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Local, News* "WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 1899. Denier .Notes. f The weather is so much in evidence, that we cannot refrain from saying that we have had rain a plenty for this time. We fear we have had our share and next summer we will be left "high and dry." Sunday the clouds rolled away and the sun shone with the warmth of Springtime, which induced many of the community to attend church. In the morning Rev. Mike McGee at Welcome preached a good sermon to an attentive audience. We are glad he has been elected pastor of that Church for this year. He is a Confederate veteran, and his record as a soldier, as a man, and as a preacher is irreproachable. In the afternoon, Rev. A. B. Watson preached at Sandy Springs, to the edi . fication of a large congreg ation. It is quite evident he knows how, and is in teresting the children, knowing that in gaining the hearts of the-children he is gaining the parents also. He does not forget, as some preachers do, the Scrip tural injunction, "Feed my lambs." Mr. R. W. Hammond has a babe quite sick with pneumonia. We hope it will soon recover. Mr. J. Reid Garrison has just return ed from a short visit to Greenville. His patrons still keep Iiis gin and saw mill busy. Mr. T. R. Simpson, Jr., has conclud ed to leave Piedmont and settle down on his farm. We are glad to welcome him hack. He needs a housekeeper, but rumor says he has one already "en gaged." Cadet W?lie Garrison came home last Friday, accompanied by his friends, Cadets Cannon and Pickett, from Clemson College. Miss Lillie Garri son gave a sociable for their entertain ment on the 3rd, which was greatly en joyed hy all present. There was gath ered the beauty and chivalry of Den ver, and no doubt these fine-looking Cadets both made and received favor able impressions. On Sunday after noon one of the Cadets being hurried off to the train by two prudent young Lidies, who had been constantly re minded that "time and trains wait on on no man," in his hurry forgot his coat. We afterward learned that he and a friend, when at the next station, bidding some young ladies farewell, were left standing in the mud. We in tend-asking their friends how they fi nally arrived at College, but we sus pect on foot. Miss Mamie Maj ors gave a sociable on the 4th to the Cadets and her particu lar friends, which was quite a success. The young people were given a de lightful musicale at the residence of Mr. W. B. Hembree. His three fine sons, Oscar, Rufus and Waller, know how to make their guests enjoy them selves. INCOG. Simpsonville Sews, As you havent heard anything from our town in quite a while I will attempt to give you the news. In spite of the five-cent cotton Simx> sonvilleis still improving. Mr. Tom Moore has erected a large store house for our popular Racket men, Moore ?c Burdett. They are business men, full of energy, and up-to-date in every re spect. Glad to see their trade improv ing rapidly. I was so glad to see once more our 4ear old friend, Jack Her, with his sweet smiles in Piedmont Wednesday. Everybody appreciates his sweet smiles .and hearty hellows, but what is Pied mont's loss is Greenwood's gain. Miss Emma Holcombe, one of Pelzer s prettiest girls, was visiting the Misses Simpson last week. The band boys showed their appreciations by sere nading, which was very highly enjoyed by alL Mr. T. ' R. Simpson, who has been in Simpsonville for a year, has returned to his old home at Denver, S. C. We were sorry to see him leave and hope he will succeed wherever he goes. Just ask Mr. John B. King if he ever caught his horse. We are glad to see Mrs. J. H. Simp son, sr., np again, after a three-weeks' illness of bronchitis. Mr. W. A. Simpson and E. W. Elrod made a business trip to Greenwood last week. The cry is bad roads, but ask Mr. Arthur Merrett'and Bob Simpson what they think about it. (MCE Ono of our livery stable men, Mr. George Moore, visited Laurens last week. What is thc attraction, George? Mr. John Owens is visiting thc Messrs. Moore this week. Misses Jane and Cora Elrod visited friends and relatives at Central last week, and report a very pleasant time. BMiss Sallie Alexander, of Bickens, is visiting her brother, Mr." F."K.T<Uexp