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LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1892. Miss Conycra Pickens, of Pendleton, is Visiting friends in the city. We have had a touch of genuine sum? mer weather the past week. ' Sugar .is cheap and onr people should preserve .all the fruit possible. E. B. Murray, Esq. went to Baltimore last Tuesday on legal business. Mr. Charles D. Brown, of Abbeville, spent a day in the city last week. Every section of the County has been visited by good rains the past week. The price of cotton keeps pretty "steadyabout 7 cents is the ruling quo? tation. J. B. Earle, Eta, of Gainesville, Ga., has been visiting bis old home in this County. Messrs. S. D. Brownlee and family went down, to the Due West Commencement on Monday. , Mr. M. D. Diekens, formerly manager of the Chiquola, Iieb been spending a few days in the city. Capt and Mrs, Daniels and Dr. S. M. Orr und family are off to the mountains to spend a few weeks. . ? -Rev. Mr. Henderson, of Hodges, will preach at Flat Rock Presbyterian Church next: Sunday evening. M. F. Ansel, Esq, is announced as a candidate for Solicitor, and N. B. Green as a candidate for Sheriff. Court convenes next Monday morning, at 10 o'clock. Jurors anc* witnesses should be in their places promptly. Miss Zoe Bleck ley, who has been attend? ing school at HoUins. Institute, Va., has returned home to spend vacation. Miss Mamie Robinson, a most charming young lady of Martin Township, spent last week in the city visiting friends. ' J We are again forced to leave out several communications ^hr.t did not reach us un? til Tuesday night ?r.d Wednesday morn* ing. The blackberry .brigade is now taking the Seid in force. For a month to come, newspaper men will stand a chance to live. 'j y Broad and pleasing smiles now pervade .the amiable countenance of our candi? dates. Spring chickens are about ready to nmi. At the Fnrman University last week Mr. Georgs M. Baker, of this city, was awarded the prize, a gold medal, for de? clamation. Miss Luis E. Bates, daughter of John Bates, Jr., died at her home in Piedmont cn Thursday, 9th inst, after a long illness, aged 18 years. Mr. M. M. Mattison, of Donna]ds, S. C, spent a day or two in the dry last weeks, und was a- welcome visitor to the Intel UGKKCEK Office. Miss Lucy GambreU, daughter of Mr. E. T GambreU, of this city, graduated from <be Greenville Female College last week ?od has returned home.. Mr. E. R. Cox, of Darlington, baa been upending a day or two in the city. His appearance indicates that the low country in doing a good part by Mm. Somebody has figured it out that it will cost each candidate for a State office four hundred doEsrs to iittend all the U ,-.nty campaign meetings. Count us out. A party of onr citizens have been apend -iDg a few days down in Southwest Geor? gia on the Ogeeehee River, fishing and hnntlrg. They report a most delightful trip, j Mr. John Schrlmp, of Hall Township, ^ ho.has been attending St. Mary's Acad? emy, at Behnont, NT. 0., the past ten months, has returned home to spend his vacation. Mr. L. P. Smith will run an excursion to Tailulah'Falls in a week or two. The fare wfll be two dollars. This wlU be a . good chance to see a grand Bight for a lit? tle money. It is strange some men will follow the political guidance of men whose judg? ment in business affairs they, wouldn't trust farther than they could sling a mule bythetail. Mr. John T. Lawrence, of Easley, has been spending a few days in the city, and was warmly greeted by his friends, who were delighted to know that he has re? gained his health. The Greenville .News -says Postmaster Russell, of Anderson, and Postmaster Nichols, of Greenville, are marked for slaughter on account of their opposition to President Harrison. We are requested to giye notice thr t, t here will be a pie nlo at Oraft'b Ferry, o the Savannah River, next Saturday, 25th cf June. Everybody is invited to attend ?vith well-filled baskets. Married, on Sunday, Jane 19, 1892, at the residence of the bride's father. Tnos. Gaines, by L. 0. Williford, Trial Justice, Mr. L. Q. HoweU and Miss Lou Ella Gaines, all of Anderson County. An exchange truly remarks that a man who wlU not pay his honest debts or who cannot manage his private affairs success? fully, is not a proper person to elect to a public office or to manage public affairs. Mr. Samuel D. Brownlee is among the champion cabbage producers of this sec? tion. He exhibited one a few days ago. that weighed fifteen pounds, and every day has some very fine ones on the mar? ket. In order to reduce Ms spring and sum? mer stock of goods, W. A. Chapman, Agent, has inaugurated a special sale, and is offering many goods at and below cost. See his new advertisement on the first page. Misses Jessie Trowbrldge and Lnla White and Messrs J. T. Pearson and W. R. Dlllingham went to Due West last Sabbath to hear the baccalaureate sermon preached by Dr. Gricr, President of Era kine College. Laurens Herald: "Mr. James Shumate, a former citizen of this city, now of An? derson, spent a .few days with friends here, who are always glad to see him; and there is a 'bright particular star' hereabout whom he delights to admire.