The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-08-22

showing its n,ission;in the future. he was
followed by Mr.. G. F. FOLLY, who was
pressed into service to make Q political
speech, which he did in an able and i'm
pressiye manner, calling out frequent and
hearty applause. The meeting then ad-
journed, after having contemplated most
agreeably four very important themes.
The occasion Of the tempera ice and po-
litical picnic at the Carswell Institute on
Wednesday, l4th instant called out the
attendance of large number. of ladies and
gentlemen from that neighborhood and the
surrounding country. The morning was
devoted to the interests OF the temperance
cause, and excellent and impressive ad-
dresses. were delivered in its. behaasa by
Nessrss G. v. Barnes and "A. J. Watt, after
which the bountifn. supply of good things
for the inner man we're dnly taken care Of
In the afternoon the Democratic Club met
and listened to able political speeches from
Coils. E. N. Rucker and W. e. Walters, after
which resolution, postponing the nomina-
ton Of candidates, was adopted, and the
meeting adjourned.
The new Town Council were sworn in
on last Monday, and have some to work in
the proper spirit On Tuesday they met and
reelected Messrs. Joseph R. FAINT and L. G.
Brady Town MarShals and Mr.. T. c. Ligon
Town Clerk. These selections are good ones,
and as the officers named hsve served with
entire satisfaction TO our people for the past
year, their reelection will bs generally graf
flying. The Council passed a resolution
fixing the price of granting licenses for sell
ing spirituous liquors by retail atthree hun
dred dollars, in accordance with the resolu-
ton of the Town Democratic Club. which
nominated and elected the present Council,
Messn. g. F. Tolly, B. IF. Eurrah and ]. @.
Whitefeld were appointed committee to
inquire into the :propriety of purchasing q
town clock. Other business was postponed.
snd the Council will meet regularly until
full and proper disposition of it is made.
The Grange picnic in the Corner on last
Saturday brought out q large and intelligent
congregation of ladies and gentlemen from
Chat and surrounding townships, ! The
meeting was called to order by the Chair
man, Mr.. r. P. Clinkscales, who made an
excellent address by way OF opening, and
introduced as the first speaker Hon. ]. N.
Lipscomb, Master Of the State Grange, who
delivered an able, eloquent md exhaustive
address upon the Grange and kindred SUBJ
jects. At the conclusion Of this speech dim
ner was announced, and as is usual at such
gatherings in the Corner, the most ample
provisions had been made to entertain all
who were present, and the dinner was
greatly enjoyed. After dinner Mr. w. W.
Russell, Master of Pomona Grange, deliv-
cred fine address upon the same subject,
which concluded the regular order for the
dsy. Messrs. ]. w. Norris and B. F: Cray
ton were called for by the crowd, and re.
sponded in clear, forcible and interesting
political speeches, which were well received
and roundly applauded. The meeting then
adjourned.
The Grange and Democratic Club pic mic
in Brushy Creek on last Wednesday was
most successful and pleasant meeting. The
exercises of the day were presided over by
.Mr.ss.rJ.-Kins, and in the morning they
consisted of prayer by Rev. Mr.. Griffin, and
able and practical speeches from Cols. B..
W. Simpson andsW: s.:Piesens upon the
Grange, its origin development and future.
These addresses were instructive to the an
dience andyvery encouraging TO the Patrons
OF Husbsndry. At the conclusion Of these
speeches an elegant basket pic mic dinner
was spread, and every one present partook
of tho bountiful repast, after which the
meeting re-assembled to listen to timely,
earnest and pointed political speeches from
Messrs. R..W. Simpson, E. B. Murray, w.
8. Pickens and T. 81. Russell. In politics
The people of Brushy Greek are thoroughly
alive and are well organized. Their meet
ing was enthusiastic, and all the indications
promise better results than were achieved
in 1879. At this meeting eight colored men
Joined the club, and great many moro are
expected to join soon.
The citizens of Rock Mills township and
of the surrounding country. were greatly,
shocked on last Tuesday to learn that Henry,
q little son of :Mr. Joseph; a. McLeskey,
about twelve years Of age had been acci-
dentally drowned in Seneca River. Henry
and q younger brother were engaged in pull
ing fodder IN field near the river, and
about ten o'clock he went in bathing by
himself. He remained so long that his
brother went to look for him, and upon
arriving at the river bank found his clothes
but could see nothing Of Henry, whereupon
the alarm wa, given, and upon the assem-
blage of number of the neighbors the
river was' searched, and the body found
some fifty yards below the bathing place.
When found he had been drowned for more
thap;three honrs, so. that resuscitation was
impossible. This occurrence is an exceed:
ingly sad one, and is greatly lamented by
thsewhole: :oommunitys Henry McLeskey
Hasg a bright and energetic lad, who was
much beloved by his friends. His parents
have the warmess sympathies OF. the entire
community in this sudden and sad bereaye-
ment. j !t5ssf ~
Once more this. reaper has been in our
midst and removed from life a most excel
lent and pious young lady. Miss Hattie,
daughter Of Mr.. e. F. Murrah. died on last
Sunday morning after lorg and tedious
illness, during which she received every
care and attention which it was possible for
medical skill or devoted parents to render.
It was, however, impossible to arrest the
course of the destroyer, and after suffering
for months she passed from 8 world of an
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