ander, on Greenville Street._~ Miss Carrie Ellis is visiting friemfs in Piedmont. Mrs. J. E. Wigington, of Piedmont, has been visiting her father at Dacus ville, S. C. Mrs. W. A. Hudgens, ol' Greenville, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Z. A. Hardiman, for the past few weeks. Mrs. Matildia Long has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Simpson, last week. Thc ginnery of Mr. J. H. Simpson, sr., caught on tire last Friday night. Two or three bales of cotton were burned. Two of our lively little girls, Misses Ada and Ena Simpson, visited ii reen ville]Monday. BROWN EYES. Attention, Sons! Camp W. W. Humphreys, United Sons Confcderacc Veterans, will meet at the office of Bonham & Watkins at ~y o'clock p. m. Friday, 10th inst. JOHN C. WATKINS, Commandant. Oak Grove Dots. After an absence of nearly four years, I am glad to be backin Anderson Coun ty, and send some more news to the popular and much appreciated INTEL LIGENCER. To all my former friends and acquaintances I send cordial greeting. We are in a beautiful section of the County, between Saluda River and Big Creek, on the road leading from Wil liamstonto Cooley's Bridge. Weean view the landscape in both Greenville and Anderson Counties. At night we can hear the rushing river and view the lights in Pelzer mills. Oak Grove school, taught by P. J. M. Osborne, seems to be in a healthy and prosperous condition. Notwithstand ing so much bad weather, he has only lost one day. Mr. Wash. Smith, one of our pros perous farmers, is selling a good deal of corn. He finds a ready sale for it among his neighbors. Our energetic friend. Mr. Wilson, is having his land cleared and hauling thc wood to Pelzer. Mr. Archie Cox and Mr. Willie Poore are doing a flourishing dairy business. They furnish excellent milk and butter, as the writer eau testify. Mr. Spearman is prepared to do car penter's work whenever he is called upon. Mr. Bunton and family are moving from Pelzer to his father's at Cooley's Bridge. Rev. P. J. M. Osborne has been dis abled for quite a while by a felon on his right thumb. When he wields thc birch he has to use his left hand. We are sorry that Mr. Harrison Thompson and family are preparing to move to Poker. Yoi" KNOW. Zarliae Echoes. Oh, my I this cold, rainy, dreary weather makes every one a little blue, especially the poor old farmers, that have some of last year's four-cents cot ton to pick yet, and the weather hav ing been so very bad, they haven't even "hit a lick" toward this year's crop. But "some days must be dark and dreary." We should look on the bright side of things, and hope in a short while the clouds will all roll away, and the sun come out clear and bright, dry off thc muddy roads and make us all feel better. Rev. W. D. Moore preached an able sermon to an appreciative audience last Sunday. Miss Rosa Branyon spent a few days with her friend. Miss Nola Mattison, of Honea Path, last week. Among thc visitors that worshipped at Little River Sunday, we note .Miss Armstrong, of Piedmont. Mr. John Haddon, of Shiloh, Mr Kniest Clink scales, of Due West. Miss Rosella Bowen, who is teaching a promising school at Clayton, spent Sunday with home folks. Mr. Rob. Pruitt will move his saw mill to Zarline Farm next week. Rob. is a hustling fellow and does first-class work. Miss Clayton Robinson, who is teach ing a successful school in Edge field, is expected home on a visit soon. Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Branyon are vis iting relatives in Greenville and Spar tanburg. STAR. Townville Items. Wo are having more rain this (Mon day) morning. Sickness in this community is in creasing, the grippe causing the most of it. Rev. D. W. Hiott preached a most eloquent and impressive sermon to a large congregation last Sunday. The roads are one continuous mud hole from Townville to Anderson. A numbe:? of our citizens are in Wal halla thi3 week attending Court. There was a cutting and shooting affray in town last Saturday night. Thc parties were negroes, none of whom have as yet been arrested. The sportsmen report the birds scarce now in this section. An effort is being made to establish a postoiiice at Mr. Wm. Woolbright's, in Oconec County, on the Westminster road. Both our schools arc flourishing. MOCKING BIRD. Associatiou of Patriotic Award. COLUMBIA, S. C., Feb. '.