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LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, JAN. 29. Anderson Cotton Market. Strict low middling. 7$ Middling. Si Strict middling. 8* Good middling. SJ Strict good middling. 9i Sheriff Bolt has a Urge number of board? ers just now. Col, J. L. Orr, of Greenville, spent last Friday in the city. Mr. R. L. Moorbead, of Lowndesville, spent Tuesday in the city. Next Saturday is the last clay for pay? ing State and County taxes. Some of our farmers are still com:d..in uig of the scarcity of laborers. Miss Ida Tarrer, of Columbia, has been spending a few days in Anderson. Next Monday is Salesday. Several tracts of laud wiii be sold at public outcry. Greenville County will select her Tria 1 - Justices by a Primary Election next Sat? urday. Dr. Frierson was sick and unable to fill bis pulpit in th? Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Mrs. John L, Thornley, of Pickens, is In the city visiting her daughter. Mrs. W. W. Wbite. . Everybody is. coughing and sneezing, and the grip is adding, new victims to its ?list every day. Rev R- H. Burriss and wife, of Lees ville, S. C, have been visiting relatives in tbis-County. M. M. Mattison, of Donnaldsvills, spent Monday in the city, and gave the Intel? ligencer a call. The Farmers'.and Merchants'Bank of this city, has been added to the list of State depositories. Mr. James H. Bewley. of Laurens, is in the city visiting his mother's family. His old friends are glad to greet him. Mr- Alex. Zacbary, of North Carolina, will be in Anderson during Court week to supply the gardeners with his fine seed. The farmers are wanting a- little dry weather now to sow Spring oats. The orop sown In the fall is doing very well. From the number of blank deeds and mortgages we are now selling, the trade in real estate must bo very active just now. Messrs. Tribble & Quattlebaum, real es? tate agents, have some desirable property for sale at low prices. See advertisement. .Dr. J. A. Anderson, of Antreville, and one of the most popular young physicians of Abbeville County, was in the city last Friday.. We are indebted to Capt. J. C. Stribling, of Pendleton, for a late copy of the Rural New Yorker, a most excellent agricultural journal. Bead what is said in the new advertise? ment of Watkins' Book store, and if you need anything in the line meutioned give him a call. Mr. W. B. McGruder has been spending several days in the markets buying a fine lot of horses and mules. He is expected home to-day. Mr. B. Frank Manldin went to Char? lotte, N. C, last week to attend the first annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Men. Our Belton correspondents give our readers this week an account of a big rail? road robbery that happened in that town a few nights ago. An' infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Mayfield died last Thursday, and was buried on Friday. The little one was on? ly a few days old. Married, on Wednesday, January 21, 1891, by Rev. H. C. Fennell, Mr, S. W. Watt and Miss M. McPhail, all of Ander? son County, S. C. Sheriff Bolt is now the proud owner of one of the best milk cows in this section. She has a right young calf, and is giving five gallons of milk daily. < Our lPtle friend, D. Sloan Maxwell, Jr., has secured a set of harness and a cart for his Tom Thumb pony, and now takes his daily drives over the city. Mr. Earle Dodd, formerly an employee of the Intelligencee, but who is now working in the Charleston World office, is in the city visiting his parents. In. life's journey, boys, remember that to do yonr whole duty and faithfully per? form every promise made to your fellow men should be your chief desire. 2 Married, by Rev. M. McGee, in Houea Path, on Wednesday, January 14th, 1891, Mr. Joe Gaines and Miss Pallie Greer, daughter of the late John M. Greer, Married, on Sunday afternoon, January 25,1891, by R. W- Todd, Esq., at his resi? dence, Mr. Edward Hayes and Miss Lula PDgrlm, both of Anderson County. Mts." Elizabeth Rowland recently died at her home in Hart County, Gn.. at the advanced age of 100 years. The Sun says she was the oldest person in Hart County. Mr. J. C. Winter, recently of Anderson County, has purchased a plantation in Hart County, Ga., and moved thereto. We wish him much success in his new home. We had the pleasure of sampling Messrs. W. H. Harrison & Co's. leading brand of-cigars, ''18-K. Fine," which is one of the best 5 cent cigars we have ever smoked. Pickens Sentinel': "Capt. Elia3 Day, of Easley, lost a fine premium Red Cbief colt last week, from blind staggers. Hk also had two cows to die about the same time from tbe same cause. Married, on Thursday, January 15, 1891, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. M. E. McKissick, Mr. Joe A. Laboon and Miss Lou Ellson, all of Anderson County. Capt. John A. Allen, of Barnwell, is in" the city spending a few days. Time is dealing gently with him, and his visit to his old home is a source of much pleasure to his numerous friends. While people are freezing to death in Holland and Belgium, on the streets and in the bed, we people are basking iii the bright love rays of a glorious sunshine, in a glorious clime?so to speak. The Presbyterian congregation of this city has adopted the "'envelope system" of paying its pastor's salary, by which payments are made nvery Sunday on the salary. The plan works well. There will be a meeting of Houea Path Alliance at Barker's Creek Church next Monday, February 2nd, at 2 o'clock p. in. Every member is urged to