The Anderson intelligencer. (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, January 08, 1891, Image 3

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LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, JAN. 8. Anderson Cotton Market. January 7, 1891. Striot low middling. 73 Middling...... Si Strict middling..? 84 Good middling. SJ Strict good middling. 9i Be sure to read Brown Bros', new adver? tisement. The Week* of Prayer Is being observed iu Anderson this week. Mr. J. R. Smith, Jr., of Greenville, spent last Saturday in the city. Mr. Ellison P. McAdams, of the Corner section, has moved into the city. Miss Matilda Green, of Greenwood, has been visiting friends in the city. If you'have made good resolutions for the new .year, be sure to stick to them. Mr. S. M. VanWyck, of Walhalla, was in the city last week visiting relatives. ? The time for making your tax returns to the City C'erk expires on the 20th inst. Rev. W. H. King will preach at Cook's Station next Sunday morning atll o'clock. Col. J. D. M ax well has been confined to his room with the "grip" for several days. Mr. Julius Poppe offers two desirable building lots for sale. See advertisement. An old citizen says we are going to have plenty of fruit this year. We hope he is correct. C. C. Featherston, Esq., of Laureos, has been spending a few days in the city with his parents. Married, on January 1, 1891, by Rev. John B. Griffin, Mr. S. Campbell and Miss Josie Keasler. Go v. Tillman has appointed Mr. E, H. Shanklin, of Pendleton, one of the State's guano inspectors. The farmers are bnsy now securing their laborers and making other arrange? ments for the next crop. - The Intelligencer was glad to haye a call last week from Mr. L. D. Stribling, one of Oconee's best oitizeus. The regalar monthly meeting of the Y. M. C. A. will be held in the Court House next Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Mr. J. L. Masters came in to see us Mon? day. He is now living at Calhoun, which is the postoffice for the Clemson College. Mr. Peter G. Acker, of Broadaway Township, killed recently twenty-four partridges at two shots. Who can down his record? ? The Anderson Bar Association met on Wednesday, 31st nit., and adopted resolu? tions in respect to the memory of the late Chief Justice Simpson. Capt A. T. Broyles and Dr. M. L. Sharps have gone to Washington, where they will epend a few days viewing the statesmen and national halls of legislation. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, on January L 1891, by Rev. D. I. Spearman. Mr. Walter Moore and Miss Emma Smith, all of Anderson County. The streets were crowded with people throughout the day last Monday (Sales day), though not mnch business was transacted. The crowd was very orderly. Dr. Diyver's business is increasing so rapidly that be has been forced to build another addition to his -machine shops j and foundry. Wo like to see snob work :goingon. - Mrs. M. C. Parker left Anderson last Friday in response to a telegram calling her to Cincinnati to attend the bedside of Dr. Parker, who is in that city under treatment. D. C. Flynn announces in a new adver? tisement that he is selling his immense stock of goods at and below cost, and quotes, prices. Our readers should read what he Bays. The P. M. I. has entered several new cadets upon its roll within the past few days. Parents having sons to educate could not place them in a belter institution than the P.M. I. ^ Married, on Wednesday. December 24, 1890, by A. E. Scndday, Trial Justice, at his residence, Mr. Martin Turner, of Elbert County, Ga., and Miss F. A. Watt, of Anderson County. The Secretary requests ns to announce that there will be an important meeting of Neva Alliance at Neva next Saturday evening, 10th inst. The members are urged to attend promptly. Married, on Tuesday, December 30th, ; 1890, at Reidville, 8. C, by Rev. L. C. Ezall, Rev. L. B. Ackerman, of Anderson County, and Miss Ophelia L. Thackston, of Spartanburg County, 8. C. Before January, 1892, rolls around An? derson should have several more big man? ufacturing enterprises. Suppose we go to work at once and have them. Our col? umns are open for any suggestions. Married, on Sunday, January 4,1891, at the residence of the bride's lather, J. C. Fleming, by D. H. Hammond, Notary Public, Mr. M. O. Paris and Miss L. A. Fleming, all of Anderson County. Rev. H- B. Fant preached in the Bap? tist Church, here last Sunday morning and evening. . His sermons were well pre? pared and earnestly delivered, and were very much enjoyed by those who heard him. The schools are now open, and parents will have to supply their children with books, slates, stationery, etc. Watkins' Book Store can supply your wants. Read what Mr. Watkins pays in his new adver? tisement. Married, on Thursday, December 18, 1890, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Waddy Milford, in Abbeville Coun? ty, by Rev. G. M. Rogers, Mr. W. B. Fleming and Miss A. M. Milford, both of Abbeville County. We know that Anderson is on a good, substantial boom, because the men who are here have no idea of leaving, and it is . hard to make room for the ever increasing number of citizens who flock in to make their homes among us. The Deacons of Ebenezer (colored) Church, this County, -requests us to say that, for the convenience of the pastor, the meeting day of the Church has been changed from the second Sunday to the third Sunday in each month. The devotional exercises of the Y. M. C. A. will be held in the Opera House next Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Subject: "Misled by what seems right." Prov. 14, 12; Acts 26, Ho 20 The meeting will be conduoted by Mr. W. R. Osborne. Our