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,. "LOCAL NEWS .THURSDAY, JUNE 25. Some very fine early peaches are now being sold in the city. We have received a big snpply of cotton blooms sinoe Monday. The gossips say there will be several weddings in Anderson in the early fall. The fire bell tower has. been completed and turned over to the fire department. Mr. Wm. 0. Whitner, of Rook Hill, has been granted a patent on a railway car. Yea, girls, the Cadets are gone. Don't weep?they will return in a few months Mr. D. Ii. Raid, one of our Connty boys, arrived borne from Woffoud College a few days ago.' Mr. E. P. Welch has gone on a business trip to Arkansas, where be will spend sev? eral weeks. . Mr. George Evans has gone to West Point,'Miss., to spend a few days visiting his brother. From all" sources it is now declared what a dull time is upon us?for the next three months. Miss Roy Nance, who graduated from the GafTaey City Academy last woek, has returned home. Mr. John; W.} Gaihes, of this Connty, was among the graduates from Furman University last week. On Monday Mr. D. 8. Maxwell received an order from Milledgeville, Ga., for six . crates of his fine cabbage. Rev. J. 0. Lindsay will preach at Mid? way Church on the first Sunday in July, at the.usual hour of holding services. ' Chief.of Police Fant circulated a sub? scription paper last Thursday and secured t about $10. for the Jeff Davis monument fund. , Miss Lizzie Heese, who has been attend? ing the Female College at Gainesville, . Ga., has returned home to spend the va? cation. Nineteen young men graduated from . Wofford College last week, and among the number was Mr. Marsball O. Ligon, of Anderson. . Oar young friend, Bradley Moorhead, who has been a student at the Cedar Springs Institute for (he blind, will reach home to-day. Miss Eilise Mauldln and Miss Zoe Bleokley have returned home from Hol? ling Institute, Virginia, to spend the sum? mer holidays. ? Prof.W. E. Breaxeale, of Furman Unir . versity, gave the Intbtuoenoeb a pl'eas I ant call Monday. He has come home to spend the vacation. Moses Young, who was a slave and the carriage driver of John C. Calboun, died at his home in Bickens a few days ago, at .the age of 100 years^ Mr, S. L. Wharton, who has been a stu? dent at the Louisville (Ky.) Medical Col? lege the past few months, has returned to his home In this Connty. At the annual meeting of the Alumni Association or" Furman University in Greenville last week, Judge W. F. Cox, of Anderson, was elected President The -trustees of Furman University ? haveconferred the honorary degree of , LLP; on Rev. T, P. Bell, formerly of this city, but now of Richmond, Ya. Rev. R. H. Smith tendered his resigna? tion as pastor of Salem Church, in this County, last Sunday. He expects to en? gage regularly In the evangelistic work. Mr. M. B. Jackson has shown ns an egg wjiich he found a few days ago that has I an annex-that looks very much like an elephant'ssnout, more than an inch long. ? -ITne Clerk^of the Board of Trustees.re . 'quests us to announce that during the summer months there will be nopnblio money, for the schools in Gar via Town? ship. Gainesville, (Ga.) Eagle: "Rev. R. H. Smith; who removed from this place a year or so ago, has, to the delight of his i many friends, returned to Gainesville to live." We return many thanks to our young friend, J. H. Shearer, Jr., for a box of nice June apples. Such treats are always in order and are highly appreciated by the printers. We took two trips into the County last week, and must confess that we found the crops along the roads we travelled in a much better condition than we expected .. to find them. Mr. JohnT. Bolt, one or Center vi lie .Township's progressive young farmers, has Sent the Intelligences the first cotton bloom of the season. It made its appear . ance orfMonday, 22nd ins t. : Rev. Irl R. Hicks, the St. Louis weather prophet, repeats his warning: in regard to a dry summer, and exhorts tue farmers to husband their June supply of water and prepare for a severe drouth. ' Our old friend, Mr. Peter MoPhail, call? ed to see us Wednesday morning, and we were glad to greet him.. Mr. McPhail has passed his four score years, which makes him one of our oldest citizens. Messrs. Byrum & Kennedy, of this city, have been awarded the contract for the erection of a large brick store room' in Honea Path for Messrs. J. C Milford & Co. They will begin work at once. T7e are requested to ask those members of the Presbyterian Church who know themselves to be in arrears on pastor's salary for the second quarter to call on the Deacons and settle by July 1st. W< A. Chapman, agent, has an adver? tisement in another column, and we ad? vise you to read it. He is offering goods at coat, and many bargains are in store for those who call early and often. * .Read what Jones, Seybt &Co., baye to say in their new advertisement They are making drives in every line of their im? mense stock, and if you want to do your? self good go and see them at once. Mr, 0. B. Yan Wyok, the shoe merchant, will move from his present quarters Sep? tember 1st- He is anxious to reduce his S stock, and is offering some rare bargains . now. Read his new advertisement. Miss Bertie Cunningham, of this city, graduated from Converse College, in Spar tsnburg, last week, and came off with the honors of-her class. We join her many - friends in extending congratulations.; Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Sloan, of Columbia, are spending a few days in Anderson with relatives. Mr. Sloan represents the Na? tional Building and Loan Association, and will make an effort to organize a branch here. Mrs. J. E. Breazeale went to Walhalla last Saturday to attend the funeral of her sister. Mrs. Keith, nee Miss May Johnson, who died on Friday, after a brief illness. Mrs. Keith' had been married only a few months. Mr. S. E. Cowan, of Abbeville County, \was in the city a few days ago looking for a mule, which had been stolen or estrayed from his place. He offers a liberal reward for any information concerning it. See . his advertisement A young man named Westmoreland acci? dentally