attend, as the meeting will be an important one. The public schools of Honea Path Town? ship will open next Monday, February 2. The teachers ofthat Township are request? ed to meet with the Trustees at Honea Path on that day at 9 o'clock a m. Mr. James Mosely, who lives near Trinity Church, in Hopewell Township, is erecting a splendid residence for himself. Mr. Mosely is a young man of push and energy and is making farming pay. Married, on Thursday, January 22, 1891, at the residence of the bride's father, by S. T. Richardson, Notary Public, Mr. Lewis Landors, of Anderson County, and Miss Vandalia Pittmau, of Piedmont. Gen. Joseph H. Earle, of Sumter, has been spending a few days in tbe city visit? ing tbe family of bis brother-in-law, Mr. J. S. Fowler. His many friends are always delightod to see him in Anderson. Those of our citizens who visited Augus? ta last week and witnessed the big Carni? val report a most delightful trip. The Sand old city did her best to entertain ber imense crowd of visitors aud well did she succeed. Mr. H. C. Townsend is now erecting a substantial building on the lot near the Ice Factory, in which he will operate a planing mill and a shop for repairing ma? chinery. The latter will be in chargo of Capt. E. G. Evans. Married, on Wednesday, January 21, 1891, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. M. E. McKissick, Mr. Julius Smith and Miss Maggie Laboon, all of Anderson County. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are two of Brushy Creek's most popular young people, and the Lntelliuencer joins their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage through JIfe. Officer McKinney, under the direction of the City Council, has about completed bis work of taking the census of Ander sou, and his report will sho w a population of 4,ns, and increase of over seven hun? dred since last June. Read what Messr3. Todd Bros, have to say in their new advertisement. They always keep a full lino of drugs, medi? cines, paints, oils, window glass, etc., and are now receiving a big stock ofgardeu seed. Give them u call. Mrs. Millie Blassingame died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. S. H.Brown, in Pickens County, on the 15th inst., at the ad tranced age ot 7? years. .She has a best of.friends }o tbe upper section of An? derson County who regret her death. An accidental fire last .Sunday morning destroyed the old store house tlie.t has stood so: feu g a t Cray ton vi lie. Tuo build? ing was occupied by some negroes as a dwelling honse. This relieves one of the old landmark* of Anderson County. Dr. J. "V. Holcotnbe, Inaoanl published in another column, odors bis services to the people of Bel ton and the surrounding Country The Doctor is not only an ex? cellent physician, but a genial gentleman^ and watches bis patients very closely. Gov. Tillnuin has appointed James A. Mt.ssey a constable at Pelzer. Under tho statute this appointment is made i>y the Governor. Thu cousiuble has jurisdiction in Abbeville and Greenville. Counties, three miles in every direction from the Pelzer mills. Mr. W. W. Phillip?, of the Easley sec? tion, was in the city Monday; and called in and renewed his subscription to the Intelligencer fer another year. He in? formed us that his section was visited by a good snow last Saturday, the ground being covered. Mr. and Mrs. Elip Lollis, of William? ston Township, are the happy parents of four children?three sous and ono daugh? ter?and, strange to say, each one of them was born on Friday, We hope it is an omen of good luck to the parents as well as to the children. We are urged Jo again remind the mem? bers of Roberts Church of the meeting tc be held at the Church on Saturday befure tbe first Sunday for the purpose of making ar? rangements to have a festival in the near future. It is hoped that all of the ladies of the congregation will attend. We are requested to announce tnat the Trustees of Martin Township will meet at tbe residence of Col- R- B. A. Robinson on the first Saturday in February at 2 o'clock p. ra. for tbe purpose of signing school claims and attending to auy busi? ness that that may be presented. On Wednesday nicht of last week the C. & G. R. R. passenger depot was burglar- ; ized. Entrance to the depot was effected by breaking a window glass, uudoing the fastening and raising the sash. The money drawer and one of the ticket cases were broken into, but nothing was secured. The dwelling house occupied by Mr. D. H. Russell, on University Hill, caught fire Sunday morning, about 10 o'clock, from a ( defective flue. The alarm was promptly given, and in a few minutes the Cadets of i the P. M. I. and neighbors had extin- ? guished the flames. Tbe damage was slight. i Mr. J. R. Stuart has resigned the post- ; tion of day clerk at the Hotel Cbiquola '? and gone to Asheville, N. C. where he has j accepted a clerkship in the Swannanoa < Hotel. Mr. Walter McFall, the night , clerk, succeeds Mr. Stuart, and Mr. Sam. j Trowbridge has accepted the position of . night clerk. \ Two of the most convenient and oorufor- | table cottages in the city are Chas. W. | Webb's and E. W. Taylor's. They are , both completed and occupied. Any one . wishing to get good suggestions for build? ing a "Cottage Home" would do well to see i these. They were built by C. M. Guest, ' Contractor. 