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- LOCAL" NEWS THURSDAY, FEB. 19. Anderson Cotton Market. . February 18,' 1891. Strict low middling... 7ft Middling.-. 8i Strict middling.84 Good middling. 8? Strict good middling. 9* Our merchants are anticipating a fine Spring tradjei Bo far we have had very few cloudless days in February. -The small grain patches In and around the city, are looking fine. . Hon. R. E. Mason, of Westminister, spent Tuesday in the city. Mr. John A. Welch and family, of Sen? eca, have moved to Anderson. . One of onr readers predicts that the crops will be a failure this year. We are now having what the English? man calls "awfully nasty weather." The time for making returns to the Auditor expires to-morrow (Friday). One of Anderson'B young bachelors was the recipient of thirty-six valentines last Saturday. In an advertisement in another column the County Auditor publishes the list of tax assessors. The regular quarterly Communion ser? vice will' be hold in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Mr. James Armstrong, of Honea Path Township, has been appointed a Notary Public by Gov. Tillman. Hon.Wm. M. Steward, of Nevada, has sent ns a copy of his speech in the United States Senate on the Force Bill. Tho prisoners sentenced at this term of Court to the Penitentiary were carried to Columbia Tuesday morning. , Miss Olive Thornley, of Pickens, is spending a few days in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. W. W. White. There is as little gambling and other vice in Anderson as any city in the State, for which we should be proud. Maj. Jos. Ganahl, of Augusta, attorney fo? the P. R, <fc W. C. R. R., has been spending a day or two in the city. The State Sunday School Convention will be held at Laurens the 1st of April. An? derson County must be represented. Mr. J. L. McGee has gone West for another drove of horses and mules. He is. expected to return in a few days. - Messrs. J. M. Baker and J. B. Leroy, two of LcmdosvIUe's popular citizens, were in the city Tuesday attending Court. Mr. M. Gambrell "Smith, of the Due West section, was in the city last Monday and called in to see the Intellioencer ?force. Mr. R. C. Webb, of C. F. Jones & Co., will leave for the markets next week to lay in a big stock of Spring and Summer goods. The first Monday in March will be ob? served by Methodists everywhere as the centennial anniversary of the d^ath of John Wesley. The out door workmen all seem to be a "unit" on the question of seeing the ''clouds roll by. ? They are anxious to get to work again. Mr.J?. L. Abercrombrie, one of Due Weat's'-Tnost popular young men, spent last Sunday in Anderson with his friend. John K. Hood, Esq. We are requested to announce that -Key j W. K. Boggs will "preach at Flat Roofed next Saturday and Sunday, at the usual: hour of holding services. An Anderson girl, it is said, cuts her lamp wick off so short that the light goes out at about 10.15, and her fellow is forced to leafe at that hour. A capital idea. TheSnJlivan Hardware Co. has anew advertisement in this issue, and it con? tains something that will, interest the farmers, who should read it carefully. : We are requested to say that the public schools; of Fork Township closed on Fri? day, -lSth.inst. Teachers "in thatTown-' ship will govern themselves accordingly. > Any; one can say an unkind word abont a man that is on the down grade. It takes a good man, with a warm heart, to show pity and sympathy and give needed help. \ We regret to hear of the illness of our . old friend. Cob J. Jameson, of the Pieree town section. He has had a severe attack of the grip. We wish him a speedy recov? ery. Dr. C. N. Wyatt, of this County, who has been in New York taking a special course in medicine, has returned to his home at Slabtown and resumed his prac? tice. - Messrs. B. F. Gantt, Jas. A. Price and James Busby, of this County, have been -drawn to serve as Jurors at the August term of the United States Court at Green? ville. Read what W. A. Chapman has to say in his new advertisement His stock of dry goods is always complete, and right now he is offering extra inducements to buyers Rev. R. G. Pearson has been quite ill with pneumonia in Arkansas, but is now improving. He-will have the prayers of his numerous friends in Anderson for a speedy recovery. Mr. Fred. G. Brown has sold his house and lot on Greenville street to Mr. H. G. Johnson, and purchased the old home place of his unole, CoL J. N. Brown, on north Main street. Hunter's Spring Alliance will meet on Saturday. 21st inst., at 2 p. m. Every member is earnestly requested to be pres? ent, as business of importance will come before the meeting. "Sweet Potato" party is the latest thing in the way of an entertainment. One Bweet potato is the entrance fee. The po? tatoes are sold and the proceeds applied to charitable pnrposes. 