young friends, W. W. Robinson and Frank Clinkscales, who have been clerking in the city since 1st September, have returned to their homes in the County. Both are clever young men, and have many friends in the city. Onr young friend, J. Furman Evans, has been elected Principal oftheTown ville Academy,. and entered upon his du? ties last Monday. Mr. Evans is a graduate of the Citadel, a young man of fine ability, and the citizens of Townville are fortunate in securing his services. Last week Col. R. B. A. Robinson pur? chased a portion of the home place of the late Robert Parker, deceased, in Martin Township, paying about twenty dollars an acre for it. The Colonel is now one of our largest landowners, and is not only a suc? cessful farmer, but one of our best citizens. The subscribers to the building fund of the Y. M. C. A. should bear in mind that 5 per cent, of their subscriptions have been called for, to be paid in or before the 10th inst. The Treasurer has not the time to call on the subscribers and collect the sub? scriptions, and he should not be forced to do so. The Department of Agriculture in Co? lumbia has been done away with, the work being transferred to the Clemson College. Mr. J. P. Smith, of this County, has been elected Chief Clerk to wind up the business of the Department in Colum? bia. Mr. Smith will make a most effi? cient clerk. The'public schools are now open, and the people should send, their children. Remember that the average attendance in your Township will depend upon the reg? ularity of the attendance of the children. For instance, eight children who only attend ten days out of twenty, will only count as much as four who attend every day. Further, the sobool funds for your Township are apportioned according to the average attendance, therefore make (hat as large as possible, The new Board of Comity Commission? ers took charge of the affairB of ti e Count} last Tuesday. Mr. W. T. McGill was elected Chairmao of tho Board. E. W. Long, Esq., will continue to do tbe duties of Clerk, and Mr. P. P. King will have charge of the Poor House for another term. We direct tbe attention of our roaders to the card of Dr. W. H. Todd in another column, who is now a citizen of Anderson, and who offers his professional services to our people. Dr. Todd is a yonng man of fine ability, stands high in his profession, and any patient in his care will receive the best of atteutiou. A meeting of thoSouth Carolina Presby? tery was hold iu this city lost Tuesday lor tbe purpose uf dissolving the pastoral re? lations of Rev. T. C. Ligon with Roburts Church, which was dout>. Tbe attendance was uot large, and no other business wan transacted. Mr. Ligon has accepted a call to Richiaud Church, iu Ocouee County. Rev. R. H. Smith will del'vor his inter? esting lecturo, "America as 1 have seen it," in tbe Opera House next Wednssday even? ing, 14th inst., for the benefit of the Y. M. C.A. Admission, twenty-five cents. Mr. Smith delivered this lecture in Anderson two years ago, and those of mir citizens who beard it were highly entertained. Go out and hear tbe lecture. Mr. J. E. Woiford, of Peudleton, has de? cided to move to Georgia, and next week will, with bis family, leave for Gaines? ville, where he will engage in business. Mr. Worlord is au excellent citizen, and we regret to see him leave our Couuty. We commend him to the good people of Gainesville, and wish him all tbe success possible la his new home. Mr. Daniel Gentry, who lost his life by being thrown from a buggy here just be? fore Christmas, was insured for $1,000 in the Mutual Insurance Company of New York, of which C. W- Webb is Agent. He had paid only the first premium of $34.10, for which his estate will receive $1,000. Three cases of this kind occurred in this Coauty during 1890. Mr. W. J. Jones of the Flatwoods section of Elbert County, Ga., has been visiting his parents in this his native County, and on Monday gave the Intelligencer a pleasant call. Mr. Jones is a son of Mr. Wm. Jones, and, like his father, is a prac? tical, energetic farmer, and will make friends wherever he goes. We are glad to hear of his success in Georgia. A serious lire came very near occurring In the store of E. W. Taylor <fc Co., on Brick Bange, last Sunday morning. The ceiling caught fire from the stove pipe, and was slowly burning when discovered by Mr. J. G. Riley, who lives in the rooms over the store. The police w ere called and the fire extinguished without sounding the alarm. Tbe damage was slight. The Y. M. C A. meeting last Sunday was well attended and intensely interest? ing. The youn? nieu are euthusiautic in their work, and are doing a good work. We are very glad to note that the new converts have stood the holiday tempta? tions without yielding. This is a great source of pleasure to their friends, and will, no doubt, cheer Mr. Pearson's heart. The first public sale of lots in the Silver Brook Cemetery took place last Tuesday, and quite a number of them were disposed of, the prices ranging from $15 to $40 each. Among the purchasers were Dr. W. H. Nardin, S. Bleckley, J. J. Fretwell, R. S. Ligon, Dr. A. C. Strickland, J. M. Hub bard, Dr. S. M. Orr, S. C. Major, E. P. Sloan, T. M. White, W. M. Osborne, R. F. McKinney, and S. M. Murphy. Mr. Lutber Brock, whose unfortunate affray we mentioned last week, died last Thursday afternoon, and on Friday Coro? ner Nance held an inquest over the body. After hearing the evidence of several wit? nesses, the Jury, with Capt. T. W. Martin as foreman, rendered a verdict that the deceased came to bis death from a lick from an axe in the hands of Wm. Gambrell. Gambrell, who is a nogro, has surrendered to Sheriff Bolt. The Poultry and