1 Died, at Pelzor, on Monday, 12th inst, of typhoid fever, Mr. John Duncan, son of James Duncan, in the 22nd year of his age. He leaves a wife and one child. He was a consistent member of Mr. Bethel Church, where hia remains were iuterred, the funeral services being conducted bv Rev. M. McGee. Mr. J. H. Von Hasseln says be has re? cently received information that there are several families in his old home in Ger? many who are desirous of coming to America and settling in this section of South Carolina. Persons needing laborers on their farms would do well to consult Mr. VonHasseln. Owing to an accident to the engiue, by which one of its Wheels was broken, the regular passenger train on. the S. V. R. R., due here at 9 o'clock p. in., did not reach Anderson until 3 o'clock last Sunday morning. Quite a number of passengers were on the train on their way home from the Augusta Carnival. Somebody gives out the following as a correct list of wedding anniversaries: Three days, sugar; sixty days, vinegar ; first anniversary, iron ; fifth, wooden; tenth, tin ; twentieth, china: twenty-fifth, silver; thirtieth, cotton; thirty-fifth, linen; fortieth, woolen; forty-fifth, silk; fiftieth, golden ; seventy 2, ih, diamond. We invite your attention to Messrs. D. S. Maxwell & Son's new advertisement. These gentlemen keep their stock of gro? ceries full and complete, and when you want anything to eat give them a call. They also sell Arbunckle's celebrated coffee, four hundred sample packages of which were distributed in the city last week. The Anderson Water Works Company has arranged with the Sullivan Hardware Co. to do all of its plumbing and repairing in the future. The Messrs. Sullivan have secured two expert plumbers, and are ready to do any work in their line at ?hort notice. They will also keep in stock a complete line of piping and other supplies Mrs. Margaret Hanna, wife of Mr. Rob? ert Hanna. died at Pelzer on Monday, 19th inst , of pneumonia, aged G7 years. Mrs. Hanna was a member of Shady Grove,Cburch, and her remains were car? ried there and interred, Rev. M. McGee conducting the funeral services. She leaves a large fartily and many friends to mourn her death. Mr. D. N. Smith, of Warrior. Ala., has recently been visiting his father, Mr. S. W. Smith, near Autun, in this County, Mr. Smith is delighted with bis home in Alabama, and is doing well there Like his father, who is one of Anderson Coun? ty's most upright and prosperous citizens, he will make friends wherever he may cast his fortune. Dr. Hawthorne, the moat noted Baptist preacher in Georgia, in a lecture in At? lanta the other night, advised all of his unmarried friends to get married at. their earliest convenience. Judge Oux and Judge Quattlobaum, of this city, are great admirers of this distinguished divine. They will get married just as soon as some young lady will say ilyes." Professor Foster, tbe weather expert, says that February will be the most re? markable mouth of the winter. It will bring extremes of heat and cold and se? vere storms. The Mississippi valley will be visited by a monster snowstorm and blizzard in the first half of February, and during the latter half of (he month a se? vere storm of the same nature will strike the Eastern Stales. One of our friends, who ordered his Lntelhoknckr discontinued a month ago, came in Monday and again entered his name on our subscription list. He said his wife toid him she could not keep house without tbe Lntelucikxckr, and that if he did not come back and subscribe to it, she would go to her father's, where she could read it every week. Sbo is a woman of good judgment. Rev. C. B. Smith, of the Methodist Church, preached one of the most forcible and impressive sermons from his pulpit last Suuday night that wo have ever lis? tened to. His remarks were directed prin? cipally to young men, and we regret every young man in tbe city was not present to bear him. Mr. Smith ranks as one of the ablest young miuisters of the South Caro? lina Conference, and is doing a good work in Anderson. The Greenville News of Wednesday, says: "Mr. Z. L. lktrriss, of Mountain Creek, Anderson Couuty, brought to tbe city to enter in the dog show a bougie hound and four pups. Tho entries in tbe show had closed, and Mr. Burriss was not allowed to put his dojrs on exhibition. They are of good breeding, and Mr. Bur risa regrets that he could not enter them, as be believes that they would have come in for a leading prize." Win. Peyton, a well-known negro citi? zen of Anderson, died Tuesday night, after an illness of only a weuk. For the past ten years the docoased had been in tbe employ of the city officials as a street hand, and discharged his dutins faith? fully. He was upright and*honest, and courteous in his manners, ami was hi^idy esteemed by his white ftienda On Wednesday morning Lawrence Walker, another well-known negio resident of the city, died of pneumonia. Mrs. Lucinda Harris, relict of the late John Harris, and sister of Mr. Ii. M. Til ley, clifd m tlio residence of bur sun, J. L. Harris, in Rook Mills Township, last Sun day night at 7 o'clock, iu tho U5th year of her age, nf pneumonia. She had long been a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Chuich and was greatly beloved by a wide circle of friends, who deeply regret hor death. Her remains wero interred at Providence on Monday afternoon following her death, in the presence of ninny friends and relatives. By reference tc the proceedings, which are published in another column, it will bo seen that a number of the the old students of the late Prof*. Ligon met in the office of Messrs. Breaz e.tle it Long last Monday morning, and, :-iter pas-ing resolutions, adjourned !o meet in the Court Hutse on