The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-11-15
BRIEF MERTON.
Co1roN-Middlings. 10 TO 1Oa cents.

CoTToN-Middlings. 10 TO 1Ob cents.
The Belton Baptist Church on last Sab
bath elected Rev. ]. 8. Murray for their
pastor the coming year.
For all kinds OF Job work come to the In
TELLIGENCER Office instead of sending your
money away from home.
Mr.. Stephen Hanks, of Martin township.
died on Sunday, October %. He leaves
many relatives and friends to mourn their
loss.
Rev. s. Sander, President Of the William.
ston Female College, one of the best insti-
tutions Of learning in the State paid us q
visit on last Saturday.
A number of citizens of the County are
now in Columbia attending the State Fair.
From ali we hear from Columbia the Fair
promises to be decided success.
In difficulty which took place near Nine
was shot by Georgs r. Hill, and supposed
to be mortally wounded. Hill made his
escape.
We nave had heavy frosts for the last two
or three nights. and vegetation is generally
killed. The fall thus far has been very late
and remarkable, such one as we have not
2iad for years.
FIR. James c. CAN'T, of the Fork Town
ship. sent to our office on Monday large
Florida Yam grown by him. which weighed
eight pounds. 1t is the largest potato we
nave ever seen.
u is win pleasure we receive the informa.
tion that Col. Jesse w. Norris, who met
with quite serious accident by fall from
house last week, has so far recovered as to
be able to be out
One of our most enterprising business
firms are greatly annoyed by rats, and wish
to buy about two dozen cats, for which they
are willing to pay reasonable price. Bring
along your surplus cats.
We are indebted to Mr.. Elias MCGEE, of
Dark Corner township. for q splendid spec
the finest corn we have ever looked upon
the grains being very large.
Next Sabbath is the regular communion
season OF the Presbyterian Church at this
of Saturday will be held. The pastor, Rev
ID. 4. Frierson, will officiate.
Rev. Augustine f. Schmitz of the Roman
Catholic Church, will conduct services at
Masonic Hall on Sunday next, 18th inst
Hereafter services will be conducted at the
same place every third Sunday.
We are requested by Mr.. II. B. Fart to
state that the information which we rccciv-
ed last week that the railroad would not re-
ceipt for cotton, was incorrect-that they re-
ceipted for every bale delivered them. We
make the corEect;on with pleasure.
Mr.. T. ]. Leak announces in this issue
that he has opened n frst-clas5 Tobacco
Store in the East end of Masonic building,
where he proposes to keep on hand all
grades Of smoking and chewing tobacco ct
prices to suit the times. Read his adyer-
tisement, and give him call.
We regret 70 announce the death of Mr..
Waller s. Norris, of this County, on Tues
day last, in the forty fifth year Of bis age
Mr.. Norris, for the last eight or ten yecrs,
was great su -erer from cancerous affec-
ton, which baiIled the skill of his physi-
clans. The family in their affiiction have
the sympathy of the community.
We learn that in rencontre, at Donalds-
vile. on last Saturday, between Preston
Taylor and Waddy johnson, that Mr.. Tay-
Honea Path, in This County. We are un-
able to ascertain the particulars of the diff
Guilty, but are informed that the Jury of in
quest rendered verdict of excusable homi-
eide.
AHC oSutH Ci liz 1hSf. <<--!Stt 1/s ~,
a distinguished divine OF the Presbyterian
Church, at Greenvile, on last Saturday
night, produces void In the denomination
which will be felt in the community in
which he lived and in the State. DR.. Buist
was for number of years the pastor of the
church at Greenville. and at one time the
President of the Female College at Laurens
Court House. DR.. Buist occupied promi
nent position in his denomination, and his
friends throughout the State will regret his
death.
An extra session of the Court of Common
Pleas, for the trial of cases not requiring
jury, was opened at Anderson Court House
on last Monday, his Honor Judge J. P.
Reed, of the First Circuit, presiding. The
Judge will dispose Of all the equity business
on the dockets for trial. except cases in
which he was interested before his election
to the bench. Judge Reed has displayed
patience, ability and diligence during The
present term, which calls forth the highest
commendation from the entire. bar. H . is
also entitled to the thanks of our people
for holding our Court, when he also has the
duties Of another Circuit 20 perform.