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LOCAL NEWS. "WEDNESDAY, JAX. 5, 1898. From a Former Citizen o?' Anderson. Dr. G. H. Symmee, formerly of this city but now living at Peru, Fla., in remitting his subscription to the INTELLIGENCER, writes us as follows, which we take the liberty of publishing and which we know will be read with interest by his old : friends in this section : "The enlarge ment of your already complete and inter esting-paper denotes tho continued and de served success you have achieved in the newspaper enterprise, upon which suffer me to offer to you my warmest congratu lations. I know that Auderson feels a just pride in the INTELLIGENCER, andas one ot her former citizens, born aad reared in the County, with ever a warna place in my heart for everything that interests and honors Uer, I beg to share it with her ! There have been many sad changea since I p3S9ed her boundaries and came to the State of my adoption ; friends and con temporaries have crossed "the dark river to the "far beyond," and I miss many familiar names from the advertising col umns of the INTELLIGENCER that I have been wont to see in days gone by. Owen Meridith never spoke more truiy than when he said, 'There's nothing certain io man's life but this-that he must lose it Yet aside from these regretfal changes that sadden the heart, there have been many to make it glad ! Five years ago I paid a hurri ed visit to relatives in Greenville and ran down to your little city for a day or two. as I felt I could not return to Florida without seeing my old home, and I was . struck with ber growth and many im provements My, my ? but for the old Court House and the familiar 'public square' I hardly knew "where I was at" as I drove around the suburbs. Since then 1 read in the . INTELLIGENCER" that this eye sore (the old Court House building) to her enterprising citizens has been torn down and a handsome one is to be erected in its stead. So should I be spared to ever repeat my visit I shall be better prepared fGi the extensive growth and enterprise that has placed Anderson in the front rank with the inland towns of South Carolina. I have been thinking that I would some day write to my friends in Anderson through thc INTELLIGENCER of the phe nomenal growth and improvements in this (Hillsboro) County, in Florida, since I came here twenty vests sgo, rivaling almost in it3 transformation the magic wand of the genii of mythology, bnt this time I only meant to say a few words to accompany th?? fne!o?ure of my does to you, and Lo^ vou will pardon the tres pass I have made upovu your time." - m . <m* At Hymen's Altar. On the evening of the 2Hth ult. it was the privilege of your correspondent to at tend one of the most enjoyable affairs cf his whole life, viz: A Christmas wedding at a most hospitable country home, that of Mr. AV. S. Elrod, the contracting par ties his only daughter, Miss Lilly Cor rine, and "Albert Sydney Farmer, of Broyles, Anderson County. The beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Walter Dickson, of Columbia, while the chosen musician, Miss Doane Haynie, ot Green ville, softly played, "Oh, Promise Me." The bride "Was tastefully robed in white satin, with trimmings of pearl and rib bon, carrying in uer hand a handsome boquet of English 'daisies and maid en - hairfern, the position being beneath a "cupid's bow." The petite flower girl was Miss Jose phine Stephenson, of Lavonia, Ga. Attendants: Miss Birdie Duckworth, of Septus. with E. P. Vandiver, of An derson; Miss Lilla Elrod, of Westmins ter, S. C., with J. E. Farmer, of Broyles, S. C.; Miss Annie Arnold, of Anderson, with W. C. Broyles, of Broyles, S. C.; Misas Jeanette Haynie, of Greenville, with D. S. Vandiver, of Anderson. The menu consisted of everything (?hat was palatable and delicate-from the pig and turkey to the most delicious fruits and confections. On the 30th an elegant reception was tendered the bride and groom at the residence of the groom's father, Mr. N. O. Farmer. J. M. B. