The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-01-28
BRLEP MENTION,

1seeu Oh TUESDAY Ir<Out tney 6oOn olaap~
peared.
Owing to the recent bad weather, the mud In
the vicinity of the Depot is only about two feet
in depth. Blow ye winds, blow.
The regular meeting of Anderson Grange,
No. II, will take place on Friday, February
9th, when officers for the present year will be-
elected.
We learn that E. B. Murray, Esq, of the
Anderson Conservator, has purchased the share
Of Mr.. McGill in the same, and Is now sole
proprietor. Success attend him.
The first tobacco-wagons of the season came
into Town on Monday last, but did not remain
long, owing to want of purchasers. Anderson
can beat them for quality and cheapness.
Messrs. o. n. P. FAINT and J. B. Provost re-
turned from Charleston on Monday evening
last whittier they went week ago on bust.
ness. They return with large quantities Of
fresh groceries.
The installation of the officers elect of Sandy
Springs Grange will take place on Saturday
next, 3oth inst, and the public are respectfully
invited to attend. Hon. j. s. Murray will de-
liver an address upon the occasion.
We are indebted to Col Thomas DodamGd,
Superintendent of the Greenville and Colum-
bia Railroad, and 8. s. Solomons, Esq, Super
intendent Of the South Carolina Railroad, for
annual passes over their respective lines.
The farmers throughout the County have
finished sowing oats, and preparations are now
being made for the sowing and planting other
crops. This class of our people are becoming
more sensible, since they are taking so much
interest in grain crops.
The time for making returns for Town Tax
expires on the LIST February, and the inter-
vening time between the 1st February and the
1st March is appointed for the payment of the
same. So come forward, pay up yer taxes,
and be rid of further trouble
Look out for the ''Melo-Dramatic Corps" on
tomorrow (F'ridsyj night, and be sure to at
tend their entertainment If you hope for good
time. Genuine mirth is better than medicine,
and good farce is a sure cure for many Of the
supposed ills Of life. So be present every one.
We are reliably informed that calf with
two heads, two tails and eight legs was produ-
ced on the plantation of Mr.. w. w. Townes,
near Honea Path, last week. Using the Ian
guage of distinguished orator Of our County,
we simply say that this was surely "a mon
strosity on human decency."
One day last week, as Mr.. Tapley Anderson,
who lives near williford's Store, was return
ing home from town, his horses took fright and
ran away, throwing the driver from the wagon
and injuring his shoulder. Mr.. Anderson
leaped off and escaped unhurt. The horses
ran about two miles before they were stopped.
We have been informed by Mr.. H. B. FAINT,
our accommodating Depot agent, that tickets
from this place to Charleston and return, will
be sold from the 3oth inst. to the End February
next for sl4.Oo. These tickets will be sold for
attend tho annual meeting Of the National
Grange, which convenes in the city Of Charles
ton on the srd Of February next.
We learn that Rev. e. +. Carswell, jr., has
left tho Theological Seminary, and entered
upon the practical work Of the ministry In
Anderson County. Bis services can be pro-
cured for the presen: year, either as minister
of the Gospel or as an Instructor OF youth.
Any Baptist Church desiring pastor, or any
neighborhood in want of teacher, will find
Mr.. Carswell an earnest and efficient worker.
His address is at Storeville, s. c.
At the last regular meeting OF Rock Mills
Grange, No. 154 held in December last, the
following officers were elected and installed:
DR.. J. A. Todd, w. NJ; DR.. T. J. Cook, Over
seer; Rev. J. r. Earle, Lecturer; w. c. Mar
tin, Chaplain J. J. Gilmer, Secretary; John
Martin, Treasurer; T. c. Shearer, Steward
John A. Crow, Assistant Steward Mrs. Dr..
Cook, Lady Assistant Steward; Miss Bessie
MoLees, Ceres; Miss Eliza McLees, Flora;
Mrs. DR.. Todd, Pomona; Tapley Anderson,
Gate Keeper.
Messrs. Osborne & McCully, our enterprising
and energetic townsmen, have erected Saw
Mill in connection with their Mill and Tan
merry, which they propose to use in the interest
of the lumber business. The Saw Mill runs
fine 52-inch circular saw, and stocks to the
length of twenty five feet can be sawed with
ease. This is very good enterprise, and is
likely to increase the prosperity OF our Town,
since the vast quantities of both pine and oak
timber in the vicinity Of this place can now be
brought in and converted into lumber. Go
ahead with the enterprises, and aid success by
enhancing prosperity.
Clara Wildman, the celebrated young actress
and queen of song, supported by the New York
Comedy Company, VIII perform in Masonic
Hall on the evenings Of February 1st, End and
3rd next. The performances will consist of
the newest American and European novelties,
rendered in the best styles Of the drama, and
interspersed with music and singing ola high
and interesting character. "East Lynne and
"Trip Van Winkle," both admirable pieces,
we'll known on account Of their popularity and
reputation, will be among the plays performed
at this place.