Pet Stock Show takes place in Charleston next week, and the occasion promises to be an interesting one. The P. R. & W. C. R. R, will sell tickets to Charleston from the 11th to the 14th, inclusive, good for return passage until the 20th inst., at $5 00 for the round trip. On this route you can leave Ander? son in tbe afternoon, arrive in Charleston for breakfast, spend Che day and reach home next day at about 12 o'clock m. During the month of December Chief of Police Fant and his efficient officers dock? eted eighty seven cases in the Mayor's Court. Of this number, fifty-five cases turned into the city treasury, in the way of fines, $252.00, one case was sent to a Trial Justice, and thirty-one cases were dismissed. The greater portion of tbe cases dismissed were for offences commit? ted during the holidays, and Mayor'Tolly let the offenders off with a reprimand. This shows that our city officers are do? ing their duty. Messrs. L. H. Seel and T. A. Archer have formed a partnership under the firm name of Seel & Archer, and will continue business at the old stand of the former. Both these gentlemen are practical, ex? perienced workmen in their business, and success will no doubt crown their efforts. They will keep a complete stock of tinware and stoves, house furnishing goods, guns, {>istols, etc., which they will sell at popu ar prices. They also do repairing, gutler ing and roofflng. Read their advertise? ment in another column. The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Anderson Shoe and Leather Com? pany was held in tbe Court Honse last Tuesday night, President Sullivan made his report, showing what had been done up to this time. The following Directors were elected to serve the ensuing year , J. M. Sullivan, W. F. Cox, T. S. Cray ton: J. M. Cathcart, J. L. Tribble, B. F. Maul din, W. D. Brown, J. G. Cunningham and F. G. Brown. The Company has com? menced to work, and iu a short time the factory will be turning out about three hundred pairs of shoes a day. Mr. John R. Stevenson, of New York, has been spending a two weeks' vacation in this County with his parents, and dur? ing his stay the Intelligences was de? lighted to have a call from him. Mr. Ste phenson is an expert stenographer, and is now on tbe staff of the New York Daily News, one of the most influential papers in that great city. He is well pleased with newspaper work, and his appearance indi? cates that it is agreeing with him. Ander? son County has never sent out a more worthy, excellent young man than he, and it affords us pleasure to hear of his success. Mr. Joshua W. Ashley, of the Honea Path section, is making his arrangements to plant and cultivate six hundred acres of cotton this year, besides his othercropB. Mr. Ashley is one of our most energetic, pushing farmers, and is making a big suc? cess of tilling the soil. He, with twenty five or thirty of his laborers, spent last Monday in the city, signing up contracts and making other arrangements. During the day Mr. Ashley purchased from Mr. R. S. Ligon, one of our merchants, about $1,500 worth of groceries, for which he paid cash. He has seventy bales of cotton still on hand to sell. The Nashville (Tenn.) Daily American, of the 3rd inst., says: "James D. Campbell, who is so well known in Nashville as a former attache of the American, and who has the reputation of being the best eleno grapherin the Southwest, has returned to tbe city after spending a year at his old home in South Carolina and has estab? lished himself in the building of tbe Pos? tal Telegraph Company, at No. 327 Union street, where he is ready to receive orders for stenographic work. Mr. Campbell has made a friend of every man with whom he is acquainted, and everyone in Nashville is glad to welcome him back." Messrs. J. L. McGee and W. R. Dilling ham have formed a copartnership for the purpose of continuing the Livery, Sale and Feed Stable business at the old stand of the former, under the firm name of McGee & Dillingham. They will also keep a lot of buggies, wagons and harness, which are being offered at low prices. Mr. McGee is now in the market buying more mules and horses, and we advise our farmers to go and see them. These young gentlemen are too well known to need any commendation from us, and wo can only advise those who need anything in their line to give them a call. See advertise? ment in another column. The Greenville News, of the 1st inst., says: "There was some time ago pub? lished an account of the marriage of Miss Anna Smith and Hubert Munford Carlton. They were married near Pendleton and those who read the story will remember that the groom's original name was An? drew Jackson Tymms. His bride refused to marry him until his name was changed. A petition was presented to the Legisla? ture asking that body to change Mr. Tymms' name to Carlton. One house of tbe Legislature made the change, and confident that the other would do so the young lady con? sented to the marriage and believed that she had become Mrs. Hubert Muuford Carltop. It is now said that tbe bill changing Mr. Tymms' name failed to get through both houses and that discomfiture reigns in the TymmB-Carlton household." Thefamoas "Angelus," tue most costly paintiug o! 