'Mr. D. H. Hammond, who has been quite sick at his home in this city for sev? eral weeks past with pneumonia, is now improving, and we nope to see him out again in a low days. ? Next Saturday County. Treasurer Wat kins will close his office for the purpose of making his settlement. Persons holding claims against the County should present them on or before that day. The dedication of Hopewell Baptist Church, which has been announced to take place on the fourth Sunday in Feb? ruary, has been postponed to a later day, dne notice of which will be given. Mr. John D. Dobbins, who accidentally cut his right hand a few weeks ago, has bad to have his fore finger amputated. The wound, though giving him consider? able pain, is now healing rapidly. Gov. Tillman has appointed his staff, and among the list is Mr. W. A. Neal, of Anderson County, who is given the posi? tion of Paymaster-General, with the rank of Colonel. We salute thee, Colonel. Dr. M. C. Parker, who is in Cincinnati under treatment for his health, is now im? proving. Mrs. Parker, who has been at? tending his bed side, returned home a few days ago, and the Dootor will return later on. Mr. D. J. Bohannon's store room on De? pot street was burglarized on Monday night. The burglar entered by prizing open the front door. A pistol, a lot of cigars and Borne other goods were carried Prof. 0. W. Moore, of Pendleton, and J. B. Watkins, of Honea Path, have been appointed by Superintendent of Education Mayfield to act with the School Commis? sioner as a Board of Examiners for Ander? son County. Lucy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Eskew, of Centerville Town? ship, died last last Tuesday morning of scarlet fever, aged about 6 years. The re? mains were interred at Prospect on Wednesday. Manager Hill has made an engagement with the Adele Frost theatrical company to visit Anderson on March 13th. This is one of the best troupes on the road, und our people may expect a good evening's entertainment. Gov. Tillman has appointed tho follow? ing gentlemen Trial Justices for Ander? son County: J. H. Huthiusun, A. ih Scudday, S. N. Brown, W. G. Fields, J. A. Major, C. P. Kay, S. 0. Jackson and Jeremiah Year gin. 0. B. VanWyck, the energetic proprietor of;theShoe Store, is desirous of making room for his immense Spring stock, and is now offering some rare bargains in boots, shoes^ eto. Bead his new advertise? ment, and go to see him at once. We would ask the attention of every one of our readers to C. A. Reed's new advertisement. If you want a piano, an organ or a sewing machine, Mr. Reed wilt make it to your advantage to call and see him before purchasing elsewhere. Mr. A. B. Towers is now offering some of his winter goods at cost, as will be seen by reading his new advertisement in another column. He aiso informs our readers that be has received his usual aup I)ly of garden seed, which will be sold at ow prices. With the return of Spring Audersou must put on bei BWift-footed sandals and prepare for th6 great race course of pro? gress for which she is booked for 1891. , Every citizen should see to it that nothing aball stand in tbe way of his city's ad? vancement. Jo3h. W. Ashley was in the city the other day and bought another big bill of goods. Among the items were five hun? dred bushels of corn and twenty tons of guano. Mr. Ashley says he intends to make a greater effort in farming this year than ever before. * Our old friend, Capt. Elias Day, of Eas- | ley, spent a day or two in the city last week, and while here gave the Iktel ligencer a call. Capt. Day is one of Diekens County's most prosperous far? mers and best citizens, and we are always glad to meet him. Walhalla Courier: "Mr. G. T. Grove, telegraph operator at Anderson, made a special visit to to our mountain city on Saturday and remained over Sunday. Wo surmise there was an object in his visit. The mon who manage the electricity sometimes talk over the wires." Mr. W. T. Grubbs, of Fork township, was in the city Wednesday. Ho is the State Agent for "King's Adjustable Clamp for Plow Handles, anarticie.of real merit He will travel the State and soil territory. Mr. Grubbs is thoroughly reliable, and wo Commend him to the people at large. The Oconee News, of last Thursday, says: "Mrs. G. W. Symras, a sister of the noted scout, "Manse" Jolly, died this morning at 8 o'clock. Her disease was scrofula, from which she has suffer?! for several years, and which she bore with patience and Christiau fortitude. Sho was a consistent mo'mbcr of the Baptist Church." Mayor Goggans and Alderman Lang ford and Johnson, of Newberry, visited Anderson last week for the purpose of making an examination of our water? works and electric light plant. Newberry is considering a proposition from Mr. W. C. Whltner to put in an electric plant and water works, and the report of the gentle? men above named will decide the matter. We are requested to call the attention of Earties owing the Anderson Building and ioan Association to the fact that the said Association is now ready to close up its business, and those in arrears for assess? ments and interest, on regular discount loans, as well as those who owe notes and mortgages to the Association, will save ex? pense by coming forward at once and set? tling up. The Lowndesvllle correspondent of the Abbeville Press and Banner, under the date of tbe 9th inst., says: "Mr. R. L. Moore head went to Anderson the latter part of the week before last, and bought a fine horse and buggy. As he was returning home on Sunday, he got into a swollen stream and it was with considerable diffi? culty that he saved himself, and his horse and buggy." Mr. Royer P. Barry, senior member of the firm of Barry, Thayer & Co., cotton exporters, Boston, Mass., has been spend? ing a few days in Anderson, and during his stay' we had the pleasure of meeting him. He is off from home on a little re? creation trip, and expressed himself as being more than pleased with our country. ;Mr. Barry is a most genial gentleman, and is at'the head of one of the largest cotton 'firms in the United States. An exchange truly says landowners would do well to establish permanent "rook corners" at the corners of their land. We notice this is being advocated by the leading agricultural papers, and it would no donbt bo a step in