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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7. The molon-cholic season is in full blast now. New houses are being occupied as fast as they are built. Mr. J. Rl Smith, of Greenville, is spend? ing a day or two in the city. Good repoits of Che crops como from every section of this County. The voters say the present set of candi? dates do not do much treating. Deputy Sheriff Green is now. looking after the delinquent taxpayers. Rumor says there will probably bo sev? eral marriages in Anderson this fall. Maj. B. F. Whitner requests us to say - that he is not a candidate for Mayor. . Mr. Chas. Prevost, of Chattanooga, -Toon., is in the city visitirg his parents Dr. Thos.S. Humphreys, of Lincolnton, Ga., ha? been spending a few days with relatives in this section. . D. S. Mxwell & Son have just received a oar load of barley and rye, which they are offering at a low'price. Mr. Geo. L. Schrimp, of this County, has gone to Cincinnati, Ohio, to visit Ids . mother and other relatives. The attention of pinners is directed to the advertisement of the Sullivan Hard Company. Read it carefully. Remember, in sending your communi? cations to the Intelligencek to write only on one side of the paper. Mr. James H. Rocker and family, of Elberton, Ga., have been spending a few , days in the city with relatives. .... - CjI. Jchn B. Patrick hasjust returned from a trip to Georgia, where he went io the interest of the Military Institute. The pic nie at Hopewell Church takes place to-morrow- (Friday.) The Anderson v-.Bmd.wul furnish music for the occasion. The Pendleton correspondent of the Greenville News says Mr. B. F. Gantt has been appointed Postmaster at Pendleton. Mr. John A Pruitt, of this County, has gone.to All-Healing Springs, N. C, to spend a month for the benefit of his . health. " - Miss Lizzie Byrum, of this County, and M las Mam i e Tel ford, of Florida, have gone on a pleasure trip to the mountains for a few weeks. The city primary election takes place to-day between 9 a. m. and 4 p. in. It Is the duty of every Democrat in the I city to vote. There will bean important meeting of Broyles' Alliance next Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The members are urged to attend promptly. "The new organ for the Baptist Church has arrived and is now being placed in position. It is a mammoth instrument, .weighing 115,000 pounds. Married, oc Sunday, August 3, 1890, at I Trinity Church, by Rev. J. N. Wright, Mr. J. P.. Thomas and Miss Hortensa Clarke, all of this County. The centennial celebration of Good Hope Church, in the. Cc'.aer Township, takes place next Saturday, and will no doubt attract a large crowd. A railroad meeting will, be held at Tawnville on Monday, 11th inst. The Directors and all persons interested in the Road are requested to attend. Rev. David Humphreys will preach in tiw Presbyterian Church,: this city, on Sunday, 17th inst, at which time the Sacrament of the Lord's Sapper will be administered. V/e are requested to ask all persons who are interested to meet at Snow Hill I Church, near PiercetowD, on Saturday, : .16th:insrM for the purpose of cleaning and " clearing off the graveyard. Messrs. J. E. Breaezale and A. R. Cox are announced as candidates for the Legis? lature, and Mr. R. ?. Parker as a candidate for County Commissioner, and C. Ward law'for School Commissioner. Mr. James A. Carson is now represent? ing J. Eugene Whitney's Nursery .Roches? ter, N. Y., in this County. Mr. Carson is a reliable man,- and any . orders given to him will be satisfactorily filled. ' Prof. A. S. Townos, Principal of the. Greenville Female College, passed through .Anderson Tuesday on his way to the Saluda Association.. While in the city he gava the Intelligencer a call. -Mr. R. F. Smith, of Augusta, is in An? derson visiting his brother, Mr. J. M. Smith. Mr.. Smith is an old Anderson -boy, and is now assistant Yard Mastar of the Central Railroad In Augusta. The storeroom and lot occupied by Mr. W. A. Chapman, on Granite Row, was sold at public outcry last Monday, and was bid off for Dr. D. S. Watson, so we are in? formed. The price paid was $6,500. Anderson Barton bas purchased a new, neat carriage, and is ready at any time to carry persons to and fro in any part of the city. Anderson is a polite, courteous negro, and deserves to be patronized. Mr. Lawrence Archer and wife, of Montgomery, Ala., ore visiting relatives in the city. Mr. Archer is an old Ander | son boy, and his host of friends ore de? lighted to greet, him again on his native ground. Hon. R. P. Clinkscales requests us to state that on account of being engaged in the Centennial celebration at Good Hope Church next Saturday, he will not be able to attend any of the pic nics to be held in the County that day. We are indebted to Mm. T. M. White for a large basket cf the moat luscious grapes, for which wo return thanks. It wilt' pay any one to visit Mr. White's vineyard and see the prettiest sight in the world. The y ield this year is great. Pioneer Steam Fire Engine Company will hiive a meeting Friday afternoon, at G o'clock, to have a reel practice. A spe? cial will also beheld Friday avening at 8 o'clock to. elect officers for the ensuing year. All of the members are urged to .attend. i There will be a pic nie at Cars well In? stitute on Wednesday, 13thinst, and the candidates for Congress and the State and County officers ara invited to attend. The public generally are also invited to attend, and are reminded not to forget the dinner baskets. On the day of the pie nie at Cooley's Bridge a fine, doable-action, 32 caliber Smith & Wesson pistol was stolen from Deputy Sheriff Green's grip sack, which he had left in his bnggy. Any informa? tion leading to its recovery will be amply rewarded. We are requested to announce that the colored Alliance will have a pic nie at Mr. H. C. Routh's gin house, in Fork Town; ship, on Tbm-sday, 14th inst. A. Q. Hay nie. E. D. Williams and others will ad? dress the Alliance. The Colored Band of Anderson will furnish the music for the occasion. Mr. J. D. Driskell, of Garvin Township, brought us Saturday last the finest stalk of cotton we have seen this year. It is of the water-oak variety. It is about four feet high, well fruited, and was planted the 5th day of May. He has about one acre of this fine cotton, and the yield promises to be good. The i n tor- denomin