka Items. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. W. J. Bobbins, on Thursday, February 14, 1889, by Rev. D. Weston Hiott, Mr. William Duckworth, and Miss Amanda Robbins, all of Anderson County. Again we have lost one of our Sunday School teachers, (Miss Amanda,) Beware, girls, of that class. First, its teacher was Miss Annie Emerson. Mr. H. M. Geer captured her and took her from us. .The next teacher was Miss Zella Campbell. She left us and went off to teach school, and I am afraid some one of the Hunter's Spring boys will capture her. (Be careful, Miss Zella.) Then Miss Amanda Robbins took charge of the class, and now Mr. Duckworth claims her. What will we do next? . ? Re'V. William Gaines preached a very interesting sermon at Eureka on last sec? ond Sunday. His day of preaching is now changed from second Sabbath to first. Our day school still grows larger, the number now being fifty-four. Miss Zella Campbell came home on a visit not long ago. and brought with her her friend, Miss Mamie Burriss. We would like to have Miss Mamie come again. We noticed one of Mountain Creek's bachelor's in our midst not long ago. We will not ask what brought him, but come again, William. Our clever young friend, John Maddox, is home for awhile. He is looking well. We learn that one of our most progress? ive farmers, Mr. S. N. Fearmau, has sold this season seventy bales of cotton, and made plenty of corn and grain to do him, with six plows. The farmers are doing good work, and propose planting more corn and using less guano than formerly, Since writing the above we learn Mr. Alfred Bailey has captured our organist, Miss Jevota Keown. Bboadaway. Conference of Elders, and Deacons. The Piedmont Conference of Elders and Deacons met according to appointment in the Presbyterian Church at Slabtown, S. C., on Friday, February 8th, at 11 o'clock a. m. The meeting was opened with, a sermon by Dr. J. R. Hi ley, at the conclu? sion of which the Conference proceeded to organization by electing J. P. Glenn Pres? ident, and W. C. Smith Secretary. The roll of Churches was called and the fol? lowing members answered: Carmel?T. H. Russell, 8. D. Stewart, N. T. Martin, W. W. Knight, L. G. Boggs and Dr. W. R. Hollings worth. Liberty?J. A. Boggs. Slabtown?J. C. Boggs, John M. Glenn, J. P. Smith, J. P. Glenn, F. M. Glenn, J. M. Smith, G. A. Rankin, T. S. Glenn and W. C. Smith. Piokens?W. B. F. Taylor. Midway?J. H. Anderson. Ministers present: J. R. Riley, D. D., Rev. A. P. Nicholson and Rev. W. K. Boggs. The Conference then proceeded to the discussion of the questions prepared by the Executive Committee. After the first question had been discussed at some length by several of the members, the Conference adjourned until 10 a. m, Sat? urday, at which time the meeting was called to order and opened with prayer by the President. The Conference then resumed and continned the discussion of j the programme until 11 o'clock, when Rev. J. R. Riley preached another excel? lent sermon. At its conclusion the Con? ference took a recess of one hour, at the expiration of which time it re-assembled and discussed at some length the remain? ing questions on the programme. It was moved and adopted that this Conference extend an invitation to the Oconee Con? ference of Elders and Deacons requesting them to meet with us at our next meeting in August, and that the Rev. Mr. Fogar tie be requested to preach the opening sermon. The following resolutions were offered and adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Con? ference are hereby tendered the people of | Slabtown Church for their bounteous hos? pitality durjng this meeting. Resolved, That the Anderson and Pick ens papers be requested to publish the proceedings of this Conference, and that the Secretary prepare the same for publi? cation. The Conference then adjourned to hold its next meeting with Carmel Church sometime in August next, to be deter? mined by the Executive Committee. J. P. Glenn, President. W. C Smith;,. Secretary. Mb. Eiutob: Please give us space in your columns to give the true statement in regard to the Church and the organized society, which is better known as the Farmers' Alliance. We will state just here that the so-called Alliance had its first meeting at Holland's Store, where it is said to nave been organized with a full set of officers. They got tired of their loca? tion there, and met for some timeatShiloh Church. This was done without leave or license. The majority of the Church, as well as Mr. "Burke," kicked, and the mid? night muddy feet fled. Mr. ?'Member," we would like to ask your honor a few ques? tions. 1st. When you meet at Ruhamah, as you stated, do you meet in the Church or in the school house ? 