the right direction, as there are many old people now, who will soon pass away, that know the lines and corners of land by old surveys. To get their assistance in this matter might save much trouble and perhaps litigation in the future. * The Greenville Neuss says: "Trial Jus? tice W. G. Field, of Pelzer. probably unites more happy hearts than anyone man in the State. "Judge" Field is ac? cused of having a monopoly in the matri? monial line in and around Pelzer. The "Judge" is well and favorably known in all that part of the Piedmont section, and ' in fact, all over the upper part of the State. A week rarely goes by but that he mar? ries some couple, and some weeks he is called upon two and three times." An experienced teacher says that pupils who have access to newspapers at home, when compared with those who' have not, are better readers, better spellers, better grammarians, better punctuators, and read more understandingly, and obtain a practical knowledge of geography in almost half the time it requires the others. The newspaper is decidedly an important factor in modern life. This will not be disputed by any one who has taken the trouble to investigate the matter for him? self. Our old friend, Mr. Alex. Zachary, of Jackson County, ST. C, has been spending a week or more in Anderson selling gar? den seed. He presented us with a lino variety of seed and also with some fine .apples, which he had kept through the winter, and for which we return many thanks. Mr. Zachary is getting up a con? siderable reputation as a seedsman, and is adding new customers to his list every year. His seed are well adapted to our climate, and those who plant them one Eoason will do so another season. Mrs. Kate E. Yandiver, the beloved wife of Mr. J. C. Yandiver, formerly of this I County, died at her home in Bosquevillo, Texas, on Sunday, Sth February. She was Biok only a few days with pneumonia, Mrs. Yandiver was a daughter of Mr. Wm. Hammond, and has a host of friends in our midst (where she was born and reared) who will be pained to hear of her J death. She leaves a devoted husband and | six little children to cherish the memory j of a noble wife and an affectionate moth? er. The many friends and relatives of Mr. Vandiver in our County dreply sym? pathize with him in his bereavement. Mr. John H. Yandiver, eldest son of Mr, W. J. Vandiver, died at his home in Hopewell Township, on Thursday, 12th inst. He had been sick for several weeks, but was confined to his bed only one week. Onr young friend was just entering man? hood, being in the 20th year of his age, and was an excellent young man, with a Eromising future before him. He was ighly esteemed by his friends and ac? quaintances, allot' whom deeply regret his death. On Saturday the remains were interred in the Ebenezer Churchyard, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. R. D. Hawkins. We tender our sincere sympathies to the grief-stricken parents. It is our duty this week to chronicle the death of another of Anderson County's oldest and moat estimable citizens, Mr. Achibald B. Skelton, who quietly passed away at his home in Rock Mills Town? ship last Friday night. He had been in feeble health for several months, and his death was expected at any time by his immediate family. Mr. Skelton was about 78 years of age, and was born and reared and had always resided in the section where ho died. He was a man of a very quiet, retired disposi tion, attended strictly to his own business, and seldom ever left his farm to go any? where. He was strictly upright and hon? orable in all of his dealings with his fellow man, and goes down to his grave leaving a clean record behind him. A wife and three sons and three daughters survive him. On Sunday afternoon his remains were interred in the Roberts Churchyard, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. We announced last week the death of Mrs. Jason Wardlaw, in Jackson County, Ga., and the illness of Mr. Wardlaw, her husband. This week we are called upon to chronicle the death of Mr. Jason Ward law, which occurred at his home in Jackson County, Ga., on Thursday of last week. He was laid to rest by the side of his devoted wife, who had preceded him only three days. Mr. and Mrs. Wardlaw were natives of this County, having moved to their home in Georgia in the fall of 1883. Mr. Wardlaw was a well-to-do farmer. A member and Deacon of the Baptist Church, and a devoted husband and fath? er. Ho had gathered around Lim a host of friends who know him and admired jiim for his unflinching fidelity to princi pie. By his and his wif?'s death fi vo lit! 'o children cro left orphans, to bo cared ?; d provided for by those who will not lo--e (hem aa did their parents. It is not iu tLo power of a sinful huniau being to undo>> staud how this sad aillictiou is for the best, but it is so. Meeting of Old Students. Last Thursday evening a meeting of a number of the former students of the late Prof. Ligon was held in the Court House. J. E. Breazeale, Esq., presided, and E. F. Cochran, Esu-,' acted as Heoretary. The following resolutions were introduced and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to Bolicit subscriptions from the former students of Prof. W. J". Ligon, and to confer with them, for the purpose of placing a monument over his grave, as a testimonial to his services and of their appreciation of the fidelity with which he discharged his duty as a toacher. The cost of said monument to be fixed by said committee. Resolved further, that said committee confer with tho family of the deceased and ascertain if they