shot himself near Pelzer last Saturday. He was out hunting and his gun was accidentally discharged, the load penetrating his stomach. The wound, it is thought, will prove fatal. Mr. P H. Bolt and family, of Otterbein, Ind., T o have been spending the past fewwc i in Anderson with relatives re? turner7 ome last Thursday. Mr. James Bolt r ompanied them, and will spend a jnont in Indiana with his brother. T i will be a meeting of Clinksosles' Alii ;a at Mt. Bethel Church next Satur? day /th inst. at 1 o'clock p. m. Hon. J. Belt n Watson has been invited to attend and deliver an address. The members are urged to attend the meeting promptly. Dr. A. C Stickland informs our readers that his grain mills, 3} miles Sonth of the city, have been thoroughly overhauled, and be invites you to bring on your wheat and com. An experienced miller is in charge, And satisfaction is guaranteed to every pa? tron. We Invite the attention of onr readers to D. S. Maxwell & Son's new advertise? ment. These gentlemen always keep something good to eat and their prices will please you. They have just received a car load (1,000) of Georgia watermelons, which are being sold at low prices. The iNTEiiJQENCgB force has had the pleasure of sampling one, which -was very fine, and fox which we return many thanks, ikr. cVTfVFebb Is W Columbia | this week atteddiuj? a meeting of the agents of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. General Agent Gernand will tender the agents a banquet on Friday evening. He have received a cordial invitation to attend this banquet, . The Augusta Chronicle speaks thus of an Anderson County boy, who is rapidly ris? ing to a seat In the front rank of promi? nent Southern journalists : "Tbad. Morton is making the editorial page of the Atlanta Journal as bright as the lexicon of youth, or the throne of the Ancient of Days." The.announcemant published last week that Rev. Chas. B. [Smith would preach at Midway Church on last Sunday after? noon was not correct. The appointment is for next (the fourth) Sunday, at 4 o'clock p. m. The people of that section are cordially Invited to attend the cervices. Our young townsman, 8amnel C. Baker, was called to his old home near Lowndes ville last week to attend the funeral of bis father, whose death is noted in another col? umn by our Lowndes ville correspondent. Mr. Baker was well known in Anderson County, and his friends will regret to hear of bis death. Miss Lizzie Williams, of the Ladies' Store, is selling a very select stock of goods at actual cost. As stated in her ad? vertisement, this ia no mere idle phrase with her. and for the next thirty days her goods will be thrown on the market at prices that would astonish the very closest of Northern buyers. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, R. Y. H. Nance, Esq.. in this city, on IPednesdsy morning:, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. L. M. Ayer. Mr. W. C. Little, of Put? nam County, Ga., and Miss Laura H. Nance. The happy couple left the city on the 11 o'olock train to spend a few dayB with relatives at Gaffney City before going to their home. The Spartanburg Herald says: "The Sportanburg delegation to the State Medi? cal Association, which met this week in Anderson, has returned earnest in their Sraise of Anderson hospitality. Each loctor came [away impressed with the feeling that ;f he would only Btay there until- fall the citizens would elect him Mayor of the city. Frances, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Anderson, of Broadway Township, died last Monday morning at 2 o'clock, and the remains were brought to this city and interred in the Presbyterian churchyard late that afternoon, Rev. Dr. Frierson con? ducting the funeral services. The little one was not quite three years old, and had been sick only a week with dysentery. The Commencement of the Greenville Female College took place last week, and among the graduates we notice Anderson County has two representatives. Miss Eva Stringer and Miss Mary McGee. Miss Rosa Poore, of Belton, was awarded the medal for'"Excellence la English," and Miss Nannie Cox, another student from Belton, stood very high in her classes. Attention is directed to the advertise? ment of the Williamiston Male Academy. Mr. J. W. Gain es, who has just graduated from Furman University, has been elected Principal of the Academy, and the selec? tion Is a good one. Mr. Gaines is a young man of fine ability, and has had an expe? rience of several years as a teacher. Pupils entrusted to his care will be in good hands. We have received an invitation to attend an Exhibition to be given by the Ivy Hol? low School, in Savannah Township, next Tuesday night. The program will consist 1 of dialogues, declamations, etc, and a short address by School Commissioner Wardlaw. This School is taught by an accomplished young lady, Miss Lena Johnson, aud those who attend the Exhibition may expect to have an enjoyable evening. Last Sunday afternoon a severe storm of wind, rain and hail storm passed through the Salem church section, and considerable damage was done to the crops and timber on the farms of Messrs. J. L. Jolly, W. G. Hembree, W. T. McGill, Stonewall Wat Bon and Dr. P. A.- Wilhite. A tenant house on Mr. Watson's place was blown down, but no one was hurt. Fortunately the storm did not extend far. Mrs. Charlotte Burdiue, widow of the late Rev.. John Burdine, diad at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Theo. Smith, in Brushy Creek Township, on Saturday. 