The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-02-13
{ BRIEF MENTION.
Cotton Middling. 81 to So.

AS yet veryli guano has been sold in
this market.
We hear of great deal Of sickness
throughout the County.
Several loads of corn were sold in town
by farmers last week.
The Governor has appointed blr. G. W.
Smith, of Brushy Creek township, o Notary
Public.
The anti-stock law men in Abbeville
County are gradually becoming reconciled
to the recent change in the fence system OF
that County.
The splendid music by the Palmetto Band
from the top of Granite Row on Friday
night last was much enjoyed by the citizens
of the town.
afr. B. Frank Mauldin is planting syca-
more trees in front of his residence on Main
street. These trees grow rapidly aud are a
beautiful shade tree.
There Is more cotton unsold In this
County than there has been ut the same
season for several years past. We take this
as an indication of tho dawning of better
times.
The regular quarterly communion service
of the Presbyterian Church at this place
will be held on Sunday next. There will
be preaching on Saturday morning previous
at IL o'clock.
Messrs. White & Williams announce to
the farmers that they have chemicals for
making fertilizers, which it will be to their
interest to examine: the merits Of, before
buying other kinds.
We will beprepared to wait on as many
of our delinquent subscribers next week as
may desire to settle up with us. Many CT
them viii be in town, and We hope they
will not forget that weneed oil they owe us.
The Devotional Committee of the Y. M.
G. A. has made the following appointments
for next Sunday: To conduct the regular
meeting, B. Frank Mauldin. Poor House
Committee, J. BayIs Clark and G. F. Tolls;
Jail Committee, W. W. Keys and 81. g.
Scudday.
We would call attention to the advertise
ment of, Messrs. Simpson, Reid & Co.
Farmers who desire to procure the chemi-
calls necessary to enable them to make their
own fertilizers at very cheap rates would 90
well to call on them for terms, information,
&C., at the earliest possible day. s
Captain J. Reese FAINT, tho retiring part
ner of the firm of Barr & FAINT. has gone to
farming in order to beguile away the spring
and summer seasons, preparatory to re-
entering business next fall. After the grass
season arrives we will review his crop and
report our opinion as to his agricultural
qualifications.
Mr.. f. g. Massey has opened store in
the Benson House at Anderson, where all
styles and varieties of crockeryware, glass;
ware and China may be found. We be-
speak for him liberal patronage from the
public. He has gone into classified busi-
rless, and We trust that persons needing
goods in his line viii give him call.
Some of our young men and ladies have
organized theatrical company, and con-
template giving an occasional entertain
ment, which will doubtless be much en-
joyed. They have elected the following
officers: Business Manager, James NJ. Sui
liven; Stage Manager, DR.. A. P. Johnstonei
and Treasurer, James NJ. Cathcart.
The public, especially farmers, ore reques-
ted to call on Reed & Stephens, carriage
manufacturers of this place, who have i'm
proved their working force and are now
prepared to do all kinds Of plantation work,
besides repair work, which they have long
been known to do in the best manner.
They still keep stock of their vehicles on
hand. and have reduced all prices to suit
the times.
Burglars entered the smoke-house Of Mr..
M. T. Glenn; in Savannah township, on the
night of Sunday, the End instant, and stole
several pieces of meat. They took off the
lock to effect the entrance. The thieves
have not yet been secured. This offense is
on the increase in Anderson County, and
our citizens would do we'll to be prepared to
give the thieves warm reception when
thoy make their visits.
Mr. 8. Bleckley on last Sunday resigned
the position Of Clerk of the Anderson Bap-
tist Church, which he has held for twenty
years. No more efficient Clerk could be
found anywhere, and the Church with re-
gret accepted his resignation, and appointed
committee to prepare resolutions express
sive of the appreciation of his valuableser-
vices. ]. L.. Tribble, Esq, wa, elected to
succeed Mr.. Bleckley, md will make most
excellent officer.
The Air Line Railroad will sell round
trip tickets to New Orleans and return to
persons wishing to visit the Mardi Gras
celebration, good from February 18th to
March 1st inclusive, at the following rates:
Greenvile, $3.50; Gainesville, $26.55.-
Personsons getting on at intermediate sta
tons will pay usual fare to Gainesville, and
procure round trip ticket there. This is an
excellent opportunity for any person wish
ing to visit the Crescent City to do so at
very cheap rate.
We regret to announce the death of Mrs.
Adaline B. Ashley, which sad event oc-
Cured on last Friday morning at the resi-
dence of her husband. Mr.. John T. Ashley,
in this County, after lingering illness with
consumption for near one year. Mrs.
Ashley was an excellent lady, and her early
death is regretted by many relatives and
friends. Her remains were placed to rest
in Mt Bethel Churchyard on Saturday
afternoon, in the presence of many who
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