sanction the proposed action of his appreciative pupils, and after subscriptions are raised to confer with the family as to style of monument. Resolved further, that those resolutions be published in tho County papers. The chairman .appointed the following committee in pursuance of tho resolutions : R. R. Todd, W. S. Brown, J. M. Hubbard, J. M. Sullivan and C. W. Webb. This committee will meet this (Thursday) evening in the Journal office. The meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the committee named above. Court Proceedings. At the close of the record of Court pro? ceedings last week, the case of Wm. Gam . brell, colored, for the murder ofXuther Brock, white, during the Christmas holi? days, was being heard. It soon became evi? dent as tho facts came to light that Wil? liam, who had split Brock's head open with an axe, did so in self-defense, as Brock and his companions had attacked the house, broken open tbe door and had fired a few shots into the house. Brock I was struck as he was entering, and foil into the middle of the cabin. Tho assail? ants were under the influence of liquor?a horrible "Christmas spree." The;defence put up twenty witnesses, whoso testimony convinced tho jury that they should find "not guilty." Silas M. Major was fore? man of tbe jury. Murray &, Murray rep? resented defendant. The next case tried was ono that doesn't often come up, and excited considerable interest- Our State very wisely and hu? manely forbids any one selling or in any? way furnishing liquor to what in law'is termed "infants"?persons under 21 years of age. The case was one against Barney O'Donnell for breaking this statute, "sell? ing liquor to a minor." The jury, of which T. A. Archer was foreman, found a verdict of guilty, and Barney O'Donnell was sentenced to pay a fine of $25 and be confined in the County Jail for ten days. Breazeale & Long and Murray & Murray appeared for Barney. They appealed. Luther Lawson, charged with murder, waived trial, and will be hoard at the next Court. The time set for the hearing of John Banister's case having come, on Thursday morning, he whs put on trial for his life. This case had attracted wide attention, and for the two days the case consumed, the Court room was filled with an atten? tive and eager audience. Another horri? ble ''Christmas spree" was in part, at least, the cause of this revolting fraticide, Tbe facts, briefly, are tbeso: Lute on Christmas Eve Sam Banister, the man killed, and Jim Henry Nelson rode up to the house of Sam's father, and his broth? ers, John and Jess Banister were there. Some wrestling took place immediately on tho arrival of the two in the buggy, in which Sam was "backing up" Nelson, and Jess took John's part. Some ono cut Jess twice with a knife, and during the confusion John drew his pistol and shot his brother Sam through the lower por? tion of the brain?the cerebellum. The "Indian Doctor," so-called, was sent for, and, contrary to all known rules of sur? gery, probed iuto the brain for the ball. Ah effort was made to ascribe the death to this cause, but the Doctors who held the post mortem, and various others who were put up, testified that the ball had been the cause of death. Sam died in about a week. All the parties involved were from ;about IS to 25 years of age. TheState put up fourteen witnesses, and the De? fendant twenty-two, and there was unlim? ited swearing and counter-swearing. On Friday at about 5 p. ra. the case was sub? mitted to the jury, and after an absence of two or three hours, found tbe Defendant guilty of manslaughter. He was sen? tenced to the Penitentiary for five years, and received the sentence with a Bmile, and kissed his wife. Silas M. Major was foreman of the jury. The Solicitor was assisted by Mr. Prince, and Messrs. Mur? ray & Murray represented the prisoner. A motion for a new trial was made, but refused. Mr. W. A. Colly, who had been found guilty of being a party to an affray and carrying concealed weapons, was sen? tenced to pay a fine of $25 in the former, and $15 in the latter case. He paid promptly. . CraytOnNorris relieved Luther Sturkey, Henrj^'Be?ttie and Harrison Williams of the charge of larceny of live stock by con? fessing to the crime himself. Tbe case against Ben Williams for re? ceiving stolen goods was nolprosscd by the Solicitor. A true bill having been found against William Ethridge on th% .charge of riot, and the case not coming to trial at this Court, the Judge ordered that the Sheriff release the prisoner from Jail, provided ho furnished bond for $500. The Court of Goneral Sessions then ad? journed on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The balance of Saturday was taken up in hearing a motion at Chambers to have a receiver appointed for the goods of H. D. A. Bieman, who recently made an as? signment at Walhalla. After hearing the case pro, by Messrs.. Haynsworth &, West? moreland and Well3 & Orr, of Greenville, Thomas ?fc James, of Walhalla and Whit ner & Simpson, of this place, and con by Messrs. Shelor &6tribling, of Walhalla, and Murray & Murray, tho motion was not granted. On Monday morning at 10 o'clock the Court of Common Pleas was opened, the Jurors sworn and impanelled, and the dockets sounded. A number of cases were continued or postponed, because of the absence of parties and witnesses. The cases of W. T. Banister, Patsy Strickland and othcr3, against Norris W. Wright, complaint for partition was, on motion of Defendant's attorney, non? suited, the Plaintiff failing to establish the identity of tho land in question. Murray & Murray for