13th inst., and her remains were carried to Pickecs for interment. She had been ill for several weeks. Mrs. Burdiue was 85 years of age, and was a most excellent lady, whose death is mourned by a wide circle of friends and relatives. It has been suggested that Anderson have a "Baby Bbow" some time during the summer, and that parents from every section of the County be invited to bring their little darlings and complete for the first and second prettiest baby of either sex. We have no doubt that our old bachelors would contribute a liberal fund for the prizes. Who will take the sugges? tion in hand and carry it out ? Dr. F. L. Naramore Is now ready to serve the public in his professional oapacity. He has opened an office over the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, and supplied it with the latest improved dental furniture. Every? thing is new and neat, and his rooms re? semble a little palace. The Doctor has a thorough knowledge of dentistry, and will give every one of his patients satisfaction. Read his card, and give him a call. Our young friend W. Mac. Sherard will leave Anderson shortly aud go to Wash? ington, Ga., where he expects to engage in business. Mr. Sherard is a most excel? lent, upright young man, and, while we regret to see him leave Anderson, we hope he will meet with a big success in his new home. The good people of Wash? ington will find him worthy of every con? fidence that may be placed in him. There will be an elocutionary prize con? test by five young ladies in the Opera House Friday evening at 8.45 o'clock. Prof. Hayhili will also recite and give an exhibition of Indian Club Swinging, and there will be some fine selections of vocal and instrumental music rendered by the best talent in the city. Admission, 25 cents. An advertisement in anoth? er column giyes full particulars. Read it. It does us good to go into the County and see so many evidences of progress and prosperity. On nearly every road new and commodious dwelling houses are being erected, the premises show the touch of both the paint and whitewash brushes, and the land is beiug improved and protected by terraces and hillside ditches. Anderson County has a large number of prosperous farmers, and they got their start on the farm, yet some peo? ple say farming does not pay. Mr. A. A. Carpenter informs our readers that his flouring mill is in first-class con? dition, and that he is anxious and ready to serve them at any time. He guaran? tees satisfaction as to quantity and qual? ity, if wheat is in good condition. Mr. Carpenter gives his personal attention to his mill, and his long experience has given him a thorough knowledge of his usines3. Read his advertisement, then take your wheat to his mill aud you will be more than pleased with your flour. On Thursday eveniDg, July 2nd, the Belton Amateur Company will appear be? fore the footlights in Stringer's Hall, at Belton, in an interesting Comedy, in three acts, entitled "The Flower of the Family," followed by "Thirty MinuteB for Refresh? ments," a very laughable farce in one act. Music will be furnished by on accom? plished musician. The entertainment will begin at 8.30 o'clock. Admission, 35 cents; children under 12 years, 25 cents; reserved seats, 50 cents. Tickets for sale by W. A< Clement, at the. store of the R. A. Lewis Co. We bespeak for the Com? pany a big audience. Those who attend may expect a most enjoyable entertain? ment. Mr. L. T. Arn old, of Lowndesville, came up to Anderson last week to spend a few days with relatives, and we have had the pleasure of meeting him, A few days ago Mr. Arnold celebrated his 91st anniver? sary, and is still enjoying good health. He has a remarkable memory, and it is very pleasant to listen to his reminlscenses of days of yore. He came to Anderson from Greenville in 1844 and resided here until 1869, when he moved to his present home. He is now one of the oldest citi? zens of upper Carolina, and his many old friends will be delighted to hear of his ?;ood health. We hope our venerable riend moy live to enjoy many more years of health and happiness. Last Thursday afternoon Johnnie, the eight-year-old son of Mr. J. Pink Catlett, came near meeting with a fatal accident. He was driving his little pony up south Main street, when it became frightened and ran away. As it passed Mr. John O'Don nell's building several negro men ran out into the street and attempted to stop it, when it turned and ran the cart against the corner of the public well. Johnnie was thrown out and, falling on his head, was rendered unconscious. Mr. W. M. Sher? ard ran to him and, pinking him up, car? ried him into Orr & Sloan's drug store. Several physicians were soon at the little fellow's side, and did everything possible for his relief. He lay in an unconscious state for several hours, and for a while it was feared that he would die. He was not moved home until Friday evening, since which time he has been slowly im proving. Mr, L. H. Patillo, a staff corespondent of the Augusta Chiwiicle, is spendinga few days in Anderson, and is preparing a series of articles for his valuable paper ou the progress and enterprises of our growing city. The Chronicle, which is one of the most high-toned and reliable, as well as enterprising and progressive, journals published in the South, has always been a staunch friend to the Palmetto State, and the citizens of Anderson will appreciate anything Mr. Patillo's fluent pen may say in our favor. Hereafter the Chronicle will reach Anderson daily on the "cannon ball" train at 12.25 p. m. A meeting of the graduates of the P. M. I. was held Wednesday afternoon, 17th inst., and an alumni was organized with the following officers: President, J. M. Patrick; Vice-President, M. A. Dean ; Secretary and Treasurer, T. W. Gary; Executive Committee, C. A. Milford, Chairman, T. Q. Donaldson, Percy Sharpe, E. P. Vaodiver and T. W. Gary. The Committee was instructed to prepare a Constitution and By-Laws, to be submit ted at tbo nest meeting of the Association. It was also instructed to select one of the graduates to deliver an address during the next Commencement. Twenty names were enrolled. Mrs. Haunah Bolt, widow of the late Asa Bolt, died at her home in Centerville Township Wednesday morning, at 3 o'clock, aged 83 years. Her remains will be buried at Asbury church this (Thurs? day) morning, at 11 o'clock, the funeral services to be conducted by Rev. B. Hays. She bad been in feeble health for a year or more, and her death was expected at any time. Mrs. Bolt was a most excellent woman, and had been a faithful member of the Baptist Church for many years. Her death has brought sadness to the hearts of many friends, who will long cherish her memory. Four sons and two daughters survive her. Dr. E. L. Pattou