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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-05-30
MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
ISTELLleEEcER OFFICE,

ANDERSON, S. G., May %, 1878.
The County Democratic Executive Com
mittee met pursuant to the call oft the County
Chairman, and the following Clubs were
represented by their delegates as follows:
Anderson, b. +. Whitner; Bel:on, e. w.
McGee; Bowling Green, L. NJ. Snipes;
Broadway, w. A. McFall; Brushy Creek,
T. H. Russell; Centreville, a. B. Bowden;
Corner, James A. Gray; Flat Rock, ]. w.
Norris; Fork No. l, DR.. w. K. Sharp; Fork
No. ., +. E. Harrison; Garvin, R. w. Simp-
son; Hopewell, w. A. Neal; Hunters
Spring, r. NJ. Burriss; Martin, James A.
Drake; Meals Creek, L. E. Campbell; PEN
dleton, w. H. D. Gaillard; Rock Mills, T.
H. Anderson; Sandy Springs, S. L. Eskew
Savannah, Reuben Burriss; Slabtown, ].
Jameson. Vice Chairman ]. L. Orr was
also present. The Chairman announced
that quorum was present, and that the
Committee was ready for permanent or
ganization by the election of Secretary.
w. A. Neal was then elected.
A motion was then adopted calling q
County Convention of the Democratic party
of Anderson County to meet at Anderson
Court House ON Tuesday, the 10th day of
July, at II o'clock a. m.
The Executive Committee by a unani-
nous vote passed resolution requesting
the County Convention to rescind its ac-
ton by which subordinate Clubs were re-
quested not to make nominations of candi-
dates.
On motion of R. w. Simpson, it was
unanimously resolved that the Executive
Committee consider q plurality vote the
best plan for nominating in the Primary
Election.
It was then moved and adopted that a
committee OF five be appointed by the
Chairman to draft rules and regulations to
to govern the Primary Election, and report
to this Committee. The following com-
mittee was then appointed: J. L. Orr, e.
w. MCGEE, J. W. Norris, F. E. Harrison
and J. 4. Drake. On motion of Maj. T. H.
Russell, the County Chairman was added to
the committee
Monday, the first day of July, at II
o'clock, was fixed as the next regular meet
ing of the Executive Committee.
On motion of J. L. Orr, the Executive
Committee recommend to the President of
each Club to appoint committee on regis
tration, if it has not already been done, to
revise the Club list, see each member on the
roll and ascertain who wish to withdraw, if
any, and to secure additional names.
After transacting some other business,
and receiving q report of the condition of
the party in this County from each member,
which was satisfactory and encouraging,
the Committee adjourned, having had an
important and harmonious meeting.
E. B. MURRAY, County Chm'n.
w. A. NEAL, Secretary.
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and one peck. or one hundred bushels per
acre. This is very fine yield, and will
probably not be equaled by any other per-
son in Anderson County or even in this
State.
We have seen an almond grown upon q
tree in Mr.. J. n. Willingham's yard at Bel
ton, in this County. The tree is only three
wears old, and is now ten or twelve feet
high, and has quantities of green almonds
on it. There are several other trees i'll this
County which are also bearing abundantly,
and we wonder that more of our farmers
do not have them, as Mr.. Willingham Sc
cured his by planting common almond.
We hope others may follow his example,
and that soon we may have an abundance
of these nuts grown in our midst.
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TEACHERS COUNTY CONVENTION.

SHALLOW FoED, S. G. May 9th, 1878.
Mr.. EDITOR: Please allow ME space to
make few suggestions in reference to our
free common schools, and to the teachers of
Anderson County and to all interested, in
advocacy of Teachers County Conven-
tion." We have nO,g school law in South
Carolina which cannot be surpassed for its
wisdom and efficiency in any of the South
ern and Western States. The money ap-
propristed, ii properly expended, will run
the free common schools ut least half of
the scholastic year. For illustration, we
take Fork township. The average attend
ance of pupils in this township is not more
than $50. The apportionment of the school
fund, including poll tax, is about $500.
This gives $5.331 per capita, which is suffi-
cient to run the free common schools five
months very nearly, according to the per
diem system. A like estimate may be made
of the other townships, or school districts,
in the County. Now, Mr.. Editor, in the
face of these fattering facts, with good
school law as a surety, is it not very impor-
tant that we should be organized? That
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-05-30
Liver is King.