ation al Sunday School Association, of Anderson County, which met at Belton on 25th July ulfc., organized by electing I*. P. Smith, President; C. Wardl3W, Asssistant Seoretary; John M. Hubbard, Treasurer. The schools in the County were not Tery well represented, owing to the Inclemency of the weather. A man who objects to his wife's wearing a Mother Hubbard during such hot weather as we have recently experiencod, is an unfeeling bear from away up in the polar regions. ' If we were a woman we would wear the thinnest, loosest Mother Hubbard we could get; and if a looser, cooler garment with a bay window in it should be invented by some friend of the Bex, we'd wear that, even if it did make the old bear growl and snap. Notice carefully the new advertisement of J. L. Haynie & Daughters, of Green ?yille. They are now making special offers in their pianos and organs, and a big run on the world renowned Mason & Hamlin organs and pianos. The latter has a new method of stringing, which is said to be superior to all others. Mr. Haynie has been saUing pianos and organs for Ludden <fc Bates, Savannah, Ga., for fourteen years, and hiss experience In the business enables him- to give you some valuable informa? tion in the selection of an instrument. Miss Mary A. Cruise, eldest daughter of Mr. John Cruise, formerly of this County, died at her home in Asnevillo, N. C, on Sunday, July 27th', after a long and pain? ful illness of typhoid fever, aged 21 years, j Miss Cruise has many, friends and ac? quaintances in this section who v/ill deeply regret to hear of her death. I There will be a basket pic nie under the ? auspices.of Honea Path and Saluda Alli? ances] at Honea Path, on Saturday, 9th ?insti- Prominent speakers have been in .vited to be present to deliver addresses upon subjects pertaining to the Alliance. Neighboring Alliances, together with the public generally, are cordially invited to attend. A party of Auderson's 3'oung men, this writer among the number, spent last Sunday in Hart County, Ga , and attended the camp meeting which is held every year near Hartwell. It was a most de lightful trip, and tho party came back thoroughly convinced that for genuine hospitality the Hart County people cannot be excelled. The Saluda Association convened at Cross Roads Church Tuesday, and the crowd in attendance was much larger than is usually seen on the opening day. The officers were re elected as follows : Mode? rator, Rev. J. S. Murray ; Clerk, Rev. M. McGee; Assistant Clerk, Dr. John A. Rob? inson; The body will conclude its busi? ness to day. Mr. E. R. Burgess, of Williamston, is certainly the champion tomato producer of this County. He has sent the Intelli? gencer a twig on which there were twelve large tomatoes, several of which were nearly as large as your fist. It is the largest cluster of tomatoes we have ever Been. If any of our readers can beat it, we would iiko to hear from them. The citizens of Hall Township have de? cided to havo a primary election for the selection of a Trial Justice for their Town? ship. It will take place on Friday, 8th inst., between the hours of 2 and 6 o'clock p. m., and all of the members of the Dem? ocratic Club are urged to turn out and vote. Messrs. J. J. Finley, Jr., J. C. Hamlin and J. L. Gable are appointed managers of th9 election. Mrs. M. H. Hart died quite suddenly at her home in Centerville Township last Friday night, aged about 43 years. Mrs. Hart was as well as usual Friday evening and prepared supper for the family, but after retiring she took sick and died in a short time. She was a good woman, and was highly esteemed by her neighbors. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her death. Her remains were interred at Mt. Bethel Church on Sunday. Mr. Rufus Hays, of Savannah Town? ship made a narrow escape from a terri? ble death last week. While riding in a cart his mule ran away, and, being partly thrown out, he was caught in the front part of the cart and dragged through the woods for some distance. He was badly cut about the head and his body painfully bruised. Dr. R. E Thompson was called to dress Mr. Hay's wounds, and found him unconscious, but he was soon restor? ed to consciousness and our latest infor? mation is that he is improving. The Ladies' Working Society of Mid? way Church will serve a dinner at the Church on Wednesday, August 20th, and will also have ice cream and lemonade on sale throughout the day. It is also pro? posed to have a concert and two lectures during the day, to which an admission fee of 25 cents lor grown people and 10 cents for children will be charged. The pro? ceeds of the occasion will be used iu pur? chasing an organ for the Church. We bespeak for the ladies a liberal patronage. Remember the date, and be suro to go. v The pic nie at Cooley's Bridge last week was largely attended. Three Coun? ties were represented?Anderson, Green? ville and Laurens. There were speeches made by candidates from both Greenville and Anderson Counties for Legislative honors, and by Messrs. Norris and Mur? ray candidates for Congress. Owing to a rain that fell in the morning it was rather muddy. A recess was taken, and during it a very enjoyable dinner was also taken. Good order prevailed, and everybody seemed pleased. Anderson was pretty well represented at this pie nie Candi? dates were very numerous, but there were moro that were not than were Candida!es. - Gen. M. L. Bonham, South Carolina's efficient and courteous Adjutant General, accompanied by his lamilj', came to An? derson Tuesday to speud a month at the Hotel Chiquola. Tuesday evening Gen. Bonham was serenaded by the Young America Cornet Bund, and a large num? ber of our citizens were present to pay their respects. After the Band had played several pieces-, loud calls wore made for Gen. Bonham, who appeared on the ve? randa and was introduced by Col. E. M. Rucker. Gen- Bonham spoke about fif? teen minutes, and ably defended the Dem? ocratic party and the present officials. At the.conclusion of his speech. Maj. E. B. Murray was called out, but. after thanking the crowd for the compliment paid him, said he would address them on some future occasion. . A meeeting of the Farmers' Association was held in the Court House Monday afternoon, and short speeches were made by-Messsrs. J. Perrv Glonn, A. R. Cox, W. F. M. Fant, J. W. Bowden, J. B. Lev erett, J. Be)ton Watson, R. P. Clinkscales, J.W.Ashley, J. E. Breazeale