*' Our Alice correspondent mentions the death of our old friend, Mr. Ezekiel Hall, who had lived to celebrate Ms centennial, and who was perhaps the oldest man in upper Carolina. He was sick only a few days, and passed away without a struggle. A good man has fallen. Lieutenants Gary, Miller and Donald? son left the latter part of last week for their respective homes to spend the vaca? tion. We hear that Messrs. Gary and Donaldson will return. Mr. Miller has been asked to accept a position in Geor? gia, and will probably do so. In accordance with the announcement, Children's Day was observed at Varennes Church last Sunday. Hon. G. F. Tolly and Col. B. F. Browne, of this city, addressed the congregation, and their addresses were both edifying and interesting. The occa? sion was a success in every particular and highly enjoyed by all who attended. * Bessie, the youngest daughter of Mr. R. W. Prnitt, died at her I jme in Varennes Township, on Wednesday, 8th inst., after an iUness of r.Lout ten days. Tberemains were interred on the day following in the Mountain Creek Chnrchyard. The be? reaved parents have many Byrrpathizers in the death of their little darling, who Is now at rest with the angels. The competitive examinations for tbe Peabody scholarships in the Nashville Normal College, will be held the 28th June at Columbia. So far sixty-seven ap? plications have been filed with Supt. D. B. Johnson. They pay $100 a year and fare to Nashville and return. Some of An? derson's fair daughters ought to make an effort to secure these scholarships. An editor died and slowly wended his way downward. The devil saw him and said: "For many years thou hast borne the blame for many errors the printers made in tby paper. Thy paper has failed. Alas ! For subscriptions were never paid. Tby printers have deviled on Saturday eve for -wages when thou hast not a red to tby name.. Men have taken tby paper without paying a cent; yea, verily and cursed thee for not issuing a better. AU these things r.hou hast born in silence. Thon canst not come in. There will be continual dunning of subscribers (for this place is full of them) and discord will be created in our kingdom. Rsgone! Heaven Is tby Messrs. 0. H. Campbell and la. W. Ma this are spending a few days in the city and are here for the purpose of taking subscriptions to the Palmetto Journal and the Encyclopedia Britannica. Teachers especially, but every one, will find the Journal and Encyclopedia invaluable aids in their work, and the Encyclopedia can not be omitted from the shelves of a well selected library. A critical young woman says: "J)o, for goodness sake, say something in the newspapers about the silly way women have of kissing each other every time they meet. If a dozen women were to come together on the street, the last arrival would have to kiss around. If I had my way, kissing would be confined to family usnand for medicinal purposes, and not Indulged in as a beverage." Have you registered ? If not you will not be entitled to vote in the general elec? tion unless you yet do apt Have you lost your registration certificate or removed your residence since your certificate was issued? In either event you will not be ? entitled to vote unless you have your cer? tificate renewed. The registration books ! will close on the first day of July, instead ' of on the first Monday in July, as was 1 published a few weeks ago, The Alumni Association of" the Patrick Military Institute affected a permanent organisation at a recent meeting, and the following ofiicers were elected: M. A. Dean, President; D. 8. Vandiver, Vice? President; T. W. Gary, Secretary and Treasurer. An Executive Committee Was appointed, with C. A^ Milford as Chairman. A number of new members were added, and the Association will form an interesting part in the next commence? ment exercises. Mr. Ezekiel White, an aged and re? spected citizen of Abbeville County, died at bis home at Mt. Carmel on the 4th iost., and his remains were interred the day fol? lowing at Good Hope Church, in this County. Mr. White was formerly a Resi? dent of this County, and for a number of Sears was an elder of Good Hope Church. [? was an upright man and a consistent Christian, and has many friends and rela? tives in Anderson County who will regret to hear of his death. The Greenville Koos, of last Saturday, Bays: "Greenville base ball players are trying to get a team together to go over to Anderson some time econ and play the club there,? It is thought ihat a good team can be made up, with Elkln and Hammett and Tice and Hammettas the batteries. MoDavid secured his release from the Columbia league club and has returned here. The Anderson boys have a strong team and would probably force Greenville's old players to play fine ball to defeat them." - V The Walterboro Press and Standard, of la?t week, Bays: "Rev. D. W. Hiott, of Anderson County, candidate for Superin? tendent of Educa??? on the Conservative ticket, visited relatives and friends in Colleton last week. He preached two able and impressive sermons, one in the morning at Doctor's Creek, and the other in the evening at this place. Colleton showed no little pride in having her son return, and the large and interested audi? ence that assembled at each place to hear him attested that 17 years' absence had not been sufficient to estrange them Lorn him." Editor Stovall, of the Savannah Press, speaks of Anderson as fellows: "The town of Anderson, S. C, is one of the I. most thriving in the South. It has 5,000 people, ships about 25,000 bales of cotton a year, and has two banks and a fine mili? tary school under the management of Col. J. B. Patrick. This institution is to northern Carolina what the Citadel Acad? emy is to the southern part of the State. Lieut Donaldson, U. S. A., a graduate of West Point is commandant at the acade? my. Strict military discipline is main? tained and a high standard of scholarship is secured by the curriculum and faculty."' Our clever friend, Mr. John B. Ander? son, of Bock Mills Township, called on the Intelligencer force Last Monday and left with ns a basket of fine peaches, which we enjoyed exceedingly. He also left with us a pound of delicious Jersey butter, with the compliments of Mrs. An? derson. It was certainly one of the pret? tiest cakes of butter we have ever seen. Mr. Anderson says he has two young cows, from which his good wife gathers ton pounds of butter every week. We re? turn our best thanks to Mr. and