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?LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, J.?LY. 23. Edgar A. Williams, of Pelzer, was in the oity Tuesday. See advertisement of two or three good business men wanted. Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds before they go to Beed. Hiss Alice Lawson, of Union, 8. CY, is spending awhile in the oity with the family of Mr. W. M. Oaborne. Mr. Arthur E. Arnold, of Athens, G a., is in the oity visiting his parents. Mr. D. S. Maxwell shipped a fine Jersey calf to Newberry a few days ago. Mr. W.I/. Jackson, broker, has moved his office to Collins' Book Store. Some very fine home-raised melons are now being offered for sale on the streets. .The early grapes are ripening, and a few have been offered for Bale on the streets. Captv J. W. White and family, of New berry, are visiting relatives in Anderson. ; Miss Emily Divver has gone to Toccoa, Ga., to spend a few weeks with relative?. Marriage bells will be heard in the oity again in s few days, so old Mrs. Grundy says. A good many of our people are contem? plating taking a vacation daring the next . few weeks. Rev. John C. Xilgore will preach in the Methodist Church next 8unday morning and evening; . It looks well to see young ladies out horseback riding before 6 o'clock these fine mornings,' ) ' , Oar young /friend,' Geo, B. Edwards, of Charleston, spent two"or three' days in Anderson last week. The rains during the past week were Sneral throughout the County, and the rmers are in better humor. Mrs. J. M. Cox, of Toney Creek, accom? panied by Mrs. A. O. Norris, of Texas, is spending a few days in the city. Prof. H. H. Watkins, of Greenville, is spending a few days in Anderson with his brother, Mr.'J. N. Watkins. . A number of the Dentists said they would be pleased to hold their annual meetings in Anderson every year. Our 'Devil wants to know who it was that promised to'bring the Intelligen? ces crew a basket of fine peaches. Miss Lena Booker, a most charming young lady from Donnaids, S. C, is now visiting Miss Mary Norris, at Yarennes. Mayor Tolly,- accompanied by bis wife and son Clarence, has gone to the High? lands to epenjl a few weeks recuperating. Miss Mamie Nicholson, who has been teaching school near Lowndesyille, has returned home to spend a short vacation It is said now is a good time to look after the purity of your water for drink? ing purposes by having your well cleaned out. One of the rarest pleasures in the world is to hear a friend say something good about you when be does not know you are listening. Mrs. Mary Tuoker, of Hall Township, is.very ill with dropsy, and her family are uneasy about her. Her friends will re? gret to hear this. The'laying of the corner-stone of Clem son College next Tuesday will be aa in? teresting occasion. A large crowd will go up from the oity. Married, on July 17th, at the Presbyte? rian manse, by Rev. R. C. Ligon, Mr. J. J. Bonds and Miss B. L. Pettigrew, all of Anderson. Conn ty. Mr. J. M." Henderson, of Henderson, N. C, Who is visiting his kinsman, Mr. E. E. Henderson, oh Greenville street, is quite sick with the fever. A lively fisticuff on Whitner Street, op? posite the Pos to nice, Tuesday afternoon caused a little excitement. The police soon had things quiet. Dealers should bear in mind that the selling of cigarettes to minors is a viola? tion of a.special Act of the Legislature, and is a capital offense Mr. E. F. C?chran will conduct the meeting of the Y. M. C. A. next Sunday afternoon. Subject: "Christ and Nico demua."?John 3,1?17. Messrs'.- Tribble <fc Quattlebaum offer some'fine real estate, situated near the Clemson College, for sale or rent. See ad? vertisement in another column. : Tho new iron bridge overKeowee at Old Pickons has been finished and opened to the public. It is said to be the best bridge in Piokens or Oconee Counties. T. M. Jefferson, colored, of Bock Mills Township, this County, recently grad? uated with the first honors of his class from the Allen University, Columbia. i Mr. Win. H. Hunter, of the Herald and 'Nein,' was among the New berry visitors to Anderson last week, and the Intelli? gences was pleased to bare a call from him. Mr. 0. C ? Simpson, of the Corner, has purchased the home place of the late Prof. W. J. Ligon, near the southern suburbs of the City, and will move there in a short time. The members of the Clinkscales Alli? ance?especially those interested in a school at Mt. Bethel?are requsted to at? tend a meeting there next Saturday after? noon. ?The new Hopewell Church will be dedi? cated next Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. D. Wes ton Hiott. The friends of too congregation are cordially invited to attend the service. % W. A. Chapman, Agent, is going to change his place of business the 1st Sep? tember, and he wants to reduce his stock ere that time. Bead what he says in his new advertisement. Mr. Andy Brown left, for Charleston -Monday. He is now shipping some fine grapes from his vineyard, and has gone down to Charleston to make arrange? ments for Belling them. Our venerable friend, Mr. Johnson Hall, of the lower section of the County, called to see us a few days ago. He is now 80 Sears of age, and we are glad to Bay, con nnes to enjoy fine health. Married, on Sunday, July 12, 1891, at the residence of Rev. J. D- Talley, the officiating minister, Mr. W. H. White, of Pickens County, and Miss L. O. Gam brell, of Anderson County. Mr. Robert E. Nance, son of Mr. John ti. Nance, formerly of this County, died in Atlanta.on the i3th inst, aged 18 years. He has a host of relatives in this County who will regret to hear of his death. Capt. Joel Beard, ope of the most prom? inent citizens of Oconee County, died in Greenville, last Monday