has been elected to suc? ceed our young friend, Prof. J. Scott Mur? ray, in the chair of ancient languages at the State University. The contest was a close one between Dr. Patton and Prof. Murray. The Columbia Stale speaks of the latter gentleman as follows: "The South Carolina College loses a.most ac? complished and devoted member of its faculty in Professor Murray. He has made an enviable reputation as an in? structor, and can ill be spared, but he did not love the administration, and the ad? ministration did not love him. The Slate wishes him success in some institution which is not the football of politicians." Sullivan Hardware Company report the following sales on Thomas Suction Elevators since our last issue, viz; "J. J. Sitten, Pendleton, S. C.; Peizer Manufac? turing Company, Peizer, S. C; Belton Oil Mill, Belton, S. C.; E. H. Simpson, Cooks, S. C. j Dr. A. C. Strickland, An? derson, S. C; Newberry Oil Mill and Fertilizer Company, Newberry, S. C. The latter parties bought in addition to the Elevator outfit four sixty saw improved Smith Gins with Revolving Heads, a Thom? as 4-Box Revolving Steam Press, be? sides all necessary machinery for a com? plete modern ginnery. There is no doubt but what it will pay any party who gin as much as two hundred bales of cotton to put in one of these Suction Elevators, and we understand that the Thomas is the simplest and latest improved oh the mar? ket. Besides the convenience, it will im? prove the sample of cotton from one fourth to one-half a cent per pound, and cotton buyers will pay this difference. We only hope that it will prove to be what the manufacturers claim for it, and have no reason to doubt but what it will. Owing to the large demand for them this season, it would be well for all who con? template purchasing to get their orders in as early as possible. Sullivan Hardware Company are tbe general agents for this section of South Carolina. For the past few days there has been a little excitement in tbe city caused by tbe mysterious disappearance of a young man named Robert Crosby, who has been work? ing in the cotton mill. The police have been at work in the matter, and from all the information they have secured, the circumstances surrounding the disappear? ance are u little suspicions. Four weeks ago last Sunday a party of young men, consisting of Will. Henderson, Oscar Tin dall, John Williams, Lewis Hamby, Charles Hughes, Jas. Daly and Robert Crosby, all operatives in the Cotton Mill, left tbeir homes on the factory hill and went to a piece of woods near by to en gige in playing cards, and when they roke op all returned to their homos ex? cept Crosby, who has not been seen or heard of since. For tbe first few days after his disappearance his absence caused no uneasiness. His friends thought he would soon return and get his trunk and clothing and collect the wages due him by the Company. TFben pay day (15th inst.) came around and Crosby not having called for his money, the Superintendent made inquiry about him. No one seemed to know anything about him, but it finally leaked out that he had last been seen on tbe Sunday mentioned above. From this the police began their investigation, and it was not long before they secured separate interviews with Jas. Daly and 1(111. Austin, both of whom give the names of the par? ties mentioned above and told about hav? ing gone into the woods to play cards. They admitted that the parties were gam? bling, and Austin said that Crosby had lost all of bis money and a pair of sleeve buttons. Their statements, however, dif? fer very materially about what transpired and who was last seen with Crosby. Aus? tin went with the police and pointed out the place where tbe cards were played, and while there fainted. The officers made a thorough search all around in the woods, but no evidence of foul play could be discovered. They propose to continue the investigation, and, if-possible,.ferret the matter out. In Court. The Court of General Sessions was call? ed Monday morning, at 10 o'clock. Judge I. D. Witherspoon presiding. Business was promptly pushed, as Solicitor Ansel, Stenographer Aiken, Clerk Tribble, Assis? tant Clerk Prevost, Sheriff Bolt, Deputy Sheriff Green and the criers and other dep? uties know what they have to do, and do it without delay or confusion. The Juries were called, and the Grand Jurors being all present, the Judge charged them as to their duty in passing upon the bills handed them by the Solicitor. On the retirement of the Grand Jury, the ease of Elijah Johnson, charged with an affray with W. D. Colly, at Slabtown picnic a year ago was tried, and the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. Thos. Acker was found guilty of an as? sault and battery with intent to kill and carrying concealed weapons. He was found guilty and a sealed sentence passed, the accused having eluded the officers. A true bill was found against John Moorhead, alias John Pittman, for highway robbery and larceny. He plead guilty and was sentenced to five years bard labor in the penitentiary. He was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. The Jury failed to agree and a mistrial was entered. True bills were found in the following cases: Miles Stewart?assault of high and ag? gravated nature. Hey wood Welborn?assault with intent to ravish. Charlie Boyd?house breaking and lar? ceny. Miles Stewart, John Haynie, William Ethridge and John Will Brock?riot. Chas. Vandiyer, colored, assault with intent to kill and carrying concealed wea? pons. Henry Crawford?laroeny. Jerry Crawford?receiving stolen goods. Jas. W. Crawford?breaking into a car and larceny. Marcus Moorhead?carryng concealed weapons. Leah Brown alias Leah Green?receiving stolen goods. ??No bill" was found against the follow? ing: Thos. Hill?house breaking. Jas. Gaines?carrying concealed wea? pon. Geo. Gaines?carrying concealed wea? pon. The four young men charged with riot were put on trial. The Jury found a ver? dict of "guilty" as to Miles Stewart and William Ethridge, and "not guilty'.' as to John Haynie and John Will Brock. Stewart and Ethridge were sentenced to the penitentiary for