Defendant, J, C. C. Feather Bton for Plaintiffs On Monday evening the case of M. Les? ser against ?. L. Furstenburg was taken up. This was an action for sorvices to re? cover $250, which the Plaintiff claimed was due his son from the Defondant on a broken contract. The case was submitted to the jury, and they found a verdict for the Defendant. Prince & Tribble repre? sented Defendant, and Murray & Murray the Plaintiff. On Tuesday the case of Pat. Calhoun, as executor of the late James Edward Cal? houn, against Brown Bros., on a money demand, was heard. The jury found a verdict for the full amount aakod??2-12.78. W, P. Calhoun. of Abbeville, appoared for Plaintiff, and Wm. S. Brown for Defend-, ants. The noxt caso called was that of Sherard & Leroy against the Savannah Valley Railroad. This action is brought to re? cover damages for tho burning of some cotton belonging to the Plaintiffs. There being a defect in the complaint, it was or? dered to be amended and the case contin? ued. Orr, Wells ifc Orr and Prince & Tribble represented Plaintiffs, and Joseph Ganahl and Whitner & Simpson the rail? road. This being the last caso for tho juries, they were discharged, and the Court then took up such business as was to be passed upon by the Judge alone. Fork Fondlings. The new Baptist Church at Farmer's Store is nearing completion. Mrs. Hunter Brownlee is quite ill at the residence of Mr. H, C. Routh. Married, on the 5th inst., by S. L. Bole man, Esq., Mr. W. B. Coniptou to Mrs. Lucy Cromer, all of this Township. Miss Leo Schroodor, of Abbeville Court House, has come here to attend school. Mrs. H. T. Brown has been very unwoll for the past month, having been "confined to her room all the while. Mr. E. P. Earlo has begun the erection of a fine house on his Barle's Mill farm, a few miles from here in Oconee. Miss Jane Dickson, who has a large cir? cle of acquaintances, is now in very feeble health. Sumter, the seven-year-old son of Mr. J. A. P. Barton, has been dangerously ill, but is now better. It'is said Miss Kate Holleman, one of teachers here, has accepted a position in a Texas College, aud will begin tho duties thereof in September. Miss Lucy Whaley, of Newberry, a young lady of many charms, is teaching the Cedar Grovo School. Mrs. Elizabeth Magee died of pneu? monia last week at Fair Play, in the home of her son-in-law, aged 73. She was a native of Laurens, where in early lifo she married Mr. Bolton Pitts, with whom she moved to this section, where Mr. Pitts died. She afterward married Mr, Till man G. Magee. She hud long been ? tofiil-er of the Baptist Church, and wus laid to rest at Ulis pluc? bi-sufc rxi frrinei- husband; Mr. Pitt.-, whs v/aa :l o fi iher of Mr?. J'. H. MayUcld, of this Towuship. Two daughters survive bor?Mr?. E. C. Marefc, of Fair Play, und Mrs. W. A. Bowen, who lives near here. * Starr Locals, I "Jar-It's" recent and altogether unex? pected attack on "Tom's" incipient efforts at journalism, has effectually driven him from the Held- H? confidentially informed us that lie once aspired to authorship, but Jack's attempted criticism has driven out the idea like chaff before the wiud. He says he feels himself altogether lacking in moral courage, sufficient to bear up under the dread weight of real criticism, from real critics. So much, Mr. "Jack," for your uncalled-for interference. "Tom" asked, as an especial favor to him, that we continue the correspondence, at least this week, in order to furnish the readers of the Starr Locals a pen picture of tho fa? mous ball of tho 13th inst. The much talked of, and Jong and im Eatieutly lookcd-for aud all-important all, is at lust numbered with the things that were, und all that is left of it is a memory, but memory, oh! thou blessed boon! Truly, "I would not take my memories for half another's joys." The fondest hopes of even tho most fastidious were more than realized? "Love looked love to eyes that Bpake again, ? And all went, merry as a marriage bell." We aro simply appalled to do justice to this, one of the most brilliant, successful and altogether splendid balls it has evor been our good fortune Co attend. The mu? sic was siiperb; the dancing the very poe? try of motion and the perfection of grace; the lights, dazzlingly beautiful; the flow? ers exquisite; refreshments to satisfy the "inner-man" of the most dainty epicure, and the costumes, well, just too eweet for anything. As to the young ladies them? selves, we confess ourselves perfectly at sea on the subject, so far as descriptive powers are concerned. Suffice It to say, that in vain might our grand old English vocabulary be exhausted to find fitting terms for their radiant faces, bright, be? witching eyes aud sweet, coquetish airs. Scarce had twilight cast her sable robe over mother earth, before the merry rev? elers were assembled and "tripping it on the light, fantastic toe. The dancing was continued far into tho "woe ema' hours bcyanfc the twa'." In fact, not until the brilliant orb of day had, one by one, chased night's shadows away. Too much credit can not be given to the untiring en? ergies of tho handsome and gallant chief business manager, Mr. J. H. Pruitt. A more striking illustration of the right man in the right place, would be hard to find, The costumes of the young ladies that we noted and admired most particularly were those of Misses Lura and Fannie Jones, Minnie Bell, Alice Leverett and Minnie Burriss, who were becomingly attired in embroidered white dresses, with a profu? sion of ribbon ? for trimmings; Miss Blanche Brown, pink surah silk; Miss Nina Pruitt, cream