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Local News? WEDNESDAY. FEB. 15, lS??). Home Wedding? Mr. Fred. B. Maxwell and Miss Zoe Bleekley, two popular young people of this city, were united iu the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride, on North Main Street, this morn ing at 10 o'clock. Rev. O. L. Martin performed the ceremony in the pres ence of a few friends and thc families of the happy couple, who left imme diately on a trip to Florida. The bride is the youngest daughter of the late S. Bleekley, and is a young lady of many accomplishments. The groom is the eldest son of Col. J. D. Maxwell, is a worthy young mau. and is exceedingly fortunate in his selection of a bride. Opera Friday Night. Tho Andrews Opera Company, who recently rendered that beautiful opera, "Martha," in Anderson, have again been secured here, and will appear in the Opera House next Friday evening in that famous opera, "Bohemian Girl/1 To secure this Company Manager Breazeale had to put up a heavy guar antee. It will take a crowded house to pay expenses, and excursions will be run from the neighboring towns. No doubt a large number of persons will avail themselves of this opportunity to see and hear such a Company. Tick ets will be on sale to-morrow at Wil hite's Drug Store. Secure your seats early Severe Weather. The "Sunny South." has been in the icy grip of the storm king for several -days past. In many sections- thc snow was deeper and the weather colder than was ever experienced before. In this city a light snow, followed by sleet, fell last Saturday, and the mer cury took a big drop before night. Early Sunday morning the snow com menced falling again and continued nearly all through the day, covering the ground to a depth of four or five inches. On Monday the sun peeped out but it had no effect on the snow. Through out the day it was bitter cold and the mercury flirted around /.ero. That night it registered four degrees below zero, which is something unusual for this country. This morning the weather is still cold and the snow is sticking well. Death of Mr. Robert Branyon. Mr. Robert Branyon, one of Barker's Creeks most highly esteemed citizens, <lied at his home Thursday evening, 2nd inst:., at G o'clock. He had been in feeble health for about ten years with rheumatism, and had almost lost the entire use of his legs. He had been a member of the Baptist Church about sixty years. Mr. Branyon married Miss Frances Hunt and ten children were born unto them, four sons and six daughters. He volunteered in the Confederate war and belonged to Co. K, Orr's Regiment. In the second bat tle of Manassas he received a severe wound in the arm, which disabled him for further service in the war. On Friday his remains were interred in the Barkers Creek Churchyard after services conducted by Rev. X. G. Wright. His body was borne to the grave by his old comrades, viz., Messrs. John T. Green, J. H. Dunlap. W. P. Wright, T. T. Wright, J. S. Ragsdale .and L. M. Kay. He leaves eight chil dren to mourn his death, AV ho have the .sympathy of a host of friends. A Sarrow Escape. Alley, the G-year-old son of Mr. Jas. E. Barton was painfully burned yester day morning at his home near the northern suburbs of the city. Alley, with Ins older brothers, had decided to go out rabbit hunting. At the sugges tion of a negro boy, the boys gathered up some old sacks and thoroughly wrapped them around their legs to protect them from the snow. While placing these sacks in position Alley stood too near the fire and in a few seconds his apparel was in flames. The little fellow screamed at tiie top of his voice, which attracted the atten tion of his father, who was in thc din ing room at breakfast. Mr. Barton ran to his sons assistance, and it was with difficulty that he pulled the burning sacks from the little fellow's legs, finally having to pour water on them to put out the fire. The calves of both legs were severely burned, raising large blisters, but will not leave a scar. The little fellow is now doing well. In extinguishing the flames Mr. Barton was painfully burned on the lingers of his right hand. Commendable Work. The continued rains, the heavy snow and the extremely cold weather has caused more or less suffering among the poorer classes. For several days preceding Sunday tho police would hear of sonic poor negro, and in a few cases ol' some poor white family, need ing both food and fue!, sind on Satur day several appeals for help were made to thc city authorities. <>n Sunday morning the snow was falling thick and fast, and, of course, this would cause more suffering. That afternoon Mayor Hood called thc City Council together, and after hearing Hie state ments of thc policemen, it was resolved to immediately relieve as far as pos sible all persons who were deserving objects ol'charity. Mayor Mood made ii personal investigation in several of the cases and lound that the state ments made to tho city fathers had not been exaggerated. <?u Monday morning both food and fuel were sent to the most needy, and the policemen were instructed to appeal to