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LOCAL NEWS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30,1895. Cotton Market. .Cotton is quoted this moroing as follows: Middling, 4]; strict middling, 5; good middling, 5t. Let hog and hominy be tho cry for 1895. Miss Eermine Smith 1? visiting friends In Williamston. 'Col. Robert A. Thompson, of Walhalls, was in the city yesterday. Ton have only four more weeks In whieb to pay your State and County taxes. Mrs. Carrie McCally has gone to Char* leaton to spend a few wee is with friends. The farmers are getting anxious for a little seasonable weather to sow some small grain. If yon wish an early garden manure liberally and stir the ?oll frequently before planting. . M. L. Bonham, Esq , and J. E. Brea zeale, Esq., attended Court in Abbeville last week. The time fox; making your returns to the County Auditor ex pi r is on the 20th of February. The Sullivan Hardware Co. talk to you obont plows this week.. Bead their adver veitliement We Invite your attention to the new ad? vertisement of Goasett & Brown, the live shoe dealers. Miss Kate Holleman, of Walhalla, is in the city vlsitlEg the family ol her brother, Mr. J. T. Holleman, <? C. F. Joneti & Co. have made a out in prices of shoes and other goods. Bead their advertisement. January has given ns some of the rough? est weather this section has experienced in a number of years.. Mr. T. C. McDowell, of Hodges, was in the city Monday and gave the Intklligen oeb an appreciated call. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Featherston, ?f lAUrens, are spending a lew days in the city with the former's parents. ' Mr. Samuel Bosamond, of Texas, is now visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rosamond, in Brushy Creek Township. We axe very grateful to those of onr de? linquents who have call eel and squared their account* with the Intelligences. ?; Miss Bardie Duckworth, daughter of Dr. J. 6. Duckworth, has gone to Greenville to attend the Greenville Female College. Dr. W. H. Nardin went; to Charleston last week to attend a meeting of the State Board of Health, of which he is a member. Mrs- E. M. H?cker and Miss Marion Taylor, who have been visiting relatives in Elbert County, Ga., have returned home. - The bu3y season is now about over, and on and after 1st February tbe banks of the city will close their doors at 2 p. oo. Bear this in mind. Senator Norrls, of this County, is a dele? gate from South Carolina to the non political Alllancp, which meets at Raleigh, N. C, next week. I? the Board of County Commissioners under the new law want to leave a lasting monument to their memory let them erect anew Court House. Mr. A. J. Robinson, of Atlanta, solicit? ing agent for the Bell Telephone Company, is in the city arranging to establish a tele? phone exchange here. Walballa Courier: " Messrs. Samuel Whitten and Thomas Patterson, of Ander? son; were visiting tho family of Sheriff Douthit the first of this: week." Mr. George A. Wagener, of Charleston, has been spending a few days in the oity. ' His many friends in Anderson are always more than, pleased to greet him. The Ordinance to provide for the Ievylrg and collection of the two mill tax for graded school purposes for this year, is published in another column. Bead it. There will be five eclipses this year, three of the inn and two of the moon. Tho first will be of the moon on tbe 10th of March, which will be visible In this section. Mirried, on Wednesday, January 23, 1805, at the Good Hope Manse, by Bev. B. C. Ligon, Mr. D. W. Bryan, of Anderson County, and Miss Janie Boyd, of Abbeville County. Next Monday is Salesday. Some of our . delinquent subscribers will be In tbe oity that day, and we would be more than pleased to have them call and leave a little money with ns. The price of cotton does not vary much, and we hope It will not get lower. From all we can learn, there is a considerable amount of the fleecy staple in this County yet to be marketed. Miss Magnolia Major and Miss Linnie Malkey, of Pelzer, have been visiting in tbe city and surrounding country for the past few weeks, and have returned to their homes, reporting a most pleasant trip. We are requested to announce that these who wish to make application to the County Board of Control for the position of Dispenser or Clerk will file their appli? cations at once with any member of tbe Board. Bev. J. D. Budds, of tbe Catholic Church, was called to Spartanburg last Sunday afternoon to attend a funeral, and, as a consequence, his lecture, which had been announced to be delivered in his Church fiat evening, had to be postponed. The Elbertoo, (Gi.,) Slav, of the 25th inst., says: "Mr. Joel S. Aiken, of Cokes bury, S. C, and Miss Alma Wickiiffo, of Elberton, were married last Wednesday at the residence of tbe bride's brother, Mr. E. B. Wiokliffe, on Oliver street, Bev. H. F. Hoyt officiating." The Greenville Mountaineer of last Sat? urday says: " Messrs. W. T. McGilJ, W. P. Snelgrove, 0. B. Gilmer and W. L. An? derson, representing the board of commis? sioners for Anderson County, were in the city yesterday tc witness the contest be? tween tbe road machines." The election on the graded school ques? tion took place last Saturday, and the vote was almost unanimous in favor of estab? lishing the school and issuing |20,000 in