Mrs. An? derson. Friend John is a good farmer, and has a most valuable helpmate in his excellent wife. The County Teachers' Institute is in Bession at the P. M. I. Chapel. It is con? ducted by Prof. Welch, assisted by Miss MoMaster and Mr. Sllgh. The attendance is very good and great interest is mani? fested by the teachers. It will continue through the week. Miss McMaater has charge of the Primary work, and is win? ning the admiration of every teacher. It has been said that those who need the aid of Institutes most do not usually attend. Every teacher in the County should at-1 tend, unless providentially kept from it It helps teachers to get the plan and methods of others. There is a question box in which any one can place any ques? tion for discussion. Miss Hubbard is on the programme for three lessons in draw? ing. She will awaken interest in this line of work. The attendance is largely I increasing every day. Several Counties I ure represented among those present. The session opens at 9 a. m., and closes at 2 p. t. each day. The publio generally are ir ad to attend the exercises. - As stated last week the Intelligencer was on the eve of going to press when the 1 Commencement exercises of the Patrick Military Institute were drawing to a olose* The address of Mr. Pleasant A. Stovall" was a perfect gem, and his subject?"The True Gentleman"?was treated in Buch a manner as to convince every one that the orator was thoroughly and intimately ao ' quainted with the character he was por? traying so delightfully. We knew Mr. Stovall of old, and were confident that the sparkling and brainy editorial writer who so long made the Augusta Chronicle a gen? eral favorite, and who is now conducting the Savannah Press with such marked ability, could not make any bnt a capital speech. His praise was in the mouth of every one. After bis speech the following Srizes and medals were presented: Best rilled commissioned officer, Capt. B. S. Patrick, Anderson, a handsome sword; best drilled non-commissioned officer, Ca? det H. Thomas, of Colleton, a capital breech-loading rifle. These prizes were offered by Lient. Donaldson, and were presented by Bev. C. B. Smith. Cadet Stone won the medal in book-keeping, which was presented by Prof. J. Scott Murray. Thia ended the commencement exercises, and all thoughts were then turn? ed to the military bop to take place that evening in the Hotel Chiquola. A Suicide In Jail. The citizens of this place were shocked on last Sabbath morning when told that a white prisoner in the jail had hanged himself the night before. On inquiry it was found that the dead man's name was J. H. Pry or and that he was from Pelzer, though he had lived in the Honea Path section for a number of years. ?Some weeks ago he had been put in jail by Brock & Brock, of Honea Path, on the charge of obtaining goods on false pretences. Pryor was in the cell with H. R. Mor? rison, William Wilson, L. P. Brooks and J. D. Nix. The Coroner was notified of the death and immediately organized the following jury of inquest to inquire into 'ho cir? cumstances surrounding the hanging: D. E. Carlisle, Foremau, F. G. Massey, A. B. Fant, J. A. Williams, M. L. Snol grove, R. F. McKinney, C. B. McMullin, J. A. Lipford, D. S. Vandiver, J. M. Bleckley, C. E. Humphreys, Manie Fant and Samuel Brown. The Coroner and the Jury repaired to the cell in the Jail where the hanging took place, and found the dead body sus? pended from the iron bars of one ol* the windows, the feet being about 12 inches from tho floor. The unfortunate man had stood in the window and tied one of his undergarments around his neck and then to an iron bar of the window, and then had slipped his shirt between the bars and bad tied his hands behind his back with the sleeves by making some? thing of a slip knot Ho had then jump? ed off the sill, tho slip knots held the hands securely bebind the back and strangulation took place. Morrison, Brooks und Xix testified that they bad all retired at about9 o'clock and when they awoke at about 5.30 o'clock they made the ghastly discovery that their fellow-prisoner had launched him? self into eternity while they slept. They notified Sheriff Bolt, who notified the Coroner. The witnesses said that Pryor had seemed melancholy and depressed for several days. Dr. J. P. Ducket examined the body and testified that death resulted from strangulation, and that no other eviden? ces of violence could bo found on the body. He demonstrated to the Jury that a man could hang himself in exactly the way that Pryor was hung. The Jury returned the following ver? dict : "J. H. Pryor came to his death by banging himself with a pair of slips to the bars of the window in the jail at An? derson on the night of the 18th of June." The deceased leaves a wife and two sons,'one of whom is married. He was about 42 vears old! Sis people irere notified of hlB death* but being unable to incur tbe expense of burying Mm, the Coroner had him buried at the County Poor House grave yard. We are reliably informed that Pryor wrote his wife that he would never stand his trial, and hence he must have delib? erately destroyed himself. It was the Impression of the Jurors that he committed .the deed in the early part of the night. No suspicion attaches to his fellow prisoners. William Wilson, the wife murderer, scorns to havo become infected with the Buicidal mania oh contemplating Pryor's crime. He dashed across the cell and butted his head against the wall and stunned himself. The prisoners with him say he did not make a faithful effort) as he "put on brakes" j ast before reach? ing the walh Ho has been chained to the Moor in the centre of the cell lest he might do himself violence. A Brilliant Wedding. The marriage of Judge W; F. Cox, of this city, and Miss Anna Dargah. bf Greenville, which tdok place ?t the First Baptist