The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-04-17
Circulation nearly 1900.
BRIEF MENTION.
April showers and mud.

Sneak thieves about Anderson are feed
ing on chicken.
The top-spinning mania has again seized
our small boys.
The gardens are recovering from the ef-
fects of the freeze.
The End quarter of the Williamson Fe-
male College began on Monday last.
The more the steam-cooker for which Mr.
l.. n. Seel is agent is used the better it is
liked.
J.J. Gilmer. Esq, has received his com-
mission as Trial Justice for Rock Mills
Township.
Mr.. J. G. Keys fine pig weighed when
four months old 166 pounds instead of lao,
as stated last week.
A good many of our citizens will take adj
vantage of the excursion next week and pay
the metropolis visit.
Mr.. j. w. B. Shelton has recently re-
painted and otherwise improved his resi-
dence on Whitner street.
A considerable amount of replanting has
been necessary in the corn crop in this
County in consequence of the cold snap.
CA. Reed, Agent, is selling a great many
of those elegant hats received few days
since. He offers great bargains in hats and
clothing.
We are requested to announce that Mr..
L. p. Smith will deliver Sunday School
address at Flat Rock Church on next Sun
day afternoon at 81 o'clock.
The National Bank Of Anderson makes
very creditable statement as to its condi-
lion in this issue. It is one Of the best
managed banks in the State
Appointments of the Y. M. G. A. for next
Sunday: To conduct the afternoon meeting:
B. Frank Mauldin; Poor House Committee,
T. C. Ligon and R. R. Todd.
The Ninety.Six Guardian is one OF our
spiciest State exchanges, and we hope the
people of Ninety-Six will show their appre-
citation of its merits by liberal patronage.
Our readers will find the article in this
issue from Maj. John B. Moore interesting.
There are some things in it that persons
who expect to go to Texas to live should
remember.
Mr.. Wilson is laying the foundation for
the new Presbyterian Church. We under
stand the corner stone will be laid by the
Masons at an early day, the Grand Master
officiating.
Youcan have your bill heads, letter heads,
note heads, envelopes, etc, printed at this
Office in as nice style, and at as reasonable
prices as at any Office in the State. All we
ask is trial.
Mr. James Anderson has just put up
frst-class bakery, and is now prepared TO
furnish good, wholesome bread ut the low
est figure. Give him trisl, and see for
yourself.
We would call attention to the advertise
men of Mr. J. n. Sullivan, which appears
in this issue. The machinery for which he
is agent is known to be among the best
made, and those contemplating buying any
thing in his line would do well to give him
call.
Rev. Alexander E. Norris filled DR..
Friersons pulpit on Sunday last. Mr..
Norris is young man of fine education,
and at present has charge of three or four
churches in Edge6eld County. Being an
Andersonian, we wish for him a successful
career in his calling.
DR.. Jones was favored on Sunday night
with one of the largest congregations that
ever assembled in Anderson, and his able
sermon was listened to with the profoundest
attention. He is one Of the ablest preachers
in the up-country, and is favorite with
the people of Anderson.
A greenshank, a species of snipe, but
which is o much larger bird, was killed by
Master ]. a. N. Carlisle last Saturday on
Cox's creek. 1t is the first bird of its kind
ever seen in this region. 1t measured 36
inches from the end of its beak to the point
OF its toe, and 40 inches across its wings.
We hear frequent complaints Of fence
rails being stolen. Some people seem to
think now that the fence law is in opera
ton, that rails are public property. This
is all wrong, and those caught in the act
should be prosecuted and punished. One
or two convictions would put an end to it.
The following are the delegates elected by
the Y. NJ. C. A. of Anderson to represent
them in the State Convention L. P. Smith,
J. II. Clarke, P K. McCuliy, John NJ.
Hubbard G. F. Jones, G. F. Tolly, ]. w.
Todd, NJ. L. Sharpe, H. G. Scudday, r. F.
Divvcr, J. B. Lewis, w. D. Maroney and
A. p Hubbard.
We are requested to tender cordial in
vitation to the public generally and ladies
especially to attend the meetings Of the Y.
N. A. State Convention next week. The
proceedings will be principally Of dovo-
tional character, and it is hoped that every
one interested in their good work will lend
the encouragement of their presence.
Mr. D. Maxwell has recently purchased
and has now in successful operation an
electric engraver, the work of which is
beautiful. Those who have engraving to
do, either in glass, silver or other ware, and
who wish it done in the best of style, should
by all means call and examine his speci-
mems of work before having it done else
where.
At the meeting Of the State Medical Asso-
citation in Charleston last week, Dr.. A. ?.
Wilhite, of Anderson, was elected first Vice
President and delegate to the American