bonds to erect and equipe the buildings. Tbe selection of a site and the erection of the building will begin as soon as the bondsg?t placed, wbicb will not be very long. It is worth remembering, says an ex? change, that no newspaper is printed es? pecially for one person. People who be? come greatiy displeased at something they find in a newapapsr, should consider that 'tbe very thing that displeases them is the tbiog that pleases some other person who has as much interest in the paper as tbe grumbler has. Bev. G. P. Watson preached the first of his ?eries of illustrated sermons on tho *? Life of Christ" in the Methodist Church iMi Sunday night, and he waj greeted by ? very large congregation. The Church was dark on ed and tbe illustrations were shown on tbe wall by a magic lantern. Tbe sermon was very interesting and tbe illustrations made tbe words of tbe preach ?er more impressive. On next Sunday tjtght a more powerful lantern will be used. I We nor have dabbing arrangements with the New York World, which is pub? lished twice a week. For $2.20, cash in advance, we ?pill send the Intelligencer , and the World one year to any address? Tbe World is an excellent paper, and every subscriber will be pleaded with it. Now is tbe time to subscribe. From the Tuacalooea, (Ala.,) Times we learn tbat our former young townsman, Mr. J. Hal. Whitner, now of Enoxvillo, Tenn., has been awarded tbe contract for bnildiug a steel bridge across tbe Black Warrior River, at Turciioova. Mr. Wblt ner had 25 comp-thors. It always does Os? good to hear of tbe siK!<<e-B of an Ander? son boy in any enterprise. A few day$Rfjo Mr. J?pt!ia H?rp?r bought of Mr. A. T Newell :-0 yens of Jaud, ad? joining bis plantation near Hope well Town? ship, for which he paid in o:sh $750. or $25 an acre. Five acres are in original forest and tbe balance is in cultivation. Mr. Harper, who is now more than 70 years of age and has been a cripple all of his life, started in life a poor boy and is now one of our largest land owners. By a strict attention to business and temperate habits, he has been very successful, and now en? joys the prcfits of his labor. Mr. Robert Moorman, of Newberry, who is contesting Mr. Latimer's seat in Congress, spent a day or two in the city last week, making arrangements for taking testimony as to the conduct of the recent election. He is visiting each Copnty in the District making the same arrangements. Mr. Moorman said he would begin taking testimony at Newberry on 5th February, and tbat several days may bo required in each County. The attorneys representing both he and Mr. Latimer will be present and conduct the investigation. Mr. Moor? man feels very confident of winning the seat. Tbe South Carolina Conference of the Colored Methodists has recently held its annnal session, and the following are the appointments for the Greenville District: J. A. Brown, presiding elder, Greenville, D. M. Minims; Greenville circuit, J. R. Rosemond ; Greenville mission, J. C. Mar? tin; Anderson, J. M. Leod ; Marietta, J. I B. Scott; Rook Mills, C L. Logan; Seneca, I G. Goodlett; Pendleton, G. F. Miller: Walhalla, M. Cherry; WillinmBton, E. W. Adams; Eaaley, A. Lewis; Lowndesville, J. A. Mitchell. Rev. C. R. Brown, who has faithfully served his people in this city for the past five years, has been transferred to Bennettsville. Married, on Wednesday evening, Janu? ary 23,1895, at 8:30 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. J. N. Watkins, in this city, by Rev. O. L. Martin, Mr. Richard E Allen and Miss Pearl E. Sharpe, both of this city. The attendants were Mr. R. S. Laughlin and Miss Fredda Holmes, Mr. Thos. Max? well and Miss Robbie Sbarpe, W. S. Sharpe and Miss Daisie Russell. The few special friends who witnessed the marriage ?njoyed a most pleasant evening, and the bride and groom wore the recipients of many handsome presents. We join the friends of the happy couple in extending congratulations and wishing tbem a happy a id prosperous journey through life. Mr. and Mrs. W. S tnford Hall, who live about five miles south of tbe city, in Va rennes Township, celebrate their 50th an? niversary of their hmriage (or golden wedding) today, and we join their many friends in extending congratulations Mrs. Hall is in the 71rt year of her age, and is a daughter of Silas Massey, deceased, Who, in his day, was a well unown citizen of this County. Mr. Hall is two years her senior, and is ono of Anderson County's most upright, honorable citizens. He has served the Connty two or three terms as a member of the Board of Commissioners, and mode a most faithful official. He was born, reared and has always lived on the plantation, a portion of which he now owns. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are the parents of-11 children, eight of whom are living. Both of them are enjoying remarkably good health, and are as happy and con? genial as if they were just starting life's journey anew. The Intelligenoer wish? es them many more years of health and happiness. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McEinney, relict of the late O. P. McEinney, died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr; Jesse M. Smith, on Greenville street, Tuesday morning. She had been sick for several weeks, but last Sunday morning she got up, saying she felt better than she bad for some time, and, after eating a hearty break? fast, lighted her pipe and took a seat by the fire to enjoy a smoke. In a few min? utes the pipe was Been to fall from her mouth and the expression of her face in? dicated that something was wrong. The members of tho family were soon at her side and fonnd her helpless and speechless. A physician was summonsed and he pro? nounced it paralysis. Nothing could be done for her, and ehe lingered in tbat con? dition until death came to her relief. Mrs. McEinney was a daughter of Hugh Whit taker, Sr., deceased, and was in tbe 79th year of her age. She was born, reared and had always lived in Anderson, and was therefore the oldest native citizen of tbe city. At the age of 18 years she married Mr. McEinney, who preceded her to the grave a few years ago, and was the mother of twelve children, seven of whom survive her. She was the oldest member of the Methodist Church of this city, having joined it in her girlhood, and throughout her long life was a faithful Christian. By her retiring modesty and gentle, aympa thelio disposition, she made a friend of every acquaintance, and had a wide circle of friends, all of whom will hear of her death with sorrow. This morning at 11 o'clock, after appropriate faneral services, conducted by tbe pastor, Rev. G. P. Wat? son, in tbe Methodist Church, her remains were laid to rest beside those of her hus? band In the Presbyterian Churchyard. Mrs. Helena T. Brown, one of tbe oldest residents of Anderson County, died at her home in Townvllle last Sunday evening, and on Tuesday morning, after appro? priate funeral services, the remains were laid to rest in the Townville Baptist Churchyard, in tbe presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. Mrs. Brown was born near this city in 1810, and was, therefore, in the 85th year of her age. She was the eldest daughter of tbe late Rev. Sanford Vandiver, and in Jane, 1829, joined the old Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and was baptized in Rocky River. In December following she married Mr. Samuel Brown and lived on a farm two mile9 east of the city until 1835, and then at the place now owned by Peter M. Whit field until 1837, when they removed to Townville, where she resided until her death. He husband died of small pox in 1862, which was brought into the neigh? borhood by a soldier from the army. Mrs. Brown was tbe mother of ten children, cf whom four died in infancy and obildhood, and she survived all but one, Col. J. N. Brown, of this oity. Her youngest brother, Capt H R. Vandiver, was one of her household from 1952 until her death. Her membership, after removing to the Fork, was in Hepsibab Cburch until 1851, when the Townville Church was organized, of wblcb she was one of the original twelve member*. Mrs. Brown was a most re? markable woman, and was strong and vigorou* up to a short while before her death. The leading traits of her character waa her piety aod love of tbe Cburch, in which her zeal was always conspicuous She 'aas a most excellent woman in every relation of life, and had friend* and ac? quaintances in every section of tbe County. She never turned a deaf ear to the poor, tbe afflicted or tbe distressed, bul was ever ready to lend a helping hand in any way possible. This devoted "mother in Israel" is now at rest with that Saviour whom she served so faithfully through her long life, and her memory will long be cherished by tbe many friends and relatives who are left to mourn hei death. T. J. Jordan and Lee Partain, eaob about 20 years of age, who claim to be residents of Georgia, are now boarding at tbe Coun? ty's expense with Sheriff Gaines, and in all probability will spend awhile in tbe Peni? tentiary. Last Thursday tbe young men were seen in Fork Township. That night a bridle was stolen from W. J. Reed and a mule from R. V. Dyer, who are neighbors. Friday morning these gentlemen started out on bunt of the thieves, coming in the direction of this city. When they reached Mr. Abram Bolt's home, in Centerville Township, they learned that that gentle? man had lost his bnggy and harness. Mr. Bolt joined them and they caine on to tbe city. They notified the officers of what bad occurred, and visited all the livery and sales stables. At two of tbe stables tbe gentlemen were told that two young white men bad been tbere that morning and were very anxious to trade or sell a mule and buggy, but that they bad not succeeded in doing so. Their conduct, and Lhen refusal to give their names when asked to do bo, at Mr. J. 8. Fowler's stables, aroused that gentleman's suspic? ions, and shortly after tbe young men bad left tbe city in tbe direction of Pendleton, be telegraphed the police there to look out for tbem and arrest them. It was not long before Mr. Fowler was notified that the young men were under arrest. Trial Justice Featherston issued a warrant for the young men, and a Deputy at once went to Pendleton and brought them back to the city, and the Btolen property was turned over to the owners. All of this was done in less than 24 honra. Tbe young men acknowledged their gnilt, waived a preliminary trial, and were Bent to jail to await the Court of Sessions. "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Tbe Frank E. Griswold "Uncle Tom Cabin " Company will appear in tbe Opera House to-morrow (Thursday) night. The Florence, (3. C ,) Times, in speaking of the play, says: There was a full house at the Opera House last night to see tbe drama, ' Uncle Tom4? Cabin." Tbe parts were all well rendered. Tbe Times wishes especially to speak of little Eva's singing and dancing, wblob was beautifully rendered for such a little girl. Lawyer Marks, the "brave" man, and his partner, wbo was "tbe army" while be was "tbe general" waa right laughable, as was alBO aunt Ophelia. Topsy was al? ways on hand when least expected. She succeeded admirably in teasing our wortby Miss Ophelia. The death bed scene of little Eva was very pathetic as was also the closing Bcene, the death-bed of Uncle Tarn. After bis death the scenes are shifted and a beautiful tableau is disclosed representing the heav? ens opening and angels awaiting tbe en? trance of Uncle Tom, among whom was little Eva whom he loved so well. The audience in several instances were moved to tears to be replaced in the next instance with laughter, and although much comment had been made upon tbe rending of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" ij tbe South, there was nothing in the least to injure the feelings of even the most sensitive. Tbe prices of admission are 35 and 50 cents. Beserved seats now on sale. Farmers' Meeting In pursuance of tbe call published last week by Hon. J. Eel ton Watson, a number of tie farmers of the County met in tbe oity last Saturday to take action in refer? ence to the reduction of the acreage in cotton this year. Mr. Watson called tbe meeting to order and explained its object. On motion, Hon. B. F. Crayton was called t > the obalr, and Mr. W. E. Lee re? quested to act as Secretary. After some little discoBsioo the follow? ing resolutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved 1. That the excessive area here? tofore devoted to tbe production of cotton be greatly decreased, and instead ol mak? ing tbe principal crop increase tbe acreage of corn, so as to make it supply the de? mands of tbe farmers. Resolved 2 That farmers devote more attention to tbe production of sorghum, potatoes, peas, bay and other food crops Resolved 3. Instead of having our meat houses in Sc. Louis and Chicago, let us erect them upon our own premises, and fill them with home productions. Resolved 4 That tbe excessive use of commercial fertilizers bed'scontinned, and whi-n practical it be purchased upon the cotton option basis. Resolved 5 That the railroad commis? sioners take immediate steps to have a re? duction on freight for all fertilizers of 50 percent. Resolved6. That ?re encourage tho erection of cotton factories, and all other enter? prises in our midst, whioh will employ labor, und utilize the raw products of tbe land. Resolved 7. We pledge ourselves as far as practicable to carry out the foregoing resolutions, and call upon tbe farmers of South Carolina to unite in doing likewise. Resolved 8. That tbe press of the State be requested to give publicity to these res? olutions. Resolved 9 That tbe Secretary forward a copy of these resolution? to the Rail road Commission. The S A Ii to Buy tbe P. R. & XV. C. The interest centering around the ex? pected sale of the. Tort Roy a I and Western Carolina Railroad is not decreasing by any means. Anderson is deeply concern? ed as to tbe ultimate disposition of this valuable property, and every movement looking towards its purchase cannot fail to elicit a fresh interest in tbe subject. The latest rumor is that tbe Seaboard Air L'ne proposes to make tbe purchase, and this would greatly enhance tbe value of tbe P. B. & W- C. as a connecting link in this great and enterprising system. The Augusta Chronicle, in refering to the mat? ter, says: Tbe latest news in railroad circles is that the Seaboard Air Line will soon get control of the Port Bojal and Western Carolina Railroad. The rumor has gained circula? tion through the report that tbe Seaboard Air Line contemplated at an early day re? moving its shops from Abbeville to Green? wood, S. C Tbe change is intended to be made as it will be desirous and necessary to have tbe shops at the junction. Tbe Port Royal and Western Carolina and the Seaboard Air Line cross at Greenwood and if the deal which it is reported will be con? summated is ever named Greenwood will be tbe place for the shop3. The Port Eoyal and Western Carolina Road is now in the hands of a receiver and it is expected that some day it will be ordered sold by tbe Courts. When it is put upon the block it is to be expected that the Seaboard will be a strong bidder for the reason that it is a valuable con? nection and it will afford the Seaboard Air Line an entry into Augusta, whioh is something that road is anxious to accom? plish. The Seaboard Air Line does a big business in and out of Augusta, and it would be largely increased if it owned and controlled a direct line here. The talk of the change of location of the B?0P9 irom ADDevuit) tu urcbijnuuu strengthens the opinion tbat it will not be long before the deal which it is said is be? ing negotiated on tbe quiet will be con? summated and that within a short while tbe Seaboard Air Line will be coming into Augusta over its newly acquired road. Cedar Grove Dots. Everything is moving on smoothly and agreeably. Everybody has buried the cad thoughts as tbe old year vanished, and