cashmere with Bilk trimmings; Miss Dollie Leverett, white cashmere and black lace overdress; Miss Eunice Faut, cream henrietta and black velvet; Miss Mamie Nelson, light tan serge, silk trimmings. The following young ladies: Misses Ella and Minnie McGee, Sallie Pruitt, RosaleeRice, Mamie Robinson, Lillie T?te and Maggie McGoe, wore stylish costumes of dark materials? we were unable to find out just what. The gentlemen of course were dressed in full evening suits, and as a whole, to say the least, were splendid specimens of .noblo and handsome young manhood. MiBS McGee, one of our most charming young ladies, is on a week's visit to Miss Mamie Robinson, of Annie, S. C. Mr. V* H. Pruitt and sister, Miss Sallie, spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives near Honea Path. Cnpid con? tinues his pranks. The freight trains due at this place have been seized with a violent monomania for running off track recently. About 300 bales of cotton have been ship? ped from this point lately. Mr. T. M. Breazeale, of Anderson, spent Monday in 'ftown" looking after the cot? ton interest. Unless something of unusual interest transpires, no more at present from "Starr." Wllllamston Items. A model country home ought to be sought after by every country farmer, and, if earnestly sought, may be found. Such a home can be found near Williamston, belonging to Mr. G. Lang Anderson. A cottage house, conveniently arranged, splendidly built and beautifully painted, nestling in a grove of small oaks, about 200 yards from tho public road. Around his home stretch broad acres of productive and well cultivated lands. In his lot may be seen some of the finest horses in this section of the country, and hogs, cows, <fco, in abundance. They are all improved stock. Mr. Anderson keeps himself well Eosted on stock raising and training, He as part of his farm fenced off in small patches, which he makes very rich by peinning his cows on them. Then those patches are planted in "goobers," or sowed in grasses and in a short time he will have a beautiful grass farm where he can raise all the stock he wants and he will make money, besides having one of the most pleasant occupations a man can aelect. Why don't more of our young men select farming as an occupation ? Let us encourage it. Dr. Willie D. Hutto has purohased the house formerly owned by John J. Cooley. Esq. The Dr. says he intends to remodel and fix it up generally. He has excellent taste, and we expect to see a beautiful home made of it. G, Hoy ward Mahon will soon move into the house formerly occupied by Capt. S. Newton Williams. No town has more industrious and praiseworthy girls than has Williamston. Miss Mamie Stephens is now the assistant teacher of the Lebanon high school and Miss Addie Duckworth has charge of the school at Central, this County, Miss Lillie Bigby is also teaching a largo school at Beaverdam Church, while Mies Rosa McNinch has chargo of tho Cedar Grove school, Miss Lillian Swygert is teaching a class of music and painting at Peizer, and Mrs. Swygert has charge of a sehool in Greenville County. Mrs. Luna Greer Martin, of Hodges, S. C, has been on a visit to her parents. Mr. Gill Thomas, the celebrated musi? cian, gave a concert here last week, and ho performed the wonderful feat of play? ing on six instruments at once. The Ladies Benevolent Society will celebiate their eloventh anniversary on next Sunday. The Rev. R, D. Hawkins, of Duo West, has been invited to preach tho sermon on that occasion. A card offering for missions will follow the ser? mon. Messrs. Gossett & Brown haye Improved the appearance of their store very much by putting up glass doors. Mr. C. E. Horton has Dought out the drugstoro formerly owned by Johu L. Anderson. Mr. Horton is an old druggist and will no doubt do good business. "Go West, young man, go West," was the advice given years ago. We have this much to add before going West, young man: come to Williamston and study Telegraphy j then if you go West you can make money. Sometime ago two young men went from South Carolina to Arizo? na, and we hear that they are now getting from ?100 to $200 as telegraph operators. Come to Williamston and Prof. Holl V. Smith will learn you how to manipulate wires. Mr, John McCalister recently moved to our town. We extend to him and family the hand of welcome Mr. W. W. Griffin is all smiles now. He hasent named him yet, but he is said to be a fine boy. Mr. J. V. Young, of Greenville County, is in town. Dkw. Fair Flay News. I have been thinking I would write some items from this place; maybe it will interest some of your many readers, that is it it don't find its way to the waste bas? ket?its proper place. The public roads in this section are getting in a very bad fix for travel?in some places almost impassable. The road from this place to Andorson is perhaps worse than any. Mr. Floyd B. Watson, who recently bought a plantation near this place, we are glad to say, is a man of push and energy, and all he lacks to make him happy in this life is a Mrs. Watson. The grip has got hold of a good mauy of our citizens. The many friends of Mrs. Betlie Harris, who has been very sick, will be glad to learn she is now well. Mr. W. J. Hix has been confined to his room sick for some time. He don't seom to improve very much, but we hope to see him around in a few days. On last second Sunday your humble servant had the pleasure of hearing a very impressive sermon at Jones' Chapel from the Rev. Mr. Wright, the pastor. The school at this place is in a flourish? ing condition, under the management of Prof. Lattimer