'modern times, is booknd for its return to Europe, and will b?. added to one of the grandest galleries of tho Conti? nent. Those who have ?bt seen it can get an exact reproduction of it?the only one produced in precisely the same tints and colors as the original?by subscribing for Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper. Ths subscription price is $-1, and it includ? es a full-sized and perfect copy of the original painting, made in Paris by the process of chronioty progravure. It is a most beautiful specimen of French chro? matic art. Frank Leslie's this week is full of pictures and good things. Buy it of your newsdealer for ten cents. Manager Hill, of the Opera House, has made an engagement with Madame Fry's Concert Company to visit Anderson on. Saturday night, 17tb inst. This Company seldom visits as small a city as Anderson, and Manager Hill is to be congratulated iip >n having induced it to comeamongus. The Conipauy is composed of some rare music:)! lilent, und its programme is an exeeedinuly interesting one. The press everywhere speaks in the highest terms of the Company. The Pittsburg (Pa.) Times, in speaking of it says : "The attend? ance at the entertainment in the rooms of tho Young Men's Christian Association whs so large last night that many were unable to find seats. The landings and stairways were occupied by scores. The performance was a very refined one, and the audience expressed its delight in un? measured terms. The culture displayed in tae vocal performances was equalled by the harmony of the instrumental music." Populai prices of admission will be charged, and we hope to see the Company greeted by a large audience. In the death of Maj. James Thompson, which occurred at bis home in Varennes Township last Sunday night, Anderson County loses one of her best and most up? right, as well as one of her oldest native citizens. He had been a remarkably hale and hearty man all of his life. Just a week preceding his death he was stricken down with pneumonia, which caused bis death. Maj. Thompson celebrated his 8Gth birth? day on Christmas Day. He was born and reared near where he died, and had always resided in that section. He was a success? ful farmer, which vocation he followed all his life. He was a man of a very quiet, retired disposition, and staid at home very closely. We doubt if Anderson County ever had a more conscientious citizen, nor one who attended more closely to his own affairs and let other people's alone. In early life he joined the Vaiennes Presby teriau Church, and for a long number of years has faithfully served as a Ruling El? der in that Church.^ He lived a consistent Christian life, and has gone to reap the re? wards promised by our Heavenly Father to those who love and serve Him. Maj. Thompson leaves one daughter and two sons to cherish his memory. On Tuesday morning his remains were interred in the Varennes Churchyard, the funeral services being conducted by Rev, H. R. Fennel. Well Done. That it pays to have the right man at the right place, is forcibly demonstrated by the showing in the County Commis? sioners office, of the management of the Poor House farm during the last year, 1890. It also shows that the cry that farming does not pay is false. It is the man that doesn't pay, and not farm. The following is a statement of the products of the Poor House farm during 1890: 28 bales cotton sold.81,298 83 1 bale cotton not sold.......... 36 00 800 bushels of corn at 80c.-. 640 00 7,000 bundles fodder at S1.50. 105 00 812 bushels cotton seed at 15c. 121 80 100 bushels oats at 75c. 75 00 62 bnsbels wheat at Si.00. 62 00 250 bushels potatoes at 50c. 125 00 Total income.$2403 63 Less paid for guano and labor...$500 00 Paid bagging and ties and toll.... 90 21 590 21 Net proceeds. 81,873 42 There are fifty-four inmates in this alms bouse, under the charge of Mr. Per? ry F. King as Steward. $1873.42 is the best showing that has ever been made from this farm, and we feel like saying to Mr. King well done. It shows that the County Commissioners have acted wisely in selecting Mr. King as Stewar.d and in re-electing him again for 1891. It also Bhows that Mr. King has managed wisely the affairs on tbe farm, and is a good far? mer. We understand further that the in? mates are all, or as near all as is possible, very much pleased and satisfied with Mr. King's treatment of and care for them. Ibis is of importance. With favorable seasons we may expect as good, if not bet? ter, results this year. Honea Path Items. Rev. A. C. Stepp and family have be? come residents of Honea Path. Miss Lizzie Gains is visiting her sister at Deans. Miss Fay Hudgons, Mr. and Mrs. Roper, of Laurens, spent a few days with the family of Dr. Hudgens last week. Married, by Rev. M. McGee, at his resi? dence, on Thursday morning, January 1st, Mr. James A. Dayis and Miss Anna Sat terfield: Messrs. L. C. Branyorj and John Hudg ens who have been spending vacation at home, have returned to South Carolina College. Go to J. C. Milford & Co's. if you want to buy goods cheap. He is selling out at coat. Mr. Enoch Young and family, of Texas, are visiting J. R. Callaham. Mr. William Mattox and Miss Mattie Davis were married on the afternoon of January 1st, by Rev. R. W. Burts at his residence. Mr. and Mrs. John Bagwell spent last Sabbath in Honea Path. Mr. G. W- Culbertson,of Laurens Coun? ty, has been visiting his son, Prof. Culbert? son, Mr. M. E. Burts, who has been clerking for L A. & T. H. Brock for the past year, has gone to Georgia to study telegraphy. The Honea Path High School opened again last Monday after a vacation of two weeks. A large number of new pupils have already been enrolled, and the pros? pects of (be school are very flattering. Corner Items. New Year resolutions are now the order of the day; a bachelor neighbor, among some of his, resolved to thrash another bachelor, if be did not abandon his former way of living. The boys have indulged in several chick? en and turkey shootings during and since the holidays. There are some good marks? men among them, though some of the fowls brought fancy prices Mr. Lem Reid has sold his entire mer? cantile interest at Cooks