Church, In Greenville, on Tues? day Bist lust., at 1 p. m;, was a brilliant Social event and was witnessed by a large congregation of friends and ac* qualntances oTtho happy bOUple, a num bbr bf whom were from Anderson, Bel ton and Honea Path. The attendants were .Mr. E. R. Cox, of Darlington, and Miss Vermellj? D&rgah \ of Greenville, Mr. H. C: Dargafi} bf Gre^nVillo, and Miss Julia Douglass, of Florence. Mr. H. A. Dargan, of Green? ville, and Miss Lizzie Dargan, of Spar tanburg, Mr. J. W. Quattlebaum, of Anderson, and Miss Ida Mendenhall, of Greenville, Mri, T. W. Jones, of Florence, and Miss Joaophine Norwood, of Green? ville, Mr. E. F. Cochran, of Anderson, and Mifs Olive Thornley, of Pickens, Mr. J. M. Hubbard, of Anderson, and Miss Lucy Hoyt, of Greenville, Mr. L. A. Brock, of Honea Path, and Miss Mary Mundy, of Virginia. The maids of honor were MisS Znla Brook, of Due West, and Miss Etta McGe?, of Donnalds. Messrs. L. W. Parker, H. H. Watkins, J. J. Mat tison, D. C. Durham, W. C. Clinkscales and D. A. Goer acted as ushers. At the appointed hpUr the attendants, preceded by tbe ushers, march ed up the side aisles, the bridesmaids taking their positions on the right of tbe rostrum and the groomsmen on the left. Then came the maids of honor, followed by the handsome couple, who marched up *he center aisle and stood facing tbe attend? ants. The short but impressive ceremo? ny was performed by Rev. C. P. Erwin, of Bamberg, assisted by Rev. Dr. Mundy, of Greenville. During the entrance and exit bf the bridal party, a beautiful Wedding march was played by Prof. C. L. Durham. Immediately after the ceremony tbe bride and groom boarded the cars for Asheville, N. C, where they wiU spend two weeks. As is weU known, the groom is Ander? son County's popular and efficient Judge of Probate, and has won tbe hand and heart of a most lovely and accomplished young lady as bis bride. The Intelli? gencer joins the many friends of the happy couple in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life. Recital-Piano atad Vocal. Miss Lizzie Cornish has established a reputation as an exceUent musician and as a skillful trainer of the young, and she is untiring in her labors in behalf of public enterprises. The piano and vocal recital given in the Opera House last Fri? day night was for the purp; se of raising funds for lighting that building with elec? tricity. A good audience was present, and they were pleased with the exercises, which consisted of the following program: Fantaise, Brillantes for two pianos, Miss Felicia Murray?accompanied. Storm at Sea, Caprice, Miss Ethel Nance. Waltz Song, Miss Annie Arnold. Moonlight in the Forest, Miss Mollie Johnson. Douglas, Vocal, Miss Louise Murphy. Galop, Castanet, Miss Maud Payne accompaniment. Old Folks at Home, Concert Transcrip? tion, Miss Emma Clarke. The-Erl King, Vocal, Miss Annie Ken? nedy. Alice, Romance, Miss Felicia Murray. Come, Vocal, Miss Mollie Johnson. Little Bird, Vocal, Jimmie Craig. March, for two guitars, Miss Jennie Sadler?accompanied. Volkslied, Miss Lizzie Cornish. Cloning Exercises of the Belton High School. The closing exercises of tbe Belton High School on the 6th and 7th of June inst,, I have been pronounced by several of the citizens very good indeed, probably the best in. the history of tbe ecbool. Now, sometimes we know that a thing is good, but we can't tell at a glance just what made it good. We walk Into a store room or business bouse sometime* aud see that a great improvement bas been made, but we do not perceive at once what has made the decided change. To illustrate further, I met, a few days ago, a gentleman with whom I was well acquainted; but I did not recognize bira immediately, from tbe fact that he had shaved off his mustache. Several years ago I met my brother rather unexpectedly, but I did not know him at once, because he had "turned out" a full set of whiskers. But in all these cases one could, on close inspection, tell what constituted the change in appearance. So, too, the writer of this article can tell what made the last commencement exercises of tbe Belton school a grand success. In the first place we had, on Sunday, June 5tb, a most excellent commencement sermon preached by Dr. Chas. Manly, President of Furman University, and, In the second place, we. had an elegant programme of music gotten up by Miss Daisy Rice, the accomplished daughter, of our esteemed townsman, Mr. J. T. Rice; and, last but not least, we had a most admirable class in calisthenics. This class was trained only about two weeks for this occasion by Miss Eva E. Stringer, an honor graduate of Greenville Female College, of the class of 1890-91. We are glad to know that Miss Stringer will teach music and calis? thenics in our school next session. Six gold medals were awarded as fol? lows : Intermediate Department?For ex? cellence in composition, Miss Mamie Foore; for elocution, Miss Alma Smith. Higher Department?For excellence in composition and elocution. Mr. J. Edward Poore. There were two other gold medals offered to any who might excel in deport? ment and improvement in penmanship. The former was awarded to Miss Idelie Rice, of the higher department, and tbe latter to Miss Anna Latimer of the pri? mary department. Miss Id eile Rice en? joyed tbe high honor of receiving the medal for deportment during the session of 1890-91. There were others in school whose deportment for the time they were in school, was probably just as good as Miss Idelle's, but one of the conditions of getting tbis prize was that tbe pupU should enter at the first of the session and continue until its close. The Committee who decided as to the successful competitors for the prize in elo? cution on Tuesday eve, tbe 7th inst., marked several of the speakers within a small fraction of one another, but eaoh member of the Committee had