The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-08-28

The Hampton Guardian, q new paper pub
ished at Hampton G.. II. by Mr.. NJ: b. Nc,
Sweeny, made its appearance on the 22nd
inst. 1t was formerly published at Ninety
Six by its present proprietor, aid made for
itself an enviable reputation. 1t promises
now, however, to be even better in its new
than it was in its old field, and we hope the
people of Hampton County will show their
appreciation of its worth by liberal pat
ronage.
A meeting of portion of the citizens Of
Varennes township was held at Flat Rock
on last Wednesday to consider the proprie-
ty of subscribing to the capital stock OF the
Savannah Vallay Railroad. Col. J. w.
Norris was called to the chair, and addresses
were made by Messrs. Latimer, Diver,
Tolly, Norris, Humphreys, Rucker and
Barnes, all in favor of the Road. The SEN
timent in this township is somewhat di-
vided, but by far the larger portion appears
to favor the subscription.
The Battalion Drill at Cross Roads on last
Saturday was most creditable affair. Maj.
MCGEE showed himself to be a. fine drill
master, and his men were well up to the
maneuvers. Col. Walters and eut.-Col.
Jones, with the regimental staff, were also
present. After the drilling and speaking,
visitors with q sumptuous and abundant
basket dinner, which was evidently much
enjoyed by all who were present. The oc-
casion was very pleasant one.
Capt. J. G. Stribling has our thanks for
the largest watermelon we have ever seen,
and which was grown by him on the Ashta-
bula Stock Farm, near Pendleton. The
melon was well proportioned, and measured
fhroa faafo if1nh hos in fnranrl
with weight of forty-seven pounds. The
best part of it, however, was that it was as
delicious to the taste as it was attractive to
the eye. Such water-melons Us that are
worth raising, and Capt. Stribling knows as
much about how to raise them as any man
in the County.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church
invite the citizens of Anderson to festival
to be held in the Masonic Hall on Friday
evening, 18th, at 6 o'clock, when ice cream,
cake, sherbet and fruits may be enjoyed.
At o'clock chaste and simple tableau
will be exhibited, wholly under the control
of the ladies and in the interest of the new
Church. After the tableau the sale of re-
freshments will be resumed. An excellent
Orchestra will furnish music for the occa-
sion, and it is hoped our citizens generally
will turn ont. Admission at the door free.
There are some persons who fear that if
we vote tax to the Savannah Valley Rail-
road in Anderson County our money will
be taken to build the Road to Lowndesville,
and we will be left without Road after
paying our money. The only guarantee
that we have against this is that we are SUBJ
scribing more money than the three Able
vile townships, and can therefore control
the matter; and in the next place the char
ter requires the Road to be constructed from
Anderson Court House to Augusta, and
not from Augusta to Anderson. The work,
therefore, must begin on this end of the
line, and our money will be spent in our
own midst.
The review and inspection of the 11th
Brigade of Cavalry, by the Adjutant and
Inspector General and Governor, which
takes place in Anderson to-day, promises to
be grand affair. Gen. Humphreys is ex-
pecting full turnout of both Regiments.
After the inspection and review, the crowd
will assemble at Hampton Park and be ad-
dressed by Governor Simpson. Adjutant
and Inspector General Noise and Congress
man Aiken, each of whom are accomplished
and eloquent speakers. The ladies are es-
pecially and cordially invited to witness
the review and attend the speaking. The
occasion will be most interesting and
pleasant one.
A new daily, the Palmetto Youn,an q five
column evening paper, made its appearance
in Columbia for the first time on Thursday
last. 1t is neatly printed. well edited, and
gives promise Of useful and successful
career in the journalistic field. 1t is edited
and published by Mr.. G. M. McJunkin,
practical printer of many years experience,
and who is well known to the people of
South Carolina as one of the original foun-
ders of the Register and for several years
the editor and proprietor of the Working
Christian, now the Baptist Courier. The
people of Columbia are not noted for their
iberality towards or appreciation of good
newspapers, but we trust the Youman will
receive meritorious patronage at their
hands.
The South Carolina and the Greenville &
Columbia Railroads will sell excursion
tickets to Charleston and return, beginning
on the 1st and ending on the Sd of Septem-
Der, and good to return until the Sth, 9th
and 10th of September, thus allowing seven
days for the trip, which will give Eve days
in Charleston. The fare will be about $5,
or not more than $3.50, from Anderson to
is offered as an inducement to our mer-
chants from the up-country to 60 to Charles
ton to purchase their goods, and we hope it
will have the effect of inducing very many
to turn their direction from New York to
Charleston. At any rate, the railroads have
done their part, and will no doubt have
very liberal patronage as their reward. The
notice is, however, too short to be available
to as many Us would otherwise have gone.
Next Wednesday is the last day tickets will
be sold.
The announcement of the death of Mrs.
Sarah Simpson, wife of Mr.. John NJ. Simp.
son, which occurred at the residence of her
husband in Toccoa, Georgia, on last Sunday
night at o'clock, will carry sadness to the
hearts of many relatives and friends of the
deceased in this County. She had been i'll
for four or FIVE weeks with typhoid dysin-
terry, and was in the Esd year of her age.
Mr.. Simpson and family were formerly res
idents of this County, having lived in the
Dark Corner section from childhood, up to
few years ago, when they removed to
Toccoa Mrs. Simpson was most estima.
BILE lady, and was greatly beloved by many
relatives and acquaintance in our midst, to
whom she had endeared herself by her gen.
tie, Christian life. Her remains were
brought to this place on Tuesday, and con-
veyed thence to Roberts Church, where,
after q funeral discourse by DR.. Frierson,
they were consigned to their last resting
place in the graveyard near the Church.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for Sep
tember is, as usual, filled with delightful
reading matter and exceedingly beautiful
embellishments, and will be heartily wei
coined wherever it goes. The opening arti;;
Gle, Napoleon W" is an elaborate and
very interesting history of the Prince I'M
perial, with his portrait and over dozen
illustrations. Presented at Court" is an
article descriptive of the English Court and
the Ceremony of Presentation. 1t is pro-
fusely illustrated, as is also "The Story of
the Resolute," the old Arctic exploring ship,
which formed part of Sir Edward Belcher's
expedition in search of Sir John Franklin.
''The Alpine Climbing, its Pains and Per-
lis" SIN the Nez Percc Land" by Licuten-
ant Colonel Costello, and "a Glimpse at
the inner Life of Mexico" by Nugent Rob
inson, are admirable illustrated papers and
will well repay the reader. The depart
ment Of fiction is unusually rich; the in