Thursday evening, February 12lli, at "A o'clock, at which time a permanent organiza? tion uf the. Memorial Association will be effected. All of the old students, both male and female, are cordially iuvited to attend this nieeth.g. Mr. Vi rail M. Priee die 1 at the boarding libuse of Mrs M. D. Monrp, in this city la>t Sunday afternoon. Consumption was the cause of Ins death, but. be was con? fined to his bed only about four weeks. Mr. Price wiw about H'l years of age. He was horn and reared in" Clayton County, Ga , but hud heen a residpnt of Anderson for several years. Being a member of the Masonic fraternity, ho received all the at toutb.n possible during his illness, and when death came his body was taken in charge by tbe Masons and, on Monday, shipped to his home for internment. Mr. Wilfong, a freight conductor on the C. & G. It. R., met with a terrible accident at Seneca last Monday morning. He was attempting to couple cars, when his right arm was caught and so terribly ruasbed that it bad to be amputated just above the elbow*. Our latest information is to tho effect that he is doing well. Mr. Wilfong is a young man with a wife and one child, and was iiitibly esteemed by the railroad officials. Fortunately be bad secured a policy in an Accident Insurance Company a few weeks ago, which will give him $L 500 for the loss of the arm, and a weekly benpfit until he is able to go to work again. Mr. J. L. Haynie, accompanied by his accomplished daughters, Misses Pollie and Jeannette, and Mis. D. M. White, of Bos? ton, spent Tuesday in the city, and are now visiting relatives in the County. Miss Jeannette Haynie has just returned from Boston, where she bas been studying tbe art of tuning pianos. She is now thor? oughly prepared to do such work, and is, no doubt, the only female piano tuner in tbe State. Her teacher was Mr. D. M. White, tbe husband of her friend who is now visiting ber. Mrs. White is delighted with this section, and speaks very compli? mentary of Anderson and the people she met here. Mr. Haynie reports business good, and says he is selling a great many pianos and organs. A very large and bigbly appreciative audience was attracted to the Opera House last Monday night to witness "A Social Session," which was rendered by a most excellent Company under the management of Mr. D. J. Sprague, of New York. In the afternoon and evening the city was treated to an open air Concert by the Black Hussar Band, which travels with the Company. From the appearance of the Band and the music rendered, our citizens knew that a treat was in store for those who attended the evening's performance, and in this they were not disappointed. The programme opened with a splendid overture by the orchestra, which was liberally applauded. The curtain then rose, and for the nest two hours the audi? ence was kept in one continuous roar of laughter. Tbe play is not only interest? ing, but is a ludicrous combination of pleasant nonsense, interspersed with good singing and music. The cast of characters throughout is a good one. Tbe Company is a first-class one, and we can assure Mr. Sprague if he will visit us again he will be greeted by another large audience. Anderson County mourns the death of another good citizen in tbe person of Mr. John Long, who died at his home in Varennes Township on Wednesday morn? ing, iu the Gist year of bis age. He was ill only about ten days with pneumonia. His remains will be interred to day. (Thursday) at Cross Roads Church, at il o'clock, a. in. Mr. Long was a son of the late Win. Long, and was born and reared and has always resided in Anderson Coun? ty. He has long been a faithful member of Varennes Presbyterian Church, and was strictly an upright, honest man, who made a friend of every acquaintance. As a citizen, a neighbor, a husband and a father, be discharged his duties well. He served through the late war as a mem? ber of Orr's Regiment, and was a gallant soldier. All of his old comiades will hear of his death with profound sorrow. He wa9 a man of a social, genial disposition, and we doubt if he had an enemy. He leaves a devoted wife and three daughters, besides a host of relatives, to cherish his memory, and in their bereavement they have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The Prize Drill of the three Companies of the P. M. I. took place last Friday night in the Chapel of the University building. Company "A" was commanded by Lieut. W. G. Watson, Jr., Company "B" by Capt. W. S. Richbourg, and Company "C" by Capt. A. H. Byrd. The prize, a silver medal, was to bo awarded to the best drill? ed Cadet in each Company. The contest was between the Cadets individually for these prizes. The drill contests took place in the following order: Company "A" first, and Cadet Paul E. Ayer was the suc? cessful man iu that Company. Next came Company ''C," tbe medal for thi9 Company being won by J- M. Richardson. Last, came Company "B," in which Cadet Frank E. Major was awarded the medal as the best drilled man in his Company. At tbe conclusion of the contests the prizes were awarded by Col. Patrick, who made a few very appropriate remarks to the winners. A large attendance was present to witness the drill and all seemed to enjoy it very ranch. The Military Institute is doing a most excellent and thorough work. There is uo better place to send a boy to give him an education. Juror?. The following Grand and Petit Jurors have been drawn, the former to serve through tbe year, and the latter at the ap? proaching term of Court: GRAND JURORS. Martin