>, 18!)!>. Dear Mrs. Bonham: On Monday af ternoon, Jan. 30, a meeting of Colum bia ladies was held at the home of Bishop Capers when Mrs. Capers was duly chosen President and I Secretary and Treasurer of thc Association of Patriotic Award then formed, having for its present object the procuring of a suitable testimonial for Lieut. Victor Blue. It was decided that the proper testi monial would bc a handsome .Medal. I am instructed to write to a lady in each town, and vour name has been given me for Anderson, asking her to form a like Association to gather finnis for the testimonial. We have con cluded to name no .sum, desiring the offering to bc as general as possible what each is able to give, however small. We want, a voluntary and cheerful outpouring from the whole State. If you are not able to ?iel in the mat ter will you kindly lind some one who ?.an do so ? Hut we hope you will take charge. Please give the substance ol' this (ci your County paper. Affectionately y ours. MA KV P. SCRKVKN. Secretary and Treasurer, A. P. A. The following plan has been decided upon as a leasable one to give any one who desires to become a member ol the Association of Patriotic Award the op portunity ol' doing so: There will be placed at each ?d' the following stores a bank for the collection of the hinds donated foi the Victor lillie medal, viz., Hill-Orr Drug Co., \ivans Pharm acy, John M. Hubbard and Brown Bros. To each bank a note book and pencil will be attached, and any who contribute may write their names, thereby becoming members of the As sociation, Noone is expected to give much-5 or 10 tents, as each may feel disposed. Any funds may bo left with either o? thc newspaper offices or at Bonham & "Watkins" law office. MRS. M. L. BONHAM. Henry Timrod. EDITORS INTELLIGENCER : Within, the last few years interest has boen to a great extent revived in the poets and novelists of South Carolina. An asso ciation is being organized to publish ;i handsome edition of! Iiis poems and erect a suitable monument to Iiis mem ory. It is worthy of note that this movement began in Greenville, one of the greatest centres of education and refinement in the State, and that it is led by men of the highest culture and influence. Let ns, in accordance with the spirit of the times, seek to know more of this sweet singer, and not con demn the poems that came from his pen because of our own ignorance. Henry Timrod was born in Charles ton, 8. C.. December 8,1829. His fath er, though a book-binder, wrote good poetry. He inherited from his motlier a passionate love for nature. "Blue eyed HarryV first misfortune was to lose Iiis father at the age of eight. Young Timrod was just twenty-three years older than his life-time friend. Paul Hamilton Hayn e. Being school mates for several years, a friendship was formed, which lasted until the poet's death, October 1807, and did not end even then. in 1S72 a New York publishing house brought out "Tinirod's Poems; Edited with a Sketch of the Poet's Lite, by Paul H. Hayne." No liner biography was ever written, for so exquisite was thc sympathy existing between thc poet and his friend that through the memoir we may read the inmost thoughts ot the singer. One of Tinirod's teachers describes him thus: "Modest and diffident, with a nervous utterance, but with melody ever in Iiis heart and on his lips. Though slow of speech, he was, like Burns, quick to learn. Thc chariot wheels mighr,jar in the gates through which he tried to drive his winged steeds, but the horses were of celestial temper, and the chariot car of purest gold." To love nature as shown in running streams, grassy iields and blue skies does not make one a poet, but without it there can be no poet like Timrbd. Although he lived in the city he longed foi the country, and one of the hap piest times of his life was the long visit to Hayne in his country home in Geor gia. At ilie age of sixteen he entered the University of Georgia, but he was forced to leave before he could gradu ate by ill health and poverty. Aller leaving college he read law for awhile under James L. Pettigrew, hut his poetic temperament could not en dure so stern and methodical a mis tress, and he soon