marked J. Edward Poore a little higher than any other competitor. Those marked within a small fraction of the highest were Miss Anna Clinkscales, Miss Idelie Rice and Mr. Floyd M. Cox. All of tbe school acted their parts so well as to furniBh oc? casion for tbe Principal to be proud of his school and the patrons proud of their children. Below is given tbe programme of each night: JUNE 0, 18D2. Prayer. Music?Duct?Le Tyrol?Misses Clinkscales and Bice: My First Speech, Jimmie Smith Almost a Man, Orr Bunion. The Whispered Prayer, Bessie Griffin. Little Flo, Mamie Clinkscales. Vacation, Daisy Vandlver. Trust your Mother, Ola King. MubIc?My Darling?Miss Idelie Rice. Days of the Week, Louise Breazeale. Granny's Grace, Virginia Bigby. A Boy's B?llof, Taylor Breazealo. Hover In Church, Lovle McDavid. Be Careful what you Say, Anna Latimer. Tho Village Blacksmith, Whit Moore, Calisthenics. Little WU1, Alma Smith. Somebody's Darling, Leta Gecr. Fontenoy, Blair Rice. Where are the Wicked Folks Burled? Mamie Madden. The Word that was not Too Late, Hattle Wll lingbam. We are Seven, Lula Satterfield. The Last Hymn. Mamie Latimer. Music?Moonlight on the Hudson?Miss Eva Stringer. The Book-keeper's Dream, Annie Griffin. Tbe Tempest, Essie Matthen. The 8outh, Fred. Wllllngbam. Sale of the Bachelors, Jca.de Grubbs. His Profession, Minnie Madden. Somebody's Mother, Louise Horton. Music?Vienna March?Misses Rice. The Gambler's Wife, Mamie Poore. The Little Dutchman and the Widow, Frank Matilson. One in Blue and one in Gray, Jessie Geer. The Drunkard's Dream, Mary Horton. Little Nellie's Last Prayer, Maggie Clinkscales. Which is the Best? Dialogue, by fire little girls. Music?Miss Daisy Rice. Mendicant?Charade?in four acts. JUNE 7, 1892. Prayer. Calisthenics. Music. Patriot's Password, Charlio Cox'. Tbe Patriot's Sonp. Willie Griffin. Guilty or not Guilty ? Miss Idelie Rice. The Constitution, Herman Poore. Music?Silvery wares?Mies Anna Clinkscales. The Beautiful Snow, Miss Nannio Bigby. Wurth of Present Popularity, Clarence Rice. Curfew must not Ring To-Night, Miss Meddle Major. Asleep at tho Switch, Edwards Poore. Music?II Troratore?Kiaiea Strlnirer and Rico. Which Shall it Be? Miss Mildred Flneon. Rest, (Essay,) Miss Mallie Geer. Bide of Jennie McNeal, Miss Anna CHnkscales. Labor Vincit Omnla, (Essay,) Edwards Poore. Music, by six young ladles Strahle Things, (Essay.) Miss Rena Rico. S-utus on tho Death or Ctssar, Floyd CoX. uslc?SUrery Stars?Miss Daisy Bice. Worried about Catherine?Dialogue?Miasei Mallie Geer, Rena Rice, Anna CUnksoales. Music. Delivery of Prires, Song by S?hoo? Bchodtctlon, The medals wore delivercl in a very gaceful and pleasing style by Rot. L. M. ice, of Honea Path, 8. C. Bklton. Honea F?thi ueherai rains. Vegetables are plentiful. Politics was on a boom Saturday even ?iss Lizzie Brock, after a vacation of ] three weeks, left yesterday to take charge of her school again? Profi Watkinsis off taking some recre1 ttti?h?he will take in the teachers' meet? ing bbforc he returns; Miss Ida Brock, has been Under the treatment of Dr. Wilson for a week of more With an abscess oh her tdbth. Are you going to the Due West com? mencement tomorrow? is the question to-day. The Methodist Conference will meet here July 13th. The delegates Were divi? ded out Sabbath amongst friends; and di? rected to their car? ?urlflg thb rnetiting. Most of our girls who nave been at? tending commencement exercises at dif? ferent places have returned. Whooping-cough still prevails among tho small children. None of the older ones seem to be affected with it as yet. An occasional case of measles are report? ed. Breazeale Gambrell, a young boy who lives in the neighborhood of Broad mouth, while ploughing became rather vexed be? cause his mule kept biting the corn, after reining it Up pretty high to no avail) drew out his knife and oUt off about eight in? ches of the mule's tongue, which, of course, put a stop to its eating. He be? came frightened at the loss of blood and left the surrounding community for parts unknown to his brother; The mule is still living and can eat very well. Misses Jennie Shirley and Ulla Kay will take in the teachers' meeting at An? derson this week. John Wilson, of Williamston, is here on a visit. Mrs. Sallie Ganlt is very ill at this writing. The County Commissioners of Abbe? ville County meet here Saturday to ad? just the claim between Price Gambrell and the County for his descent through the bridge^ Mrs. H. E. Watkins has been on the sick list for a week or so. Rev. A. C. Stepp has been using the whitewash brush?others should follow his example. The first watermelons of the season was received here yesterday. Fry chiokens will bring a good price for the next three weeks?the confer-, ence folks must be fed. Children's Day will be observed by the Presbyterians here Sabbath; A Bcaroy and rather serious accident befell Mr. Price Gambrell last Fridayf while crossing Broadmouth bridge with a three horse wagon load of oats. The bridge gave wav in the centre, mixing up man, beasts and oats about 20 feet below where he intended to go, but fortunately he escaped without injury to himself. His mules were all hurt but not serious? ly. His wagon was broken up considers* blyk He will put iti a claim against Ab? beville County to cover damages. Mr. George Bigby'b horse started out of the stable, but declined the idea after getting his head out, and when he went to withdraw that part the door closed, and in pulling pulled something loose in his throat; consequently be cannot up to this time eat anything, and Mr. Bigby has some doubts about him getting over it. Mr. C. ?. Harper is out threshing. Wheat is turning out pretty well?about one bushel to every three dozen. Oats are extra to what they have been for sev eral years in this community. Belton Items. Children's Day was