A. Casev, Garvin. Sam'l T. McAdams, Fork. David H. Greer, Garvin. John T. Morgan, Corner. Alonzo 0. Si'.mmerell, Pendloton. Jas. R. Garrison, Centerville. Floetwood Clinkscules, Honea Path. Ohas. S. Skelton, Rock Mills. Thos. McGukin. Savannah. J. II. Masters, Varennes. C. B. Gilmer, Rock Mills. Robt. Moorbead, Centorvillo. Riehard L. Williams, llopewell. Willis McGoe, Savannah. P. B. Gentry, Broadaway. B. W. Harbin, Rock Mills. M A Breazeale, Belton. Allen W. Clements, Belton. PETIT JUKORS. Thos. J. Bowman, Corner. W. E. Lee, Centerville. X. B. Moore, Williaiuston. John J. Kelly; Belton. M. J. Evans, Hall. Jas. M. Gambrell, Belton. M. W Callahain, Brushy Creek. D. J. Burriss, Varonnes. Hobt. A. Gray, Williaiuston. Chas. W. Young, Pendloton. John T. Campbell, Hall. A. J. Stringer, Belton. G. F. Bigby, Anderson. I). A. Ledbetter, Fork. S. T. McCullough, Corner. Thos. A. Archer, An Jorson. A. M. Fisher, Martin. John F. McClure, Rock Mills. Jas. M. Smith, Broadaway. T. L. Clinkscules, Jr., Martin. A. C. Mil ford, Fork. Thos. A. Stevenson, Corner. D. J. Owen, Williaiuston. John 0. Holder, Garvin. John W. Ashlev, Martin. Jas. D. Martin, Rock Mills. T. 'f. Wakciield, Garvin. Thos. C. Shearer, Rock Mills. Henry McGill, Pendleton. Jas. 0. Moore, Pendleton. Lucius Price, Hall. T. U. Burriss, Centerville. John C. Rogers, Williaiuston. Jas. K. Clement, Honea Path. James T. Busby, Rock Mills. Silas M. Major, Broadaway. Notice Toaclioru, Stato Superintendent of Education W, D. Mayfield desires the names of all the Teachers in this County. Please give me at earliest opportunity your full name, race, white or colored, married or single, male or female, and grade of your certifi? cate. Your early attention will greatly oblige. C. Wahdlaw. S. C. A. C, S. C. Eminent physicians everywhere recom? mend Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the most reliable remedy that can ho bad for colda, coughs, aud all pulmonary disorders. Ask vour druggist for Ayer's Almanac; it is the best publication of the kind, and full of information. Helton Items. llnv. Mr. Walker, of Walhalla, preached two good sermons here lost Sunday and Sunday night at the Methodist Church. Mrs. Nancy Hyde, an aged lady of Pel? zer, died last Saturday, and her remains were brought to this place and buried in the Bel ton cemetery, Rev- J. T. Smith conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Hyde had been a consistent mem? ber of the Baptist Church for many years. Her friends and relatives weep not as others who have no hope. Our unusually quiet town was greatly surprised on Sunday last, on learning that through tbe past night nine or ten negroes, amoug them two women, had been arrested lor stealing and concealing goods from tho R. & D. R. R Company. Six or eight of the parties were sent by a special train Sunday afternoon to Ander? son jail to await a commitment trial to come off Wednesday, 2Sth inst. (^uite a quantity of the stolen goods have been re? covered. It is said that tho stealing has been going on for several months. The school at this place in charge of Mr. J. T. Smith, assisted by his wife and Miss Rosa Tribble and Miss Lizzie Cornish, teacher of music, is in a very flourishing condition. The Bchool now numbers oighty-seven pupils, and the names of new scholars are enrolled every week. Xo town of its population can excel Belton in Church and school facilities. Our merchants are real first-class, enter? prising business men. Since tbe recent advance in cotton, a good deal of the precious staple has been sold on our streets. Farmers, bring your cotton to Belton if you want the highest market price for it. Rev. J. T. Smith has been called to preach fortheNeal's Creek Baptist Church, the pastor having resigned the care of the Church. S, another account of the railroad robbery. For some time the Railroad Agent at this place has been led to believe that stealing was going on at this place from the Railroad Company. On last Friday night, 23rd inst., some bacon was reloaded from this place for Williamston. When the car at Williamston was unloaded, tbe Railroad Agent discovered a box of bacon broken open and a part of it gone; the same was reported to the Agent at this place. He had some search warrants sworn out and several houses searched. During the search he found in Leah Brown's house (alias Leah Green) several negro men who did not belong there. He had the constable to arrest them, and, after looking around the house, he found some bacon which led him to believe that he was on track of the stolen goods. By this time his force had increased, and upon researching the house the biggest Railroad steal was developed. The goods found consisted of bacon, coffee, rice, whiskey, garden peas, domestic checks, silverware, back bands, powder, hame strings, shoes, crockery-ware, flour, lard, and a great many other things too numer? ous to mention. They had been hauled away from there by the wagon load. After this discovery bacon was found at the house of Jerry Crawford. It is con? sidered the biggest Railroad steal ever heard of in this portion of this country, and no doubt but what it was an organ? ized gang of robbers. It is believed there are several more who belong to it that have not yet been caught up with. The parties arrested are: Leah Brown, Georgia Hutto, Sherman Brown, James Crawford, Henry Crawford, Jerrett Williams, Frank Williams and Henry Williams. Mr. B. A. Wilson, the Railroad Agent at this place, deserves great credit for his man? agement of tbe case, and the