and his good wife. The Professor IT^ell known in Andorson County, having taught the "young idea how to Bhoot" at Belton and Pendleton, each for several years. There has been a whiskey wagon in this community, so I understand, dealing out the "dew" to some "favored ones," in consequence of which one of our young men got into trouble, But he took "leg bail" and crossed over the River. Mr. W. J. Hembroe, who lives near bore, has three "English Beagles" that beats anything on rabbits wo havo heard of. in 'ess Hum two months tboy have lionn iMsl-riiirieutal i:; catching 150 rabbin. Who uau beat ii'.' fc'overul negroes have died in this vicini? ty with pnoumouia and several others are sick. Long live tho Istelliuekckk. Fair Plav. Helton Itonis. Rev. Charles Manly, D. D., preuohed a fine sermon bere last Sunday morning at tbe Baptist Church. Rain prevented his preaching Sunday evening at the usual hour. Mr. L. M- Pooro left last Monday to re? sume his position as Express messenger be? tween Salisbury and Knoxville. Some of our people attended tbe enter? tainment of Honea Path last Saturday night. They report a pleasant time. Kev. J. T. Smith, the principal of the Belton High School, filled his first appoint? ment as pa3tor of Neal's Creek Church last Saturday and Sunday. The time of preach? ing has been changed from the third to the fourth Sunday in each month, commencing with the fourth Sunday in March. There is preaching also on Saturday preceding fourth Sunday. The services on Saturday aro held at 2 p. ra. Wo hear that the hotel at. this place has changed hands, Mrs. Wright, the former manager, returning to Columbia, and Mr. Guy Gecr, one of Belton's most energetic business men, taking charge of the hotel. Mr. John Horton, who is attending the Belton High School, has been suffering for a week with la grippe but, we are glad to see him again in school this week. Little Susie, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs, J.T. Smith, has been quite sick for a few days. Miss Rosa Trlbblc and Miss Nancy Bl?by attended the charades at Honea Path Sat? urday night. If you want a good horse or mule on the best terms, call on our townsman, Mr. W. A. Geer, Dr. W. H. Todd, of Anderson, was in our town last Monday. Ask Mr. Tompie Cox who is the cham? pion milker of Belton. Mrs. J. Smith wants a housekeeper one who is willing to do domestic work. Any reliable woman that wants a good home, and good wages, confer at once with Mrs. J. T. Smith, Belton, S. C. Cedur Grove. The continued wot weather has prevent? ed tho farmers from sowing their Spring oats. Mr. Ferguson is luuning a store in this Bection. He will buy rugs, old iron, bottles and jugs. Mr. W. N. Copeland says he has tho finest mule in the County. He has named him "Bill," after Bill Geer and himself. Miss R. I, McNinch's school at this place has grown so large that she has had to secure the services of her sister to assist in teaching. Ever since Christmas the Cedar Grove congregation has been trying to make up money to buy a communion sett for the Church. The effort did not succeed until a committee of little girls was appointd to take charge of the matter. They secured the money without any trouble. Hurrah for the little girls! Among the recent visitors to our. section were Messrs. C. King, Joe. Kinard, J. Owens and W. P. Smith. Baldhead. Obituary. Miss Sallie Y. Robinson, daughter of the late Dr. William Robinson, of Pen dieton, S. C, died after a lingering illness, In Pendleton on Monday, 9th February, in tbe 57th year of age. This lady was most favorably known in different parts of the State as a teacher, whose success both in imparting informa? tion to her pupils and in training their morals and manners, will be long felt and appreciated by those who survive her. Eminently gifted in conversation and agreeable intercourse, she will be affec? tionately remembered by tbo many with whom she was, from plaoe to place, asso? ciated with while employed in ner chosen work. In a high degree affectionate and at? tached, her departure will be an especial grief to her sister, Mrs. E. E. Moore, with whom she had lived the greater part of her life. She was a most consistent aud faithful member of the Episcopal Church, ever exemplifying her faith by her many good works. "Blessed are the dead who die in the'Lord." D. E. Frierson, Delays are Dangerous. The benefits accruing to poor men from carrying life iusurance nave recently had at least two striking exemplifications in this county in the deaths of Messrs. De Witt 0, Holcomb and S. B. Brownlee. Each of these two had only paid an annual premium and settlements were promptly made as soon as tbe necessary papers were made out. Brownlee and Holcomb were both insured in the Mutual Benefit, of Newark, N. J., which is represented in the Fork by *G. N. C. Boleman, and in this city by G. W. Miller. This is one of the strongest aud most reliable companies, be? ing in its 46th year of existence and hav? ing 60 millions of assets. It deserves special mention for its prompt settlements, having adjusted Mr. Holcomb's claim within ten days from the time proof was made. "Delays are Dangerous."