thc citi zens. This was done, and our good people responded liberally in both money and provisions, many of thom expressing t lionise]ves ns being more than pleased at thc opportunity of doing something for the distressed and requesting the officers to call again if more was needed. Thc city fathers did nothing more than their duty in looking after and contributing to the relief of those in distress, and our peo ple will be blessed for their liberal re sponse to thc call for aid. Anderson is a live, progressive town, and her people are always ready and willing to do their duty under any and ?ill circum stances. Change of Time for Holding Court. The dates tor holding Court in all thc Counties of thc Eighth Judicial Circuit have been changed by thc Leg islature. The bill only hicks the Gov ernor's signature to become law. The change is to take effect May 1st, and thc Courts for the spring term are not interfered with. Following are the times designated by the new bill : Green ville County-Court of General Sessions to open fourth Monday in January, the last Monday in May, second Mondaj' in September ; Court of Common Pleas to open fourth Mon day in March, fourth Monday after the fourth Monday in September. Anderson County-Court opens the fourth Monday in February, fourth Monday in June, second Monthly after the fourth Monday in September. Abbeville County-Court to open second Monday in February, second Monday in June, fourth Monday in September. Oconee County-Court, to open sec ond Monday in March, second Monday after fourth Monday in June, sixth Monday after the fourth Monday in September. Pickens County-Court to open the third Monday in March, third Monday after the fourth Monday in June, fourth Monday af ter fourth Monday in Sep tember. mt- -O- -tm Townville Items. Mr. ll. W. Speares, of this place, has been very sick with the chicken pox. but w e glad that he is better. Mr. J. A. Gaines, of this place, is down in bed very low with heart dis ease. "We hope that he will soon re cover. Mr. M. J. O'Neal and family, of this place, lui ve moved to Pelzer, so we are informed. Rev. D. W. Hiott has been very sick, but he was able to preach ti powerful sermon on last Sunday. He also after preaching resigned as pastor of thc Town ville Church. He gave as his rea sons for resigning that the Church was divided and he could not preach to a divided Church. We regret very much to give Kev. Hiott up, as we think he could have done a good work at this place. Hurrah for the correspondent that took the old soldiers' pai t in regard to pensions being cut down. May his shadow never grow less and some day may we be permittee to vote for him for Congress. The grippe is prevalent in our com munity, but not in a serious fono. The roads are in the worst lix we have seen them for years. I hie young man told us there was a man and horse and buggy plum under in a mud hole between here and Anderson, and you just could see the top ol" Iiis whip above the mud. We don't vouch for the above. We know something that may be most people don't know, that there is just one mud hole between here and Anderson. Wc were glad to see our old friend, Capt. H. R. Vandiver, able to be out to Church Sunday. Mr. R. S. Fant, of near this place, was called to Hartwell, Ga., hist week to bring in one of Mr. Fowler's prison ers. We understand that thieves broke into a store at Fair Play last week, but havn't heard the particulars. Mrs. Spearman Dobbins, of Oakway, is spending awhile willi her lather, Mr. J. A. Gaines, at this place. Mr. J. T. Gaines, of this place, is at tending Court ?it Walkalla lin's week. Messrs. Ed. Mason, Wade Leathers and Mr. White, of Westminster, at tended Church here Sunday. OLD ROSIN DE HOW. Feb. ?tll. Alice Items. Very little tarni work has been done up to this time, and no guano has been hauled from the market. Probably some of us have found out that all cot ton and guano and little corn and meat don't pay. Mrs. Eliza Taylor, who is visiting friends in thc Corine section, we learn is very sick. Wv hope she will soon recover. One of our State Constables gaven certain person five dollars to show him a still, bul to his surprise he could not get it out of position after he saw it. One of our bachelors went calling the other Sunday night, his boise got loose and he had to walk home in the mud. Always be sure and hitch your horse securely, and he will he lhere winn you need him. Mrs. S. II. Stone, ol' Deans, luis been visiting in this community. A certain man who owns hind m*ara school house ran the school boys oil'his land because I hey wi re picking up some dead sticks to build a lire in t he stove. We have had a big snow. FAI;;,II;I:. Honor Kail of i nion (?rove Schoo!. Second Gnuie-Dollie Shaw, Cains Hobson, A ndrew I lill I larris. Third < ? rade-Selma Gumbrell. Lucia Ashmore. I'd Shaw, Clyde Shaw, La l? der Harris, Ida McAlister, Evelyn Kay. fu urti i Grade-Manche Ashmore, .Myrtle Keys. K. T. Mayfield, Allene ! b ooks. fifth Grade-Cecil Keys. Calvin Gumbrell, Inez Kay, Hattie Gumbrell. Sixth Gradi-Kniest Ashmore, Les lie Kay, Della