and Ii. B. A.. Robinson. On motion, a committee, consisting of one delogate from each of the Democratic Clubs in the County, was re? quested to meet in a caucus for the pur f>ose of suggesting a ticket fortheLegis ature, and all of the gentlemen who had been mentioned as candidates for Repre? sentatives, were invited to meet with said Committee. The meeting then adjourned. Twenty-six of the thirty-seven Clubs in the County were represented in the caucus, which remained in session for two hours or more, and finally endorsed the follow? ing gentlemen : J. R. Earle. J. E. Breaz? eale, J. W. Bowden and A. R. Cox. Tuesday ufternoon we had the pleasure of taking a stroll - through Mr. C. A. Reed's building, on North Main Street, and inspecting his large stock of sewing machines, pianos, organs, buggies, car? riages, etc, and we must confess that we wero agreeably surprised to know what an immense business be is doing. Mr. Reed occupies 12,500 square feet of space, and each department is kept full of the eood3 he handles. Wo venture the asser? tion that there is not another business house in the State engaged in his line of trade that' can show as largo a stock of machines, vehicles, pianos and organs as Mr. Reed. He buys direct from the man? ufacturer, and consequently is able to meet any competition in prices and terms. It is worth any person's time to visit his establishment. Mr. Reed left yesterday for the Northwest for the purpose of adding to his stock, and when he returns ho will be better prepared than over before to meet the demands of his trade, which is increasing every day. Mountain Creek takes the cake. The best order and most attentive gathering yet was held there last week. Patience, patience?a most wonderful manifestation of patience, Twelve speeches, all listened to with interested attention. Every can? didate was given an opportunity to put himself before the people, and even some who were not candidates. The following gentlemen spoke: J. Perry Glenn, C. Wardlaw, D. H. Russell, J. B. Patrick, R. P. Clinkscales, J. W. Bowden, J. W. Ashley, Silos N. Pearman, E, B. Murray, ? A. C. Latimer, J. B. Watson and E. B. Murray in reply. A splendid dinner was served to the satisfaction of all. Hon. J. Belton Watson announced that he was not a candidate. In bis speech at Clinkscales' Mill he said if he should become a candi? date iu this campaign he would, of course, appreciate the support of that vicinity. The writer, with a friendly motive to keep him before the people in case he should enter the race, mentioned him as a candi? date, but not yet known (to the writer) for what. He seems to have construed our attempted kindness into a cut at him, and not as a favor intended. Such is life. A representative of the Intelligencer spent an evening last week at Pelzer, and by the kindness of Dr. Truman Crymes, attended the meeting of the Pelzer Ly? ceum, at which Rev. D. W. Hiott deliv? ered a most interesting and uble address. The Pelzer Manufacturing Company have erected a beautiful and conveniently ar? ranged building at a cost of about ?1,800, and provided it with about 1000 volumes of choice literature, and about $100 worth 'annually of the best periodicals, to which all the people can be admitted by becom I ing members and paying ten cents a month. This is a rare opportunity, and should be taken advantage of by all who love knowledgo, refinement and socia? bility. We most heartily commend it to the favorable regard of the people of Pel? zer. There are now about 300 members. The evening we spent there will long be remembered as a bright period in the past, We venture the assertion that there is not a factory town in the South where the good of the people is more carefully looked after than at the Pelzer mills. While we were there a Mutual Aid Asso? ciation was organizod, in which the peo? ple are taking a lively interest. They have an Alliance, Sunday Schools, and a model Church building. Pelzer also has a good school building, in which the edu? cational interest of the town is carefully, | ably and vigilantly guarded by Miss Lou I Carpenter, assisted by Mis3 Hard, Hur I rah for Pelzer. The County Deniccrntlc Convention. The County Convention mot last Mon? day, and was called to order at 12 o'clock m. by County Chairman Latimer. J. W. Bowden wnd J. P. Smith were ap? pointed temporary secretaries, and wore afterwards made permanent Secretaries!. The Secretary proceeded to call the roil of Clubs, and the names of the delegates wero enrolled. The County Chairman stated that under the rule of the last Con? vention all of the Clubs were instructed to send to this Convention a certified roll of its membership, and that all had done no except Boltou No. 1 and Slabtown Clubs. On motion, tho delegates from the Clubs were admitted to the Convention. A motion was made to allow the Chair? man of each delegation fill any vacancies on their respective delegations, but this motion did not prevail, and the roll of delegates us called was adopted. The County Chairman said he apprecia? ted the spirit of the last Convention and hoped that good order and good feeling would prevail in this Convention. He than stated that this Convention had beeu called to elect delegates to both the August and September State Convention and to trans? act any other business that was deemed necessary. H. M. Prince nominated the following gentlemen as delegates to the State Con? ventions: A. C. Lattimer, W. A. Noal, Sam'l McCrary, J. M. Glenn, J. A. Hays, J. W- Bowden, W. A. Dickson, S. N. Poarman, T. J. Martin and L. 0. Willi ford. Thero being no other nominations, on motion, tho above gentlemen were elected delegates to the State Conventions, by ac? clamation . On motion, the delegates were instructed to appoint their own alternates, in case any of tnem could not attond. J. P. Glenn offered the following pream? ble and resolutions: Whereas, the Executive Committee of the Democratic party in this State, when it met first last May, ignored certain demands made to call a Convention to decide as to a Slate primary, and called a nominating Convention for State officers instead to meet on September 10, 1890; and, where? as, the said Executive Committee, when it saw Tillman would be nominated under the..Convention plan, and, after these Counties had elected delegates to the Sep? tember Convention, met again June 25, 1890, and called another Convention to meet August 13,18S0, to decide to do the very thing it before virtually decided net to do, viz., to call a Convention to decide as to a State primary, thus showing a grave inconsistency. Therefore, be it Resolved, That we deem it impracticable and unwise and unfair at this late stage in the campaign to attempt to undo what lias already been done, and our delegates elected to-day are hereby instructed to vote in the August Convention against a State primary for the election of officers this year. As a substitute for the above preamble and resolutions, H. M. Prince offered the following: Whereas, the Democratic party is di vid ed into factions, which, if not reunited, may result in dire disaster and permanently disrupt the party and jeopardize the best interests of the people ; and, whereas, we believe that the primary plan of electing delogates to the State Convention to be held on tho 10th day of September. 