turned a new leaf. Mr. Bud Davis, of Br Dad mouth, baa moved into this section, and we extend to him a cordial welcome. Mr. D. ia now a little nearer his best girl. Mr. Jim Lollis hid a few horses to die on the 23d inst. Mr. W. I Mahaffy also had one to die since Christmas. Mr- M. A. Mahaffy is agent of the Col? umbia Phosphate Company. He would like to sell all tbe farmers guano. An infant of Mr. Willie Lollis died on tbe 18th inst., and was buried the next day at this place. If there is any sign of weddings by build? ing houses, I will have several to report before long Our friend, "Grit," is building bim a new house, and says that he is going to move out to himself. I know he wont live by himself very long. ? Don't worry. Don'l; run in debt. Don't trifle with your health. Don't try experiments with medicines. Don't waste time and money on worthless compounds. Don't be persuaded to take a substitute fur Ayer's 8arBaparilla. It is the beat of blood-purifiers. For Sale?170 a jres of Land, well im? proved. Will sell cheap. in TT Vinrrpov TTordnnll Or. mil Mohawk Items. It has been so long since yonr readers have beard from our section, Mr. Editor, tbat we fear they have (or at least some of them) forgotten about n*, and we wish to impress tb<m with tbe fact tbat we are all here yet, notwithstanding i here are seve al rumors efloat that two or three weddings will take p!ace in our midst at an eaily day. And we are hRrdly prepared to dis? pute them, because we have beard one of our ladies remark tbat that " Martin " was stunningly handsome, or some such words, and another thinks the would like to be a "Fisher"-woman. But the Fisher man willeoon have bis cottage oompleted, and then we shall see. So we will of tbe others. Will tell you later. Mr. J. R. Pruilt has gone up above An? derson, where he has contracted to do some work, and will be gone several days. Miss Effie Hayes, of Bleckley, spent last week in our midst. Some of the boys are looking very eo'emn since her departure. Misa Mary Pruitt spent several days at Anderson ,'ast week. She reports a pleas? ant trip Mr. Oscar Bowie's visits to this place are becoming more numeious, and, as a result, wo expect to lose one of our dear girls. Mr. Will Cowan has again turned his steps down tbe ''Treil road," and almost to the County line. Perhaps, if asked, he would say that he was going down about Oakland, (or to Mrs. Milford's), but we notice that he a'ways goes via leg bail. So tbat settles it. It is generally conceded that oats are all killed and wheat damaged to some extent. The worry and flurry of moving has about subsided, and tbe farmers are settling to work, preparing for another crop. Don't know yet whether the cotton aoreage will be as large as tbat of last year or not, but think there is a general determination with them to be more self-sustaining, whioh means lesa cotton and more hog and hominy. A splendid resolution, if carried out. The School at Mt. Bethel is now in oharge of Miss Jinnie Griffin, and has an average attendance of 30 pupils. If this escapes your waste basket you may hear from as again. Grace. Moseley News, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banister, from Pay Up, Ga., arrived at this place last Saturday, in company with Messrs. Matt and Will Banister, of this place. Mr.- Will will go baok with them todav, and will reside over there this year. His father will re? main a few days with ns here and leave on a relative trip through tbe Mohawk. Cray ton . and Eureka sections, and then return to Georgia, where be expects to make bis home. Mr. Jim McAllister and family came in last week and now occupy tbe house vacated by Mr. Botta. The boys say we will have to shoot at Mr. S. A. McGill again. In our last we said that he was going to Georgia, and we thought he was, because ba said so, bat the next day after our writing be decided to remain with ns another twelve months, and then two days later be left with his family and said he was going to Starr. Quess I've got him right this time. Mr. R. E. Moseley, of Lowndesville, spent a few days here recently with tbe family of Capt. J. W. Barnes. Miss Maggie Brown, with her brother, Charley, is over near Hartwell spending a few days. Tbe many friends of Mr. Jim Henry Wiles will be glad to know that he is im? proving at this writing. W. R. and C. R Evans spent last week in Hartwell and vicinity. C. R. was look? ing for a help-eat and W. R.?well, he was looking for " something." The Liberty school seemi to be in a flourishing condition, having enrolled ab iut 43 pupils. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Yonng, of Marvin, came in last evening and will remain several days to the delight of their many friends. Mr. H. J. McKinney, Mr. and Mrs. Florence Young and Mrs. Pbeobe Petti grew, Epent a day or two in Anderson last week, the gentleman on important busi? ness and tbe ladies shopping and visiting. Sometime ago, Mr. Editor, we told your readers of our dsvil, the wild cat and lion. We now have tbe pleasure of introducing to them " Mr. Model Man." Guess who it L? and don't all speak at one time. Pedbo Ilonea Path. The weather for the past ""month has kept people busy making fires. Chas. W. Reid, of Chester, an old ty? pographer, has been employed by the Chronicle Co. as manager. Rev. Hugh McLeei filled tbe pulpit for Dr. McBryde last Sabbath. His discourses were enjoyed by all his hearers. Miss Lola Harper is expected home to? day from a visit to friends in Greenville. The Chronicle will from this time on be printed here, with new type, new press and fixtures and new editor, under tbe management of a practical printer. We hope ere long to refer to the "daily" issue The equalization board, as appointed by the municipal authorities, are C. E. Harper, M. B. Wright and j. T. Clat worthy. The amount of guano tbat will be used seems to be unsettled as yet. It ia gene? rally thought tbat the area in cotton will be reduced considerably, bat the same amount of fertilizers will be used to the acre as heretofore, Saturday evening, about three o'clock, the cry of'fire! fire 1 aroused tbe people from their lethargy, and both white and colored gathered at tbe hotel, where tbe flames were making headway through the roof. Buckets were available, water handy, and the determined orowd soon hid the flames under control. The fire originated in one of the upper rooms, probably from the pipe of one of tbe ser? vants who is an inveterate smoker. Very little damage wa* done except by water. Mr. and Mrs. j. j. Shirley sends the fol? lowing note as expressive of their grati? tude : Mr. Editor ; Please allow us through the columns of the Intelligencer to thank all, both white and colored, who worked so heroically and faithfully to ex? tinguish the flames tbat seemed almost beyond control on Saturday evening, 26th inst., as it was through their effort* alone that our home was saved. Only people that have passed through tbe same ordeal know our feelings. Very grate? fully, Mr. et Mns. j. j. Shirley. Denver Items. As there has been no news from this part in sometime I will ask space in your valuable paper for a few dots. Tbe health of the community is very good at present, with the exception oi Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Eskew (familiarly known as uncle Elliott and aunt Kaline) who have been very sick for tbe past week, but we are glad to know they are improving. There are few couples that live to the age of eighty-four as they have. Have nine children living, thirty-Beven grandchildren and twenty-three great? grandchildren, and they can say, as few others can say, have lived to see their oldest great-grandchild grown and mar? ried. The school at this place, under the management of Miss Effie Stribbling, is progressing nicely. The patrons of the school are well pleased with Miss Strib? bling as teacher. Mr. H. N. Garrison, of this place, start? ed for Lexington, Ky., last Tuesday to enter the business college. He will be absent several months. The many friends of Mr. T. R. Simp? son, Jr., will be glad to know he is still improving. Rev. Mike McGee preached at Welcome last third Saturday and Sunday for the first this year. Miss Corigne Long, of Corinfe, spent a few days here last week with friends and relatives. Miss Henrietta uarrou, aiter a pieaaaut stay of three weeks at Piedmont, returned home a few days ago. Well, Mr. Editor, I suppose you will be glad to know I have no marriages to report this week, but can't say how long it will be this way. Wilhelma. Beiton Tiocals. \ The many friends of Mr. C. C. Geer, who is sick in New York, rejoice to hear that ho is convalescent. We learn that a colored woman, Caro? line Acker, caught fire and was burned to death last Saturday while her husband and ohildren were out of the house. Little Norwood and Glymph, who have been here in school, have gone to Hart well, Ga., to live. Dr. Stokes, who is alive to the interests of the town, is prepared to take more boarders for the High School. Let every? body stand up for those institutions upon which the need of the town largely de? pends. Mr. W. F. Smith, who has purchased a beautiful home near town, is giving the school a liberal patronage. Mr. Floyd Willingham is siok. We earnestly hope that he may soon be in school again. At a call meeting of Belton Lodge, No. 71. K. of P., held on the 19th inst., the following officers were installed by Mr. William Goldsmith. Jr., D. G. C.: Dr. J. M. Holcomb, C. C,; W. C. Bowen, V. C.; B. A. Willson. Prelate; W. K. Strin? ger, K. B. S. and M. F. T.; D. A. Geer, M. E.; A. M. Sharp, M. of A.: H. M. Geer, M. of W.; I. W. Cox, L G.; E. T. Breazeale, 0. G. *. Pure Muscovado molasses fo: Bale I j A. B. Towers* Iva Items, Mr. Editor, as I have not seen anything from this place recently, your humble scribe thought he would give you and your many readers a few items. Nothing has been done in this s?ction in the way of farming yet. Farmers are wish ing for fair weather so that they can bow oats. There will be less cotton planted in this CDmmunity. We heard n farmer say not long since that be made forty bales last year, and this year he was going to plant for five bales. This is right. We ought not to plant cotton for Wall street to gamble on. Let us plant a variety of crops, such as corn, peas, oats, potatoes and cane. Raise hogs and live at home. A se-riea of meetings have been held in the Methodist Church. The first quarterly cooferenc?, for South Anderson circuit, wan held here Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19.h insi-., Presiding Elder Clyde in the chair lie styled the evangelists an tramp?, but, notwithstanding, there