Keys. Andes Morgan. LENA CAMIM?KLL, Principal. Old ?tock}' River items. Al'lci a few weeks absence from thc deai1 old IN'I ELT.IGKXCEH we conic again to let the many readers know weare still living and enjoying good health. Well, Mr. Editor, we are having plenty of rain at this time, and the public roa?s are out of sight, ?and the (dd chronic grumbler lias taken his seat in the corner. Mr. W. P. McMahon and family, of near Anderson, visited in this section last Saturday night and returned home on Sunday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Alewine, of this community. Mr. I. 0. Kay and wife, of this sec tion, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Bnrriss, near Union Church. Mr. E. Hall and family, of this sec tion, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Roe. Pigs are scarce in this part of the country. The largest demand for them I have ever heard of. Many of the correspondents spoke last year of having to live on hog and hominy this yeal*. I think it would be uncommon for this part of the country, for it would be hominy and no hog. There are a great many negroes in this neighborhood who have a mule but have scarcely anything to feed it on at this time, and having about, six months to work it before they can make any feed of any kind. So look out, white folks, for your locks and corn cribs. A boy never feels so near heaven as when he is lighting his lirst cigar, or so near the other place as when he is linisldng it One of oar neighbor's family have been living in the house with their father ever since they were married, and that is a long time. Some time re cently they decided they would move out in a near by cabin and try it by themselves. So they moved out and stayed one night, and one said t hey never slept any that night, and the other said "I nearly froze to death and this place ss not like father's home." An hour by sun they were moved back, and now the gentleman has gone to j Tennessee to keep from hearing the i joke. I Well, many readers, do not make fan of such a small space we have taken up this week. The roads are impassable down here and can not go anywhere to hear of tin; ups and downs of this section, so we will come hot and heavy next time. Pirro. Simpsouville News. Since thc snow began to fall Satur day afternoon our young people and children are having a jolly time snow balling. "Lookout, rabbits !" .Mr. W. A. Simpson and Wade Elrod spent a few days in Atlanta last week buying mules. Mrs. T. M. Burrough is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. .1. J. Hannon, this week. A crowd ol' our young people spent a very pleasant evening ( Friday) at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Paris on Park Kow. The Piedmont String Band furnished music for the occasion, which was grand. The Misses 1'arises know how to make everybody have a good time. Mr. Clarence Miller being the ..center of attract ion." Mr. J. F. Simpson, sr., is suffering with a severe attack of la grippe. Our popular merchant, Mr. W. il. .Moore, visited his parents ai Laurens ? this weeli. Mr. .lohn < hvens spent a few days in Laurens this week attenniug the mar riage ol' his sister. Mr. George Dogget has accepted a position with Simpson & Smith, and Mr. Bob Simpson has gone back to his old place of business with Trowbridge, Nesbitt & C<?. We hate to give Bob up, not. only Sinipsonville but thc whole community. His friends are numbered by the seores. With his good natale and kind, accommodating, generous disposition he will succeed wherever lie goes. Mr. Alexander fondly is improving slowly. : Mis.?. Leanna Mambo was visiting in Piedmont last week. She is one of Greenwood's belles. Wc sec several of our boys looking I blue this morning. They intended to go to see their best girls yesterday but the snow disappointed them. Cheet up, boys, the snow will melt away some day in time for you to tell them that "sweet old story." Mr. Andrew Williams' little (laugh ter, Mamie, has been very low with pneumonia, but is improving slowly. Mrs. .1. Gaillard is visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mts. (.teer, of Green ville, this week. I?UOWX E?ES. .Monkey Cotton Pickers. Mu. El ?rou : Already the calamity howler has budded ont for the Spring. The great bug-a-boo exciting his high strung sensibilities al tile ptesent is the possibility, liol probability, of sub stituting monkey cotton pickers for nickers ol' tho coon variety, lt has Ixen demonstrated that thu class of monkeys known as the Sithaylalis Vul garis variety have been irained lo pick as high as ."?0 pounds of cotton a day, and this with only a lew years'train ing, t Mir chronic.grumblers insist thal after we have imported from Africa a far more reasonable breed and trained i hen for more l lian ?I cen) my in I he useful ari.v. that i! is a loss of labor, to say not bing ol lime, to abandon train ed pickers for the new tribe as pro posed. Tiny are also demonstrating their alarmist proclivities in insisting that ii is-only.another Yankee ?rick lo colonize (hem here in i he Soin h io re ceive Hie beiielil of Southern educa tion and ; raining, together w ith the association of their cousins from Afri ca, who '.'