1890, to nominate candidates for State officers will tend to bring about reunion and harmony in tho party. Therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of this Con? vention that a primary for the electiou of delegates to the September Convention be adopted by the.Convention of Augustl3th. Resolved, That the delegates elected by this Convention be instructed by this body to voto for a primary to elect delegates to the nominating Convention to bo held in the city of Columbia on the 10th day of September, 1890. W. A. Neal moved to lay the resolutions offered by Mr. Prince on the tabl9, but withdrew tho motion in order to allow a discussion of the resolutions. Mr. Prince spoke in favor of his resolu? tions. He urged the delegates not to for? get that this was a Democratic Conven? tion, and said nothing should be doue that would tend to divide the party. Every mau would admit that the party wa3 divided into factions, and the breach now existing should be healed. A State primary would unite both factions. Shell, in his manifesto, demanded a primary. The March Convention also demanded it, und Tillman favored it. If primary was the voice of the people, and it was. right and proper. A'would insure a continu? ance of white supremacy in South Caro? lina. Tho action of the approaching State Convention would have a potent influ? ence on the condition of the party, and we should consider well what we do. Division in our ranks not only invites but insures defeat. If you will have a pri? mary the majority will rule, and no man will havo an excuse not to support the nominee. He plead in the interest of no man or faction, but in the interest of white supremacy. [Cheers and biases ] Mr. Neal renewed his motion to table Mr. Prince's resolutions, but after con? siderable confusion he again withdrew it. J. P. Glenn spoke against Mr. Prince's resolutions. He said the March Conven? tion demanded a primary, and at that time he favored it, but he thought it was too late to advocate it now. In all future elections he would favor a State primary. He did not believe the State Executive Committee had acted under pure motives in favoring a primary now, and he thought it would be unwise and unfair to ask for a primary at this time. [Cheers-] Mr. Neal again renewed his motion to lay the resolutions on the table, and Mr. Prince called for a yea and nay vote. By this time there was scarcely standing room in the Court House, and excitement ran high. There was considerable confu? sion and a general clamor of voices. Tho Chairman rapped for order, and finally succeeded in restoring order. Mr. Prince then withdrew his motion asking for a yea and nay vote. The original resolutions were read again, and Col. E. M. Kucker took the floor to speak against their adoption. He said ho advocated a primary in the State Conven? tion four years ago, and had always favored it. At this juncture there was an attempt to howl the speaker down and prevent his being heard. The County Chairman appealed to the crowd to keep quiet and let Col. Rucker be beard, but it was several minutes before order was re? stored. Col. Rucker resumed his speech, and said he was speaking only in the name of justice and right. Here again there was loud yelling and shouts of "call him down !" and some one asked the speaker if he did not favor a primary because he did not want Tillman elected. Col. Rucker answered "No." The crowd again attempted to howl him down. The County Chairman appealed for order, and finally Mr. Rucker was granted five min? utes in which to conclude his speech, but thore was such a clamor of voices he could scaicely be beard. Before taking his seat the speaker asked for a yea aud nay vote on the resolutions. Amid great confusion the roll call pro? ceeded, and resulted in 1G7 yeas and 10 uays. A number of the delegates had left the Convention before the roll call began, and consequently there was not a full vote. However, their presence would net have changed the result, though it is presumed that nearly if not all of them would have voted against the resolutions, as they represented anti-Tillman Club3. W. A. Neal offered the following reso? lution, which was adopteed: Resolved, That it is the sense of this Con? vention that a primary election be or? dered by the coming State Convention for an election by tho people for delegates or direct for State oilicers in 1892. J. M. Glenn offered the following reso? lution, which was adopted: Resolved, That this Convention, repre? senting the Democracy of Anderson County, does hereby ondorse Col. D. K. Nor;:is to represant the Third Congres? sional District in Congress. W. S. Brown said this County had two candidates in the race for Congress, D. K. Norris and E. B. Murray, and before sub? mitting Mr. Glenn's motion to n voto he thought these gentlemen should address the Convention. The Couuty Chairman was asked if the resolution would bind the delegates to support Mr. Norris, and he replied in the negative On motion, the Convention adjourned. The Conventiou was composed of 201 delogates of whom 37 were anti-Tillman. A. Curd. Mr. Editoh : I see in your valuable pa? per of the 31st ult. a card from Mr. Joshua W. Ashley denouncing the false report that he had been brought out as a candi? date for the Legislature by the anti-Till? man men. I desire to stand as a witness to Mr. Ashley's statement. I was in Ander? son on the 7th July, and heard three or four hundred Tillman men solicit him to run for