night He was in Greenville - visiting his daughter, Mrs. C. E. Watson. He was 61 years of age. Miss Emma L. Stoy, Miss Ellen S. Hodge, Mrs. H. H. Verdery and son, and Mrs. L. F,'Verdery and daughter, of Au? gusta, Ga., are spending the summer in Anderson at the home of Mrs. J. L. Maul .din. )fr. L. D. Brennecke has resigned his position as postal clerk on the Blue Ridge Railroad on account of ill health. His suocftasor has not yet been named, but Mr. Willi? Bryce is running in his stead for iho present. The music furnished in Anderson last week by the Newberry Cornet Band was y ory fine, and was highly enjoyed by our people. It is a most excellent Band, and composed of twelve genial, handsome young gentlemen. SOur former young townsman, E. M, ott, who has been clerking at Elberton, Ga., for a year or more, has been visiting his mother in Anderson. He has resigned his position in Elberton, and accepted one on the G. C. & N. R. R. The Western Union Telegraph Com? pany has recently put another wire along the O. & Q. R. R., to be used only for commercial business. This will be a great convenience to the business men of the towns along the Road. Mr. R. H, Jones, of Hart County, Ga., was in the city last Saturday and exhib? ited to the Intelligences force the stuffed skin of a snake, which was six feet four inches long, and 'about six inches in circumference. It is peculiarly marked. Mr. Jones did sot know what .kind of snake it was. m We ask the attention of onr readers to the advertisement of the Belton High 8chool, which is.in charge, of Prof. J. T. Smith, as Principal. He has an excellent school, and pupils entrnsted to his care are thoroughly instructed. David Hagood, IF well-known and re? spectable colored man, died in this city last Thursday morning of paralysiB. He was a good carpenter and a Baptist preacher, and for a number of years serv? ed as pastor of the colored Baptists of this oity. The meeting at Trinity Church, under the direction of Mr. Cowan, closed last Sunday night. Large crowds have at? tended the services, and we hope much good has been accomplished. Mr. Cowan will -begin a series of meetings at Starr on Friday night. Messrs. D. Q. Brown & Bro. have pur? chased tbe stock of goods of Messrs- E. W. Taylor & Co., and will continue the busi? ness at the old stand. The Messrs. Brown are worthy young men, and we wish them success. Bead their advertisement in an? other column. Elberton (Ga.) Star: ' Mr. A. G. Means, of Anderson, was in Elberton last week looking for a business house to carry on tbe clothing business." Tbe same paper also says that Mr. E. E. Williamson, of Anderson, wishes to open a "Backet Store in Elberton." Orr & Sloan have in store a large sup? ply of freeh turnip seed, and now is your time to purchase them. They offer a prize of $5 00 in gold to tho person who will raise tbe largest turnip from their seed. Look out for their new advertise? ment next week. "* Mr. C A. Milford, at Wilhite & Wil hite's drug store, has been appointed Secretary of the Anderson branch of tbe Equitable Building and Loan Association to succeed Col. J. D. Maxwell, who has resigned. Assessments will [hereafter be paid to Mr. Milford. Pickena Sentinel: 'Mr. L. A. Slay ton, of Onlenoy, ha* jm aunt living near Wil liamston, who has been a member of the Methodist Church for 77 years, and still at the age of 89 years takes a prominent part in the Church meeting, singing the "old time" hymns and leading in prayer." Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gentry, of Decatur, Ga., are spending a few weeks in the County visiting old friends and relatives. Mrs. Gentry is a daughter of tbe late Wil? liam Long, deceased, and her many old friends will be delighted to greet her. She is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Stuckey, near Starr. Editors, as a rule, are kind-hearted and liberal. An exchange tells of a subscriber who died and left fourteen years subscrip? tion unpaid- The editor appeared at the ? grave as the lid was being screwed on for the last time, and put in a linen duster, a thermometer, a palm loaf fan, and a re? ceipt for making ice. The Bethesda congregation, l&jSgwahy Creek Township, have nearly ri^y&eted their newhooBe of worship, ancTri pre? sents a very nice.appearance. The first ' Snnday in August has been set apart for its dedication, and the Bev. Messrs. Davis and Kirkland are expected to assist tbe Presiding Elder in the services. It will be interesting for tbose who have a little money now and then to know what the new paper for TJ. S. bills is like. It will be distinguished by two lines of scattered red and blue silk threads, one Siuarter of an inch long, crossing the bill rpm top to bottom. The lines will be an inch and a half from the center of the bill; the reverse Bide of the bill opposite the lines will be left blank, so that tbe fibre may be easily distinguished. Mr. 0. G. Lambert, General Manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, Richmond, Va., accompanied by Messrs S. H. Moorbead, manager of tbe Green? ville office, and A. G. Swaffield, of tbe Columbia office, have boon spending a few days in Anderson. Mr. Lambert has long been connected with the Singer Company, and is a most clever, genial gentleman. The liveliest and most progressive after? noon paper in the South is the Atlanta (Ga.) Journal. Its etaff is composed of some of the ablest writers in our country, and every page is full of. interest to every reader. Among ib* editors is our young friend Thad. E. Horton, who needs no commendation from our pen. The Jour? nal reaches Anderson tbe morning after publication, and is only $5 a year. This is what a colored preacher recently said abont woman in one of his ser? mons: "Woman am de