six months, at such labor as they can perform. The cases against JaB. W. Crawford, Henry Crawford and Jerry Crawford and Leah Brown were continued. Charlie Boyd was found guilty of having broken into Mr. Bohannon's store at this place, and was sentenced to the penitentia? ry for the term of two years, at hard la? bor. True bills were found by the Grand Jury as follows: A. J. Young?assault with Intent to kill, and carrying a concealed weapon. Mose Williams?assault with intont to ravish. James Craft?assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Wm. 8. Bagwell?carrying concealed weapon. John Clayton?larceny from the field. Abe Millner, Henry Walker and Dock Millner?assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. John Scott, colored, assault and battery with intent to kill. Richard Sanders?carrying concealed weapon. ??No bills" were found in the following cases: ? William Tice?house-breaking, ^Tff?rgan~T!?mpbeil?carrying concealed weapon. Sim Cater and Knte Jenkins?assault and battery of a high and aggravated na? ture. Richard Sanders?burglary and com? pound larceny. In the case of Charlie Vandiver the Jury failed to agree, and a mistrial was entered. Mose Williams was acquitted of the charge against him. Marcus Moorhead was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon. Richard Sanders plead guilty to the charge of carrying a concealed weapou, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $40 or be confined in the penitentiary at hard labor for four months. William S. Bagwell plead guilty to the same charge and the same sentence wa3 passed upon him. John Clayton plead guilty to the indict? ment against him. At this writing the Jury are out consid? ering the charge of assault with intent to kill against A. J. Young, the charge of carrying a concealed weapon having been withdrawn. The Grand Jury have been kept so busy passing upon bills that they have not up to this time made their presentment. The docket contains an unusually large list of cases, and it is thought the business of this Court will last until Friday. Exhibition at Moflattsvllle Academy. As soon as we reached homo from Lob anon last Friday afternoon, we immedi? ately set out for the Corner in company with our young friend, W. Mac. Sherard, in response to a very cordial invitation we had received to attend an Exhibition given that evening by the pupils of Mof fattsville Academy, which is located at GeneroBtee Church. After a pleasant drive we reached the Academy shortly after 8 o'clock, and found a large crowd coming in from every direction for a dis tance of several miles around. A large stage had been erected on the outside of the north wing of the Academy building. Around this in the pretty grove the Church pews and a large number of chairs had been so arranged that every one present conld get a good view of the stage. It was a beautiful moonlight night, and in the grove numerous Chinese lanterns were suspended, which, together with the merry clatter of the children's voices and the radiant smiles of the happy audience, presented a scene that would charm any eye. It was about 8J o'clock when Prof. Mc Elroy, the popular and accomplished Principal of the Academy, appeared upon the stage, and in a few remarks extended a cordial welcome to the audience, and announced that the exercises were ready to begin, The exercises opened by the school singing a hymn, after which the following program was rendered: Rhyme of our Rulers, by eighteen small boys and girls. Dialogue, "Uncle Morton's Gift," Misses Mamie Pressloy, Sue McCuUough, Mattie Beaty, Ella Sherard, Hat tie McLin and Mossrs. J. L. Sherard and Abner Wharton. Song, "Wayside Well," by the school. Dialogue?"Best Policy," Messrs. Job Yeargln and Bunk Sherard, J. W. Ligon and Joseph Llgon. Recitation, "I'm a Man," Leon Bell. Dialogue, "Trapped," Misses Salllo Sherard, Sallio Wharton, Alkanza Wharton and Mr. J. F. McDonald. Tableaux, "Sherman's Sentinel in a Southern Town," Mr. J. C. Tolbert and twelve small boys. "Hunter's Song," by the school. Dialogue, "Awful Boots," Miss Mamie Pressley and Messsrs. E. S. Hamilton, J. M. Cuddy and A. B. Sherard. Dialogue, "Changed Housewife," Miss Kate Stevenson and Messrs. J. C. Tolbert, J. AV. Ligon and Wade Sherard. Song, "Home, Sweet Home," by the school. The program was interspersed with some fine Instrumental music, and every one present seemed to enjoy the evening's entertainment to its fullest extent. From the beginning to the close was one un? broken chain of beautiful and pure selec? tions, thorough preparation, and well dis? ciplined and trained execution. Such an entertainment wields a good influence in a community, that tends to elevate and better the public sentiment. Few vicinities have a better school than MoffattsvHle, and not one has a better teacher. The past session has been a very successful one. At the conclusion of the exercises we went to the hospitable home of our good friend, Mr. D. J. Sherard, where we spent the night most pleasantly. We returned home Saturday morning feeling more than repaid for our trip. The Closing Exercises of Lebanon School. It was our good fortune to witness the closing exercises of Lebanon School, in Garvin Township, last Friday. In com? pany with J. W. Quattiebaum, Esq., we left the city shortly after 8' o'clock, and after a very pleasant two-hours' drive we arrived at Lebanon Church, where the school is located and where the exercises were held. The day was a very pretty one, and as the farmers were so very busy fighting the grass, the crowd in attendance at the exercises was not so large as it woirid have been at a more idle season. However, when the exercises began, about 11 o'clock, the school house was comforta? bly filled. The school, as is well known, is taught by Prof. J. M. Hamlin, one of Anderson County's best and most experienced teach? ers. The school house is a commodious and comfortable building, and is well supplied with modern school charts, blackboards, etc., which gives evidence that the patrons are deeply interested in the cause of education. . The exercises opened with a beautiful song by the