the Legislature Who could blame any man, Tillman or anti-Tillman, for voting for such a man ? I am satisfied that had it not been for Mr. Ashley there would haye been a bloody riot in Anderson on that day. I do not believe in auy false re? ports being circulated on a man who is as good a friend to the poor people as Joshua W. Ashley. P. W. Banister. Municipal Ofllcera. Mr. Editor: The following ticket is submitted to tho Democratic voters in primary election to bo hold August 7, 1800: Mayor?G: F. Tolly. Wardens?Ii. F. Moss, A. C. Strickland, Dr. R. V, Divvor, J. Feaster Browu, Jesse M. Smith, James M. Cathcart. ClTIZOX, Roborts Church Centennial. The CcnteDnial celebration of Roberts Church, in Rock Mills Township, last Saturday was a most interesting occasion, and attracted a iargc crowd of between 1,500 and 2,000 people, nearly every section of the County being represented. The congregation had made preparation for the event, and the substantial little brick Church, with the surrounding grounds and cemetery, looked as clean and neat as possible to make it. The congregation, too, had looked forward to the occasion with the most pleasant anticipations, and in this we feel safe in saying no ouo was disappointed. Of course, the Church was inadequate to hold the people, but by filling up the corners and aisles with bench? es and chairs, the ushers succeeded in seating about 500 people, the majority of whom were ladies. The windows also afforded a large number on the outside to hear the exercises. The choir, which was composed of about thirty young ladies and gentlemen, lead by Prof. M. L. Willis as organist, occupied seats in the gallery, and at about 10.30 o'clock the exercises opened with prayer by Rev. R. H. Reid. On the rostrum sat the pastor, Rev. T. C. Ligon, Rev. D. E. Frierson, D. D., Rev. Dr. Riley, Rev. Hugh McLees, Rev. R. H. Reid, of Spartanburg, and Rev. D. W. Humphreys, of Florida. The address of welcome by the pastor was exceedingly interesting and appropri? ate. After warmly welcoming all present, he alluded briefly to the history of Amer? ica and Presbyterianism, and spoke of the organization of Roberts Church. He said the Church had among its members three of the oldest persons in the County, Miss Jane McLees, aged 95, Mr. James McLees, aged 92, and Mr. Alex. Campbell, aged 80, all of whom are able to attend the regular services of the Church, and were present on this occasion. Mr. Ligon's address was followed by the Centennial sermon, which was preached by Rev. D. W. Humphreys, of Florida, a son of the Rev. David Hum? phreys, deceased, who served Roberts as pastor for forty-eight years, from 1821 to 18G9. Alter stating how much pleasure it afforded him to be- present and participate on this occasion, Mr. Humphreys an? nounced as his text Deuteronomy 32: 7? "Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations : ask thy father, and ho will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee." The speaker gave a brief history of the organization of Presby? terianism, and then took up Calvanism, and explained what it meant. He spoke of the influence of Calvinism on Europe, and in the United States, and said that Calvin was responsible for the liberty of our government to-day. The sermon occupied more than an hour's time, and was most able and interesting, To attempt a synopsis of the sermon would not do justice to it, After prayer and singing a hymn, the congregation was dismissed for an hour, during which time dinner was enjoyed. When the congregation reassembled, Rev. Hugh McLees read an historical sketch of the Church. He said he had no record of who organized Roberts Church, but it was named in honor of Col. Roberts, of revolutionary fame. The Church was first called Simpson's Meeting House, the first pastor being Rev. John Simpson. He gave a brief sketch of Mr. Simpson and of all of the other pastors who nave served the Church np to this time. He spoke of the salary some of the first pastors received, none of them getting exceeding fifty dol? lars a year. Five dollars was the largest amount any one member would subscribe to the pastor's salary, and from that sum down to 12i cents made up the subscription. Frequently a member would subscribe a bushel of corn or a gallon of whiskey. He also alluded to the time when the Pres? byterians had camp meetings, and told of an old lady who walked nine miles to the Church on the regular preaching days. The sketch was very interesting and should be preserved by the Church. Dr. Frierson followed Mr. McLees and read a sketch of the first pastor, Rev. John Simpson, who came to this section from New Jersey, and who now had a number of descendants in this County. Tbis sketch, too, was full of interest. A sketch of Rev. David Humphreys, the old pastor, was then read by Rev. R- H. Reid, of Spartanburg. This sketch was especially interesting to the large congrega? tion, many of whom had long known and estemned this faithful old man of God. Mr. Humphreys began his ministerial work in 1819, at the age of 2G years. He preached his first sermon at Chambers, N. C, and it was the first sermon ever preach? ed in the place. Ailter singing a hymn and -'Home, Sweet Home," the benediction was pronounced and the congregation dismissed. The oc? casion will not soon be forgotten by those who were present. Notes From Townvllle. Miss Ida Wright, of Andersou, visited relatives here a fortnight ago. Mr. John W. Gaines, of this place, is teaching a good school at New Hope Church, Centerville. Mr. Harvey Cumraings and wife, of the vicinity of Beltou, are visiting relatives at this place. Mr. J. C. Ragsdale, a good looking Jouug man of Belton, is visiting kinsfolk ere. The Rev. Dr. Griflith, who is the finan? cial agent of Furman University, was here last week and preached for Rev. J. R. Earle Saturday and Sunday. It goes without the saying that the Doctor is a good preacher, and it is also a fact that bis appeal to the Townville Baptists for money are always liberally responded to. The eight-months old daughter of Mr. S. H. Whitfield died last Saturday. This was bis eleventh child, all of whom, with this exception, are living. Capt. R. T. Smith and family of Au? gusta, are viaitirg Rev. J. Walter Dick son and other relatives here. Capt. Smith is a son of the veteran engineer of the Columbia & Greenville Road, "Uncle Johnny" Smith, now retired, is himself a thorough railroad