The Liver is the imperial organ of the
whole human system, as it controls the life,
health and happiness of man. When it is
disturbed in its proper action, all kinds of
ailments are the natural result. The diges-
ton of food, the movements Of the heart
and blood, the action of the brain and nerv..
GUS system, are all Immediately connected
with the workings of the Liver. 1t has been
successfully proved that Green's August
Flower is unequalled in curing all persons
afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint,
and all the numerous symptoms that result
from an unhealthy condition of the Liver
and Stomach. Sample bottles to try, 10
cents. Positively sold in oil towns on the
Western Continent. Three doses will prove
that it is just what you want.
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To THE PAsroRs AND CHURCHES OF THE
SALUDA ASSOCIATION:
Rev. Geo. VIM. Gardner will spend his
vacation among US doing missionary work,
Pastors who may desire to have his assis-
tance in meetings of days, and churches
that may desire him to visit them and
preach for them will please address the un-
dersigned, stating time and place that will
best suit them.
Of course the churches who have Bro,
Gardner's services will remember to meet
his railroad expenses and other incidentals
while he is among them.
WM. HENRY STRICKLAND.
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Assessment Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Coun-
IN ty Auditors Office will be open on
and from the first day of June, 1878, to and
including the Goth day of July, 1873, for
the reception of the Returns of Personal
and Real Property in Anderson County for
the year 1878. A Deputy will be ut the
places hereinafter named to receive Returns
of Personal and Real Property for the said
year 1878:
Brushy Creek and Garvin-At Glenn's
Store, 9th, 25th and 2Gth June.
Williamston-27th. 2Sth and Goth June.
Honca Path-1St, End and 3rd July.
Belton-4th, 5th and 9th July.
Martin-At Reuben Clnkscales' Mill, Sth
and 9th July.
Dark Corner-At Sherard's Store, 10th
and l1th July.
Fork-At W. r. Grubbs' Store, 18th and
18th July.
Pendleton-lSth, 10Th and Goth Jnly.
After the 20tl day of July next, oil Re-
turns received are Additional Returns, and
penalty of fifty per cent. is added, except
in cases where taxpayers have lawful ex-
cuse.
Property is valued at its worth on the 1st
day OF June 1878. Parties having bought
and sold Real Estate between the lst day OF
June, 1877, and the lst day of June, 1878,
will please have note of it made on their
blank.
T. J. PICKENS,
Auditor Anderson County.
May %, 1878 45
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IF
The Woman who rejoices in salad and ice
cream, hot cakes ard warm pie;
IF
The Student who eats hastily and sits
down at once to active mental labor;
IF
The Business Man who bolts his food in
eager haste and hurries to his counting
room;
The Hard Drinker could look at the deli
cate glands, swollen and festered with dis
ease, that cause the throbbing brain;
If
The Lawyer, the Minister, the Merchant,
and all who lead sedentary lives and are
subject to Dyspepsia or indigestion, Consti'
patton and Headache;
If
These only knew what MERRELL's HErE.
TINE FOB THE LIVER will do for their relief,
and how quickly it cures-there would be
much less suffering than ut present.
The great Liver Medicines fer sale by
Simpson, Reid & Co.
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The friends of SAMUEL CRAWFORD
recommend him US suitable person for
School Commissioner of Anderson County
subject to the nomination of the Demo-
cratic party.
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MILITARY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there will be o
meeting of Savannah Cavalry Company at
Davis Mill on the end Saturday in June
next, at o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
filling the vacancy occasioned by the elec-
ton of Captain Jones to the Lieutenant
Colonelcy of the Regiment, and for other
important business. A full meeting of the
Company is important and desirable.
A. n. SANDERS,
1st Lieutenant, Commanding Co.
May q, 1878.
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We will sell you an Organ ut IS per month.
We will sell Pianos and Organs cheaper for
cash than any other house. We will sell
Pianos for SIS per month till paid for. Come
to the McSmith music house, or address Mrs.
s. A. McSmith, Greenville, S. G.
Do not be humbugged by Northern frauds.
Save your money, and get the best Pianos
and Organs made from your own Southern
music house-Mrs. McSmitl, Greenville. t
For the cheapest and best Organs ever
sold, go to Greenyille, or address Mrs. S. A.
McSmith,t T
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THE INTELLIGENCER.
LOCAL MATTERS.