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. T. C. Cann, at 5 p. m. on Wednesday evening, Dec. 2ii, by Rev. J. B. Herron, Mr. I. O. Kay and Miss Dessie Cann, all of Anderson County. At the hour above mentioned the groom, with hts bride, who blushed apologeti cally for being so beautiful in features and attire, leaning on his arm, followed the following couples as waiters-Mr. M. B. Hall with Miss Cora Cann, Mr. J. G. Carroll with Miss Lula King, Mr. Curtis Cann with Miss Daisy Blackman -were ushered into the presence of the minister and assemblage. All seemed to be aware of the solemnity ot the occa sion, and none more than the contracting parties themselves, and in their responses to the urbane minister's questions tliere was no ambiguity, and the sincerity of their vows was apparent to all. After the twain were made one, supper was aunounced, and such a supper ! We would fail if we attempted its descrip tion, and will only say that ornamentally and decoratively there was nothing lack ing, and the sight of it would have made the soul of any gastronomic swell with pride. The feast over, we were treated to soul-mellowing music for an hour or so, .discoursed by Miss Cora Cann and Mrs. Dessie Kay from the organ, which seem ed to share the happiness of the occasion. It Was an event enjoyed by all, and du ring the whole evening there was nothing that had the least tendency to "mar ocr royal mirth." In our reminiscent moods of future years (should they be allotted us) this scene will be among the most pleasant. Surely peerless Isbam has won a "gem of purest ray serene," and we trust that their inexperienced feet may learn to tread safely the labyrinthian mazes of life's pathway and their hearts be prepared its every snare to meet and that kind fate may enfold in its mantle of protection and the fragrance of roses be dew end's weet en their walk, which leads not only them but all that follow therein from th9 peace of earth to the bliss of heaven. A F KI EN i: A Card of Thanks. Editor* Intelligencer: 1 desire through the columns of your paper to publicly thank the good ladies of Shiloh Church and their kind lady friends of other,de nominations, who joined witfi them, for the three beautiful quilts presouted to me as a Christmas present. Words fail rue to express my appreciation of such a thought fol and kind act May God pour out His richest blessings upon each and every one of these dear friends. Very respectfully, N. C. WRIGHT. Cotton (Growers' Convention. The Memphis Convention has met and mapped out our duty. The Township meetings are to be held on the 8th inst, to organize and elect live delegates each to the County Convention. By the authority given the president, I hareby call a meeting of the County Con vention for Jan. io, 1898'. lt is expected that every delegate from the various Townships will be in attend ance's well as others who are interested, that a full, free and deliberate discussion maybe nadofwhat hus been proposed and unity of action secure'! among our selves in this serious matter. I). K. NORRIS, County President. Hickory Flat, S. C. Pendleton Items. Mr. W. M. Young, ^?rotber of Mr. C. W. Young and Mrs. J. S. Stephens, at this place, died at tris home in Pelzer, S. C., Tuesday, Dec. 2Sth, of typhoid fever, and was buried there Wednesday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. W. T. Tate. He had only been in Pelzer about two months. 1 le leaves a wife and five children besides his brother and sis ter !o mourn his loss. Mr. C. W. Young and Mrs. J. S. Stephens requested the writer to render their thanks to friends who have sympathized with them in their trouble. Mrs. L. Ii. Hall, widow of the lato J. Calvin.Hall, died at her booie near this place Dec. lltb, in her 74th year. She baa been a Bufferer for years with can cer, but had only been confined to her bed for 10 or ll weeks. She bore her suf fering with Christian fortitude. Her re mains were interred in the Mullikin family burying ground, near Piercetown, the funeral services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. B. P. Reid, of the Pres byterian Church, of which Church she was a faithful member for fifty years. Miss Eloise Sloan, of Greenville, and Miss Nan Sloan, of Anderson, visited, their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sloan, of this place, during the holidays. Mrs. J. H. Maxwell, Mrs. O. E. Hud gens, of