school, with Miss Coriie Hutchinson presiding at the organ. Prayer was offered by Rev. D. W. Hiott, and for the next two hours the audience had the pleasure of listening to some practical and interesting examinations of a number of the classes. The examina? tion of the class In Physiology was made by Dr. J. G. Duckworth, in a most thor? ough manner, It was especially inter? esting, and reflected credit on both the pupils and teacher. The classes did ex? ceedingly well, and each one showed plainly that his or her mind had under? gone a thorough training in their studies. These examinations were interspersed with some fine music. About half past 12 o'clock the orator of the day, Rev. D. W. Hiott, was intro? duced, and in his usual happy and inter? esting style, made a most excellent ad? dress, which was full of good advice to both pupils and parents. At the conclusion of Mr. Hiott's address, a recess was taken for dinner. We fell into the hands of our clever friend, J. H. Hutchinson, Esq., and, of course, as a hungry editor usually does, we did full justice to a fine dinner. At half past 2 o'clock the crowd re-as? sembled in the school house, and after a song by the school the following program was rendered: Dialogue, "Takirjg Josh Read's Photo? graph,'' Willie 8. Hutchinson, Frank Pat? terson, Misses Nina Breazeale and Corrie Hutchinson. Composition, "Story ol a Chicken," Wingo Hutchinson. Dialogue, "What girls love to do," Bir? die Duckworth, Robbie Wakefield, Wingo Hutchinson, Elia Quailes, Mamie Par Hons and Eva Gentry. Compositions read by Class "B." as fol? lows: "The Pic Nie," by Birdie Duck? worth; "Story of a House," Louetta Hutchinson; "Nellie's Pet Lamb," Ella Quailes; "Trip to the Mountains," Eva Gentry; "A Strolling Party," Annie Wakefield. Declamation, "A Negro Lecture," J. M. Smith. Dialogue, "The Ghost," Willie Hutch? inson, Cliff Parsons, B. F. Parsons, Claude Smith and Misses Louetta Hutchinson, Ola Thompson and Anna Wakefield. United States Map drawn on black? boards by members of one class. Compositions read by class "C," as fol? lows: "Ralph Bigby's Wedding," by Corrie Hutchinson; "Story of a Calf," Nina Breazeale; "Dogs," Frank Patter Bon ; "Old Mish," Robbie Wakefield. Dialogue, "Country Boy and City Dude," Frank Patterson and J. M. Smith. Song, "The Water Mill," by the school. The program throughout was an ex? ceedingly interesting one, and we would like to mention each one separately, but space forbids. We would say, however, that the original compositions were well gotten up and equally as well read. The Sapors of Misses Louetta Hutchinson and Lobbie Wakefield were very much appre? ciated, as they treated of local facts with which many were familiar. The drawing of the United States Map on the black? boards was a very clever piece of work. The class drew this map, outlining each State with almost perfect accuracy, with? out squares or lines, filling in all the prin? cipal mountain ranges, chief river of each State, capitals, chief towns and products, in just thirty minutes. The classes were very much complimented by the audi? ence. The young ladies and gentlemen were liberally applauded, and were the recipients of many beautiful bouquets. At the conclusion of the program Rev. W. B. Hawkins entertained the audience for about thirty minutes with an address on "Growth," which was timely and ap? propriate. Mr. M. C. Smith, being called out, also made an interesting talk on the "Beginning of Wisdom." This closed the exercises of the day, and Prof. Hamlin deserved the many congrat? ulations he received upon the success of the occasion. The pupils had only a short time in which to prepare for the oc? casion, but everything passed off as well as teacher, pupT, -^??-ent or disinterested spectators could wish, > The I>v "non Bection is one of the best in the County, and its citizens are fortu? nate/'lu having such an accomplished Principal at the head of their school as Prof, Hamlin, The people up there are ?-;?~-? a reading people.' The- head"x>f' nearly every family subscribes for one or more newspapors, and in this way they greatly advance the education and intelligence of their childron. They should continue to keep up their interest in the school, for no section of the County has a brighter Bet of boys and girls. We onjoyed our trip, and will visit that community again when the first opportu? nity is offered. Closing ol Bolton Academy. Mr. Editor : Allow me space to give you only a faint account of the closing ex? ercises of the Belton Academy, under the very efficient management of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Smith. The program for the evening of the 18th inst. consisted of decla? mations, recitations, dialogues, &c, and on the evening of 19th inst. of essays, mu? sic, recitations, declamations, dramas and the delivery of three prizes. On Thursday and Friday, 18th and 10th, were public examinations of the school on the studies taught during the session. These examinations were very satisfactory to the patrons, and quite complimentary to the students and teachers, and showed such a thoroughness of work as no teacher need be ashamed of, but of whioh any one might justly feel pioud.a I was very favor? ably impressed with the? showing made in this examination, as far as I saw it. The scholars all acquitted themselves very creditably in the way they carried out the program for the evening exercises. The declamations were well prepared and well and distinctly delivered. The recitations very good, and so rendered as to reflect credit on those reciting. The dramas, Sec, were well selected, well prepared and effec? tively carried out. All showed the effect of the careful training of good teachers. There were three gold medals or prizes ofiored by Mr. Smith?one for deportment, one for the best original composition, and one for elocution. The first of these, the rize for deportment, was won by Miss delle Eice, who bad not missed a day from school nor been tardy a single time daring this year. The prize for the best composi? tion was awarded to Miss Edna Smith, of Abbeville County. Tbo modal for elocu? tion was carried