GS- 4A Communications. for perso'nl airoa
tage .ip. be charged for at he rate Of ONE
DOLLAR for erery inch.
&N- We ,oish il distinctly 'u,derstooa that wc
doet hold oa1selres responsible for the riews or
expressions Of correspondents.
G5- Nominations Of candidates IN usual
form, not to ercced one inch, FIVE DOLLARS.
These charges arc to be paid strictly in adrancc,
aud 10 exceptions ghaterer wW be made to the
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For School Commissioner.

The many friends of Fl. o. HERRICK,
Esq, respectfully announce him as candi-
date for the position of School Commits
sioner for Anderson County-suhject to the
primary election Mr.. Herrick is m educa-
ted gentleman, who will, if elected, fill the
position with honor to himself end benefit
to our common school system.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress.

The friends of Hon D. WYATT AIKEN
announce him as candidate for reelection
to Congress, from the Third Congressional
Dis,rict, at the ensuing election.
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IIYMENEAL.

MARRIED, at the Methodist Parsonage.
Anderson. S. c., May 23rd, 1878, by Rev.
H. F. Chretzberg, Mr.. JAS. P. BAILEY
to Miss LEVONIA HAMMOND, all of
Anderson County.
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sures success. l shall, when the time
is ripe for it, call you together in
mass. and in the best manner, may
describe in full, project, in which the
possibilities of prosperity are so great.
Sensitive though l be, to the Thought
less words "impossible," not practical,
vet. with eighteen years acquaintance
in an accomplished community, with
its men of thought and progress, shall
meet it the first time without fear or
YOUR endorsement. >,
The means thatII propose, and the
manner that propose it, will be less
burden to our "workers for better
times" than are now the requirements
of any general election, and assuredly
can never accomplish its purpose, less
besides, will offer you something more
tangible to hold to, than the slippery
promises of any political devotee.
Now, as our late energetic and bust
ness Chairman of the Executive Com
mittee, on retiring from office invoked
for his successor ''more of the sineW
of war" so would call, not for TIN
sinews of war, but some of the sinew
of progress, which shall build us up s.
strong as people, that we need no
! fear nor care, who's President.
Very respectfully.
J. J. COFFEE.
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EStray.

TyAKEN UP AND ESTRAYED BEFORE
l. me, the undersigned authority, by J.
C. Brown, TWO BEEVES, described as
follows, One, deep red, with white spot in
the face, slit in the right ear, no brand
The other, pale red, with white spot on
the back, branded thus AZ and marked
staple fork in the right ear and crop, split
and under it in the left. Appraised by
john Andrews and I Cruikshank to be
worth Ten Dollars each in Cash. The
owner of said property, is hereby notified
to come forward, prove property pay char
ges, and take the same away, or it will
be sold in thirty days from date hereof, as
the law directs. Given under my hand on
this 18th day of September A D 1878.
PF'ss2. J.R. ANDREWS, J. P.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
2 Be eCr II FAN Tanner. No. 3l4.

ssee ns TaSsn Of No. sl4.
PARISH CoURT--PARIsH OF RAPIDEs.
DURsUANT 70 AN ORDER OF SALE
i issued out of the Parish Court OF Ra-
ides Parish, La, in the above Succession,
and addressed to me, will sell at public
auction, at Cheneyville, Oh
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER oath, 1878,
between the hours of IL A. NJ. and a P. NJ,
the following described property for the
payment Of debts:-
2 Mules,
Horses,
] Wagon,
Cows and calves and horned cattle,
Silverware,
Furniture, Bedding, &C., SC, as pei
Inventory.
Terms of Saloon credit of sixty days
from date of sale, with good and approved
security in solido
HENRY ST. JOHN,
Dative Testamentary Executor.
Sept II, 1873.
Printers Fees $3.50.
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IN MEM9RIAM.