greates' puzzle in de worl', deah breddern; an' de mo' we study her de less we seem to find out about her. My experience, however, her taught me dat she is de crankiest, teasi neat, aggravatinest, wilfnllcst, scrappiest, expensivest; an' at de same time de cun niest, sweetest, dearest, loveliest, indis pensiblest oreature in de hull wide worl'. An amateur dramatic troupe from New berry came to Anderson last week and on Wednesday evening appeared in the Opera House in a very interesting little drama, entitled "Capitola." An apprecia? tive audience greeted, the tronpe, every member of which sustained his character in a very creditable manner. Newberry has some fine young men, and it gave onr people pleasure to meet them. We have before us a catalogue of the Due West Female College, and from it we notice that this grand old institution of learning has closed another successful year of its existence. The next session begins in October, as will be seen by refer? ence to an advertisement in another col? umn. Parents having daughters to edu? cate would do well to send for ar catalogue. The expenses of the Institution are very low. The Salnda Association meets on Tues? day, August 25th, at Little River Church, in Abbeville County. Bev. W. B. Haw? kins will preach the introductory sermon. A Mission Institute will be held in con? nection with the Association, the whole embracing four days. Bev. T. P. Bell. Bey. R. W. Sanders, Rev. John Stout and Rev. E. J. Forrester, representatives of the several Baptist Mission Boards, are ex? pected to attend tbe meeting. Last Monday night a wreck occurred at the Seneca River trestle, on the Air Line Railroad, in which a freight engine and several freight cars went through the tres? tle. Fortunately no one was hurt. The engineer and firemen jumped from the en? gine and sayed their lives. Since the wreck all the Air Line trains have been running via Anderson between Greenville and Seneca. The Railroad men think'the trestle will be repaired sufficiently to cross to-day. At the annual meeting of the stockhold? ers of tbe Anderson Educational Associa? tion last Tuesday the old officers were re elected, as follows: President, W. W. Humphreys; Secretary and Treasurer, J. L. Tribble j Board of Directors, W. W. Humphreys, J. L. Tribble, J. N. Brown, D, S. Maxwell and J. M. Patrick. The Board decided to build another building on the P.' M. I. grounds in order to give Col. Patrick more room for his growing school. The annual meeting of the State Horti? cultural Society will take place at Green? ville on August 12th, 13th and 14th. The society offers a number of cash premiums for fruits, vegetables and flowers, and re? quest those who grow them either for pleasure or profit will contribute the best specimens from orchard, vineyard or gar? den. The Express Company has .offered to take exhibits free of charge, and it is expected that the railroads will make spe? cial rates. Anderson County should make a large exhibit on this occasion and secure some of the premiums. In the Intelligencer's aupplement last week, where reference was made to the newspapers published in Anderson, the name of our neighbor, the Advocate, was unintentionally omitted. The mat? ted for tbe supplement was gotten up by Mr. Goodkind, who arranged it, read the Eroofs, etc., and we did not know that he ad omitted the name of the Advocate un? til after the supplement was printed. We regret this omission, as we have no desire to ignore onr neighbor. We hope this apology will be acceptable and satisfac? tory. The Due West correspondent of the Greenville News, under date of 20th inst,, says: " YeBterday as the congregation was returning from Little River Church a dif? ficulty occurred between Will Bell and Allen Emerson on the one side, and John Pratt and Jessie Pratt on the other. Fif? teen shots were fired, and the two Pratts and Emerson were severely, but not dangerously wonnded. Bell's mule was shot in both hind legs, and is supposed to be permanently injured. Tbe affair was not un expected, as a grudge has exist? ed for several months, and all parties were under bond to keep the peace." Another Georgia murderer has been ar? rested in Anderson. Last week we men? tioned the arrest of W. L. Parker, and now the man who was instrumental in se? curing Parker's arrest has gotten into limbo himself. His name is H. A. Dukes, alias Thos. Lewis, and is charged with killing a negro in Jackson County, Ga. Before Parker was carried away from An? derson he informed Sheriff Bolt that Duke was wanted in Georgia also. The Sheriff I notified tbe Georgia.authorities, and last Saturday an officer came over and secured Duke, who acknowledges that he is ,the man wanted. He went back to Georgia voluntarily. Parker's victim was Duke's father. It is with regret that we announce the death of Capt. B. P. Duncan, which oc? curred at his home, in Yarennes Town? ship, last Tuesday morning. He was sick only a fow days, His remains were in? terred at Smith Chapel on Wednesday. Capt. Duncan was 70 years of age, and was born and reared and had always lived in the neighborhood whero he died. He had long been a faithful and zealous member of the Methodist church, and was highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors. His wife preceeded him to the grave only a few mouths ago. Several children are left to mourn his death. Considerable excitement was caused in the Piei cetown section last week by a boy named Maynee being whipped for stealing by Messrs. John and Chas. tiunith. Sever? al different statements of the occurrence have come to our ears, but for fear of do? ing an injustice to the parties concerned, and as the matter is to be investigated by tbe Courts, we decided to simply publish ttie testimony taken at the preliminary heariug before Trial Justice Fields at Pel zer last Saturday. Wo made an effort to get the testimony, but did not succeed in time for publication thiB week. If possi? ble, we will publish it next week, and the public can form their own opinion of the case. The Dental Association finished its busi? ness and adjourned last Thursday night, to meet again next year at Hock Hill. The sessions of the Association throughout were exceedingly interesting to the mem? bers. The address of Hon. J. L. Tribble before the Association on "Dental Xaws" was complimented in the highest terms by the members of the Association, and he was requested to allow his address to be read bet?re the Southern Dental Asso? ciation at its meeting next month, and also that it be published in the Dental Journal. Tho following officers were elected to .