citizens of Belton have done all they could to help bring the guilty parties before the courts. G. Starr Locals. Having noticed that for some time past the Starr correspondent has been conspic? uous for his absence, and feeling that our prosperous little 4,town" and vicinity de? served a better fate than to be thus un? timely sunk into dread obscurity, the fol? lowing items are submitted as a gentle re? minder of the fact that we, of the above mentioned place, do still "live, move and have our existence." Owing to the inclement weather, and also to Hymen's interference, on a large scale, tbe usual round of New Year gaye ties among tbe young people has been slightly checked. The spirit of marriage seems to have been abroad for some time past in our community, more especially before the holidays. Since that time there has been a slight cessation. Business is rather dull at present, ex? cept the saw mill interest. Two mills are kept constantly running. Last Sunday was the regular day for preaching at Cross Roads Baptist Church, but the preacher, Rev. Allen, failed to put in an appearance. However, there was preaching in the evening by Rev. Rogers. His sermon was short, pointed and well delivered. In our opinion, Bro. Rogers is one of those earnest, conscientious men of God who are called to preach His divine word. We shall be delighted to have you with us again, Bro. Rogers. Rev. Wm. Hardin, from tbe Richland Circuit, is now in our midst, visiting his family. Father Time deals leniently with him. We have been informed by the Agent at Starr that the number of his ticket sales for the recent Augusta Carnival was fifty eight. We challenge a better record from any other place of the same size. Our "town" and community was fairly well represented. Among others who attended werej Mr. C. H. Gassaway. Misses SaUie and Ada Pruitt, Lawrence McGee and T. W- Morris. Mr. J. M. Jones and sister, Miss Lura, spent the holidays very pleasant :y in Hartwell, Ga. Mr. P. B. Allen has just returned from a business trip to Atlanta. Mrs. J. T. C. Jones, son J. A. Jones, and wife, spent a week recently with the for? mer's sister, Mrs. Richardson, of Athens. Mrs. Richardson returned with them, and, after spending some time, left for her home last week. A brilliant ball is on the topic in Starr. The invitations will be out soon, and quite a swell affair is expected. Both ladies and gentlemen are to be attired in regulation ball costumes, and everything will be conducted in strictly first-class style. Mr. J. H. Pruitt is chief business manager. Mr. W. H. Pruitt, from Texas, brother of E. C- Pruitt, is on an indefinite stay in our midst. We notice that his experience in the "Wild West" has not rendered him proof against Cupid's pranks. Thero is a likelihood of an important change being; made in "Uncle Sam's" aU'airs at Starr. There is already some dissension on the subject, and should the scheme in contemplation be effected, in all probability an indignation meeting of the citizens will be the next item on the programme. We have no journalistic aspirations, but should the above manage to, or rather suc? ceed in, escaping the waste basket, we shall probably call again. "Toil." Wllllamston Itemp. The friends of Prof. Walter W. Brown are glad to see him at his old home again. Rey. Mr. Zimmerman, of the Piedmont Circuit, was in town Lhis week. Rev. C. B. Smith, of Anderson, spent Monday night with Dr. Lander. Why is it that people will be so late in going to church. It must be very annoy? ing to the preacher to have people coming in during the sermon, when about half the congregation turn round to see who the last couple aro. Miss Rosa, youngest daughter of Capt. J. Frank Greer, graduated with honor last Friday from tho Williamston Female College. We congratulate Miss Rosa as she has passed through one of the most thorough Colleges of tho South, and to have a diploma from this school means a great deal. On last Sunday four valuable additious were added to the membership of the Baptist Church. Rev. J. 0. Stoll, pastor of tbe M. E. Church here, preached an interesting ser? mon before tho Collego last Friday even? ing. The great Orator, Humorist and Violin? ist, Ralph Bingham, is to give an enter? tainment in the College chapel Wednesday evening 28th, inst. Mr. J. V. Harbort, of Des Moincs, Iowa, is spending some time with his old frionda here. Mr. Harbert lived here before the war. He was a member of the Hampton Legion, It was a sight to affect one to tears to see Iiis old comrados meet him again after a separation of twenly-fiveyeor-'. The friends of Miss Kathleen, the accomplished daughter of Dr. Lander, are glad to welcome her back home. Miss Lander, already a fine musician, has been in Philadelphia taking au extra course in music. Capt. J. C. Boozer, James P. Gossett, Esq., aud ?r. W. D. Hutto, spent Sunday with us. We aro always glad to see their cheerful countenances, and receive tho warm grasp of their hand. Dr. B. F. Brown was tbe only represen? tative of our town at the Augusta Fair. Our Doctors, ps well as preachers, arc hard worked men and they need somo recreation. Erwin. What enhances tho beauty of lino fea? tures more tbtrn a clear skin? Even plain features are luaao attractive by a good complexion. To secure this, purify your blood with Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It has no equal. Prico $1. Six bottles, $5. Worth ?5 a bottle Iu Memory Ol Professor Ligon, Pursuant to a previous call several of the old pupils of Professor W*. J. Ligon met in the office