In the home of her g lf1hood, in the land
which gave birth to her gifted father and
to long line of honored ancestry. the
message which bore the sad tale OF the
death of Mrs. JOHN MADDOX, brought
sorrow to many loving hearts. There she
grew into sweet and perfect wOmanhood
a fair flower, gracctl by every loneliness;
Here. those who watched her, under all
the lights and shades Of her Innocent lie.
those who knew her best, loved her best
for her noble qualities, her generous, al
fectionate nature, her ever ready response
to the voice of want and suffering, her
steadftst trutllfulness, her earnest chris
tan character. Here, the remembrance
of ali that she was, is ever precious ana
fragrant; held as blessing in many lives
and as fountain light of treasured and
unforgotten happiness
"The memory of what has been"-
But moreover shall be.
In all relations, domestic and social, she
left no duty unfultilled--no tic or kind
ness or friendship MISUNDERSTANDING
an upright and spotless life, she passed III
to the sober paths of matronbood, the Low
ing girl maturing into the devoted WIFE
and mother, pressing out from a deep
rich nature the very essence of womanl!
grace. TO those around her che was ne
cessity, centre of bright hopes and ten
der sentiments.
i Her death has brought blank to he
lhome circle, and loss to her children
undesirable and irreparable. May IL
"who only doeth well'' comfort thes
mourning ones.
To us remains the weary missing, to u
the woes, the anguish of separation, Q
desolatlon and darkness. To her, who
let us trust, has entered into the gat
which is called beautiful" belongs onl
the Joy in her Redeemer's presence, tn
everlasting rest, the crown, "the .llgh
, which passeth mott" all human woe
soothed, all griefs Gained, Oh the bosom
her God.
And while we look with wondering an
!, sorrowing gaze, up to the heights of my
: terry and faith, there comes sweet, sti
> voice, saying: "Rejoice, for the dead
= the Lord MARYLAND.
DIED:
k NEAR this Town, on Monday, septen
: Der 8, 1873, BERNARD JARREAU,
: the Goth year of his age.
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NEW THIS DAY.
NEW THIS DAY.
LOUISIANA STATE UBlVERsllY
and
AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL
Colt Is & E,
BATON ROUGE, U1SIA MA
MILITARY ORGANIZATION.
MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS

NINETEENTH SESSION BEGINS OC-
~ tober 9Th, next, and ends JULY 4TH'
1879. Tnition FREE. Board, Lodging
Fuel, Lights and Medlcal at
tendance, SIS a month; or Sl55 for the ses
sion of nine months. Text books, Station
ery. Uniform, Clothing and other inclden-
tai expenses, about $65 for the session.
Total expenses,of every kind, for the SEES
sional year, not exceeding $500; payable.
400 on entrance, and $40 at the close OF
each of the nine months OF the session,
making in all ten equal payments OF S2o
each throughout the session. Cadets can
enter and withdraw at any time during
the session. They will be charged only
from the date of entrance, and for time OF
attendance.
The travelling expenses to and from
some Of the better Colleges in distant
States are nearly as much as the entire
exnen,e at this Institution for one year
Military exercises obligatory on all stu
dents or Cadets. Cadets can board and
lodge in the University Building, or with
nrivate families in Baton Rouge, at about
the same cost.
State Tor Beneficiary Cadets not re
ceiyed until the Legislature makes an ap
preparation for their maintenance and sup
port.
Religious MISUNDERSTANDING and Pro
testaut-given in tho University; and OF
Sunday Cadets will be required to atten
the churches in Baton Rouge Designate
by their parents. The wishes of parent
in regard to the religious duties OF thel
sons will be carried out with as much ce
tainty as attendance upon the Lltterar
and Scientific classes.
For further information, address
DE-. BOYD,
Ancust %. Pm. Presiden
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JENKINS "Annihilator" never
fails to cure the very worst forms OF
Rheumatism, Govt and Neuralgia
Read the testimonial of gentleman
who suffered for years: i
+! N. JENKINs-Haye been afflicted with
Rheumatism for many years. Have
used the Annihilator with great benefit
CoLrMBrs II. ALLEN,
Office Brooks Rice Mill, New Orleans
Send for Circular to N. JEN'
KINS & CO., Projectors, New Or
leans, La.
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The following letter is selected
from hundreds on file in the office OF
Messrs. Ferslew Co., Proprietors
of "JURG1ELEw1cz's ANTI RHEUMATIC
MIXTURE" P. 0. Box l406, New
Orleans:
Mr.. G.. G. Williams, jackson, Missis'
sippi, says: 81 have tried your CAN'T
Rheumatic MIXTURE" and | want you
to send me another bottle. Before
took it I could not walk, and now
can run like horse"
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The Fireman's Charitable Asso-
citation of New Orleans, for the first
time in its fifty years existence, is
compelled to make a public appeal
for aid. They now have under their
charitable roll" $500 active and ex-
empt members and their families,
with 270 widows aud 375 whole and
half orphans.
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ORDINANCES
THE BOARD OF HEALTH