-orve the Association tbe ensu? ing year: President, Dr. T. J. Calvert, Spartanbnrg; First Vice-President, Dr. C. S. Patrick, Charleston j Second Vioe PreBident. Dr. Theo, Johnstone, New berry ; Recording Secretary, Dr. B. Rut ledge, Florence; Corresponding Seoretary, Dr. A. T. Peete, Branchville; Treasuier, Dr. G. W. Dick, Sumter; Board of Den? tal Examiners, Drs. G. F. S. Wright, Georgetown, A. P. Johnstons, Anderson, J. R. Thompson, Newberry, R. A. Smith andL. P. Dotterer, Charleston. Thurs? day afternoon the Association was taken in charge by a Committee from the Board of Trade, and, after a pleasant drive over Sortions of the city, were carried out to ley's Spring. Here a reception was ten? dered the members, Mayor Tolly presid? ing. Refreshments were served and a most delightful hour spent. Before the Association adjourned resolutions of thanks to the City Council and the citi? zens generally for the hospitalities ex? tended to them during their stay in our midst were unanimously adopted. Our people enjoyed the visit of the Dentists, and any time they may conclude to visit us again they will be warmly welcomed. Last Friday night, about 10 o'clock, Dr. Marshall C. Parker died at his home in this city. For several months he had been in feeble health, but his symptoms during the past two weeks were more favorable, and his lamily were more hope? ful as to his condition. On Friday even? ing he took a short stroll up the street with a friend, and, upon returning home, complained of being sick at the stomach. He asked for a vessel to vomit in, and, as he made the effort to vomit, he fell back gaspiog, and in a twinkling passed into eternity. Dr. Parker was well and favor? ably known in this County, where he was born and reared. He was the young? est son of the late Robert Parker, and on tbe day of his death had celebrated the 43rdanniver3aryof his birthday. He re? ceived the greater portion of his education under the tutorship of the late Prof. Ligon in this city, and also read medicine here under the late Dr. Thos. A. Evins. He pursued a course of medicine and surgery in several of the best Colleges of our country, and, after having secured his diploma, he settled' at Honea Path to practice his profession. He applied him? self closely, and soon ranked high in his profession. About four years ago he moved to this city, where he was building up a fine practice. He was married about eighteen years ago to Miss Rebecca Hum? phreys, who, with five children, are left to cherish his memory. Dr. Parker pos? sessed a most genial, social disposition, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who deeply sympathize with loved ones in their bereavement. He was a member of the Presbyterian Churoh. His funeral-took place at that Church late Saturday afternoon, the funeral services, in the absence of the pastor, Dr. Frierson, being conducted by Rev. Chas. B. Smith, of the M. E. Church, after whioh there mains were interred in the Silver Brook Cemetery. - _ Annual Inspection or the Fire Department. Anderson is proud of her Fire Depart? ment, and has cause to be, as was shown by the annual parade and inspection, which took place on Wednesday after? noon, 15th inst. Our citizens knew the Department could make a good showing as well as fight fire, but a large number of them were agreeably surprised to find to what extent it had grown and otherwise improved. The annual inspection had been looked forward to with the most pleasant antici? pations by the firemen and our people generally, and for ten days preceding it was alluded to in every conversation on the streets. This, of course, gave the oc? casion a good advertisement, and when Wednesday morning dawned, it was soon evident that a large crowd would be in the city to witness the program of the day. By noon the streets were crowded, and everybody seemed to be in their happiest humor and on their best behavior. Shortly after 4 o'clock the Companies formed in line on north Main Street, with the right resting on Greenville Street. The following was the order of march: Mounted policemen, six in number. Mayor and Aldermen, with the officers of the State Dental Association and other distinguished visitors, in carriages. - Ex-Chiefs and Surgeons, mounted. Newberry Cornet Band?12 men?in command of Prof. Davis. Chief Spellman and Assistant Chief Norryce, in handsome blue uniforms with brass buttons. Independent Hook and Ladder Com? pany?25 men?in charge of G. M- Tolly, Foreman. They wore a very pretty uni? form of white shirts, black ties, black pants and white caps. The Truck was beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens, and on the Truck sat two sweet little girls and three bright little boys. Young America Cornet Band?10 men ?Prof. Sam Trowbridge, Director. Pioneer Hand Reoi?22 men?J. N. Wat? kins, President, commanding. Their uniforms, which consisted of cream shirts, red