The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-26
BRIEF MENTION.


Mr.. Stokely, of Tennessee, brought drove
of fine hogs to Anderson this; week. and sold
them readily at eight cents gross.
Never enquire of the editor for news, for it
is his business to give it to thee at the appoint
ed time without being asked for it.
We understand that the Council have ordered
Naptha for the purpose of lighting the street
lamps. This is step in the right direction.
The Union Meeting of the Third District,
Sauda Baptist Association, will be held with
Flat Rock Church, beginning on Saturday
next.
Stockholders are reminded that the annual
meeting of the Anderson Farmers and Me-
chanics' Association will take place on Sstur-
day next.
Rev. R. N. Pratt of AbbevilIe, preached in
the Baptist Church on Sunday last. He is
young man of fine talent, and is doing good
work at Abbeville.
The Rocky River road has been we'll worked
and is now in splendid condition. Much
credit is due Mr.. Clark for the interest mani
tested in improving the streets.
Rev. L. M. Aver is in attendance upon the
Baptist State Convention, which convened at
Chester on the 25th instant. His pulpit will
be supplied by Rev. J. S. Murray on next
Sunday.
The largest Turnip of the season, weighing
sixteen pounds, was sent to this Office the other
day by our friend, Nh. J. G.. Keys, who took
the premium at the Anderson Fair aid at the
State Fair for the best turnips.
On Monday last colored woman named
Matte Strother, supposed to be crazy, was
arrested and brought before the Probate Judge
for examination. She was examined by two
physicians and pronounced sane, after which
she was discharged.
Mr. VIM. McGukin has purchased the lot
and blacksmith shop of Mr.. A. F. White, and
is erecting new brick shop thereon. The
new shop will have three furnaces. 1t will be
under the management of Mr.. David White,
an experienced blacksmith.
Mr.. B. F. Reese, of Fair Play, sends us q
sample of homemade Syrup, for which he will
accept thanks. He is generally successful in
carrying off the premium at our County Fair,
which is an evidence of his skill and careful
ness in the manufacture of syrup.
Mr.. A. o. Langston, formerly of Anderson,
has become one of the proprietors of the Mar
shall (Texas) Democrat, lively and entertain.
ing daily newspaper We wish him much suc-
cess in this new enterprise, and solid appre-
ciate of his merits by the Texans.
We invite attention to the advertisement Of
J. N. Robson, the wellknown and reliable
guano dealer, who again offers the Soluble Pa
ci6c to the public The experience of intelli-
gent and trustworthy farmers testifes to the
merits of this standard fertilizer, which is ex-
celled by none.
Messrs Reed & Stephens have purchased
the lot and shops belonging to Mr.. John A.
Reeves, and propose to make buggies and
wagons on large and improved scale. They
intend erecting another story on the brick
shop, in order to have more room. They have
now on hand large lot of open and top bug
gies, which will be sold cheap.
Remember that the closing exercises of the
Collegiate Institute commences on Monday
evening next with a concert The examina-
tions follow on Tuesday and Wednesday, with
exhibitions each night. The patrons and
friends of the school are invited to be present.
A pleasant time is expected, as all preparations
L...-e been made to insure success.