PASSED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1878.
RESOLVED, That no steamboat, barge
or other water craft from any point in
fected with yellow fever, shall be per.
mitted to pass through the Parish OF
Rapides, until after the repeal of this
Ordinance, and that company of cav
airy volunteers be raised to enforce
this and other Ordinances of the Quar-
antine. #E
RESOLVED, That all citizens who are
willing to aid our efforts in protecting
our people from the pestilence which is
SO fearfully desolating almost the en-
tire sections below us and approaching
nearer and nearer to our own door, be
requested to report to Mr.. S. Cullen
or Mr.. W. II. Chapman for organlza-
| ton.
RESOLVED, That S. Cullen and w. Il
Chapman be requested to report to the
Chairman of this Board as early as
practicable. ii. 81. JOHN,
/ A true copy: chairman
| r. j. BOWMAN,
| Secretary.
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we are under special obliga-
tons TO the President Of the Pool
Line for .wo large packages of Nor
them and Eastern papers, received
bv Mondays mail.
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MARRIED

ON August 9th, 1873, at the residence
of the brides father, w. 7. SANFORD
to Miss JULIA B. HOY, both of this
Parish,
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SPECIAL NOTICE..

MIR. A. COMBE is NO LONGER IN
INl our employ, and is not authorized to
do any business for us. Mr.. T. NJ. Biossat
now represents the NEW No. 8, and will
be happy to serve any one needing the
best Sewing Machine in the world.
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co.
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sHtRIEE,S SALE.

SHEnlFT'O chLLs
w. T., SANFORD, SARAH j. SANFORD OWN
Err AND TRANSFERRED,
VS..
G. w. COMPTON.
No. lso4.--Ninth judicial District Court
Parish of Rapides.
DY VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY
ID an alias writ of Fieri Facias issued
and to me directed in the above entitled
and numbered suit. / have seized and
will offer for sale at public auction in
front of the Court House door, in the
Town of Alexandria, La, between the
hours prescribed by law, Oh
SATURDAY, the 5th day OF OCTOBER,
A. D., 1878,
the following described property, to-
witt
One hundred and fifty Q5O) acres of
land. more or less, being the lower part
of the Compton Tract, lying and front
ing on the left descending bank of Ba-
YOU Rapides, and extending through to
Red River; bounded above by lands OF
Heirs of Mrs. Mary E. Compton, and
below by lands of Bernard Mayer, to.
gether with all the buildings and i'm
provemcnts thereon--seized as the pro-
perty Of G. W. Compton.
TERMS CASH, subject to appraise
ment. Fl. NJ. ROBINSON,
Sen. a. 1873. Sheriff.
| Printers's Fees 5000.
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1EN RICH BLOOD

PARSONS. PURGATIVE PILLS MAKE
New Rich Blood, and will completely
change the blood in the entire system in
three months. Any person who will take
pill each night from | to 10 weeks may
be restored to sound health, if such q
thing be possible. Sent by mail for let
ter stamps l. S. JOHNSON g. Co. BAN
gor, Maine, - aug 28, aW
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NEAR this Town, on Monday, Septem-
Der 9, 1873, BERNARD JARREAU, In
the 36th year of his age.
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pies of his financial intellect, not on
Che grains of silver in the dollar but
the grains of wheat in the leaf. So we
see chat the greenbacker and tinancler'
though sharp in their traffic with dry
goods and dollars, are not to be trusted
for "a remedy"
The Communist proper is the wan
dering, starving tramp, out OF money,
home, friends and tobacco; who has
long lost all hope or desire for work,
he IS occupying the post of honor in
all this thing, being the horn growing
IN front of the hydra-head, pointing to-
ward "them bonds," which he is pro-
posing to tax to the fullest, looking
upon the "money we have" as good
enough, believing at any Quilted rate
would giver larger and better supplies
than does now the seavenger and bee1
barrels of cities. On his rounds, Skin
mishing in the front for Giles" ant
garbage" he excites no fears in tn
cautious, but rather ridicule does IN
deed look harmless and innocen
enough, but has knowledge OF tn
world and its goings on, has ambition
and his appetites strong upon him, ha
his thoughts and dares write them Will
| all their fearful meaning on placar'
and parade them in the streets: cour
age that could not make one shiver o
I shake, with all to gain and nothing t
lose; If he ''strike;" and give tho wor
to strike, the whole beast will pitc
head and heels into center of things
horuing and kicking, in one over
whelming mixing and struggle TO
"rule or ruin "a fearful expedient
. "remedyn the hardest of times, q tel
rible retribution for that Ego ives
young man." that sent them long az
into Kansas, the first disciples of CON
munism, having struck the first bio