observed here Sun? day afternoon. It was a complete success, both as to the songs, recitations and the collection. Misses Eva Stringer and Dai? sy Rice, who trained the children in the songs and recitations, deserve the thanks of the town and community. Dr. Chas. Manly preached two fine ser? mons here last Sunday morning and eve. Quite a number of visitors were in town Sunday at the Baptist Church. Misses Fanny Horton and Rosa Poore, who have been attending the Greenville Female College., returned home last Fri? day to the delight of their many relatives and friends. Miss Mattie Brown, of Greenville City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. C. Latimer, of our town. Professor Young, of Furman Universi? ty, has been on a visit to Belton. The Professor is a native of Providence, R. L, and he thinks the weather is uncomforta? bly warm in this section of the country. So far as we know, this is his second vis? it to our pleasant little town, and we would be glad to have him visit us of? ten. We noticed the pleasant faces of Messrs. David Vandiver and Beattie Gossett at the Baptist Church here last Sunday. Come again, gentlemen. We are always glad to Bee you. Last week three of our sable young men were arrested for gambling and stealing, and they have been paying the penalty by putting our streets and farms in better condition. Mrs. Nannie Moorhead, of Darlington, nee Miss Nannie Cox, has been spend! some'time at her father's, Major G.1 Cox. We learn that Mrs. Moorhead will probably remain in Belton several weeks Her many friends and relatives are de? lighted to have hor visit them. Mr. E. R. Cox and Miss Emma Black well, of Darlington, are also on a visit to Belton and vicinity. Mr. Walter Geer, of Anderson, paid Belton a pleasant visit last Sunday; and Mr. A. J. Geer, the clever commercial tourist of Messrs. Dower <fc Moise, of | Charleston, was on our streets Monday and dined with his mother, Mrs. Mary Geer, on that day. Miss Annie Dean, of Spartanburg, has been on a visit to our town, the guest of j Mrs. Latimer and Miss Fannie Horton. Miss Zella Campbell, of Eureka, one of Anderson County's best teachers, spent several days last week in Belton. Mr. Geo. Andrews, once a pupil of the Belton High School, but now a student at Furman University, spent a day in onr pleasant town, the guest of Messrs. Er? nest and Charley Geer, on his return from College to his home at Kirksey's, S. C. Wm. G. West with Messrs. J. H. Mor? gan it Bro., of Greenville, came down last Friday and has been spending sever? al days with J. Edward Poore, of our town. Mr. Lon. McGee and wife, also Misses Gena and Mamie Benson, and Mr. Bob. Ligon, were at the Baptist Church here last Sunday. Belton is a good place to spend the Sab? bath or any other day, as the citizens al? ways try to make their guests happy. Miss Gamble, one of Miss Molhe Geer's College friends, dined with Miss Mollie one day last we ok. Miss Gamble was on her return home from the Greenville Fe? male College. Tau Townvllle Locals. Rev. J. N. Wright has been very sick, but we are glad to learn that ho is better. We have had fine rains in this section. Miss Eliza Gantt, one of our esteemed young ladios, has been sick for several days. S?ss Madie Wright, of Indiana, and Miss Alice Wright, of the city of Ander? son, left our village after a visit of two weeks to their uncle, Mr. J. A. Wooten. I notice that a certain doctor of our place wears a very long face on account of the absence of the girls. Cheer up, Doctor, I learn that they aro coming back in tho near future. Master Walter Dickson, of South Union, is visiting his grand-mother, Mrs. Hugh McCarley, of this place. Mr. W. N. Woolbright, a highly re? spected citizen living near this place, is suffering with rheumatism. Bruco it Bruco, of this placo, want one thousand chickens. Our clever bachelor friend, C. C. Smith, of Belton, paid us a flying visit last week. Miss Janie Gaines, one of our highly esteemed young ladies and who has been attending the Williamston Female Col? lege, is at home taking vacation. Mr. Editor, I am confident that Mr. C. Wardlaw has made the best School Com? missioner we have ever had. I also think that if a candidate refuses to announce himself in any of the County Eapera we ought to leave him out, and etter still I will leave him out. We have made a good crop of wheat this year. Rev. J. R. Earle preached us a fine ser? mon last Sabbath. Subject: "Daring to do the right" Mr. Calhoun Harris, the book-keeper of C. F. Jones & Co., accompanied by Miss Virtue, of Baltimore, paid Townville a flying visit last Sunday. Old Rosin De Bow. FOR SALE?One half Jersey Mi' "!ow. For further information apply to " -arris at C. F. Jones & Co's., or J. C. Harris, Townville, g, 0, "l-l An der ion vlile Items. Since our last writing this section has been visited by fine seasons, The oropa are looking very promising, but "Gen. Green" has the upper hand of the farmers, and with the harvesting upon them they have their hands full, we heard a man say he had only one bunch of grass to a field, and that was all dyer it. The wheat prospect is very Ane. Some are harvest ing< Mrs. v. C. Dyar has returned from Florida and will make her home with her father during tbe summer at this plaoe. Mrs. S. M. Bobo, of Hartwell, Qa., in company with another lady, whose name we aid nbt learn, came over on a pleasure trip to this place last week? We hope they had a pleasant time. Also Messrs. Thornton and Dean, of same place, came over on a business trip. Messrs. T. and D. are two of Hartwell's most energetic yonng men. Prof. S. Mi Bobo, one of Hartwell'a beet citizens and beloved teacher, and Mr. J. T. McGill, of the Haftwell Sun, gave us a pleasant call on last Saturday. Such visits are highly appreciated. Thoy are both high-toned gentlemen. Rev. F; M. Es tea; out