has been and always will be evangelists. Rev. J. B. Holly has been sent on the South Anderson Charge. His members are well p'eased with him. Misses Rosa and Tezie Tucker, of Mof fdttsville, are visiting in onr m &i. MisB Kate Holleman, of Walhalla, is vis* iting friends in this community. They say we have a Dutchman and an Irishman at Cooks. Oar town can boast of a Squire an i a Jewier. The latter will carry his trude to perfection. Boys, if you have a watch to repair, band it over to Bob. I The school at this place is flourishing, being taught by Rsv. Calvin Pressley, j assisted by Miss N-nnie Blakeley. Duo, A Law to Make Drunkards. Mr. EniTOR: We write to say that we are passing through one of the severest trials and afflictions of life, and all largely, if no' altogetber, due to the State dispen? sation of whiskey. We do not wish to think hardly, or speak harshly of any one, but feel that our Legislature has done a great injustice to the people of South Car? olina in imposing on them a law to make drunkards out of their husbands, sons and kindred, and tbns destroy the peace and happiness of thousands of families. The people asked for " bread and they were given a stone;" tbey asked for a fish and were given a serpent?a serpent, in deed that " bitetb like a serpent and sting eth like an adder." But we feel that there is a just, true and good God, who will keep vigilant watch over tne heart rendings, tears and griefs of our fathers, mothers, wives and children, and in His own good time and manner mete out justice; for it is written, ''Shall not the Lord of all the earth do right?" The Lord told Abraham that if even ten righteous persons could be found in Sodom and Gomorrah be would, for their sake, save these cities; so we trust there are enough righteous and praying people in Sjuth Carolina to save ihe State from the woe! wbicb God has Crenounced against those who "put the ottie to their neighbor^' lip*." Pray for us and ours. We feel that we represent the feelings and eorrows of thousands of others in our once happy and prosperous State. A Father and Mother. Advance, Endeavor 1 There is no religious organization in the United States more widely known, or its influence more felt for good, than the So? ciety of Christian Endeavor. With its membership of over two millions*, it is training a host of earnest young Chris? tians, who will do aetive service in the cause of Christ in the next generation. Tbe Society being under the strict control of the church in which it is organized, is thus adapted to all denominations, as is proven by the fact thirty-two denom? inations have recognized tbe usefulness of tbe Societies by permitting tbem to be organized in their churches. Although the promoters of the movement are proud of this fact, yet its chief mission is not forgotten, for they seek in every way to inculcate the lesson of loyalty to Christ and to the Churches in which the Socie? ties are organized. The State Christian Endeavor Union, realizing tbe good that has been accom? plished wherever the Society has been introduced and given a fair trial, especi? ally in arousing young Christians to greater activity in Christ's service, has decided to ask every minister and Christ? ian worker in the State to co-operate with them in celebrating tbe organization of the first Society, by forming S joietios in every Church in tbe State, either on the 2nd of February, or during the following week. Christian worker, ws need your assis? tance. Kindly let us have your hearty co-operation, and help us to make the date mentioned memorable in tbe histo ry of the Christian Endeavor movement in South Carolina, because of the great number of C. E. Societies formed at that time. All Societies are requested to re? port to the State C. E. Secretary immedi? ately after organizing, because it is great? ly desired that he be able to report a great increase in the number of Societies in tbe State at the next State C. E. Con? vention, which will be held at Blackville In April. For constitutions, or other in? formation, write at once to the State Sec? retary, Allan Nicholson. Union, S. C. A Card of Thank*. Editors Intelligencer : In behalf of the patrons and all tbe good people in our neighborhood who are interested, I desire to return our heartiest thanks to tbe kind friends who contributed money, lumber and labor in the building of the McElroy scbool house, which is now about completed. This gives us a comfortable school house, which is appreciated by tbe chilfiren as well as the parents. May eich contributor bs rewarded by Him who hath said that "it is more blessed to giv%tban to receive." Respectfully, R T. Phillips. The Intelligencer has secured the control in thl* section of two of the hand? somest and most popular magazines issued, They are the Standard Delineator and Ladies Standabd, wbics bave proved unusually popular in every city and town in the country, Tbe Intelligencer and tbe Delineator will be sent to any address tor $2.20, or the Intelligencer and Standard for $1 80, a year, cash in ad? vance. Call and see sample copies. ? "Five years ago," says Aoga A. Lewis, Ricard, N. Y., "I had a oonstant cough, night sweats, was greatly reduced in fleab, and had been given up by my physicians. I began to take Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, and after