The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-03-27
Circulation nearly 1900.
BRIEF MENTION.

A few of our earliest gardeners have Eng
lish peas in bloom.
Our farmers are preparing to plant as
largely of cotton this year as usual
Last Saturday was busy day with our
merchants, especially those who are agents
for fertilizers.
The appearance of the residence OF Hon.
]. s. Murray is being much improved by
the painters brush.
The new market house is about COM
pleted, and when painted will present quite
a neat appearance.
The meeting of Anderson Division on
Thursday evening is one Of Importance, and
every member should attend.
Read the advertisement of Miss Lizzie
Williams & Co. this week, and don't forget
to give them o call when out shopping.
Mr.. James Anderson has bought out the
stock of confections of Messrs. D. P. Sloan
Co.. and now runs two establishments.
The foundation of the residence of j. L.
Tribble, ESQ.,, is being laid, and as soon as
completed Mr.. Kaufman will begin the
frame work.
Work on the Presbyterian Church will
commence in few days. Mr. ]. F.. Wilson
has been awarded the contract for the brick
work and Mr.. John Kaufman for the wood
work.
The Sunday School Celebration in the
Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon was
largely attended, and the addresse, of
Messrs. vass, Toliy and Carlisle were much
enjoyed by all present.
All the public schools of this County, ex-
cept those of the 18th district, will, by order
of the School Commissioner, be closed on
the last of April and will remain closed
until the first Monday in July.
We hear of some complaints Of injury
10 the oat crop by the hard freezes of the
past winter. Generally, however, the crop
is very promising, and without mishap
the yield will be as good as usual.
"A gold breast-pin, with coral SGT, was
lost on Sunday afternoon last between the
residences of Mr.. N. A. McCully and Mrs.
v. Burress. Any one finding the same is
requested to leave it at this Office.
There will be q Sunday School celebration
in the Presbyterian Church on next Sunday
afternoon, to which the schools of the town
and the public generally are invited. Sew
eral addresses will be delivered, and an in
teresting occasion is expected.
C. "A. Reed, Agent, is certainly taking the
lead in the hat trade. he has just received
another large lot of all the latest styles in
fur, wool and straw for men and boys. Also
o job lot Spring clothing. All Of which he
is selling Ne,c York wholesale prices
The advertisement Of Messrs. ]. B. Clark
& Son viii appear next week. These gen.
tlemen have on hand beautiful and choice
selection of cloths, cassimeres and gentle
mems goods at the most reasonable rates
They also cut and make clothing in the best
of styles. Give them call.
We had the pleasure this week of meeting
William Van Wycks Esq, who is on visit
of some weeks to relatives and friends in
this County. Mr.. Van Wyck was formerly
acitizen of Anderson, and since his removal
to New York has established himself as a
successful and able attorney in that great
metropolis. i{
We are requested to announce that there
will be no meeting Of tho Young Mems
Christian Association on next Sunday after
noon, as there will be Sunday School
celebration at the Presbyterian Church on
that occasion. The congregation which
usually attends the Christian Association
are invited to attend the celebration.
Rev. ]. L. vass, pastor of the spartanburg
Baptist Church, preached in the Baptist
Church at this place on last Sunday morn
ing and evening, and was greeted by very
large and appreciative congregations at each
service. His sermons were very fine, and
tho plain, conclusive and forcible arguments
presented to his hearers made his discourses
particularly impressive. He has made many
friends in oar midst.
Mr.. John F. Mitchell good and highly
respected citizen of Hopewell township,
died on last Thursday morning, Goth inst,
of heart disease, in the 54th year of his age.
He had been unwell for some time, but his
condition was not considered at all danger
ous, and on the morning of his death was
preparing to go out to work, when he was
detained by the calling in of some Of his
neighbors. Soon after they left him he
laid Gown upon his bed, and in few min
utes was a corpse. He leaves many rola-
tires and friends to mourn his loss.
The first issue of tlre Baptist Courier, of
which Col. james A. Hoyt is proprietor,
at Greenville, came to us last week, and is
much improved in Typographical appear
ance. A corps Of able and accomplished
editors arc in charge Of its various depart
mcIlIS, anu Vic NoS tc' Sh'So PiSAA'iSS Va AH
creased usefulness in the field Of religious
journalism. We sincerely hope that Col.
Hoy. may receive that liberal and generous
patronage in his efforts to give the Baptist'
of South Carolina frst-class denomina-
tional journal that he so richly deserves.
The entertainment in Masonic Hall on
Friday evening last, given by the Anderson
Theatrical Company, was in every respect
success, and reflected much credit on the
young ladies and gentlemen engaged in it.
Thcplay presented on this occasion, School
of Reform" or How to Govern Hus-
band," is one of excellent merit, and the
superior skill displayed by the actors and
actresses in its rendition was recognized by
u, ,rosant The Hall was well filled by an