to Mr. Robt. Year gin, who took charge of the business Monday moruiug. The wide awake and enterprising firm of T. C. Jackson a few days ago shipped to Augusta a crate containing eight fine rab bits. Sim Harrison, a colored tenant on the farm of Mr.C. C. Simpson, is certainly the boss collard grower. A few days since his wife went into the garden to get a collard for dinuer, and in the top of one found a hen's nest containing four eggs. Dr. A. G. Cook exhibited in our presence a day or two ago a pistol ball, which was considerably worsted from an attack it had made on a negro's skull. The negro was little damaged, but the bullet, of No- 33 size, was flattened to the shape of a nickel. The Iva, MoflatsviUe, and Jpart of the Storeville Alliances have united and erect? ed a large warehouse, with a hall above, at Cook's Station. Mr. R. I. Stewart has been elected manager and Alliancecotton weigh? er. He has a nice office fitted up in the building, and is now at the service of his brother Alliancemeu. The citizens around Mofiatsville met last Sunday afternoon in Alliance Hall for the purpose of organizing a Union Sunday School. Prof. McElroy, Jas. W. Steven? son and S. T. McCollough had the matter in charge. There is plenty material in the community to get up a large class, aud it is hoped every one will take an active inter? est, and help make it a complete success. Barnes' Station seems to be on a substan? tial boom. Messrs. Watson, Martin, Mc Alister, and Patterson are each engaged in the erertion of dwellings, barns aud other buildings. Prof. Speer, of Lowndesville, has charge of a flourishing school at that placo. Willlnntbton Items. The week of prayer is being observed by our people, and each night during this week services are to be hold. We trust that great good may be done. A good many people have visited our place during the past few weeks, among them Prof. M. M. Lander, of Kingstroe, S. C; Frank Lander, of Woflbrd College; Thad. E. Horto i, Maeon, Ga; Clyde Horton, of Wilm.ngton, N. C; Misses May and Lela R issell, of Anderson; Messrs. Walter Anderson, Oscar Andersou and Julian Martin; of Neal's Creek, S. C ; J. H. Burdlne, of Brushy Creek; Miss Solma Wright, of Barker's Creek; Prof. W. W. Brown, of Tonn; Henry Gossett, of Greenville, S. C; Mrs. Josie Rogers, of Anderson, S. C; Mrs. J. W. Dacus, of Greenville, S. C; Misses Abbie Ellison and Mamie Mimms, of Greenville Coun? ty; Mr. McMaster, of Modoc, a former pupil of the Telegraph School hero, paid us a visit during Christmas to look al'tor his?well, will not say who. Tho Telegraph School here is now con? nected with the College, so that the young ladies can learn Telegraphy. Several young men who have attended this School are now filling important place3 in Geor? gia and South Carolina. We were very sorry to see Mrs.TSIla Donald and her daughters, Mrs- Juliu Archer and Miss Ella Donaldson, leave our village. They, are most excellent peo? ple, and our loss is Anderson's gain. The Methodist people gave their new pastor a royal roception, iu the shape of a house warming. Wood ready to burn, flour ready to cook, and chickens ready to eat, ifce. It must make a preacher feel good to know that his people appreciato him, and the Methodist people know how to do that kind of thing. Two valuable members were received into the Baptist Church at the last meet? ing. An enjoyable Musical was given at Mr. Austin W. Clement's the other night, The music was furnished by Miss Mimms, Mr. Auld and Prof. Hull V. Smith. Prof. Grady is building up a fine Male School here. Capt. R. A. Gray has improved his house very much by giving it a nice new suit of paint. It would improve some other houses in town to be treated that way. Erwin. Brushy Creek Items. Several of our citizens have recently vis? ited Texas and on Monday, 5th inst. Messrs. Sam'l. Rosamond and George La boon left for that State. Mr. J. H. Burdine made eleven and one half bates of cotton on eight acres of land this season. Several of our farmers nearly came up to him. Land is booming. Mrs. Ophelia Wyatt has recently refused $2,200 for 97 acres. Several of our citizens have refused $33 J per acre for their land. More cotton is stored in these parts than ever before at this season. We think tbe owners had better let it go at 9.- cents than to pay storage on it. Messrs. Long & Scott have ginned over five hundred bales of cotton this season. The most pleasant occasions we had the pleasure of attending during the holidays were the sociables at Mr. W. E. Long's and Mr. 0. S. Hall's aud the big dinner at Mr. W. C. Scott's. Everything passed off very quietly, and the young people were on their best behavior, showing the good train? ing of their level-headed fathers and moth? ers. Messrs. John and Edgar Scott, and Frank Murphy, accompanied by three bewitching young ladies, Misses Louise Murphy, Lau? ra Watson and Annie Scott, of the city, visited this section during the holidays. Miss Jennie Williams, of Easley, also spent a few days with friends. The editor of the Easley Messenger came among us, too, and he was so smitten with one of young ladies that we do not know whether his paper will be full of love par? agraphs or something sweet for weeks to come. The Bethlahem Sunday School had a Christmas Tree, which was highly enjoyed by the members of the School and.their friends. Mr. Trez. Folger and brother, of Arizona, were given a dinner party by their uncle, Mr. J. T. Smith, on Saturday, 27th nit. Weddings are numerous. Mr. Thos. Martin and Miss Mattie Bagwell were uni? ted in the holy bonds on Christmas Day. Small grain crops are looking fine. Our citizens have killed nearly enough meat to do them. The masquerade parly friven to Miss Addie Rosamond at the residence of Mr. James Payne was a novel feature in this section and a success in every particular. Queen Victoria, Cleopatra, Betsey Hamil? ton and other noted personages were repre? sented at the party. Tbe costumes of the young men were nice and ugly. The party at Mr. J. W. Rosamond's was a delightful occasion and will not soon be forgotten. Miss Minnie Burriss, accompanied by Miss Eyrum, is visiting relatives in this section. J. 0. P. Savannah Items. December 31, 1891. Miss Pearl Sadler and her brother, Ed., spent the holidays in Hartwell, and re? port a most enjoyable visit. They re? turned home to-day. Mrs. S. F. McConnell, Sr., who spent the last ten days in the Concord vicinity, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McGee went to Hart well a few days ago for the two-fold pur? pose of visiting relatives and attending Miss Annie Goss' wedding, Messrs. Walter and Weston Sadler, the former of Anderson, the latter of Due West, came on a visit to their parents last week. Mr. Weston did not arrive in time for the elegant turkey dinner given by tbe "old folks at home," and which was greatly enjoyed by tbe invited guests. The sportsmen have spent almost the entire week at their favorite pastime, and seemingly have derived a great deal of pleasure from it. Their daily rants re? sulted in a considerable thinning out of the rabbits. January 5, 1891.. Mrs. J. M. Moorhead, of Concord, is staying this week at her old home. Mr. M. looked quite lonely on-his way back without his better half, and will probably return for her before the expiration of her visit. _ Mr. W. A. Moorhead, of Anderson, came down last week. He was looking hale and hearty and seemed to be in fine spirits. The only objection to his visit is that it was too limited: Miss Lena Johnson, of Antreville, again has charge of the Ivy Hollow School. The attendance is small at present, but more pupils are expected in a few days. Miss Johnson is a talented young lady, and has made warm friends during her stay in this section. This neighborhood can boast of a most determined young man, as may be seen by the following: He bad apparently been trying for some time to pay his re? spects to a certain representative nf the fair sex, but without success. On New Year's evening he seemed imbued with the desperation that is born of despair, and started out to pay her a call. He had ?c sore finger and the weather was inclem? ent, but nowiso dauntod, he trudged through the rain along a muddy road until he reached his destination, where he was invited to enter. He sat down and spoke a few words to those who were present, then rising, made a bee line to the dining room, where he found the young lady referred to busily cleaning oif the Bupper table. Seating himself at the back of the table, he proceeded to talk with her while she washed the dishes. Ho cer? tainly succeeded in making an impression this tijne if never before, and we do not wish to mar his pleasure by saying what mauuer of impression it was. M. Mar rly^o of aii Aged Colored Couple. Mr. Editor: On Wednesday, Decem? ber 31st, 1S90, one of tho most amusing aud enjoyable circumstances occurred that it has been our privilege to witness. Quite a number of the good people assem? bled at the residence of Mrs. Sallie Allen to witness tbe marriage of two colored Democrats. Tbe groom is near eighty years old, while the bride is about sixty. About 2 o'clock, when John F. Clardy, Notary Public, appeared ready to perform the ceremony, Uncle Julius Elrod came forward with Aunt Hannah Morris lean? ing upon his arm, blushing like sweet six? teen ; and, after a short, appropriate cere? mony, tbey were pronounced "husband and wife''?all standing in the yard. Be? fore the congratulations could be extend? ed, they opened ranks and lo, John Mor? ris, a son of the bride, appeared with Amanda Bailey, and the officiating Nota? ry soon made the "twain" one llesh, to the amusement of tbe spectators, who were uot expecting but the one pair. Julius Elrod was born a slave to Elijah Moore, who has been dead 38 years; was sold to Major George Elrod in 1852, and moved to the place where he now resides, burying his master in 1855. He still con? tinued in the family 'til emancipation, aud liking his home and desiring to stay with the family, who had owned him, he settled down with his family ou the homestead of Mrs. Allon, burying his old master and mistress, and the husband of Mrs. Allen, continuing to take the best care of her he can, aud raising a large family of children, who are all grown up, and in tho mean time accumulating a good little property, and always voting the Democratic ticket. Ho has gained the respect and good will of the white people around him, who all joiu in wishing him much happiness in his matrimonial ven? ture. How many of your roaders, Mr. Editor, will uot have their memories stirred and carried back to childhood days on witnessing such an event, and es? pecially wheu it is the winding up of Christmas, with a regular "double bar? relled" wedding. Undo Julius made during tho year, 1890, nine bales of cotton, averaging a lit tlo over 500 pounds to the bale, (and sold at an average of 9J cents por pound) and something over 300 bushels of corn, with two little mules. How many young men can beat it? Wo venture that none but Democrats have done as well, Sam no. The best anodyne and expectorant for the euro of colds and coughH and all throat, lung ami bronchial troubles, is, undoubt? edly, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Ask your druggist for it, and, at the samo time, for Aycr'a Almanac, which is free to all. The weakness and debility which result