.iii drill thom also in (lie science ol' I he franchise: and ere long, following tile established policy of Hie Northern partisans, Llic loth amend ment, garbled to mean anything, will throw its protecting arm around the "pool slave" and there w ill be a second emancipation proclamation. "Then," they ask, "where will be rhe ]?<?>;. farmer who has. imported a whole tribe of monkeys to pick his coi ton ?" Truly, tho days of the fool-killer have long since boen numbered. T. Tribute of Respect. Whereas, it hath pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst and from the sphere of usefulness and labors our esteemed brother, Wm. R. Roberts, therefore be it liesoh'f?d, First, That in his death Hiram Lodge has lost a faithful and devoted member. Second, That we extend to his family our deepest sympathy. Third, That a copy of these resolu tions be spread on our minutes, a copy sent to each of the County papers and a copy sent to the family. S. li. HAIJPKR. P. M. RUFF, J. A. AUSTIN, Committee. - She had sent a telegram and was waiting for an answer. Suddenly the peculiar halting click of the receiving machine sounded in the office: and she said to her companion : "That's from George, I know. I can tell his stutter." To Cure A Cold In Ono \)&y Take Laxative Bromo Quinton Tablets. All druggists refund money if it tails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. <-?. on each tablet. A new delight is found each year in the first ride of the season. Tue new Vikings and Ciescenty have every quali fication to please the most critical rider. These wheels are envied by all. On ex hibition at Sullivan Hardware (.'o's. Bi cycle Department. Another big job lot of Leather Collars jiibt received at Sullivan Hard ware Co. This is a rare bargain, and you will re gret it, if you buy before seeing these This is the time to be investigating. C insider last year's record and then ?et us show you our '99 Viking and Cres cent Bicycles. Sullivan Hardware Co. now have these wheels on exhibition. AN ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR ONE DOLLAR.-One hundred en graved visiting cards in fashionable style is a most 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. During the long winter evenings it's a good time to think about your 'W bicy cle. Facts speak louder than advertise ments. Viking and Crescent Bicycles apeak for themselves. These wheels are sold by Sullivan Hardware Co. (iOO Oliver Chilled Steel Beam Plows sold this season by Sullivan Hardware Co. If you can find of these customers that will not say it ia a better Plow than any other makehe is using they will give you an Oliver free. Sullivan Hardware Co. still sell the "Towers & 8ullivan Steel Plows. Farm ers know they are the best goods is why they se) I 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 rou._ j An Appen] for Iii;' Vow. Edi In t's J it iel !iyt: near : 'Vin- generous rcspou.sc by our citizens tn thc appeal for help for the suffering poor has pul provisions and fuel in every house where needed, and unless the cold weather should last for sonic time yet, it is probable that the help already rendered will be sufficient, so far as provisions and fuel are concerned. The greatest need now is for clothing, shoes. stockings and quilts and especially such as are suited for children. If anyone has cast-off articles of the kind mentioned and can't send them to the City Hall, we will send for them on ! being notified. Such things will prove a blessing to many suffering ones. J. K. Hoon, Mayor. ---. - - Samuel C. Cason, Esq.. of thc Abbeville Har. died at the hospital in Columbia last Monday morning, after an operation had been performed upon him for appendicitis. He was about forty-seven years of age, and leaves a widow and sis children. UucKlcu? Arnica .rn;ive, The best salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, ! Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, j Chilblains, Corns, and all ?kin Erup j tiona and positively cures Piles, or uo ; pay required, lt is guaranteed to give j perfect satisfac?on, or inoney refund ; cd. Prise 25 cents per box. For sale : by Hill-Orr Drug Co The question of the most importance to I tho larmer now is, where (ran I get my I Farming Implements the ciieapeat and get me best quality? Tbe correct answer is Brock Bros. Carpenters, it is to your interest to see us belora buying your tools il you want to >avo money and get tho best quality ol' goods. We have the goods to back wliat we say. Brock Bros. Just received a car of Florence Wagons J. s. FOWLER. Have hot water pipes run Irom your stove to bath room. Try Osborne & Clinkscales. Iron King Stoves aro sold in Anderson ouly by Osborne ifc Clinkscales. The C. A. Reed Music House has re cehtly 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. Frotwell has just received two car loads of lino Wagons, which he is offer ing at very low prices. 