trimmings, black pants and blue hel? mets, were very neat and attractive. Pioneer Horse Reel?8 men?in oharge of J. C. Whitfield, Vice-President. They wore a pretty uniform of red shirts, white trimmings, black pants and black hel? mets. Pioneer steamer, in charge of R, F. McKinney, engineer, and three assistants. Church well's Cornet Band?12 men?E. B. Churchwell, Director. A. B. Johnson, President, and Jess. Williams, Vice-President of the Rough and Ready Company, followed by their Reel Teams, as follows: Reel 1?10 men ?Joe Brown, Captain; Reel No 2?15 men?Touey Hunter, Captain ; Reel No. 3 ?15 boys?Walter Johnson, Captain; Engine, pulled by 20 men, John Peyton, Captain. This Company was neatly uni? formed in blue shirts, red trimmings, black pants and black helmets. The rear of the procession was brought up by a burlesque company, headed by an old reel drawn by an ox, driven by a ne? gro, and followed by a number of boys fantastically arrayed and an improvised reel drawn by a lot of boys. The line of march was down Main Street to Hampton, thence to and down McDuf fie street and back to tho Court House Square, and a grand procession it was, too, extending about a half a mile in length. Upon reaching the Square the firemen formed in line opposite Brick Range, where they were inspected by the Mayor and Aldermen. Mayor Tolly then made a brief but appropriate address to the firemen, and, when he had finished, in? troduced Dr. Ridgel, President of the State Dental Association, who compli? mented the Department very highly. The Department then entertained the vast crowd of spectators with Borne races. The Hook and Ladder Company made a beautiful run of 100 yards, taking off lad? der, man ascended and descended, and ladder replaced on Truck. The reel and grab races of the Pioneers were also fine, and were especially quick in making couplings. The .Rough and Ready Company exhibited two; teams, both of whioh did well, but reel No. 2 came offbeat. The individual footraces were very good, and excited considerable interest, especially the race besween Hal. Power, of the Independents, and James Wallace, of the Pioneers. These gentle? men ran twice, and the last run?100 yards?was made in ten seconds, being won by Wallace. The exercises con? cluded with a race with the new horse reel, which was both exoiting and inter? esting. Chief Spellman and Assistant Chief Norryce worked faithfully to make the program a success, and well did they suc? ceed. It made ub feel good to hear the compliments paid the Department by the many strangers who witnessed the parade and contests. Many of them had wit? nessed the parades of Departments in other cities of the State, and it was gener? ally conceded that no volunteer depart? ment in the State could make a better showing than Anderson. We say, hurrah for tbe Anderson Fire Department! Big Creek Itoms. We have had refreshing rains through? out the community and everything seems to be flourishing at present, although we have heard a great deal of complaint among some of the farmers as to their cot? ton not coming up to their expectations. It seems that they do not realize that the hand of God moves in a mysterious way, and that this may be sent upon us for a good cause. j We had tho pleasure a few days ago of . ruoeting Mrs. Andrew Norris, of Graham, j Texas, and were gU'd to see that the finger of time had touched her lightly. Mrs. Norrie was formerly of this State, having moved to Texas about two years ago. Several of tbe young people of onr neighborhood attended the picnic at Peid mont on last Saturday, and were well pleased with the balloon ascension. One of our young ladies was taken up by the polico (we mean into a buggy) and he was so dreadfully smitten that we fear he fail? ed to discharge his duty as policeman. Well, we won't think strange as he is widower. Mrs. Martha Mitchell is visiting rela? tives near Williamston. We were told a short while ago by Mrs. Betsy Bennett, who lives near Williams ton, that she had been keeping house about fifty years and had never nought a box of matches nor any kerosene oil. We doubt if there is another person in tbe State that can say this. Mr, Martin Davenport has three sick children. J. A. Cox, James Gambrell and J. Poore are delegates from our church to the Salnda Association that meets at Little River in August. Mr. Griffin, a gentleman living on tbe plantation of Dr. Cannon, lost a twin baby boy last week from dysentery. A protracted meeting will begin at Bi( Creek tbe first Saturday in August, anc the pastor is expecting able help. Miss Sue Rogers has been visiting the family of J. C. Poore. The ladies have succeeded in purchasing new chairs for the pulpit and two nice swinging lamps for the church. We heard that an enormous rattle snake was killed by a negro some time last week on the old Kelly place, in this county. A certain young man of our neighbor? hood attended the picnic last Saturday at Peidmontand was taken desperately ill with colic. We hear some talk of Mr. Rnebeu Gam? brell being appointed singing olerk of oar church. One of our neighbor boys has a fine wa? ter-melon patch, and although he does not like for his name to appear in the items, we can't help thinking that he will kindly remember us when they get ripe. Mr. J. C. Poore will return home soon. He expects to remain three weeks among relatives and friends. The writer spent a very pleasant day in the town of Pelzer last week, where we wit? nessed something new in the way of a flower, which was indeed a curiosity. It is called the China lillie, and was discover? ed in China and brought to this country, we suppose very recently. It resembles at first sight a piece of dark painted wood, the shape of which is often seen upon fanoy