man. He is now iu the employ of the Georgia Central. The Baptist Sunday School at this place has made a fine record for the Associa? tions! year just closing. It has contrib? uted $103.03 to benevolent objects, which is ?1.37 per capita. * Belton Item?, Every one you meeton tho streets wear a pleasant smile. Tha recent copious showers have made the crops almost a certainty. The corn crop is splendid, while tho cotton crop is the best this sec? tion has seen for years. Rev. Chas. Manly, D. D., assisted by Rev. L. M. Rice, has closed a very inter? esting meeting. The ordinance of Bap? tism was administered to sixteen candi? dates at the close of the services last Sunday evening. Mr. Rice made a very strong impression on our people. Messrs. Lewis & Moorhead have recent? ly fitted up their second story for a milli? nery department. They will carry a large assortment of ladies' goods. Three polite young ladies will be glad to serve their lady customers iu anything in their line. Mr." W. J. Moorhead will go to the North? ern markets in a few days to buy the fall stock of goods. This firm always carries one of the very best line of goods to be found. Give them a call. They will be sure to suit you iu almost every line. All those interested in the cemetery are requested to report at the place next Monday morning at 8 o'clock for the pur? pose of clearing off the grounds. Mr. Jas. D. Campbell has gone to Rock Hill to report the meeting of* the State Agricultural Association. Mr. Jas. W. Poore is away attending the meeting of the Saluda Baptist Association. The town is glad to know that Mr. John H.Boston, of the University of Georgia, has decided to remain with us awhile. He is taking a course in Analytic Geome? try and Calculus under one of our teach? ers. About the hardest thing to do in these parts, is to jump off tho "Cannon Ball" train fifty yards after starting from tho station and keep yonr equilibrium. W. E. B. A Good Meeting. Equality, S. C, July 28 Mb. Editor : A meeting of nine days, including the fourth Sunday, closed to-day at Mt. Pisgah Church. Our pastor, Rev. P. J. Vermillion, assisted by Rev. J. F. Sanders, conducted the meeting. The ser? vices were well attended, congregations largo, considering the inclement weather. Much interest was manifested, The Church was much strengthened and enlivened by the great truths so forcibly set forth, full of instruction, from our young brethren in the ministry. Many of our Sunday School scholars were often at the anxious seat, asking an interest in the prayers of the Church, giving evidence that they are be? coming more interested about their spiritu? al salvation. Several joined by letter. At the close of the meeting a snug little purse was raised by the Church to assist Bro. Sanders in preparing himself for the min? istry. We think these young brethren have made a good impression upon the minds of this community generally, and we trust that their labors will be like bread cast upon the waters, to be gathered up many days hence. J. Jameson. Second Agricultural Angines For Salo. Tho Sullivan Hardware Company have on hand (several second hand engines, thoroughly overhauled and in first class fix?fully warrr.uted?which thoy will sell at much under their real value. See this Company's advertisement elsewhere in this paper in rogard to Smith Gins, Cotton Pressos, Saw Mills, &c. They are headquarters, Attention, Democratic ClulJB. The Presidents of tho several Democratic Clubs of the County are hereby appointed, and authorized, to appoint the Managers of the Primary Election for their Clubs, to be held on the 22nd day of August, 1800; also, if there be a second primary on 20th August, 1890, both for Congres? sional and County officers. A. C. Latimer, County Chm'n. A Speech fron Old Dlvver. Mr. Editor : Please get my name out of your paper as quick as possible as a candidato for tho office of Mayor, as it will bust me all to pieces in my aspirations for tho offico of Deacon in my Church. This is tho second time some evil-designing fellow has interfered with my prospects for the Deaconship by switching mo off on a side track nomination, and I don't pro? pose tobe switched off any more on aide issues. X am not much of a fighting man, but there is one thing I believe I can do, as well as any other mau, and that is I can pass around the hat. So let the other fel? lows have the fun of racing for the offico of Mayor, and I will tussle around after the Deaconship among the brethren, and occasionally smile on the eisters. It. F. Diwkr. Xlenea Path. Rain ! Rain !! Rain!!! While upland corn was beyond redemp? tion when the rain came, all other crops have come out, and the prospects for cot? ton is better, we think, than for some years previous. Could the ring of saw and hammer be heard by some of our sister towns, they would say that our town was on a boom. Dr. Shirley's barn is a model. While bacbelor "Bob's" is not so large, it will answer his purposes just as well. They ore applying the paint brush on their dwellings. W. A. Shirley has received a car load of furniture preparatory for a large fall trade. Billie is a good salesman, and can explain the virtue of any article to perfec? tion. Miss Zula Biock is accompanist, while Prof. Newton has charge in full, at the singing scoool. M. A. Kay is off on a brief trip to At? lanta. M. B. Dttnlap attended Conference. It is rumored that Revs. Leitch and Marshall will be hero the first week in September. W. J. Devore leaves this week for Greenwood. We hate to give up "Isaac." He has made many friends during bis stay here. The Baptist are searching after new seats. Prof. Henry Newton arrived yosterday to take charge of tho singing school here. While there were not as many scholars last night as was expected, we feel confi? dent that he will have a large school. Miss Elise Deale has returned from Greenville. John J. Mattison, Jr., of Anderson, has been visiting his parents. Work seems to agree with him. There will be a basket pic nie under the auspices of the Honoa Path and Saluda Alliances, at this place on August the 9th. Prominent speakers have been invited and are expected to be present and deliver addresses upon subjects pertaining to the Alliance. Neighboring Allliances, to? gether with the public generally, are cor? dially invited to come with well-filled baskets Some of the parties who violated the laws of the city came back