Elberton, Ga., and Miss Nell Cunningham, of Anderson, are visiting the family of Mr. J. W. Simpson. Hon. E. A. Trescott, of Blacksburg, S C., and Mr. T. C. Trescott, of Washing ton, D. C., visited their parents during Christmas. Messrs. E. H. Shauklin aud George Shanklin, of Piedmont, S. C., and J. A. Shanklin, of Sparta, Ga., came home to upend Christmas with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Russell, of Ander son, spent several days in and near Pen dleton last week, visiting their sons and laughters. Miss McCarley, of Seneca, ls visiting Vliss Oralia Harris for a few days. As every town has had its scare about imallpox, onr town decided to be in the ashion. There was a suspected case in own about a week ago, but the physi cians of the place decided that the sus pected case of smallpox was only a very nild case of chicken pox. The Board of Health, consisting of Charles Davant, M. president; W. W. Watkins, M. D.; I. P. Sitton, D. L. Reid, and J. T. Secre ary, hada meeting Dec. Slat, and unani nously agreed that there was no small pox in Pendleton, as the two above lamed physicians had carefully exam ned into the matter and found it as above tated. J Mr. J. A. Shanklin and Miss Conyers 'ickens, of this place, were married*at he home of the bride's father, Dr. T. J. 'ickens, Monday evening, Dec. 27th, by lev. O. T. Porcher. Only the immediate amily present. Judge Hook, of Clemson College, and liss Ressie Miller, of this place, were carried at the residence of Dr. H. C. Mil er, father of the bride, Dec. 28tb, by Rev. ). T. Porcher. Mr. C. N. Snellings, of Elberton, Ga., nd Miss Essie Brock, of this place, were narried Wednesday, Dec. 29th, by Rev. K T. Porcher, at the home of Mr. J. R. 'nlbertson, brotSher-in-law of the bride. Mr. - Lawrence, of Central, S. C., and liss Eva Young, daughter of our towns man, Mr. C. W. Young, were married >ec. 30th by Rev. A. T. Dunlap, at the esidence of the bride's parents. Mrs. Whitten is quite sick with pneu monia at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. V. M. Campbell. Mrs. A. M. Wright* is quite sick at her ome, having had a stroke of paralysis. Since onr last items Mr. S. L. Eskew nd family, Dr. and Mrs. Day, of Denver, ave moved into our midst. We are lad to welcome them into our town. Wishing the INTELLIGENCER a very ro8perons year in isi?8, . OLD Si'ORT. Mosely News. The holidays passed oil' very quiotly ere with nothing out of the usual rou ue of daily happenings, except the fire 'hich occurred ou the night of the 20th lt. We refer to tho depot, which was urned down here on the date just men oned, and is supposed to be the work fan incendiary. We have a promise om one of the railroad ofiicials that aotherand better one will bo built here ; an early date. A large number of our citizens have een to Georgia during the past week, isiting the families of those who moved ?ere from this section during the past mr years. Not long ago' some of the boys told harlie Brown that he was not wanted ay longer in thi#section, and as a result e left to-day for Hart County, Ga., here he will reside in the future. Char eis only seven feet high, and that is .hat the boys had refererce to. Mr. R. R. Martin has won ijuite a rep tation for marrying ruuaway couples, ut he got left one night dot long since, twas this way: Two young people over bout Fellowship staited over here tpget tarried. All went well until within a >w yards ol' Mr. Martin's, where the pa f the young lady came up with thorn nd asked him to turn and drive back ome. Theyaung man obeyed without word, and now perhaps they are plan ing another runaway. Mr. Palmer Taylor, from Equality, an down here last week "dear hunting." Messrs. C. Price and E. C. Evans, om Hartwell, gave us a pop call last eek. Mr. John liurriss, from Hock Fence, a., was up here last week "dear hnnt )g.'' There were others with him hose names we Jailed to gather. The health of our town is very good. PK i1 no. Rocky Hiver Heins. Christmas is over and the peoplo aro reparing for another hard year, but hop ig that everybody will turn over a new laf and live better than over before. A lew of our neighbors have been vao nated and are feeling bad at this writ itr. Mr. [sham Kay, of near Anderson, and liss Dessie Cann, ol' this place, wen* nppily--married at thc bride's home by ev.J.H. Herron las! Wednesday, the Ith, ato p m. Alter th" ceremony was ver they all gathered around t ho table id ate a delicious supper, and on the ext day the bride and groom and a few 'theirfriends left for his homo. The -oom is one ol'Anderson County's finest 1 tl s gonts, aud wo cnn say we have lost ono of our brightest and most popular young ladies. Wo wish thom a long and pros permis life. May flori's richest blessing ' rest upon them both. Miss Sallie Hal!, who has boen going to school at Lowndosville, carno home lo spend Xmas, but we are sorry to say she could not Btay long enough with us. She left last Sunday to resume her studies. One ol'our young pents made a Hying visit near Lowndesville last Thursday and brought back one of the belles ofthat town. Mr. C. H. Taylor went to Lowndesville last Sunday ovening on personal busi ness. Mr. Will McMahan and wife, of Belton, visited friends in this community through the merry Christmas. Wo learn that Messrs. Basil Alewino and Hampton Daniel, two handsome yoong men, will leave next week for Columbia, where they intend to make their home for awhile. Wo wish them much success in their undertaking. Well. Mr. Editor, we reckon this will be the last time that we will give the news from this place. Hoping to hear from some other young gent or lady, we j will bid yon all farewell. Best wishes to ! the old INTELLIGENCER. INO. Boleman News. Christmas papsed off very quietly in this cointr unity. There was no drunkenness nor auy disorderly conduct that we heard of. which speaks well for our people. It is with sadness wo chronicle the death of Beulah, tho nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mw. A. C. Cromer, which occurred Deren ber 22nd, 1S97. Sbe bad been sick about three weekB with typhoid pneu monia She was their oldest child, and a remarkable bright child for her age She was buried the next day in the Double Springs Churchyard. The entire com munity deeply sympathize with the be reaved parents. Mr Cromer, who has been very sick with the fever himself, we are glad to pay bas recovered. Mrs. Katie Osborne died at the resi dence of her son. Mr Newton Osborne, near Reed Creek, Ga.. December l!<.h, 1897, after an illness of only a few days. Her remains were buried at Double Springs the 2Ulh. Slit was the relict of the Inte T. R Osborne. She had lived in the Fork J ali her life until a year or so apo when fcbe ' went io her eon's to live. She was about j 75 years old, and had been a consistent! member of the Baptist Church lor many i years. j Married, on Wednesday evening, De cember '223d, 1897. at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary Fredericks, by Rev. J. F. Singleton, Mr W H. Cole, of Anderson County, and Miss Ranice Fred ericks, of Osonee County. We extend our hearty congratulations to. the bride and groom. Married, on Sunday, December 19th, 1{?97, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. J. M. McGuire. Mr. Welter Gibson, of Oconee County, and Miss Pearl King, of Anderson County. Prof. L. M. Mahaffey and wife, of Hope well, visited his father, Mr. P. S. Mahaffey, dering the Christmas holidays. MisK Gertie and Lutie Mahaffey, who have been attending school at Hopewell, came home to spend the holidays. They were accompanied by their friend, Miss Richel Pruitt, of H ?pewell. Misses Emma and Barnie Farmer, who are attending the Winthrop Colhge at Rock Hil!, S C., spent Christina* at the horns ot*their mother, Mrs. Lizzie Farmer*. Miss Mamie Jolly, who lias been visit ing her sister, Mri?. C.aude E. Skelton, in Augusta, returned home the 24th ult. Her eister accompanied her and spent the holi days at her father's, Mr. J. M Jolly. Mrs Skelton returned home the 31st ult. Miss Lena Skelton accomDanied her home, where she will spend two or tbree months. MrE. 0. P. Cole, who has been a confirm ed invalid for the last tbree years, is very [0?r at this writing She is a most estima ble lady, and it is hoped by ber many friends that abe may yet recover. Mr. L 0. Bradberry, who is selling goods at Boleman, bas completed his resi dence al that