using t ,vo bottles was completely cured-" ? Etna Cray croft, of Mt. Olivet, Ky., who has twice attempted suicide on ac? count of a love affair, is slowly starving herself to death, having refused food for several days. Florida. Parties going to Florida should consult the new schedule of the Port Royal and Western Carolina Railway. This line offers the quickest and most convenient schedule to Florida and retnrn. Excur? sion rates are now on sale to all of tbe principal points, and parties should avail themselves of this opportunity to visit Florida and view the attractions of tbe St. John River, St. AugUBtine, with its mag? nificent hotels, and the numerous other attractions of that great State. Information as to rates, schedules, etc., will be gladly furnished by any agent ol the Company, or a postal to R. L. Todd, Traveling Passenger Agent, or Wm. J. Craig, General Passenger Agent, Augusta, Ga, will put you in possession of fall particulars._ Mothers' Relief Makes Labor and Childbirth Easy?A companion and friend of motherhood during pregnancy and confinement; that dangerous and painful ordoal through which all mothers must pass, restoring the mother to health, form and happi? ness, aud promoting the vigorous devel? opment of the ohild. Sold by druggists? $1 ner bottle, or $2.50 for 3 bottles. Send us the price and wo will send medicine by express. MOTHERS' RELIEF CO., 33 Peters St., Atlanta, Ga. ?8~FoT sale by Simpson &Son. 2 Alliance Store Stock. Sixty Shares of the above Stock will be sold at public ou'ery on Salesday in Feb? ruary, if not disposed of by private sals before that time. 30?2 J. W. Quattlebaam. Pistols! Pistols! Everything in *.he shape of pistols, from tbe cheapest to che fines! Smith & Wesson, at prices to suit yen. Sullivan Hardware Co. The Oliver Chilled Plows beat the world for throwing up terreces. Don't be fooled into buying an immitation. The genuine sold only by Sullivan Hardware Co. All kinds af Blacksmith Too's at re? duced prioes at Sullivan Hardware Co. J. F. Fant & Bro., Wholesale Orange Dealers, Anderson, S. C. Write foi prices. 19?3m. Just received one car Rome, Ga., Steel Plows. Best shapes, highest grade Steel and more Plows for the money than anj bouse ii the country. Don't fail to see ue before buying Plows. Sullivan Hardware Co. The celebrated "Nimrod Axe," bettei shapes and better material than ever Axes at all j rices at ISullivan Hardware Co; The contemplated change in our business has taken place,, Mesisrs W. Laughlin and N, R. Green having bought out the other members of the Company at r GREATLY REDUCED PRICE. For the next thirty days we will sell the balance of our SUITS, OVERCOATS, PANTS, WINTER UNDERWEAR, &c, &:c, At Prices NEVER HEARD OF in this sec? tion before. This is a bona fide sale. Will begin January 30th, and continue For 30 Dais i lor Spi Casb! BIG CUT IN PRICE, From $5.00 to $3.75. From February 1st to February 15th we offer Chas. Reiser's Hand-made Men's Shoes at 83.75. WE make this reduction in price in order that we may reduce our Stock o: Hand-made Shoes. Times are such that we don't propose to carry any surplus stock, and think it best to bear our loss at once. This line of Shoas ia well known, and very popular sellers and good wearers. The manufacturers, through us, stands by wear of every pair. The stock is fresh?almost all of them having been received last Fall. Positively after February 15th the price will $5.00. The above low price ia for CASH. Don't let this opportunity pa&3?come early and get the best selection. Yours truly, C. F. JONES * CO. WOOL DRESS GOODS MUST GO, If Prices will be any inducement to move them. OUR All-Wool Dress Goods, which we sold last Fall at 60c. and 65c, we are now offering at 35c. and 40c. A few Dress Patterns at wonderful reduction. We don't want to carry over Winter Dress Goods, and think we are offering inducements in prices which will make them go. When out Shopping give us a call, even if you arc only looking around. It ia no trouble tor us to show you our Goods. Just Received a Beautiful Line New Embroideries, Percales, Duck, &c, FOB EARLY SPRING TRADE. We want your trade and will try to please you. C. F. JONES & CO. HAS JUST RECEIVED' A BIG - OF - New Percales, Colored Piques. -AND OTHER Early Spring ? ? CALL AND EXAMINE THEM. TT. EL SEYBT WILL COME HOME TO ROOST. TO OUR FRIENDS :| WE have added largely to our Fall Stock, and take this method to thank all for the liberal patronage we have received, but we find our Stock is entirely too large for us, and we have decided to reduce the prices on everything in our Store. All we have to say is when you leave your homes? KEEP LESSEE'S STORE ON YOUR BRAIN And don't stop or allow yourselves'to be"[stopped until you reach the promise land?our Store. We will be glad to welcome you, and shall prom? ise and obligate ourselves to sell good Goods'at very low prices. Remember, we have only one price, and a child two years old can shop in our Store with a certainty that justice will be the re? ward. We at all times endeavor to keep in Store everything you wish in Dry Goods, Shoes, 'Men's Hats, Trunks, Millinery, all at prices' that, will convince you that Cotton at 5a a pound is not*as cheap as our Goods are, Come to see us. Remember our place of business?UNDER MASON IC^TEMPLE. 'LESSER <& CO., ONE PRIGS DEA1EB&