pieces of furniture. It is placed in a vessel of water and floats until the eighth day when it sinks to the bottom and begins to sprout and the flower growing out of the water blooms, producing a most pleasant perfume. We are glad to know that they have be? gun work on the grave yard and feel confi? dent that the contractor, Mr. Smith, will leaye it in better condition than ever be? fore. V. Lowndesville Items. Crops are still suffering for rain. Country raised melons are beginning to come in town for sale. The Young Mens' Christian Association will hold their regular business meeting in tbe ball this (Monday) evening. The Ladies' Committee will be on hand to serve refreshments, and aid in making the occasion as pleasant as possible. Presi? dent J. 0. Chambers is a hard worker, and deserves much credit for his efforts in behalf of this institution. Capt. J. T. Barne3 is making an effort to build a Church near Barnes Station. He was here on Monday taking subscrip? tions, and save the people gave very lib? erally. Mr. Jas. M. Baker is now hauling the lumber to repair his dwelling. He ex? pects to have quite a handsome residence when the work is finished. Dr. L. 0. McCalla made a pleasure trip to Greenwood on last Thursday. He ro Sorts that town to be in a flourishing con it; on, and was impressed with the fact of J Greenwood men owning their own town, and not living in the midst of faotories, mills and other enterprises, in possession of distant capitalist. The District Conference for Cokeabury District will convene here on next Wednesday, the 22nd. inst. Preparations for the accommodation of the pastors and delegates have been made. Tbe Church has boon nicely,painted for the occasion, and there is apparently nothing to distract from the success of the meeting. A party of young men attended tbe Lawn Party at Latimer'son last Friday evening. They report the entertainment as being quite a success. Mr. S. C. Baker was down for a few days last week. His friends are always glad to see him. Miss Minnie Adams, of Augusta, Ga., is now visiting her cousin, Mrs. Jas. M. Ba? ker, The young men are always glad to gee such charming and interesting young ladies visit Lowndesville. Col. J. C. Thomas is taking subscrip? tions for a singing school on tbe Ridge. He is a faithful worker, and will no doubt have the school in shape very soon. The Ridge Alliance will give a picnic dinner some time in the month of August. The Hon. N. C. 8haw informs your cor? respondent of the fact that quite a num? ber of distinguished Alliancemen will de? liver speeches on this occasion. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mr. G. 8. Bruce, formerly of this place, and who is now with Dr. P. B. Speed, of | Abbeville. We wish him a speedy re? covery. Miss Fannie Henry, of Elberton, Ga., is spending a week among tbe Hills. Miss Pauline Moseley is visiting rela? tives in this place. Miss Alice McConnell, of Anderson, is visiting Mr. R. A. McConnell and family. A large number of friends and relatives are coming in to attend Conference, and before Wednesday the town will be well filled. They are welcomed guests, and shall be made to feel the hospitality of Lowndesville's citizens. Old Eybs. Starr Itemi. We are dry, but the crops are doing very well, with the exception of uplana corn. The neighbors and community at large turned out last Saturday and cleaned off the graveyard, whioh has improved its ap? pearance. Capt. Wm. Jones has been confined to his bed for a week or more with a severe carbuncle on his leg, which has caused him considerable suffering. Miss Minnie Winters, of the Holland Store vicinity, is visiting her grand? parents in this neighborhood. Miss Lucy Carter is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Stevenson. Miss Lucy is one of Rock Mills' fairest Sonng daughters, and we are glad to have er in our midst. On Thursday after Mr. Allen's carriage house was burnt, John Stinson, colored, living with Mr. Allen, lost his cook-room by fire, whioh occurred about 2 o'clock in tue morning. His loss amounts to about $30. Rbv. S. J. Cowan will start a protracted meeting here next Friday night, and will continue for several days. A good many of our neighbors are making preparations to accommodate their friends when they come. Mr. James Hardin, of Lowndeavillo, spent a few days with Mr. Allen last week. We have as smart a young man in our town as there is anywhere. A few days ago he went to see his best girl in the neighborhood of Lowndesville. To hide tbe real purpose of his visit, he got some window locks from Mr. Pruitt, and said he was going to try to sell them. He went and came back, but did not sell any lockB. Rumor says, however, that Joe will not carry window locks long before he will bring back tho real object of his visit. Ebio. Sunday School Convention. Williasiston, S. C, July 18,1801. Meshes Editors : Please allow the fol? lowing notice in your paper: Tho tenth annual meeting of the Educational and Sunday School Convention of Anderson County will be held in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Belton, S. C, Friday July 31, to August 2, 1801, We are arranging to make this the most Interesting meeting in our history. Instead of a number of speeches on Sunday morning, as hereto-1 fore, the Lesson will be taught. Let every Sunday School send messengers and money; ' F. J. WASHINGTON Seo. | Willlamston News. TheSaluda Sunday School Institute hold held here last week was very large attend? ed, and was thought to have been the best meeting ever held. The next meeting will be held with the Sunday School of the Anderson Church, on Tuesday and Wednesday before 3rd Sunday in July next. Rev. E. R. Cars well, of Douglas ville, Ga., has been assisting the pastor in