last week to answer for the charge. They paid tho fines imposed without murmuring or dis? puting. G. Y, Moore and family have returned from a pleasaut visit to Laurens, Work on the streets has been suspended on account of the continued rains. A match game of lawn tennis will bo played at this place between Williamston and Honea Path on Wednesday evening. Wo are expecting a complete walk ovor, but we shall try to trip them when we all get ready. L. S. Bigby and Miss Zula Brock, of j Donnalds, joiued the fishing party. J. R, Callaham, owing to declining health, retires from business for the pres? ent. The Democratic Club met Saturday afternoon. We were not present, conse? quently we can make no report. Thos. Simpson is visiting his brother. He is one of the best firemen on the P. R. & W. R. R. J. B. Watkins is off to the Association. C. 3. Kay brings us an open boll of cot? ton. It was in bloom July 18th. He has several like it. Charlie and Frank McCullough, of Dar? lington, spent yesterday in town. Jas. P. Agnew, of Donnalds, was in town yestelday. He is one of the most prominent merchants, as well as a staunch citizen of that place. He wanted Pro? fessor Watkins' idea of building a school house. We do nob know so well about him getting the wanted information about building, but we guarantee that the Pro? fessor can give him timely instructions about the government inside of one. A fishing party from here enjoyed a pleasant day on the river fishing. They took in a lawn party at the residence of W. H. Latimer on their way homo that afternoon. This happened last Friday. Tho hands employed by the section mastor at this place struck for higher wagea last week. They are loafing at present. The pic nie at Cooley's bridge passed off in a more mild form than tbe first one given. All present seem to have enjoyed it. B. At a meeting of tho Carswell Institute Sunday School on Sunday afternoon, 4th inst., the following resolutions were adoptBd: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God, in the dispensation of his providence, to remove from our midst our beloved Su? perintendent, Col. W. E. Walters, who has been called from among us to tho place of rest. Therefore, be it Resolved, That we deeply deplore his loss and sincerely sympathize with rela? tives and friends in their bereavement. Resolved, That while we bow with resig? nation to the will of our Heavenly Father, we feel that in his death we have lost a true and noble Iriend, whom we all loved. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Anderson Intelligences and Baptist Courier, with tho request to publish. The Sew Discovery, You have heard your friends and neigh? bors talking about it. You may yourself be one of the many who knows from per? sonal experience just how good a thing it is. If you have ever tried it, you are one of its scaunch friends, because the wonder? ful thing about it is, that when once given a trial, Dr. King's New Discovery ever after holds a place in the house. If you have never used and should be alllicted with a cough, cold or anv Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle at once and give it a fair trial. It is .guaranteed every time, or money refunded. Trial Bottles Free at Hill Bros. Drugstore. The First Step. Perhaps you are run down, can't eat, cun't sleep, can't think, can't do anything to you:-: satisfaction, and you wonder what ails you. You should heed the warning, you are taking the first step into Nervous Prostration. You need a Nerve Tonic and in Electric Bitters you will find the exact remedy for .restoring your nervous system to its normal, healthy condition. Surpris? ing results follow the use of this great Nerve Tonic and Alterative. Your appetite returns, good digestion is restored, and tho Liver and Kidneys resume healthy action. Try a bottle. Trice 50c. at Hill Bros. Drug Store. It is wonderful how cheap yon can buy anything at Flynu's. He is selling an immense quantity of goods. All the la? dies saj', that we have seen, that his prices are very much below what you have to pay elsewhere for the same goods. For Rent?Store Room in Hotel Chi quola, now occupied by J. A. Daniel?. Possession given September 1st. Apply to F. T. Wiliiite. A, Timely Hint. Before the time presses you too closely, look to your interest by "applying early before tbe rush to the Sullivan Hardware Company, of this city, for their OBtimates on any first class machinery you may ox pect to buy. The Smith Cotton Gin, w ith the "Revolving Head," has the lead. It is still further improved. The "Acme" Cottcn Press has no equal.. For the best Engines, Saw Mills, Cotton Seed Crushers and all other farm machinery, apply to Sullivan Hardware Company. They carry a stock on hand, and can furnish anything special upon short notice. Prices simply unapproachable. Smoke Stacks for Engines made to order and in best workman-like manner, line quart Fruit Jars $1.00 per dozen. Two quart Fruit Jars 81.50 per dozen, A lim? ited supply on hand?call early. ?O?3 PEorr.as & BuRniEs Notice, We are agenU for the Hall Cotton Gin Company. Parties wishing to purchase a Gin will do well to see us before buying. We can t:oll yon a Gin on easy terms. 2m?1 Peoples t Bujiriss. ? A manufacturer of one of the standard typewriters on the mat-ret says that there are 75,000 womea r.ho make a living iu this coimtry. by running; the machine* " 'r" "?" "... CO m > m > CO ?o o o t?'? o CD O EL p CD CD c-t CD CP _? CO CD o CD CD CO *9 f I B. C. WEBB. IF. JONES ?i CO Spot Cash for 30 Days! 500 YARDS Remnants GINGHAMS at 7c. Some of these are worth 10c and 12c, yards WHITE GOODS at 8c and 10c. Very cheap to close out. WHITE QUILTS at 90c and $1.00. These are bargains the Ladies delight lo see. Thirty-five Corsets. Odds and ends, at 75c on the ?1.00. Come and get one?some of the best makes in this lot. A full line of our regular goods on hand. Ladies' Undervests at 10c. Embroideries and Flouncings. Beautiful Hemstitched Flouncings at 50c, 75c and ?1.00?former price from 75c to $1.50. Now is your chance tn secure a nice White Dress at almost halt price. C ottonades. 