gave up the idea of becoming a lawyer. His next venture was to begin a close study of Greek and Kornau literature, in order to se cure a position as professor of Greek and Roman literature under his alma mater. Xo vacancy occurring in any college where he could be employed, he accepted the place of tutor, offered him by Mr. Murray Robinson, ofOr angeburg, and taught in his family for a number of years. During this time his pen had not been idle, and he had contributed many short poems to different magazines. In I860 the best of these were published by Ticknor & Fields, of Boston, and both Northern and Southern critics praised it highly. The New York Tribune was especially loud in its praises. No doubt, his work would now enjoy world-wide fame, if the war had not began just then. But as it was Timrod was lilied with hatred for the invaders, and his wild spirit burst forth in that series of fiery war hymns which many a hero sang as he charged to death on thc sanguinary fields of Virginia. Especially worthy of note among these arc "A Ciy to Arms," and ''Carolina," the latter having been set to beautiful music. It is sung in many of our schools, and the opening lines of the chorus at least are familiar to almost : every school-boy: Ho! for Carolina, that's the land for mc, lu her happy borders roam the brave and free, And her bright-eyed maidens-none can fairer be, Oh! it is the land of love and sweet liberty." He became war correspondent to the Charleston Mercury soon after the bat tle of Shiloh, but he aftewards resign ed and returned to Columbia. There he became associate editor of a leading newspaper, "The South Carolinian," and began to think that he was pros perous enough to carry out his long del cried intention ol' marrying Miss Kate Goodwin. This was a beautiful English girl, who proved herself in ev ery way worthy of her husband, and who was always ready to cheerfully undergo any hardships with him beside her. She was the subject of "Katie." one of his longest and finest poems. Ile married early in 1804, and for about a year was completely happy. Then came Sherman, burning his newspaper office, and driving Timrod himself! to seek safety in dight. When he dared venture forth again, he fourni Columbia a pile of smoking ruins. In his absence his almost idolized son, tho "Willie" ol'his best poems, had died and these combined misfortunes re duced him, as he himself expressed il, "ti? beggary, starvation, bitter grief and litter want of hope." His brother in-law had died and his widow and children were depending on Timrod for support. Ile weal to Charleston and did newspaper work, for which in I he end h< was never paul. Ile. hied to sell his poems, bul the memory ol' I he w ar w as loo fresh al t lie North, ami lhere was no one lo buy them south ol' the Potomac. Ile was al las! driven to do copying in the Gov ernors office for very little pay. Herc he wrote more than once from m o'clock one morning until sunrise the next. Under the tremendous strain, his naturally weak frame soon broke down and his doctor told him that if he did not get ;i change of air at once ho would not live a month longer. He went to Kayne's home in the pine-woods near Augusta, Ga., where he spent a month very pleasantly. When he returned he found his fam ily out of money and provisions, and went to work harder than ever. In September the consumption, which had long threatened him, seized him with double force, and one hemorrhage fol lowed another until in October. On the sixth he was very weak, and feeling that he was going to die, asked that he be placed in a chair before an east win dow, that he mightsee thesun rise once more. Just at the hour, which he had fore told years before, he died. Ten years before he had written: ''Somewhere on this earthly planet. In the dust of flowers to be, In the dewdrops, in the sunshine Sleeps a solemn day for me. As it purples in the zenith, As it brightens on the lawn, The's a hush of death about me, And a whispered, 'He is gone!' " Md). HORTON. Lowndesville, S. C., Feb. :?. All persons interested in the grave yard at Flat Kock church are request ed to meet there Saturday afternoon. Feb. 11th, 1890, at 2 o'clock, to consult and arrange to enclose the graveyard with a wire lenee. S. P. TATK. This is a season of volcanic disturb ances. First Vesuvius had to break loose. And now Mount Colina in Old Mexico is spouting hot stuff at a lively rate, while Congress and about 15 Legislatures are in more or less violent states of eruption. -? ? -- To Cure A Cold In One Day Take .Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet. AN ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR ONE DOLLAR.-One hundred en graved visiting cards in fashionable style ia a moat acceptable present for either ladies or gentlemen. We furnish these (name only) for one dollar and prepay postage Work done in our own factory here. No delay. Send for samples of cards or wedding invitations. J P. STEVENS <fe BRO , Jewelers and Engra vers, 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. (500 O.iver Chilled Steel Plows sold this season by Sullivan Hardware Co. If you can find of these customers that will not say it is a better Plow than any other make he is using they will give you an . liver free. A big combination lias advanced price on Barbed Wire, and no doubt will make another advance soon. Sullivan Hard ware Co., with the ready cash, bought five car loads ahead before the rise, and will hold the combination down in this section for awhile at least. Two ear loads just received at old prices. Sullivan Hardware Co. still sell the Towers & Sullivan Steel Plows. Farm ers know they are the best goods is why they sell so rapidly. Car load just in and another on the way. Prices right. If you want Galv. Poultry Wire you will find it at!Sullivan Hardware Co's, at prices that will surely sell you. Pendleton It tins. Capt..I. C. Stripling lins been ven' ill lot; the Inst ten d;iys. but we ave glad to hear that there was a slight improvement in his condition yester day. We trust he will soon be well again. Capt. Alston, of Pettigrew S. C., has been visiting Rev. 0. T. Porcher. Miss Wightman, who is visiting Rev. Mr. Watson, has been quite sick. Mrs. D. Neal has gone to her home in Kansas City, Mo. Mose Brown killed Sam Williams on the 2nd inst. Both negroes. They were playing with pistols and the kill ing was accidental. TELL TALE. BUCK lena Arnica naive. The best salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac?on, or money refund ed. Prise 25 cants per box For sale by Hill-Orr Drug Co Nice Plymouth Rock Cockerels for sale. W."G. Hembree, Anderson, S. C. The question of the most importance to the farmer now is, where ean I get my Farming Implements the cheapest and get the best quality? The correct answer i is Brock Bros. By special arrangement with a first class Art Studio we are enabled to make the following oller to our Customer.--: We furnish you with a eard, and after you have purchased goods to the amount of .S.l.Ou for cash at our Store we will indorse it. It will then entitle you to one-halt dozen of the best Gloss Cabinet Photos, and one life-size 14x17 enlargement of the same upon payment of only il.its. The work given with this oiler is positively guaranteed to be lirst-clnss and those not holding tickets will be charged the regu lar price, ?."),0u. Take advantage of this grand offer. Brock Bros. Carpenters, it is to your interest to see us before buying your tools if you want to save money and get the best quality of goods. We have the goods to back wnat we say. Brock Bros. Just received a car of Florpnc? Wagons. J. S. FOWLER. Have hot water pipes run trom your stove to bath room. Try Osborne di Clinkscales. Iron King Stoves are sold in Anderson only by Osborne & Clinkscales. The C. A. Reed Music House has re cently received a full car load of Pianos, and are offering high grade instruments at lower prices than ever heard of in this country. J. J. Fretwell has just received two car loads of line Wagons, which he is offer ing at very low prices. 