a pro? tracted meeting since the Sunday School Institute closed. He preached his last sermon on Monday morning. We have heard many people say that they have never heard such preaching. Many peo? ple believe him to be one of the ablest preachers belonging to the Southern Bap? tist Convention." Mr. Carswoll has reoent ly written a book on the "Second Coming of our Lord," or "Jesus at our Door." The writer has shown a great deal of thought in the preparation of this book, and has written it in beautiful style. One can't fail to read it without increasing in? terest. A great many people are speaking In the highest terms of Williamston as a summer resort. We need a large hotel, or several small buildings, to accom? modate' everybody who may desiro to come and drink the health-giving water which flows so freely from the spring. Our people ought to wake up, and In the necessity for a house, or houses, to supply the increasing 'demands. People hardly ever appreciate home advantages. They are always looking after something they haven't got nor can't get. The Greenville District Conference of the M. E. Church will meet here on 30th inst. We expect a large gathering. Dbw. Belton Items. Rev. Marion GasBaway will commence a series of meetings at Dorohester Baptist Church next Thursday night, 23rd inst. Next Tuesday, the 28th inst., has been appointed for the purpose of cleaning off the graves in the Belton cemetery. Let all parties concerned remember the time and meet at the cemetery early in the morning?on Tuesday, tbe 28th inst. Rev. J. T. Smith filled the pulpit of the Baptist Church, in this place, last Sunday, in tbe absence of Dr. Manly, the pastor. Gov. Tillman passed through Belton Monday on his way to Clemson College. We are very glad to state that Miss Daisy Rice, who has been confined to her bed for Beveral weeks from typhoid fever, is now convalescent. Our young people seem to realize a Eeat deal of pleasure from the game of wn tennis, and perhaps other sources. Mr. J. S. Land, the efficient agent for the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, his wife and daughter, also his mother-in law, Mrs. Miller, are spending the sum mer in our pleasant town. They, and also Mrs. Frasier, are the guests of our genial hotel manager, Mr. Kl Geer. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Lee, of our town, has been quite sick for some time, but we are truly glad to learn that ! its symptoms are more favorable to its recovery. J, Moseley News. We will come again without much that will interest our readers, for all we can hear is complaints of the dry weather. It has become an old song to hear men prophecy as to when it will rain. We think if all the false prophets were stoned to death there would not be men enough left to.bury the dead. We have had some light showers of rain, for which we should be very thankful. The farmers are all loafing around, rest? ing and preparing to eat fried chicken du? ring the protracted meeting, which will take place at our Baptist Church next week. Mr. J. T. Morgan is making arrange? ments to build a new dwelling-house in town, and Mr. J. L. Wiles will build one just above town. We have another charming young lady visitor in town?Miss Onie Martin?who is spending a few days with her brother. 1 We learn that'one of our young men, when he hires a cart to take his girl to church, and it is not convenient for her to go, just takes her father. We have always Heard that when you want to catch the calf you must give the old cow a little salt. We think that corn will be very scarce, if all the farmers are like the one we heard say that his crop would not make a cob to a square mile. Well, there are a great many things we would like to mention, but as we know sister "Pedro" will want to tell a few things, we leave it with her for this time. So I am ? Lizzie. Protect the Batchers. Mb. Eoitok : I see in the last Intelli? gences a suggestion that there is a good opening here for a first-class butcher. There never has been a time that a meat man could make a living in Anderson. One after another have tried it and failed. Why? Because the Council know more about the business than a man who has spent a life-time in it, and there will be no meat market, long at a time, until we get enough men with a little common practical sense to give protection to the butcher. All cities but Anderson protect the meat men, and they do it by charging the ped? dlers five dollars for every cow retailed on the streets. Two butchers can live in An? derson during the winter; one could live during summer if you will give him the trade of the city, but no other way. I know a party now that would open a first class meat market, and make it a business the year round, and he is prepared and able and willing, but will not unless he can be protected. As long as tbe present law ex? ists, just that long you can be accommo? dated with the present supply of meats, which .is no supply at all. A good meat market depends upon the action of the Council right away. Don. An Alliance Fie NIo. Homea. Path, S. C, July 17, 1891. At a joint meeting of Honea Path and Saluda Alliance held to-day, it was agreed they would have a basket pic nio at this place on the 6th day of August next. ? A number of distinguished Alliance speakers are to be present and deliver ad? dresses pertaining to Alliance questions. Among the number to be Invited are Gov. Tillman, Col. Irby and Col. Talbert. The neighboring Alliance of this and adjoining Counties, together with the citizens of Honea Path and vicinity, are cordially invited to meet with us on that day with well-filled baskets. A Committee of arrangements and order was appointed as follows: J. H. Bigby, J. V. Kay, J. M. Ashley, M. L. Latimer, J; N. Ashley,'J. F. Lusk, L. A. Morris, J. B. Kay, W. B. Cox.S. N. Latimer, Prof, J. B. watkins and C. E. Harper. E. M. Aubbose, Secretary. Alice Dots. Rain is very much needed in this vicin? ity. Crops are not promising, and the far* mers are getting out of heart. Miss Lela Poore has returned home from a visit to Abbeville. She is warmly wel? comed by her many friende. Among the students of the Institute one young man has decided to study medicine and another one will enter the ministry. Mr. Joe. Brown, of Starr, was in this section visiting his favorite of the fair sex last Sunday. From the amount of courting going on around here now, we think the wedding bells will ring without ceasing for a long time this fall. Mr. Brooks Gailey visited his favorite girl a few days ago, and has returned home a very happy man. When you want to hear good singing and see pretty girls go to the Institute. The young men and bachelors of Rooky River have, it seems, great attractions in this section. John. A. L. Welch says he will sell you all the Soft Coal you want for less money than any man on earth. n?1 The Sullivan Hardware Co. are doing a rushing business in machinery this season, especially on Smith Cotton Gins, Erie City Iron Works! Engines, De Loach Saw Mills and Thomas Suction Elevators. Within the lost two weeks their sales amounted to over $10,000 and are receiv? ing orders every day. The Thomas Suc? tion Elevator, whioh was patented only about one year ago, seems to be taking the lead in this section, and several of tbera will be put up in Anderson oounty this fall. If they Improve the sample of cotton as much as the manufacturers olalm it will prove a great blessing to the farmers, es? pecially at the present price of cotton. As the Sullivan Hardware Co. get their ma? chinery in car load lots they are in a posi? tion to sell at less prices than others who sell on a commission. All they ask is a trial. The evils resulting from habitual cos tlveness are many and serious; but tbe use of harsh, drastic purgatives is quite as dangerous. In Ayer's Pills, however, the patient has a mild but effective aperient, superior to all others, especially for family use, When Baby was sfci^wo save bor Castorf?, When she was a Cbild'.she or led for O&ttoria, When she became Miss, she ctfung to Castoria, When sbo had Children, aha gave them Caatorto, Para-Bit-1-clde is guaranteed to cure Itch in '30 minutea or. money refunded,1 Sold by Hill Bros., Arrferaon, S. C. Big Closing Out Sale This Week Of Clothing, ?hoes, Hats A.ncL Grents' Furnishing Groods A. C. MEANS, JR. GRE?T DREES. WILL OFFER DURING THE SUMMER 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 m Parasols.. Great Drives in Lace Curtains. Great Drives in Summer Cassimeres, Great Drives in Gents' 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 MR. EDITOR WILL you allow us to say to the La -diea of the City and Country that we do not consider it burden*ome;itQ wait upon or show them Goods beforeor after closing time, in carriages and buggies, in front of Store 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 ftou?l| to us when we can accommodate a custo? mer. We keep our Store stocked with uice, pretty, reliable Goods to sell to the La? dies, and always feel otnplimented when they do us the honor to call on us and give us the opportunity to display our beautiful Stock. We are putting the knile to prices in our various Departments to close out seasonable Goods. We can offer Bar? gains that will insure sales if you will give us a call. Just received, somei..nice WASH. GOODS just out. Sbonioog^Faogees, BattUter Priuoesa, Pine Apple.Xisiues and quite a line of other brands. Extending a cordial invitation to all, Yours,; C. F. JONES & CO, MOVING PRICES! READ OUR BARGAINS! SELLING OUT TO REDUCE STOCK! ()n THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER we will move into the large and spacious Store Room now occupied by R. S. Hill on Broadway. We have too many Goods on band for this season of the year, and in order to save the expense of moving them we have decided to make? PRICES EXTRAORDINARILY LOW! One lot of Pacific Organdy, yard wide, now.8c One lot of Victoria Lawn.2c One lot of Grenadine.6c One lot of White India Lawn.7c One lot of Black Lawn.8c One lot of Shirting Prints. 4c One lot of Dress Calico.4c One lot of Indigo Calico.oc ? One lot of yard wide Bleaching, no starch.7c One lot of Lonsdale Cambric.i....10c One lot of Navy Blue Wool Bunting, former price 20c.8c One lot of good Cottonades, former price 18c.10c - One lot of White Flouncing, 45 inches wide, former price 50c.88c One lot of Black Flouncing, 45 inches wide, former price 00c.60c One lot of Mull, all shades, former price 12jc.9c One lot of Ladies' Fast Black Hose, former price 15c.10o One lot of Purse Silk Black Mitts, former price 50c.25c One lot of Fine White Pearl Buttons, former price 20c.10c One lot of 10x4 Sheeting, former price 25c.20c One lot of 10x4 Sheeting, former price 32c..25c One lot of Linen Towels, fo.mer price 25c.u...15c HATS! HATS! We have too many Men's Straw Hats, and in order to reduce we have made one price on all?your choice for 85c. Shoes and Slippers for All, At prices that defy competition. GENTS' SHIRTS, CRAVATS AND FURNISHINGS, Ail at prices that will compel the most fastidious to buy. We have a large stock of Gents' fine and medium PANTS that we will offer fully 50 per cent lower than can be purchased elsewhere. Ladies, don't forget our? Lovely Laces, Belts. Dress Fabrics, Fans, Perfumes, Combs, Brushes, Parasols, Embroidery. J??* Remember the place?BRICK RANGE. BgU Remember, we are selling out in order to move. 9&* Ladies calling in Carriages in front of our Store will receive prompt polite attention. LE8BER & O