offby Miss Maggie Qrubbs. These were beautiful and costly gold med? als. The music showed the careful training of Miss Cornish, the music teacher, who is certainly well up on that subject. Taken altogether, the people of Belton are to be congratulated on the genuine suc? cess of this occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have great cause to be proud of their work, and the real success they have achieved. We congratulate both the pupils and teach? ers on their good work well done. The prizes were delivered by the School Com? missioner. We will look forward to next year's work with big expectations. Belton is at work with a vim to prize up that vi? cinity with the strong lever of education. You are right now, so "go ahead." C. W. A Brilliant wedding at Qonea Path. The 17th of June burst upon us clear and warm until late in the afternoon, when an? gry clouds arose, when lightnings flashed and thunder rolled, and the rain came down in copious showers until near the time for the wedding bell to ring to call the eager, anxious crowd together to witness the marriage ceremony of Mr. Luther Big by and Miss Sallie Wing in the Baptist Church at Honea Path. Notwithstanding thej unpropitious evening, the Church, which is a very large House, was comforta? bly filled with the friends of the parties. The building was beautifully decorated with flowers. Rev. D. Weston Hiott, the officiating clergyman, entered and took his position facing the congregation. The ush? ers were Dr. James F. Wilson and Thomas J. Clatworthy, of Honea Path, When they entered the music began, with Miss Leora Harper at the organ. The bridal party en? tered in the following order: Mr. Beatty Gossett, of Bolton, and Miss Zula Brock, of Due West, Mr. W. S. Brock, of Honea Path, and Miss Ella Bigby, of Honea Path, Mr. E. R. Cox, of Darlington, and Miss Lillian McGee, of Honea Path, Mr. W. A. Clements, of Belton, and Miss Carrie Wat kins, of Pendleton, Mr. L. A. Brock, of Honea Path, and Miss MaggieBrannen, of Columbia. The ceremony being completed, the minister pronounced Mr. L. S. Bigby and Miss Sallie E. Wing husband and wife, and the bridal party immediately repaired to the home of Mrs. M. A. Elrod, the bride's sister, where a delightful reception was tendered them. Many and costly were the presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Bigby. After the reception the happy couple drove directly to the groom's home in Belton, where they are housekeeping in a cosy little home. Mr. Bigby is a popular and prosperous merchant at Belton, and his bride is one of Honea Path's best girls. Honea Path's loss is Beiton's gain. We wish for them peace, prosperity and hap? piness in this life, and in the world to come blessed happy rest with Jesus. D. W. H. ? Baron Hirsch is the coming man in North Oarolina. He has purchased 240, 000 acres of land in that State and expects to have 50,000 expatriated Russian He? brews upon it before the snow flies. Now try This. It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good, if you have a Cough, Cold, or any trouble with Throat, Chest or Lungs. Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump? tion, Coughs, and Colds is guaranterd to give relief, or money will be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe found It just the thing and under its use had a speedy and perfect recovery. Try a sample bottle at our expense and learn for yourself how good a thing it is. Trial bottles free at Hill Bros. Drug ? Store. ? Large size 50c. and $100. Specimen Cases. S. H- Clifford, New Cassell. Wis., was troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism, his Stomach was disordered, his Liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away, and ha was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, JH., had a running sore on his leg of 8 years' standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen'e Ar? nica Salve, and his leg is sound and well. John Speaker, Catawba, O., had five large Fever s ores on his leg, doctor said he was incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one Box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold by Hill Bros. If you want a cotton gin which will bring you custom and make a fine sam? ple, buy the Hall Self-Feeding Cotton Gin, which is superior to all others. Cot? ton ginned on it will bring from one eighth to one-fourth of a cent more than on any other. Cane Mills and Evap? orators cheaper than you can buy from the Manufacturer. A specialty in Bmoke stacks. We are well fixed for making any length you may want at low figures. Fruit Jars cheap. We are regular crock? ery and glass dealers and can save you money. Call and get our prices. Yours, very truly, Peoples * Bunitiss. Para-sit-i-cide is guaranteed to cure Itch in 30 minutes or money refunded. Sold by Hill Bros., Anderson, S. C. You can never know till you try, how quickly a dose of Ayer's Pills will cure your sick headaubie; Your stomach and bowels need cleansing, and these pills will accomplish it more effectually and com? fortably than any other medicine you can find. Saved.?A fine family of cbildnen wore all afflicted with scrofula, Two died early; the rest would soon have followed, but for the timely and persevering use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, whioh built them up into a healthy and vigorous manhood. Delays are Dangerous. The benefits accruing to poor men from carrying life insurance have recently had at least two striking exemplifications in this county in the deaths of Messrs. De Witt C, Holcomb and S. B. Brownlee. Each of these two had only paid an annual premium and settlements were promptly made as soon as the necessary papers were made out. Mr. Holcomb was insured in the Mutual Benefit, of Ne? wark, 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 and most reliable- companies, be? ing in its 4Gth year of existence and hav? ing 50 millions of assets. It deserves special mention for its prompt settlements, having adjusted Mr. Holcomb's olaim 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. When Baby was r*ck,'.we gave hor