15 FOR REST-The offices recently occu pied by Bonham ?c Watkins, in "the IN TELLIGENCER building. Apply at thi9 office. Tremendous stock of Guns, bought before the high tariff went into effect. Sullivan Hardware Co. will sell you a Guu 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 tho 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 beat. Buy one. Osborne ?fe Clinkscales, Sole Agents. Roofing, tin work, galvanized iron work and plumbing done on short notice by Osborne & Clinkscales_ FOIR, .... Fancy and Staple Groceries, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Tobacco, A_nd 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 he the name of the man who tries to sell FLOUR cheaper thau we. We bought before the rise, and we are going to let our customers have it just like we bought it. We are right in the swim, and our pri?e is low enougn to suit the times-iu fact, you would hardly know Flour was any higher. Then, our SHOE STOCK is too big. We are going 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 in tho field for glory now. Come on and see 'em squirm. We're in it to thc 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. DE?N & RATLBFFE. For the Prevention a ii tl Cure of tlie Prevalent Troubles . - - GRIPPE, COLDS, And their aceoinpanimente. Neuralgic Pains, Headache, Fain in the Limbs, Are almost a Specific. This remedy should bc in every household. WilSiairotsoH Fesnate Collete, Williamston, S. G. Thc Spring Session will open on Monday, Feb. 6, 1899. For any desired information, address REV. S. LANDER, President Offers Best Advantages in All Respects. Students may save Time and Money. JOHN B. PATRICK, Anderson. S. C. j The cold snap has increased the demand for Heavy Win ter Goods. We have a few left that we had anticipated hav ing to carry over, but will offer our customers inducements to move them. We will sell, without a cent of profit, every pair of Blan kets in our Store. Also, a few Heavy Cotton-filled (S. C. made) Comforts, any Cape or Jacket or Overcoat. Some Men's Heavy Winter Suits at lower prices than you ever heard of before in the history of Ready-made Clothing. A few Lap Robes left on which we will give you all the profit. Our entire line of Ladies' Wool Undervests and Union Suits at cost. We will be glad to get rid of any Winter Goods ; so if you want a bargain come to see us. We have come out in full blast on White Goods. P. K's, Heavy Welt Cords, Percales, Cheviots, &c, &c, for early Spring wear. Also, new lot of Denims, Laces, Embroide ries, &c. Our Gents' Furnishing Department is full up with New things in Shirts, Cravats, Suspenders, Hosiery, &c. Don't forget that this is to be a great Negligee Shirt season with us. The edict has gone forth, so watch out for us. Gents' Furnishings is our Great Department in our Clothing side. You can always find the Newest things. There is not a House to be found anywhere that is in better shape to fit up the Men, Women and Children in Wear ing Apparel from Head to Foot than we are. We expect to put out a new foot ia the way of pushing our business before long. Watch out for us. The people are treating us royally, and we appreciate everything done for us. Yours very truly, C. F. JONES I CO. vJJulV For Shoe Bilayers. $5,000.00 Worth of Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Shoes for the Spring Trade just received, all made by the very best manu facturers. They are, beyond any question whatever, the best and most durable Footwear in America. They are put together tightly and strongly. The water won't leak through them, but runs off like rain on a duck's back. We sell hun dreds of pairs, and want to sell some to you. Buy one pair, then you will buy more. Here are some stunners : 1 Ladies' Genuin? Dongola Shoes, Button or Lace, Pleel or Spring Heel, all sizes, only. 97c Ladies' Extra Fine Dongola Shoes, Button or Lace, Heel or Spring Heel, every pair guaranteed all solid leather and to give good wear, only.Si 24 Gentlemen's Fine Dress Shoes, Lace or Congress, all sizes, only. 95c Gentlemen's Solid Oak Calf, every pair warranted to give satisfaction.. 1 24 Ladies' Glove Grain Button Slu os, all si/.vs. solid leather, only. 92c Misses' Dongola Shoe?, 9 lo 2. Patent Tip, all solid leather, only. 65c Children's Shoes, 2 to li. Black or Tan, only. 20c Ladies' Tan Shoes, 2i to S, made by the be?t manufacturers, only. 1 24 Men's Oak Kip Ties, all solid, only. 89c Gentlemen's Fine Vici Kid Shoes, every pair warranted, only. 1 4$ Boys' Cali' Skin Shoos, 3 io (5, guaranteed to wear like iron, only. 98c Full line Ladies' Slippers just received. Gentlemen's Tau (ame: Call' Sho<;s, all sizes, only. 1 4!' Boys' Tan Can' Shoes, to li. all solid, ?mly. 1 24 Ail of our Heavy ?Vinter Shoes AT COST. SPECIAL NOTICE. Our Buyer will leave iu a few days for the Northern mar kets to purchase the largest and most up-to-date line of Spring and Summer Goods ever brought to this market at prices unheard of. We have sold twice as many Goods up tc date than any season for the past ten years: also, we will carry twice the amount of Stock as we have done in the past. Yours truly, ' LESSEE & CO., Reliable Shoe Dealers, under Masonic Temple.