place and moved bis family there. Rev. I. M. Simmons, formerly of the Draytonville section, has bought a place near the new ferry, in this Township 'Fork), and has moved bis family to it. Rev. F. M. Cole, who bas lived on the Holland's Ferry place, on Togaloo River, for a number of years, has bought, a place 3earR?ed Creek, Ga., where hellas mov ?d his family. Mr. A. C. Milford, of the B roy les lec ion, hus moved to the W. R. Parker jlace . We welcome him into our midst. Mr. Wm. Waddell, who bas been a resi lent of our neighborhood a number of rears, has moved to the plantation of Dr. J. R. Heller, near Alpine. Mr. Andy Harrison, of Georgia, bas noved to Mr. L. A Cjle'a old home place, lear Boleman Rev. J. F. Singleton, of Townville, is rery sick at his father's with an attack of ?ellow jaundice. His many friends wish lim a t-peedy recovery. We wish the editors and printers of the INTELLIGENCER ?nd everybody else a ?appy and prosperous new year. SCRIURLER. m ? 9? Kelton Items. Prof. A. G. Holmes, assistant teacher )t the Belton High School, returned Sun lay afternoon, after spending the holi- . lays with his parents in Laurens. Miss Eunice Hill and Gertrude Jones, i >f Anderson, and Aunie Norwood, of j Greenville, visited Miss Mamie Latimer ! ast week. Miss Helen Breazeale left Sunday after- ? loon to take charge of her school at An lie, after spending the holidays in Bel on. Miss Viola Ponre, of Due West, spent ast week in Belton visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. .I. M. i-'eer and childreu ' ind Prof. li E. <?eer, of Greenville, vis ted Mrs. M. E. Geer last week. Messrs. clarence Klee, Clifton ??reen md Millard Grubbs returned to < 5reen .ille Monday afternoon to resume their york at Forman University. Mi;?es Lula Philpot and ?ila Simpson, ifPiedmoul, attended the marriage of Miss Fannie Horton last week. Messrs. F. M. Cox and .1. C. Acker, of Vnderson, spent part of Jasl week in lei ton. Hon. A.c. Latimer and family will eave Friday for Washington, I). C., vhere they will spend several months. . Misses < ?ra and Bessie Smith returned o Winthrop College Monday, where hey will again resume thoir school work, j Mr. Caroll and Miss Mamie Latimer j lave returned to Spartanburg after ipending the holidays with their parents I n Bolton. Tho Belton High School opened Mon- i lay morning with quite a number of i tew pupils. W.B.West spent the greater part of i ast week With his father, who is very ; ick. The smallpox fright has become a ' bing of the past. We seldom hear it ', nentioned now. XXX X. m . m itncklcns Arnica ?alvc. Thc best salve in thc world for Cuts, ?ruises, Sores. (Moors, Salt Li h cum, ?"over Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, ?bilblains, Corns, and ali Skin limp i?n s ;<rel pH-i iv? ly cures Piles, or no ray required ll is guaranteed to give lerfecl satisfacNion, or money rcfund d. frise 25 cents per box. Ji'or sale < y Hill-Orr Drug Co Thc Oliver Plows sell themselves, and liiiyuu I h rd ware Co. only have lo roll iem out. I l/? With Great inducements We expect to make January a Shoe month with us. We have inducements to offer that will increase our Shoe sales. We are culling from our Stock many odd lots and broken sizes that will interest economical buyers. Nothing will abate our interest in Shoes this year. WE HAVE THE - LINES THAT WILL PLEASE THE PEOPLE. Decide to give us your Shoe Trade for '98. You will not regret it. We feel grateful for the patronage of '97, and expect to strive harder than we have ever done to get on to best things possible this year for our customers. Yours very truly. CF. CO P. S.-Please come up at once and pay us your '97 Accounts. n)f ? '////? / '//renie wuUm . 0? e>) /r l?o/// m e {0Mm? / NOW IS THE TIME ! Beginning December 7th Will put the entire Bankrupt Stock of J. W. Payne on the market at . . . PW KNTY PER CENT UNDER NEW YORK COST. Regular 5e. Ginghams. 2|e. per yard. Yard-wide Scrim, li ic, kimi. 2 lc. per yard. Regular lile. Bed Ticking. 3?c. per yard. Full-width Linen Table Cloth. -Oe. per yard. Full-width Turkey Ked Table Cloth. L2k*. per yard. Full-weight School Boy .leans. 7'c. per yard. Ladies' Outing Lek. 5c. each. A good Linen Handkerchief'. 