?Every one should promptly attend to this important matter and thereby protect their wives and children, in case of death, from the dread? ful inconvenience of poverty. Look out for the Agents of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, and take a policy without delay. G. W. Miller, G. N. C. Boleman, Agents. . Over 44,000 Pianos and Organs Placed In Southern Homes. If any of our readers are thinking of buying a Piano or Organ they will be in? terested by the advertisement of Ludden & Bates, Southern Music House, Savan? nah, Ga. The enterprise and reputation of tho house is so well known as hardly to need mention. They have been doing business in every Southern State for up? wards of twenty years, and have sold the enormous number of 44,000 Instruments. Their prices arc always as low as those of tbe factories?they handle the best known instruments of America?and their terms are the most liberal known. Write them. They will take pleasure in corresponding with you, B. F. Brown, ioweler and watch re? pairer, may now be found at C. A. Reed's music store, on Main Street, where he will be pleased to serve his friends in any work in his line at any time, It The world-wide reputation of Ayer's Sarsaparilla is the natural result of its sur? passing value as a blood medicine. Noth? ing, in tho whole pharmacopcola, effects more astonishing results, in scrofula, rheumatism, general debility, and all forms of blood disease, than this remedy. "I have used Ayer's Pills for the past 30 years, and am satisfied I should not be alive to-day if it had not been for them. They cured me of dyspepsia when all other remedies failed."?T. P. Bonner. Chester, Pa. Ayer's Pills are sold by all druggists. Ab We See Ourselves. Puck. Man that ia born of woman is small potatoes and few in a hill. He riseth up to-day and flourisheth like a ragweed and to-morrow or the day after the undertaker has him in an ice box. He goeth forth in the morning warbling like a lark and is knocked out in one round and two seconds. In the midst of life he is in debt and the tax collector pursueth him wherever he goes. Tbe banisters of life is full of splinters, and he slideth down with considerable rapidity. He walketh forth in the bright sunlight to absorb ozone, and meeteth the bank teller with a sight draft for 8357. Hecometh homo at eventide and meeteth the wheelbarrow in his path, the wheel? barrow riseth up and sniitoth him to the earth, and falleth upon him and runneth one of its legs into his ear. He layeth up riches in the bank, aud the cashier. speculateth in margins and then goeth to Canada for his health. In the Autumn he putteth on his Win? ter trousers and a wasp that abideth in them filleth him full of iutonso excite? ment. If you want tobe mado hapj>y, pur chase a piano or organ from J. L. liayiuo & Daughters, Greenville, S. C. When Baby was rick, yn g*ve her Caatoria, When eho was a Child, oho cried for Castorla, When oho became Miss, she clung to Castorla, When ah? had Children, she gave them OMtorlo, Benl Batate For Halo. Several beautiful building lota, conven? iently located within tho corporate limits of Anderson. Admirably suited for city residences. One large building lot with warehouse, centrally located on depot street, and well suited for Btore 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 cu'.tivition. Wo oli'or the above for sale, aud will hold oiler opeu for next thirty days, uu loss disposed of earlier. For Author infor? mation apply to StfLLirAN Hardwire Co, ? .AT ? AND SHOE HOUSE FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DATS. . Jill' JL~ B*r' ?11 'ILgTg I will sell all hoavy and medium weight At less than Manufacturers' Prices. We are over-stocked, and must have a hig pile of money in next thirty days. OYBBCOATS, !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 andiGents Furnishing House in the City. B Through Stock Taking. MUST GO $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, Must he sold at some price. CASH BUYEKS, Com3?-now is your chance, at the close of the season, to got Bargains. Remnants ol 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, dome, we are bound to sell. SHOES, SHOES, SHOES. FOR OASH^RADE. We find wo 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 witb us during 1891. Many articles we have to close out at prices that will pay all to Bee. Some pretty, new Ginghama PrintB, ect., just receiving to show our Lady friends. ? 5@"*^We thank our kind friends and customers for their liberal patronage du? ring last year, and for 1891 we will try and al^ayi have for you the best goods possible for the price. Wishing you all a prosperous New Year, Respectfully, Ten Barrels Muscovado Molassesjat loss than Cost to close out of Groco? tt* JUil riefi, ? AND ? INTENDS TO MAKE THEM HUM IF LOW PRICES WILL DO IT, In order to make room for their IMMENSE STOCK GF SPRING GOODS, Which will he arriving scon,' as we will leave in a short time for the Northern markets, where we expect to huy the largest Spring Stock we have ever han? dled. We find on taking stock that we have? TOO MANY SHOES, And in order to reduce our stock in this department wo have? MADE LIBERAL REDUCTIONS. Give us a trial when in need of? DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, CARPETS, or SHOES. JONES, SEYBT & CO. New Prices, V. New Goods. Four Thousand Square Feet Packed with Seasonable Goods, all Bought at Prices that Defy Com- _ petition. Wc mean to Sell Goods Cheaper than any House in .Anderson. Small Profits and Quick Sales Tell the Tale, O?R Stock is too large and we must unload. We want your trade, and if Fair) Dealing and Low PriceB 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] 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. Delays arj dangerous. The United States Congress has advanced the tariff on all classes o| goods. Our Present3Stock will be Sold a Little under forme I Prices. COME, COME, COME. Remember Sthe Place?Brick?Range, next !door t| Peonies & Burriss.S LESSER <fe GO.