from illness may be speedily overcome by the use of Ayer'B Sarsaparilla. This ia a safe, but powerful tonic, assists digestion, regulates the liver, and kidneys, and cleanses the blood of all gorms of disease. Jumbo oil tho Situation, Mr. Editor : TbinkiDg poBsibly that you arid the readers of your valuable pa? per would again like to bear something from this part of the County, "Jumbo" again asks permission to poke Iiis snout into j'our columns. Everything in and around our growing little city, Pierce town, is quiet, calm and serene. I hear tbat Mr. D. H. Hammond and his son-in-law, Mr. W. K Davenport, of this city, will in a few days move to your town?Anderson. tVe are loth to give them up, but Piercetown's loss will be Anderson's gain. Mr. Dave Ellla is the champion hog raiser in these parts, he having killed a porker that netted him 522 pounds. Col. Joshua Jameson had a negro cabin destroyed by lire last Monday evening, and it is supposed to be the work of an incendiary. Dr. J. E. Cole, of this city, slippod off to Newberry, S. C, during Christmas holi? days and took unto himself a partner for life. We have not learned her name. Jumbo wishes the Doctor and his young bride a long, prosperous and happy life, and may their pathway be strewn with sweet roses. They will make Ruckersville, Ga., their future home. Jumbo can't see how we are to get along without the Doc? tor. He must send us some good M. D. to fill bis place. Capt. A. M. Guyton, A. C. Webb, W. F. Smith, B. T. Irby, M. B. Williams and T. J. Phillips have bought the right for building a cheap rail fence. They have Williaraston and Hopewell Townships, and they are now ready to sell farm rights. Jumbo has examined this fence and pronounces it just what the farmers need. You know, Mr. Editor, any fence that will stand Jumbo will certainly turn stock, and four rails to the panel is suffi? cient for cattle and horses. So come up, gentlemen, and examine their fence for yourselves, for you all know that you don't like to split rails, and rail timber is getting scarce in some parts. The youngsters had quite an enjoyable occasion, in the way of a sociable, at the residence of Mr. K. H. Anderson. Of course, the old Jumbo and the young Jumbos were on hand in full blast. The young ladies present were: Misses Naomi and Nora Martin, Miss Addie Duck? worth, Misses Nannie and Lula Pool, Misses May and Lela Russell, Miss Va rona Neal, Miss Nettie Hall, Misses Ida and Minnie Jameson, and "don't you for? get it," we bad a gay old time. But Christmas ia now gone, and how many of us will live to see the Christmas of 1891? Now, Mr. Editor, fortunately or unfor? tunately, as the case may be, Jumbo is one of those elephants who, when he looks over the political field and the pres? ent situation, is obliged to raise the safety valve to let off a little steam, just in order to prevent an explosion. That grand old veteran, Wade Hampton, the father of South Carolina, for he saved her life in '76; the old hero of the Potomac; the war horse of the Chickahominy; the great cav? alry leader of the Confederacy has been snubbed and invited to take a back seat, and what for ? Was it because he has not been faithful to his country and his peo? ple ? Jumbo answers no, not a word of it. But we presume that the wishes of the administration must be carried out to the letter. Oh, my country! My country! What will the end of all this be? Little did Jumbo think that he would live to see the day when the people of South Carolina would turn their backs upon the old sol? diers who wore tbe gray. But, alas7 it is done?it is finished. Jumbo seconds the nomination of Wade Hampton for 1892. There is no man living or dead in South Carolina that has done what Wade Hamp? ton has accomplished for her and his people. He was "first in war, first in peace and then first in the hearts of his countrymen." But the wishes of the ad? ministration must be obeyed, and Mr. J. L. M. Irby is now our Senator. Jumbo has no quarrel to make with Mr. Irby. We wouldn't know him from Adam's house cat. He is a new man, and let's try him by giving him our hearty support, for we may be proud of him in after years. Mr. Editor, will you be so kind as to let Jumbo know exactly what would be the freight on an Elephant of his weight down to Columbia and back to Piercetown, in? cluding feed and fuel, for Jumbo wants to go down just to shake hands with the twenty-throe Senators tbat voted for Wade Hampton first, last and all the time. Now, Mr. Editor, I will bring this epistle to a close, and will promise in my next to say something about the Divorce Bill and the Labor Bill. Wishing you and your many readers, Brother Shanks not ex? cepted, -a prosperous and happy New Year, I am the same Jumbo. In Memorlam. At a meeting of Eureka Sunday School, on Sunday, December 28tb, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to take from us our dear brother, D. D. Gentry, who once lived among us. and was one of the original members of tbis Sunday School, and a great blessing to our community. Be it, therofore Resolved, That we hereby express our deep regret of the loss of such a good citi? zen, kind husband aud affectionate father. Resolved, Tbat we extend to the sorrow? ing family of our deceased brother our heartfelt sympathy in their sore affliction. Resolved, That a copy of these resolu? tions bn published in the Anderson In? telligencer, and sent to the bereaved family. A Card. Mr. Editor: Permit me to acknowl? edge through the columns of your excellent paper the rec* pMon of a handsome purse containing twenty-six dollars and eighty cents, tendered through Dr. B, A. Henry as a Christmas gift from members of Prov? idence Church, Lowndesville, S. C. May the Lord richly reward the donors for then? kindness, R. C Ligon, Electric Bitters. This remedy is becoming so we 11 known and so popular as to need no special men? tion. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaran? teed to do all tbat is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers. For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and $1.00 per bottle at Hill Bros Drugstore. The New Discovery, You have heard your friends and neigh? bors talking about it. You may yourself j bo 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 staunch friends, because the wonder? ful thing about it is, tbat 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 afflicted with a cough, cold or any Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a bottle at once and give it a fair trial. It is guaranteed every time, or morfey refunded. Trial Bottles Free at Hill Bros. Drugstore. Notice of Dissolution. The firm of Lewis <fe Moorhead was dis? solved by mutual agreement on January 1, 1891. We desire to thank our many friends for their liberal patronage, and ask them to continue to patronize our suc? cessors, The R. A. Lewis Co. To those indebted to us wo will say our Notes and Accunts are in the hands of tho new firm, and we must insist on their paying up at once, R. A. LEWIS, W. J. MOORHEAD. Having purchased tbo entire business of Lewis & Moorhead, we desire to inform our many friends, and the public goner ally, that we will do a goueral Morchan dise business at the old stand, aud earn estly solicit tho patronage of I he old firm, and will make it to the interest of all to deal with us. Give us a trial. Very trulv vonrs. THE 11 A. LEWIS CO.. _ Bolton, ?. C Flynn'a entire stock is now offered at and below New York cost. Death of a pailner compells the closing out of tho stock within tbe next sixty days to wind up the estate. Now is the time for bur gains at Flynn's. SThcn ?aby was sick, we gosc her Costoria, When she was a Child, she cried for C-asUjria. When she became Miss, she clung to Costoria. When Ehe had Children, Bhe gave them Costoria. Real Kstato For Sale. Several beautiful building lots, conven? iently located within tbe corporate limits ot Anderson. Admirably suited for city residences. One large building lot with warehouse, centrally located on depot street, and well suited for store houses and other pur? poses. One tract of laud in Honea Path Town? ship, containing 128 acres and necessary improvements. A first-class farm, now under cultivation. We offer tho above for sale, and will hold oHer opou for next thirty days, un? less disposed of earlier. For further infor? mation apply to Sullivan Hardware Co. ? A.T CLOTHING AND SHOE HOUSE FOE THE NEXT THIRTY DATS. I will sell all heavy and medium weight SHOES At less than Manufacturers* Prices. We are over-stocked, and muBt have a big pile of money in next thirty days. OYEBCOATS, At any price from $3.50 to $20.00. In Endless Variety, all the Latest Styles, and prices guaranteed, One PRICE to ALL ! A. G. MEANS, Jr. The Only Clothing and GentsiFurnishing House in the City. A BIG STOCK GL That must be sold before CHRISTMAS I Now is your chance to get a BARGAIN IN CLOTHING. We are determiued to reduce our big stock. Come?we have cut prices very low. Don't buy until you see us, as we can save you money, and have a splendid line to show. SHOES. Our Btock ie immense?we cannot afford to carry them over. Come to us for SHOES. Prices lower than ever to reduce our s'ock before Christmas. To the Ladies. Our Blankets, Flannels, Cloaks, Jeans, Jackets, and all kinds of wool goods reduced to close them out before stock taking Christinas. We ask you all to come and see what we are offeriag. We have a treme idons stock that must be sold. A new case Pretty Dres3 Goods just received for our Christinas trade. LOVELY SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, And many Pretty Goods, suitable for Christmiis Presents, which we would like to show you. Respectfully, O. F. JONES & CO. I DECEMBER I89G DECEMBER IS HERB, A.ND , SEYBT & CO ]iave a Full Stock of Millinery and Corsets, That they are anxious to get rid of before January, 1891, and in order to do so we have made LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on all Goods. While we halt had the largest .trade this season we have ever had, we find ve bought too heavy in our last purchases of? JEANS, OASSIMERES, RED TWILLED FLANNEL, DRESS GOODS and SHOES. m To satisfy yourself on our prices call early, and we will convince you that we are selling lots of Goods for much less than heretofore. Many thank* for past patronage. JONES, SEYBT & CO. New- Prices, New Goods. Four Thousand Square Feet Packed with Seasonable Goods, all Bought t3T^ Prices that Defy Com? petition. Wc mean to Sell Goods Cheaper than any House in Anderson. Small Profits and Quick Sales Tell the Tali OuR Stock is too large and we must unload. We want your trade, and if Fare] Dealing and Low Prices will wiu we are bound to get there. Bring your Children to see us, and get a "School Companion," free of charge. We keep a Red Hot Stove these cold winter days, which make* our Store very| comfortable. Remember that we have a? A FULL LINE OF DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, CLOTHING, VALISES, TRUNKS, HATS. I Special Sale now going on in? Ladies' Wraps and Men's Overcoats Reduced. We mean to save you money?strike now while the iron is hot. Delays ar^ dangerous. The United States Congress has advanced the tariff on all classes goods. Our Present Stock will be Sold a Little tinder form? Prices. COME, COME, COME. Remember the Place?Brick Range, next door Peoples & Burriss. LESSER & CO.