of Breazeale it Long on the 2Gth instant, at 11 o'clock a. m. Mr. .T. E. Brea? zeale was elected chairman and Rufns Fant Secretary, The following preamble and resolutions were introduced by Mr. J. M. Sullivan and unanimously adopted by a rising vote: "Professor W. J. Ligon, once our beloved teacher, is no more, yet he still lives in the hearts and affections of hundrods of his old pupils. "Devoted to hi3 calling, true to his con scientious convictions, and faithful in the discharge of his duties to his pupils, he has left an impression upon their minds, as well as their hearts, which will last as long as life itself. "For nearly forty years he was engaged in teaching, twenty years of which time were spent in Anderson, having previously taught in Pendleton, and in Lexington, S. ?'Many of his pupils have attained honor? able positions in life, aud all have learned to love and honor him. "He was born on the 12th day of Febru? ary, 1?30, graduated in 1849 from the South CaroMna College, and died on the 15th day of Januar}', 1801. "Truly may it be said of him: 'His work follows him.' "Therefore we, constituting a part of the many who have received the benefits of his teaching and instruction, assembled for the purpose of doing him honor, of commemo? rating his virtues and of testifying our ap? preciation of bis past p ' -es in our behalf, do adopt the following solutions: "First. That we deeply deplore the death of Prof. Ligon and regret that he was not spared to follow his work for several years to come, and that we will ever remember our old preceptor and friend with feelings of kindness and of appreciation of his teaching and influence. "Second. That we extend to bis family our sympathies in their bereavement. "Third. That a copy of this preamble and of these resolutions be furnished the family, and that our County papers be requested to publish the same." It was further decided to hold another meeting in the Court House on Thursday night, February 12th, the anniversary of Professor Ligon's birthday, to take suita? ble action in reference to erecting a monu? ment over his grave, and the secretary was instructed to invite all of Professor Ligon's former pupils to attend that meeting. Kufus Fant, Secretary. Corner Items. Tbe grip seems to be laying violent hands on some of our neighbors and citi? zens. This community was well represented at the Carnival in Augusta last week. There seems to be a practice among some of the yqung marksmen along the railroad of shooting off the glass rests of the telegraph wire. This is all wrong, and if some of them were rightly looked after, it might put a stop to so much of it. Mr. Breazoale, of tho firm of Brown Bros., spent last week at Cook's buying cotton. A few have sold out their crop, but others are still holding out for better prices. Messrs. Geo. Evans and Johnson Hall, Jr., are each engaged in the erection of nice dwellings. Mrs. J. F. Wilson, of Anderson, spent several days last week in the Corner visit? ing her brothers. A stranger visited the town of Cook's recently. Very few were aware of his presence in town, but Lern Reid and Bob Stewart somehow or other made the dis? covery. These are wide awake young men, and recently have been very atten? tive in looking after the pleasures and comforts of visitors. A Baptist Church has recently been or? ganized at Cook's with a membership of nine or ten. They have arranged to have preaching every month. The Rev. Gar rett, of Dean's, preached for them last Bunday. The Methodists have kindly ten? dered them the use of their Church for tbe present. An infant son ot Mr. aud Mrs. W. P. Cam es died near Cook's last Thursday. The remains were placed in a lot near the Methodist Church, which has been selected for a cemetery. This little infant was the first placed to rest in it. * Cedar Grove. Item*. Everything in this section seems to be quiet. Miss R. I. McNinch's school at this place seems to be on a boom. She has about seventy on her roll. We think the patrons have done wise in securing her as a teacher. Miss N. E. Vaughn baa returned from Laurens. I suppose none of the boys here have turned gray yet. Mr. Collings will open business near Cedar Grove, in tbe house previously occupied by Asa Mabaffy. We wish him a success. The Sunday School at this place seems to be doing a good work. The indications are that we will have a better school this year than before. Mr. Joe Poore has gone to Spartanburg to sell sewing machines. Wc wish him a success, as bo is one of our most pushing young men. One of our most accomplished young ladies married on the 15th inst. to Mr. W. M. Laboon, of this County. The cere? mony was performed at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. G. M. Roger?, by Rev. M. E. McKissiok. Miss Hattie is the fourth daughter of Mr. Rogers. Miss S. E. Rogers will leave Saturday for Hartwell, Ga. We wish a safe journey, and hope that she may return soon. Baldhead. Honea Path Items. Messrs. Will and John Kernels, sons of Jack Kernels, passed through town last week on their way to Pelzer. Mr. Nath. Cannon has moved to Cheath ani's Mill, a few miles from Honea Path. Mr. G. Y. Moore has been elected cotton weigher. Misses Come Poore, Anna Clinkscales, Daisy and Rena Rice, of Belton, have been visiting relatives and friends in town. Eugene Long, son of Mr. John Long, living near this place, is quite sick with pneumonia. Prof. J. B. Watkins paid a visit to his old home in Laurens County last Saturday. There has been a phrenologist in town for several