pas tor j preached a fine sermon Sunday to a large and at? tentive- congregation, after which the Church communed; The Sunday. School met in the evening and .spent ah hour very pleasantly in singing. Mrs. Mary Reed, one of our aged and much beloved ladies; waS taken ill very suddenly at thb Church Sunday, but at this writing is improving. Tbe health of this community is very good. One of our neighbors shot a dog twice not many nights ago, and when bis dog ship did not fall or make any noise friend Bob went out to see what manner of dog it was, and behold it was only a stump. We would advise our friend to wear spec? tacles in the future when he shoots dogs. June 13th. Waoo. Sherard's Store Items. There is very little sickness in our community, and our doctors are having a good time resting in the shade. We want to inform the neighbors and customers of Mr; J. B. Alexander's mills that he has put in a new bolting-cloth and will make them good white flour. Mr. A. W. Seawrignt is in the lead for corn. He has tbe best we have seen this season. Mr. Seawright is a good corn raiser. Crops, and especially corn, are good in our section. Every farmer has planted plenty of corn and has cultivated it well'. Mr. J, B. Alexander has the best cotton that we have seen anywhere for miles aroundi A good rnahy in our section have gone to attend the Commencement at Due West this week. Well, Mr. Editor, we have learned that the correspondents at Barnes's have taken an oath of secrecy. We hope they will stand to it and give us news every week. We like to read their contributions, Barnes has the smartest young mau we know of. The other Sunday we heard him ask a young lady what she eat that agreed with her so well and made her so hand? some: Later oh lid asked her What she was studying about. She replied, "Nothing!" He said i "Yes, you were; you were studying about me, for I can read your thoughts well." Arthur, you are smart?the other boys will have to all give up to you. Lazt Bot. LKH?Jf ELIXIR. Its Wonderful Effects on the LlVtr, stom? ach, Botoels and ?ldnoys. For Billiouaness, Constipation and Ma? laria, take Lemon Elixir. I For Indigestion, Sick and Nervona Head? ache, take Lemon Elixir. For Sleeplessness, Nervousness and Heartfailnre take Lemon Elixir. For Fevers, Chills and Debility, take Lemon Elixir. Ladies, for natural and thorough orgaoio regulation, take Lemon Elixir. Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not fail you in any of tbe above named diseases,-1 all of which arise from a torpid liver, stomach, kidneys or bowels. Prepared only by Dr. H. Mozley. At? lanta, Ga. 50c. and $1 bottles at drug? gists. A Prominent Minister Writes. After ten years of great suffering from indigestion, with great nervons prostra? tion, billiousness, disordered kidneys and constipation. 1 have been cured by Dr. Mozelev's Lemon Elixir and am now a well. REV. C. C. DAVIS, Elder M. E. Church South. No. 28 Tatnall St., Atlanta, Ga. No Core?Mo Pay?Guarantee. Any party purchasing Dr. Kilmer & Co'?. Remedies at our Store and is not fully satisfied after using all or any portion of the contents of tbe first bottle, (one bottle,) may, on returning such bottle, have refunded to them tbe price paid. No person is allowed to purobase more than one bottle of tbe same Remedy under tbe above guarantee. 61?tf Wilhiti & WlLHrXE. Spring Clothing. No man or boy can afford to buy a Suit of Spring Clothing until they go to C F. Jones & Go's. Their stock is large and complete, and they mean to sell. Get their prices, see their goods, and you will buy from C F. Jones & Co. Cane Mills and Evaporator*.? Call early and avoid the rush. We handle bets Mill on tbe market, which are guar an Used. 45?3m Peoples <fc Bubbiss. The Old Reliable Tin and Stove House. Do yon want a Refrigerator? If so, come and Bee the Alaska Water Coolers, Fly Fans, Fly Traps, White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers, Peach Parera, Apple Parers, Corers and Sllcers. I have em? ployed my old workman, Hosey Brock man, to do all kinds of work?such as Roofing, Guttering, Painting Roofi and general Job Work. All work warranted by me. L. H. SEEL, West End Hotel Chiquola. They are Beauties. Young men, do you like to wear some? thing pretty? If so, go to C. F. Jones <fc Co. and see their new Spring styles in Cravat*. They are the prettiest things we have ever seen in Anderson. It will pay you to see them whether you buy or not. Toung Men, Go and see the prettiest, nobbiest Suits they have ever shown at C. F. Jones <fc Co. They are beauties, and so very cheap. Spring Suits in beautiful Wood Browns, Tans, Drabs, Greys. Beautifully trimmed. Ihey are perfect beauties. Yonng men. don't buy a Suit Spring Clothing until you inspect C. F. Jones <fc Co's, Btock. Shlloh'8 Consumption Cure. This is beyond question the most success? ful Cough Medicine we have ever sold, a few doses invariably cure the worst cases of Cough. Croup and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success in the cure of Consump? tion is without a parallel in the history of medicine. Since its first discovery it nas been sold on a guarantee, a test which no other medicine can stand. If you have a cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price 10c, 60c. and $1. If your lungs are sore, chest or back lame, use Shiloh't Porous Plaster. Sold by Hill Bros. Answer this Question. Why do 60 many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming up of the Food, Yellow 8kln, when for 75c. we will sell them Shiloh's Vitalizer, guaran? teed to cure .hem. Sold by Hill Bros. SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY, a marvelous cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria Canker mouth and Headache. With each bottle there is an ingenious nasal injector for the more successful treatment of these complaints