15 FOR RENT-The offices recently occu pied by Bonham & Watkins, in tho IN TELLIGENCER building. Apply at this OlfiCH. Tremendous stock of Ouns, bought before the high tariff went into effect. Sullivan Hardware Co. will sell you a Gun cheaper than they can be bought to day at wholesale from the factory. The C. A. Reed Music House has taken the State Agency for the celebrated Co lumbia Graphophone, and is selling them at manufacturer's prices. It will interest every one to call at the Music House and see this wonderful invention. Iron King Stoves are considered the best. Buy one. Osborne & Clinkscales, Sole Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne & Clinkscales. IPOJEl,_ Fancy and Staple Groceries, Flour, Sugar, Cof?ee, Molasses, Tobacco, And Cigars, COME TO J. C. OSBORNE. South Main Street, below Bank of Anderson, Phone and Free Delivery._W. H. Harrison's Old Stand. THEIR NAME IS MUD ! THIS shall be the name of the man who tries to sell FLOUR cheaper than we. We bought before the rise, and we are going to le'; our customers have it just like we bought it. We are right in the swim, aud our price is low enough to suit the times-in fact, you would hardly know Flour was any higher. Then, our SHOE STOCK is too big. We are guiug to cut it down, and our prices will be slashed to beat the band. We've got all sorts of left-hand upper-cuts for any price that's going. We are iu the held for glory now. Come on and see 'em squirm. We're in it to the finish. We are the people of people when it comes to FERTILIZERS ! Our 10 and 2 ACID and POTASH is the best goods on the market, and we have got the prices that will make them go on sight. All grades of Fertilizers at LOWEST PRICES. DEAN & RATLIFFE. For the Prevention and Cure of the Prevalent Troubles . . . GRIPPE, COLDS, And their accompaniments. Neuralgic Pains, Headache, Pain in the Limbs, OUR GRIP CAPSULES Are almost a Specific. This remedy should be in every household. EVANS PHARMACY. WIIliflutaoB Female uallege, "X/V^illia,neston, S. G. The Spring Session will open on Monday, Feb. 6, 1899. For any desired information, address REV. S. LANDER, President, PATRICK MILITARY INSTITUTE OPENS SEPT. ?fters Best Advantages in All Respects. Students may save Time and Money. JOHN B. PATRICK, Anderson, a C. Great Line Early Spring Goods. In our Spring display we don't think we were ever so fortunate before in getting on to the popular Styles and Pat terns, and practical lines for immediate wants. White Goods are in the lead, and we are supplied with a great line of them. Welt Cords and Heavy P. K's. at from 10c. to 40c. Plain White Lawns at from 5c. up to the Linen Lawns at $1.00. Embroideries and Laces of every description, P. K. Embroideries for Heavy Welt Cords. One lot Short Length Embroideries. Come quick-they won't last long. Yard Wide Percales 5c. to 12 l-2c. The range of Styles and Patterns is varied and beautiful. A pretty line Ladies' Shirt Waists in Percales, P. K and White Lawn at 50c. to $1.50. Men's Negligee Shirts 25c. to $1.50-new, bright, beauti ful. We can say that we are selling two Negligee Shirts where we usually sell one at this season. The ratio must in crease as the season advances. We are determined to do as large a Shirt business as it is possible for us to do. Gent's Furnishings is, without doubt, the growing De partment of our business, and it is not our intention to neg lect it, but on the contrary intend pushing it forward with all the fosee at our command. Winter Goods are still on sale, and it is interesting to see how low we are selling them. This bad weather makes us ravenous for trade. We cer tainly will appreciate anything you can give us. TO OUR MAIL ORDER PATRONS We beg to state we expect to strive harder than ever to please you. The increase of business shows our past efforts have been appreciated. Samples sent on request. Yours very truly, c 111 ( Having purchased the entire Stock of We will, beginning Tuesday morning, January 31st, throw this entire Stock of SHOES, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOAKS, HOSIERY, HATS and CENTS' FURNISHINGS On the market at 50c. on the All of this Stock will be displayed on Centre Tables and marked in plain figures. Come early and take advantage of this GREAT SALE Before all of the plums are gone. The above stock is com posed of the very best quality of Goods, and is neither old or shop-worn. Also, we are receiving daily NEW SPRING GOODS Of every description at the very lowest prices, that we would be pleased for you to call and inspect. Don't fail to grasp this opportunity of buying Staple Merchandise at- . IT UNIE lill Yo UM truly, LESSER & CO., Under Masonic Temple, Leaders of Low Piioea.