25c Cottonades at 20c, 20c Cottonades at 15c, 15c Cottonades at 10c?others reduced in proportion. G-loves and Handkerchiefs. Reduced to please all. Straw Hats. Almost at your own price. FANCY PARASOLS AT COST. 200 Pairs Nos. 3 and 4 Fine Shoes at $L00, This is a bargain?they are small sizes, and must bo closed out. SLIPPERS AND SHOES ! Of every description. Come, we must reduce this stock, and our pricrs are the lowest. CLOTHING, CLOTHING. Summer Clothing must go?Alpaca Coats from ?1.50 up. Our stock is too large, and we cannot afford to carry tbem over. Come, we mean to soil. MILLINERY. Ladies' Hats at 25c, worth double the money. Everything in this line very cheap. READ THIS. August 15th wo go North for an immense Fall Stock, and from now until then we have a very large atock of Summer Goods to sell. We aro determined they fthall be sold, and have cut prices throughout our entire 6tock. Don't spend a dollar until you see what we are offering, Thousands of remnants, gathered from various departments, \o. close out. almost at your own price. C- IF- JOlSTlllB & CO. Booming with the Boom, JUST THINK OF $30,000 $30,000 WORTH OF Clothing, Shoes, Etc., To be sold, ?and in order to do so we are determined that price shall Tbc no Consideration. NOTE SOME of OUR REDUCTIONS: THOSE beautiful ROBES that we have been selling at $10.00, now you can get them at c8.35. Robes in ANTIQUE EMBROIDERY that have alwava sold at ?8.00, now at only $G.55. A limited quantity of those COMBINATION ROBES, which we have been selliDg so many of this season at 88.00, you can have them NOW at $G.G5. We have a few left of the $5.00 Robes in Antique Embroidery, which we have marked down to $4.55. Look at them. Now as to our Wool Dress Goods in the Piece, We will give you a CASH discount of 10 per cent on former prices, except in Black Goods, Try us and see if we don't. White Goods Department, Is our pet, and in this line of goods we don't hesitate to say that we can and do show the handsomest aud most varied stock in the up country. White Lawns At 5c, 8c, 9c, 10c, 12ic, 15c, lGjjc, 19c, up to 35c per yard. Striped and Cheok ed Lawns at any price you want them; beautiful ones at 5c, 8c and 10c. Have you seen those? New Goods?Mullhouse Organdies. If not, look at them; we are selling them at 10c. 2500 yards of good new Patterns in MUSLINS?BEST BRANDS at only 3Jc per yard. Our stock of? Summer Cassimeres and Cottonades Is acknowledged the best ever in Anderson, and in this department we bave made sweeping reductions also. MILLINERY. MILLINERY While it is ALMOST useless for US to speak of this department, yet we feel as if we should say something. We say useless. Why? Because if you will ask ALMOST any lady where she bought her Hat, (provided she has on a pretty one,) you will invariably be answered of Because you know their MISS PERCIVAL is decidedly the finest Trimmer that was ever in Anderson, and we would say you will find in this department great reductions as well. The new goods that is to arrive will be sold low. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Is .still being sold by us at UNHEARD OF LOW PRICES. Corset Department. Thomson's Patent Glove-Fitting Corset, French Woven Corsets, (300 bone3,) the Celebrated Juno Corset are our specialties, ard we can give you a beauty for 75c, 50c and 25c. Our Gents' Furnishing Department is Complete. Look at our line of Tourists Flannel Shirts. Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, Shoes, From 10c per pair to ?5.00, made by and bought of the best Factories of the coun? try. The above sounds as if it was untrue, but WE will prove it to be TRUE if you will call and PRICE our Goods. JONES, SEYBT & CO. GRAND Dry Goods Convention! STUPENDOUS BREAK IN PRICES OF Prices Cut Down like Blades of Grass before a Farmer's Scythe! One month earlier than usual we inaugurate a grand clearance sale. This is done in order to unload. This is a chance which many an economic Buyer has been waiting for! TOO many! Of those Cable Cord White Goods?28 inches wide. Our price tells the remain? der?only 4c. CONSOLIDATED ! All of our beautiful White Check and Striped Sheer White Goods, that we sold formerly at 15, 18, 20c, your can take your choice for 12-]c. ALL WEARERS OF MUSLIN ! ATTENTION! Every one knows what Pacific Organ? dies are, and every one knows that they are justly celebrated far and wide for their superior quality of color and dura? bility. Never in the history of the dry goods trade have these floods been sold for less than 121c, and in most cases 15c. We have determined to give the Ladies a rare bargain, and at the same time give our house a big send off by selling them at 8Jc. "The early bird catches the worm." BETTER THAN EVER. From the recent auction salo 1200 yds. of Sheer Manilla White and Colored Lawns, that cost 121c to import, we re? duce to 9]c._ SILK AT 10c. We do not mean all pure Silk, but India Silk for making Ladies' .Dresses. They wear forever, and look nice enough to eat. This is hard to believe, but nevertheless it is so. THE BLACKEST BLACK. A genuiue, old fashioned sensation to the trade has been our great sale oi Black Check and Striped Lawn. It has* been many a long day since the dry goods trade of Anderson has been so stirred up and shaken as the sale has progressed, and the people have come to understand the great value they are get? ting. It is simply immense. Can you realize this? Indestructible Fast Black Lawn for 10c?every yard worth 15c. $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 If our Shoe Department don't rival an old fashioned town meeting on Saturday then there ia no virtue in printer's ink or use in slaughtering prices. All of our Zeigler $3.00 Shoes, all our J. H. Lee $3.00 Shoes, all of our Ed. Burt's $3.00 Shoes, all of our Standard Shoe Co's. Shoes, you can buy from this date on at $2.00?every pair warranted. Smoothe inner soles, no tacks, clean, fit perfect, all sizes. Strike while the iron is hot. Parasols and Umbrellas. Our second stock just in. Prices just ono half off. No humbug?wecommencej at 40c and quit at ?6.00. TUST INI A big lot of light weight Summer Clothing, bought at one half the originaij co3t. If we would give you the material you couldn't make them for half as much again. If you get a Suit you will tell all your neighbors?that will help u9 make agai new customers. A CARD. During the mouths of June, July and August our place of business will close j at 6 o'clock, so we advise our city friends to do their shopping in the mornings, order to give our out town friends an opportunity to purchase at midday. Remember the Place-on Brick Range t&" Polite attention to all, if purchaser or not. LESSER & Next Door to Peoples & Bunriss.