2nd. We believe you also stated that the West Savannah Alliance was in a flourishing condition. Your honor, why is it some of the mem? bers are going to move to Mountain Creek ? We can't agree with you in saying it is in a flourishing conditjqn, nor aid you ever see in the "Holland's Store Items" that it was organized at Shiloh?neither was it organized with a full set of officers. _St'USCRIDEE. Obituary. Died,\Feb. 10, 18S9, Mrs. Sallie J. Han? cock. She was born March 9, 1859. In August, 1875, she united with the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Anderson County. Death had no terrors to her, for she knew in whom she believed, At the close of the funeral services, conducted by her pastor. Rev. G. M. Rogers, the hymn, "Beautiful Land," one of her favorite hymns, was sung, and her body was then laid in the grave in the cemetery near the Church, where she rests in hope of a glorious res? urrection at the last day. A husband is leit without his best earthly prop, six small children without the care of a moth? er. May God sustain them in this the night of their sorrow! B. W. Wjiildbn. Their Business Booming, Probably no one thing has caused Buch a general revival of trade at Hill Bros.' Drug Store as their giving away to their customers of so many free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump? tion. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valuable article from the fact that it always cures and never disappoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test it before buying by getting a trial bottle free, large size |1. Every bottle warranted. Epoch. The transition from long; lingering and painful sickness tn robust health marks an epoch in the life of the-individual. Such a remarkable event is treasured in the memory and the agency whereby the good health has been attained is gratefully blessed. Hence it is that so much is heard in praise of Electric Bitters. So many feel they owe their restoration to health, to the use of the Great Alterative and Tonic. If you are troubled with any diseaso of Kidneys, Liver or Stomach, of long or short standing you will surely find relief by uso of Electric Bitters. Sold at 50c. and $1 par bottle at Hill BroB.' Drug Store. School Books cheaper than ever at Wat kins' Book 8tdre. Full line of Fancy and Comic Valen? tines at Watkins' Book Store. Books of notion and all kinds of station? ery at Watkins' Book Storo. [Advertisement*] Ahderson, 8. C, Feb. 14th, 1889. We find as to the facta in the case be? tween Lieut. J. M. Patrick and Mr. B. B. Breazeale, Jr.: That Mr. B. B. Breazeale was exenaed from drill, being sick, by Lieutenant Patrick, and that he fell into ranks as ordered, with the file closers, near Lieut. Sharpe, and answered to his name; further, that he left ranks on account of sickness, understanding Lieut. Sharpe to say to him that he need not remain in ranks if he had been excused; further, that he refused to return to ranks when ordered by Lieut. Patrick to do so. Now, upon these facts, we recommend the dis? claimer on the part of Lieut. Patrick of any intention to impeach the veracity or character of Mr. B. B. Breazeale, Jr., either in any expressions to Capt. Patrick or to Mr. Claude Breazeale, and the withdrawal of any words leading to that conclusion. At the same time, the withdrawal of any threats or offensive communications on the part of Mr. B. B. Breazeale, Jr. J. J. BAKER, JOSEPH N. BROWN, G. EBNEST BROWN, S. N. PEARMAN. [Advertisement.'] The Garden Seed busineos is being well done and well pushed this season, and we are taking a lively hand. Prices are cut down pretty close, and each dealer is vicing with the other to see who can come the nearest selling them for nothing. The main thing to bo considered ia to be sure you get them from a reliable man, who buys from reliable growers, and-has fresh Seed We have already made our second order this season, and are in the market to stay and see it out. We handle Landreth's Seed exclusively, get the best prices and discounts, and can compete with anybody?even Landreth himself. This is big talk, but we mean business, and if you don't believe it try us and him, and we save you the.freight, We invite men who peddle Seed through the country to bring tneir quotations to us, and we guarantee to duplicate any prices th*y may have from any reliable house anywhere, and we save them the freight. This proposition applies also to merchants throughout the County, We handle none but fresh Seed, with the date printed on each package, and we mean business. We buy as cheap as anybody, we are satisfied with as little profit as anybody, and will sell as cheap as anybody. So don't fail to see or communicate with us, and we think wa can save you money, Qur place ia McGully's Corner. HILL BROTHERS, Druggists. 