CostorJa, When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When aho became Miss, she clung to Castorla, When bIio had Children, she gavo them Castorla, THIS fact is known to all that Means' $7.50 Suits are the best value for the money ever offer? ed in the City, and that he car? ries the finest line of Spring and Summer Clothing in Upper Car? olina, and take NDER consideration that we sell the latest styles and the best fits that are made by first-class houses, therefore can give you the best goods for the least money. Now FOR a Spring Hat, in Straws and Felts, we are Headquarters. Our Montana Soft Hat is a thing of beauty, and we will show you all the novelties in young men's Straw Yacht Hats, which are all the go this Spring POR Means is bound to keep nobby goods, and sell them cheap, and please every one that wants a Spring Suit, a Straw Hat, a Patent Leather Pair Shoes, Cheaper than Ever. MEANS, THE CLOTHIER AND HATTER. MR. EDITOR : WILL you allow us to Eay to the La? dies of the Oity and Country that we do not consider it burdensome to wait upon or show them Goods before or after closing time, in carriages and buggies, in front of Slore or inside upon our counters. We have polite and accom? modating Clerks, who will take pleasure in waiting on the Ladies, and do every? thing in their power to please and accommodate the trade, We want the Ladies to feel that nothing is trouble to us when we can accommodate a custo? mer. We keep our Store stocked with nice, pretty, reliable Goods to sell to the La? dies, and always feel- complimented when they do us the honor to call on us and give us the opportunity to display our beautiful Stock. We are putting the knilo to prices in our various Departments to close out seasonable Goods. We can offer Bar? gains that will insure Bales if you will give ua a call. Just received, some nice WASH GOODS just out. Shoutong Pangces, ?attister Princesa, Pine Apple Tissues und quite a line of other brands, Extending a cordial invitation to all, Yours, C. F. JONES & CO. WILL OFFER IBM Tl SIM MONTHS Great Drives in Dress Goods, Great Drives in Dress Trimmings, Great Drives in White Check Muslins, Great Drives in Colored Lawns, Great drives in Millinery. Great Drives in Mull Caps. Great Drives in Fancy Ginghams? Great Drives in Parasols. Great Drives in Lace Curtains. Great Drives in Summer Cassimeres, Great Drives in Gents4 Hats. Great Drives in Shoes, Great Drives in Slippers, Great Drives in Mattings, Great Drives in Carpets. And in fact you can get a GREAT BARGAIN In every Department at JONES, SEYBT & CO Tl J Tl 4 JU11, WHAT WE EXPECT TO DO. DON'T MISS THIS GRAND OPPORTUNITY. A Free Gift to Every Purchaser. HAVING made arrangements to vacate our present building on Brick - Range, and in order to reduce our tremendous large stock on hand, we have made a second reduction on our Goods. As heretofore said, we will donate a ? purse of One Hundred Dollars to any charitable institution if our prices aro not fully Twenty-five per cent lower than can be purchased elsewhere. In order to induce the people to come over on Brick Range, we have decided to offer? A FREE GIFT TO EVERY PURCHASER. Every one who purchases Two Dollars and Fifty Cents and upwards will. receive free of eharge a beautiful Cut Glass "Water Pitcher, holding half a . gallon; and to every one who buys Three Dollars and Fifty Cents will receive free of charge one Grand Bridal Glass Set, consisting of four pieces, as fol? lows : One Cream Pitcher, one Sugar Dish, one Butter Dish, one Spoon Hold? er. We extend a cordial invitation to every one to come and price our goods, and if you find our goods too high, you are at liberty not to buy. We make this grand, liberal offer, and the loss falls only on our shoulders. We do this in order to induce you to trade with us, and by this means we wish to make the Firm of LESSER & CO. a lasting word in every household in Anderson * County. Our Second Stock of New Summer Goods has Arrived. Twenty Pieces Pine Apple Tissue?a new fabric just out lor Xadiesl___ Dresses?40 inches wide. Price, 12 l-2c. Fifteen Pieces China Silk?imitation of Silk?36 inches wide, adapted fortresses, soft and sheer. Price, 10c. Twenty-five Pieces French Imported Percales, full 36 inches wide, suita? ble for Blouses, Waists and Dresses. Guaranteed fast?lovely styles. We offer these grand goods as long as they may last at the very low price of 10c Ten Pieces of Black Plaid and Striped Lawn, made to imitate Silk Gren? adine. They are of Lace effect, and the manufacturer, as well as ourselves, warrant the goods never to fade or turn brown. One grade we offer at 10c, one at 12 l-2c, and one at 18c. QUEEN VICTORIA. This grand and sublime name applies to the newest fad just out in In? land. It was designed by her Majesty Queen Victoria, and she instructed the maker to manufacture only enough to supply the Royal Family of Eng? land ; but our American manufacturers, as usual always on the al&tyjjead-a"^ description of same, and to-day we offer a fac simile to our lady friends. ' It is made of fine Sea Island Cotton, black ground, with large polka dots?the dcts come in all shades. Wc offer this new production at the low price of 15c. New Muslins, Grand White Goods, Fine BIcachings, Bleached Drilh'rg, New Styles Indigo Calico, Handsome Ginghams, Virginia Cheviots for Boys ; Waists, Fine Black Satteen, Soft Black Plain Lawn, Bed Tic, Sea Island ? Checks. Our Specialty?Shoes for Ladies, Men and Boys. We guarantee every pair solid leather. If you want to buy a cheap pa? per sole pair of Shoes don't come to us, because we are not the one you an looking for. All the rage?Ladies' Patent Leather Oxford Slippers; o price 81.00. Dongola Oxford Slippers, all sizes, our price 75c. Remember we handle Boys' Clothing in large variety. Also, Men's. Our stock of Men's Pants for every day and Sunday is simply immense. __ss& TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS?We have studied your waflH and will use every effort that money will accomplish to make it to your inter^B est to trade with us. 1ST* Remember our Two Grand Gifts, and that we are situated on Brick Range. LESSER &d GChJ