days. Misses Mollie and Iola Johnson are vis? iting the family of Rev. A. C. Stepp. The young people had a sociable at Dr. T. A. Hudgens' last Friday night, which was much enjoyed by all present. There was no preaching in town last Sunday. Miss Zula Brock paid a visit to her pa? rents at Due West last Saturday. Mr. C. E. Harper, having sold his other lot of mules, received another lot Monday night. The young people will have charades again on the 11th February. P. Happy Hooslers. Wni. Timmons, Postmaster of Idaville, Ind., writes: "ElectricBitters has done more for me than all other medicines com? bined, for that bad feeling arising from Kiduey and Liver trouble." John Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same place says : "Find Electric Bitters to be the bost Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel like a new man." J. W. Gardner, hardware merchant, same town says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for a man who is all run down and don't care whether he lives or dies; he found new strength, good appetite and felt just like he had a new lease on life. Only 5Uc. a botlle, at Hill Bros. Drug Store. Remarkable Rescue. Mrs. "Michael Curtain, Plainlield, 111., makes the statement that she caught cold, which settled on her lungs ; she was treat? ed for a month by her family physician, but grew worse. He told her she was a hope? less victim of consumption and that no medicine could cure her. Her druggist suggested Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption ; she bought a bottle and to hor delight she found herself benelitted from first dose. She continued its use and after taking ten bottles, found herself sound and well, now does her own house? work and is as well as nhe over was. - Free trial bottles of this Great Discovery ai Hill Bros. Drug Store, large bottles 50.:. and Si. 00. When Baby waa sick, we gavi her Costorla, When she was a Child, che cried for Costorla, When she became Miss, she clung to Castorio, Whra sho had Children, sho gave them Cos toria, Keal Estate For Sale. Several beautiful building lots, conven? iently located within the corporate limits of Andorson. 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 land in Honea Path Town? ship, containing 128 acres and necessary improvements. A first-class farm, now under cultivation. Wo offor tho above for sale, and will bold offor opon for next thirty days, un? less disposed of earlier. For further infor? mation apply to Sullivan Hakdware Co; ? A.T ?ND SHOE HOUSE FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS. I will sell all heavy and medium weight At less than Manufacturers' Prices. We are over-stocked, and must have a big pile of money in next thirty days. OTERCOATS, 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 GentslFurnishing House in the City, Through Stock Taking. WIHTE. MUST GO ! THIS : $5.00 Jackets now $3.50 ! $4.00 Jackets now $3.00 ! $3,00 Jackets reduced to $2.00 ! Blankets, Shawls, Skirts, and other Heavy Goods.3 Must be sold at somo price. CASH BUYERS, Coma?now is your chance, at the close of the season, to get Bargains. Remnants of all kinds that we will close out cheap. CLOTHING & OVERCOATS. A good stock that we are very anxious to close out, Prices cut on all Suits. Come, we are bound to sell. SHOES, SHOES, SHOES. FOR GASH TRADE. We find we have a tremendous stock of Shoes. For the cash you can buy them cheaper than ever. Give this stock a look?it will pay you. We are going to make it of special interest of all who have money to spend to trade with us during 1891. Many articles we have to close out at prices that will pay all to see. Some pretty, now Ginghams Prints, ect., just receiving to show our Lady friends. WS?* We thank our kind friends and customers for their liberal patronage du? ring lsBt year, and for 1891 we will try and always have for you the best goods possible for the price. Wishing you all a prosperous New Year, Respectfully, ??Af W Ten Barrels Muscovado Molasses at less thr n Co^t to close out of Groce? ries DECEMBER 1890 DECEMBER IS HEBE, AND Mil SEYB Have a Eull Stock of 3 NOTIONS, Millinery and Corsets, That they are anxious to get rid of before January, 1891, and in order to do ?o we have made LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on all Goods. While we hau had the largest trade VaU season we have ever had, we find we bought too heavy in our last purchases oi - JEANS, CASSLtfERES, RED TWILLED FLANNEL, DRESS GOODS and SHOES. To satisfy yourself on our prices'call early, and we will convince yon that we are selling lots of Goods for mach less than heretofore. Many thanks (or past patronage. JONES, SEYBT & CO. New Prices, New Goods. Four Thousand Square Feet ^Packed with Seasonable Goods, all Bought at Prices that Defy Com? petition. We mean to Sell Goods Cheaper than any House in Anderson. Small Profits and Quick Sales Tell the Tale, 0 UR Stock is too large and we must unload. We want your trade, and if Fair Dealing and Low Prices will win 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 makes our Store very j comfortable. Remember that we have a? A FULL LINE OF DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, CLOTHING, VALISES, TRUNKS, HATS. 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. Delaysarel daugerous. The United States Congress has advanced the tariff on all classes o*j goods. Our Present Stock will be Sold a Little under forme" Prices. COME, COME, COME. Remember Sthe Place?Brick Range, next door tc Peoples & Burriss.: LESSER & CO.