75,000 Pounds of Flour Just received by E. W. Brown & Sons, which they will sell at the very lowest prices. If you will give them a call, yon will be convinced that this is true. Also remember our stock of finest and freshest crackers. Give them a trial. THE PRIZE OE CRAYTON, JONES & SEYBTS Best 5-cent cigar in town at Watkins' Book Store. Blank Books and Memorandums in end ess variety at Watte in's Book Store. WAS awarded to MRS. DR. E. 0. PRIERSON--Two Pairs Not? tingham Lace Ourtains--she being the first lady who sent in the correct solution. We are sorry to know, though, that we could not award th| prizes to the" first Gentleman, Miss or School-boy, there being none sent correct. . Tours truly, TORIES, SEYBT &c CO. SUCCESSORS TO C. F. JONES. R. 0. WEBB. Wish you a Happy N?w Year, and are ready to do their part in making it a prosperous one. We watched the market and bought largely of Supplies when they were very Cheap. FLOUR, FLOUR, FLOUR. FIVE Oars Choice Family Flour, every Barrel sound, or money refunded This stock was bought very cheap, and we are ready to give you the advantage of our purchase. We have no high priced goods. Gome. All we ask is a fair show? ing. If we don't save you money, then buy from some one else. Two Cars good WHITE CORN at the lowest prices. ' MOLASSES, MOLASSES. " We worked several days telegraphing to New Orleans, making offere on Mo? lasses, in order to have them cheaper than, our competitors, and we succeeded in getting them under regular prices, in order to give our customers the benefit of the very lowest prices, Don't buy a Barrel of Molasses until you see us. We know it will pay you. TOBACCO, TOBACCO, TOBACCO. You'all know we keep the best brands of Tobacco, and our prices are always the lowest. Factory prices to Country merchants by the Box. Bacon, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, Etc. Come give us a chance j we havo an immehse stock of Groceries of every de? scription. Special prices to clubs in large lots. We are bound to sell. Our prices as you all know, make our Store the popular House of Anderson. DRY GOODS FLOOR. Ladies, our large stock Dry Goods will soon be replenished with a beautiful line Hankerchieft, Gloves, Corsets, Collars, Ruchings, and many other beautiful new goods. We thank y?u all for your kindness and large patronage during last year. Make our Store your home when in Anderson. We intend this year to study your wants more than ever, and keep the most magnificent stock Fine Dry Goods and Shoes to he found in the City. Clothing and Gents' Furnishings. A uew lot Overcoats and Fine Clothing just received. We have just bought a lot Fine Worsteds, in large sized, very cheap. Beautiful line Collars, Cuffs, Cravats, Shirts, Etc. Our stock Gents' Machine and Hand Sewed Shoes can't be leaf. Our Douglas $8.00 Shoes beat the world. THREE FLOORS LOADED DOWN With all kinds of Goods. Come, bring yonr friends; we have everything you need. We want yonr trade. Our guarantees?Good Goods, Undeviating Politeness, all Goods as Represented, and Lowest Prices for Everything. We did an immense business last year, and intend to do more this season by keeping a still larger stock. Hoping to see you all soon, and wiahiog you a bright and happy New Year, Respectfully, C. F. JONES & CO. 4 HANDSOME PRIZES. 4 JOHN E. PEOPLES & GO'S Prize Rebus. IN order to afford our friends and patrons in Town and Country a rare evening's entertainment, we will present to the FIRST LADY CUSTOMER-: who will bring to our Store a correct answer to this Rebus, a handsome BERRY BOWL SET with 13 pieces. To the first GENTLEMAN a Fine LIBRARY LAMP, with Decorated Shade. To the first MISS of 18;og' under A GOLD DOLLAR. To the first SCHOOL BOY a SILVER DOLLAR. The answers to the Rebus must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and. brought to our Store, where they will be numbered as received/and opened on> the 1st day of March, 1889, and prizes -awarded. Only one prize to each; family. m St j I. PEOPLES & El. HAVE TWO CAR LOADS OP STOVES ON HAND, And will sell CHEAP for CASH or on Time. Specialties in Glass and Silverware. Entered according to Act of Congrma, In tbe rets 1674, by National Advsstumo Co., in tbe oOce of tbe Librarian of CongroM, Washington, P. C MTOBABB & READY FOR 'Jm We Expect you to VisiUirbefbrT^kiiig yi mas Purchases/ We have many New and Attractive articles at prices from; Tp.ii Cents to One Hundred Dollars, BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF FINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY X 1H El ?2irH?ntadtn<i OnooUKrPEETTY THINGS.- * .J JOHN M. HUBBARD & BRO. ? I ?