without extra charge Price 50c. Sold by Hill Bros. The Power of Money. What an influence for good or evil is exerted by the proper or improper use of monoy. It seems to bo the first essential of modern life. Sad indeed is the lot of that man or woman without money and without friends. Especially in cases of sickness is the nood of money felt most pressiugly, and yot even the rich with all their money fall into a sight of poor health and die, whereas if their money was rightly expended and the proper remedies applied they might regain health and strength. Z. A. Clark, Atlanta, Ga.. writes: "I spent four hundred and eighty dollars in gold to cure me 'of terrible blood poison that affected my limbs and nose and body, with running ulcers. One month's treatment of B. B. B. healed the ulcers, restored my appetite, strengthened my kidneys ana added tvi cnty-ono pounds to weight." Still, in spite of this and much other testimony there are many who refuse to try the remedy, seeming to prefer to pay large fees to physicians, or visit distant springs in vain hopes of recovery. The great truth, however, ever shines bright? ly and that is, that no one who ever gave B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) a trial has ever found disappointment therein. O. H. Rudolph, Talladega,Fla., writes: "I had blood disease for six years, but nothing benefited me, although I paid two hundred and fifty dollars for treatment. At last I tried B. B. B. (Botanio Blood Balm,) and found it a quick and ohcap blood purifier." ? . G. AE?N5, JR. ANDERSON'S POPBLAR We have just received a fine line of SPRING CLOTHING Which we will be glad to exhibit to the Trade. EASTER SUITS AND HATS! Are aU the go?come and see them, The above Goods will be sold for Gash ONLY. All Custom-made Suits must be paid for when de? livered. HANNAN & SONS and FAUST & SON'S HAND MADE SHOES AT A REDUCED PRICE. FINE LINE MEN'S NECK WEAR. A. G. MEANS, JR. P. S.?-We intend doing a Cash business. DON'T ASK FOR CREDIT. li il Below Mi 60 tar ENTIRE STOCK OF Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Etc., OF E. W. Brown & Sons and Brown Bros, to be closed out at and BELOW COST I AXSO, Big Stock of Shoes and Straw Hats ! WE have bought the abore Stocks aad mean to dispose of them daring the next Sixty Days. Come early and secure aome desirable Goods. Yon will be astonished rhen yon? See how Cheap you can buy Goods. This ? a positive ?ale, bs we mast have them disposed of by August 15th, when we expect to open an? Elegant Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods Store REMEMBER THE PLACE i BROWN BROS. Old Stand. Come early before the choice Goods are sold. Terms?Positively Cash; Respectfully, SC. F. JONES * CO, ^ TEMPLE OF FASHION. ^ JONES, SEYBT & CO.. Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic ThIS has been the home of fashion for the vast years, and wo intend that thi dame shall continue to abide with ns. No pains, labor nor money has been spared to make this, her palace, shine brighter than ever before. We invite the Ladies of the city and country to come early and often and inspect Goods in Stock, a few lines of which we call attention to below. S I L ? Plain, Blacks, Colored and High Novelties, Foreign and Dome_ftb? of all descriptions. Plain, Plaid and Striped, and, in fact, all the Latest AMERICAN and foreign Fabrics. Immense line Silk and Wonted Novelties just received. Oall and examine them before making yonr purchases. Combinations and effects only to be seen at DAME COLORED DRESS ?nOTlQ FASHION'S HEADQUARTERS!. Styles and prices UUUJL/Q of these Goods cannot be duplicated by any house in the City. DRESS TRIMMINGS Black and all the Newest Shades and Colorings, at prices that defy competition. PARASOLS ALL of the latest imported designs. As band AND some and varied stock as shown in any city in the | SUNSHADES ?nion>at pricea to 8nit tte times> Ethiopian and G. S. F. & Co. Fast Blacks, guaranteed ? TTnQTiroV absolutely stainless, in Silk and Cotton, for Ladies, IlUD?I!iXlI Misses and Children-all at prices to suit the closest _'_bnyere._'_ GLOVES Our ANITA GLOVE is a thing of beauty, at one dollar AND per pair, in Blacks, aud all the hits Spring Shades. Our j ______ In our Millinery Department we _*a showing the largest and most beautiful stock that it __5??erbeen our pleasure to show, and the prettiest that has ever. MTT T TUTTT? V **en 8hown in Anderson. Miss TIPTON is again in lftilJjiJliX III it 1 charge of this Department, aud she has quite a num? ber of PATTERN HATS to show you. Call on her \ _when out shopping._ EMBROIDERIES. Our line must be seen to be appreciated. HANDKERCHIEFS?a superb line. China and Japan Mattingsi We have just received the largest and cheapest lot of China and Japan Mat? tings we have ever shown. We have a few Carpets left, which we are offering at greatly reduced prices. ?$t_r Polite attention to all visitors. JONES, SEYBT & CO. P. S.?MRS. DELL A WILSON, who has a room upstairs in our Store, would] be glad to have the Ladies give her a trial in making your Dresses. SPECIAL NOTICE 1 WE have decided! to drop Clothing from our several de? partments, and in order to sell all now on hand will make you prices lower than elsewhere ! We will in the future sell only Dry Goods and Shoes, and in order to gain space we have put the knife into prices on Clothing in order to elosc out quickly. The Stock on hand is large and varied, and need less to say is fresh, all. having been purchased recently. Please give this your atten? tion, as it means money in your pocket. Our early spring ship? ment of Dry Goods is now ar? riving, and we respectfully ask you - to call and inspect the same. Our prices are low^ having purchased some bargains which we propose to give our trade the benefit. Remember the place?under the Masonic Temple, on Broad? way.