5c. for two. An AU Silk Handkerchief. 10c. ( hie dozen Silver Hair Pins. 5c. Men's 25c Undershirts. 10c. A good Cor.se!. 20c. Men's S 1.00 undressed Kid Gloved. 50c. per pair. Ladies' SI.(JO Kid ("loves. ?de. [?sr pair. Infants' Knit Sa'cipies. 20c. each. White Braid, per bundle. Ic. ('bibi's Mittens, per pair. 5e. Good I ><?i 1 it's? .-ix for. 10c. Web ave -thousands of things ul marvelous low prices which cantu'! be iteulioncd in an advertisement. Now i< [he lime !" buy ( foods, a vs than you could bu\ them if rou Large and < legan I line of LA 11 si styli.-. all b uigh'l from ! lie marice i i he city. { 'onie, we are read y i i -I liie - of ( h KM ls ever shown in A id :re in New ^ ni L t 'ii v. ;> DRESS ( |( u IDS. lab this Fall, JO i ?er '.'eui und i ner coal and new anything you one of ibo cleanest and pretti i. Yours trulv; D. C. BROWSE & B!RO. Yes, he's dead. Murdered, most brutally murdered by the "Bulls and Bears." They are dangerous animals-much to be dreaded, and if we have only to continue with them in our forests and fields we could soon put an end to every one that walks on four legs. Yes, the quadruped kind are wild and savage and hard to manage, but the most dangerous and dis astrous are the gentlemen kind that promenade Wall Street in patent leather shoes and highly colored silk stockings. They are the murderers of And the Southern people are the mourners, but as the old adage goes CAN'T DOWN A WORKING MAN. You must be up and doing, ever on the alert to save your pennies. BUT FOR CASH-SELL FOR CASH ! That's the only redemption for the Southern people. Owe na man anything. Then, and not until then, are you indepen dent. That's the great ma.gnetic battery that DRAWS THE MASSES To the "RACKET STORE." That's the answer to the army of well pleased customers that daily crowd our Store. Can't wait on the people half the time. UNDERBUY..UNDERSELL.CASH! Knowing how to do this well does the work and pleases the people-keeps us hustling day and night. And now as old "Jack Frost" approaches you want to be ready for him. So here you go : Blankets 29c per pair up to best. Ked Flannel 8c. yard up. Good Pants Cloth 5c. yard up. Homespun 2] c. up. Bed Comforts 19c. Men's Drawers 12c. Shirts 10c. Boys' Wool Suit 48c. Pants 10c. Men's Jeans Pants that others get 50c. for, new lot just in, 39c. Ladies' Capes 48c. Velvet Collar, fur'trimmed, 69c. Big sample lot of Underwear for men and Women going wiib a rush at wholesale cost, and ?n Clothing-Men's Suits-Coat, Vest and Pants, all for SI.75. Got t) go. Don't fail to see 'em slide out. 25 Needles lc. 25 Envelopes lc. 24 Sheets Paper lc. 25 Slate Pencils lc. Zv loni re Collar lc. Lace Handkerchief lc. Finge.* Rings lc. Ladies' Collars lc. Pins lc. And thousands of Household Necessities for a mere song. Remember the place. We are always here. " Wrap 'em up." Money cheerfully refunded on demand. ATATTp - A JU Yours to please, KACKET MOORE & WALLIS. Follow in the Footsteps of the Sensible Shoe Wearer and you will find yourself in the ELECTRIC CITY SHOE STORE, Where you can find Style and Quality combined. We are showing the best lines of Foot-Gear to be seen in the State at KORRECT PRICES. $2.00, $3.00, $400, In all Stocks, Shapes, And Shades The Almighty Dollar humbled because Seventy-five Cents is doing its work. Remember, if your Feet have trouble of their own we can take "Special" care of them. Yours for Shoes, ELECTRIC CITY SHOE STORE. JOHN T. LIGON & CO., Proprietors. FO THE e o THIS year is drawing to a close, and from now until Christmas ymir live-cent Cotton money will yield you Klondike returns if invested with us in Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Etc. We oller the CHEAPEST Hui of Jeans, Flannels, Blankets, Lap Robes, And other things thal we will tell you about wheu you conic. < )ur GROCERY LINE ?s always large and complete. We can sell you anything ii) our Hue if you honor us with a call. fi:--.: " We are anxious-very anxious-to collect what is du?- The fact thar you are holding your Colton won't ??av our debts, and we must meei our obligations. Hold your Cotton if you wain to, hut please arrange to pay n> AT ( 1XC?; and GREATLY ohlige Your friends, EE & V?NDBVERS.