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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-25

Children's Hats and Caps just received, all
the latest novelties in the above goods at c. L.
WELLER'S, Main Street.
Gentlemen's Slippers, Opera and Plain, at
G. L. WELLER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-25

SPEECH OF ]. MARSHALL MCCUE.-This GEN
gentleman made a speech at Henry fCourt-
house at the last Court of that county on be-
ing introduced in complimentary terms by
Col. VIM. Martin, who served with him in the
Legislature before the war. From the Martins
vile Herald we quote the following
''Col. Martin said it afforded him unusual
qualification to commend Col. McCue to his
people, as one he was sure would interest them
on the subject of a new process of curing to-
bacco, and to encourage them in their effort to
Introduce the iron horse as an adjunct 10 the
development of our county.
Col. McCue then addressed an audience al
ready wearied to some extent by one or two
pnblic meetings, and introduced to their favor
able consideration a process of which Geo. w.
Barnett of the Big Spring, in Montgomery
| county, is the originator. He mentioned that
the Chairman, Gen. John d. Imbeden, of the
group of Tobacco Judges at the Centennial,
pronounced it altogether unlike any exhibited
| to them, of all the known processes for curing
tobacco in use in any tobacco growing portion
| of the world, and If it would, as Barnett
claimed. cure all tobacco tough and gelLoac 1t
| would be worth to Virginia and Kentucky each
| five millions every year. The Colonel claimed
that the process would not only cure 1t tough
and yellow, but would save room in the barn,
time in curing, and preserve the oil and gum,
and weight, and make it silky, and uniform in
cOlOrv
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Our FishersviIle Letter.


SCHOOL EETERTAINMENT-A RUNAWAY MILE
y. NJ. G. A., DC.
We are indebted to our Flshersyille CORES.
pondent, "a. A. A." for the following items:
The Thespians gave another entertainment
on Friday night to crowded house. The pro.
gramme was long one, but so arranged that
no time was wasted, and as soon as the stage
could be cleared from one play another was
ready. ''The Peoples Lawyer" was the leading
performance of the evening. The principal char
acters were represented by Messrs Geo. Glib
son. John Shirley, Charlie Guthrie, and Robert
Suffer. Taking everything into consideration,
we are candid in the belief that the Thespians
stand second to no other amateur organization
in the country. Music was artistically dis
pensed by Capt. Young, Mr.. Ed. Brown, and
one or two other gentlemen whose names your
correspondent has been unable to learn. It is
to be hoped that the Thespians may soon give
us another treat.
On Monday last, as Capt. c. B. Koiner was on
his way from Staunton home, and when a mile
this side of town, the mule which he was driv-
ing to the buggy became frightened by the fall
ing of one of the shafts at his heels. The mule,
without further preliminaries. started to run,
and the grade being greatly in his favor, the
in the matter. which he did by jumping out.
He was at once followed by his cousin, who
was riding with him. Freed from further re-
straint, the mule now made for home at race
horse speed. but was stopped by Mr.. ]. H.
Wh1tesell. who was a short distance ahead of
the Captain when the mule started to run.
Seeing the mule coming so rapidly, Mr.. w.
leaped from his Jersey wagon and hastily TAX
ing up stone awaited the approach of the
runaway. Immediately on his coming up the
stone was thrown, which caused the animal to
shy off, upsetting the buggy at once Mr.. w.
at once ran up and succeeded in stopping him
without further damage than the breaking OF
n spindle.
The Y. M. c. A. met Sunday at $3.50, P. M, in
the M. E. Church The meeting was led by
Capt. Ed. Bateman.
The interest in this organization grows deep
er and deeper each week.
The farmers are getting on well with their
spring blowing. Wheat looks well. The health
of the community is far better than 1t was a
month ago.
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FlGU1hO NUN | lIh, y yourna a1Ie E
on this paper and see how your subscription
stands. Some of the names will be taken off the
list unless payment be made very soon.
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DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates.
Notices Of deaths publ oTatssitously.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17
Grange Meetings.

Flat Rock Grange No. 295 will hold its
monthly meeting on next Saturday at
o'clock p. M, to which the members are
respectfully urged to give prompt attention,
and Patrons generally are invited to meet
with us.
Pomona Grange held the regular quarter
ly meeting according to appointment, and
was very well attended. A large amount
of business was discussed and disposed of,
among which was the appointment of two
summer meetings of Pomona Grange. One
to meet with Brushy Creek and Shutdown
Oranges at Cedarwreath school house on
the 4th Saturday in this month at 10 o'clock
q. M, and the other one to meet with Dou-
BILE Springs and Townville Oranges at Town
vile on the Sd Saturday in August at 10 a.
m. AL members and delegates of Pomona
Grange are respectfully invited to attend
these meetings, participate in the business,
and contribute generally to the interest of
the occasion. The Executive Committee
and Commercial Agent each made official
reports, which were favorably received, and
each of said officers were respectively elec-
ted to serve for the ensuing year.
Associate Grange No. assembled at
L lnter's Spring on last Saturday, accord
ing to appointment, and was organized by
calling P. R. Brown to the chair. Several
interesting essays were read and intelligent
ly discussed, from which the respectable
audience of ladies and gentlemen present
must have been edited as well as interested.
From generous collation. of baskets, lib
eral and enticing repast was spread in the
grove near by, to which all were invited
and sumptuously dined. After the most
fastidious tastes were fully satisfied, the
crowd were recalled by the sound Of excel
lent music to the hall, and the reading of
essays and discussions continued until the
evening shades had grown long and wide,
which was considered quite agreeable and
appropriate by all present on account of the
extreme heat of the earlier hours of the
day. All appeared well pleased with the
meeting and its results, and after appoint
ing essayists for the next quarterly meeting
adjourned to meet on the second Saturday
in October next, at Sandy Springs at 10
o'clock O. m.
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Mr.. EDITOR: The Sunday school celebra-
ton at Providence held by the colored peo-
pie on the II inst, was decided success.
The meeting was presided over by Rev. R.
Fletcher. After prayer by Rev. J. G. Rus
sell, the schools were introduced by G. D.
Williams in the following order: Mt. Sinai,
Mt. Pleasant, Springfield, Generostee, Mt.
Olive, Centenary Church and Cedar Hill.
Members of each school recited verses of
Scripture, some of them reproducing Us
much as two chapters without prompting.
Questions in the catechism were put to the
children and promptly answered by them.
Rev. J. C. Russell was then introduced as
the orator of the day. He delivered q plain,
practical address on the duties of parents,
superintendents and teachers. He was fol
lowed by Rev. Elijah White, who gave some
wholesome advice to his colored friends on
the importance of educating their children
The occasion manifested decided improve
|mept In the management of their schools
= 55' VIsIIoR.
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Trustees and teachers of public schools are
requested to meet at Anderson c. II. on
Saturday, the 26th inst. Business of i'm
portance pertaining to the educational in
terests of our County will be presented.
Rev. n. T. Morton, now teaching a
Normal School in Spartanburg, and,Hugh
s. Thompson, Superintendent of Education,
will address the meeting, and we trust the
attendance will be full one, and that every
board of trustees will berepresented, SO that
some uniform plan of running the public
schools may be adopted. ALI teachers who
favor the organization of q Teachers Union
are earnestly requested to be present: The
addresses will be delivered in the Court
House, beginning at II o'clock q. m, to
which the public generally are invited.
The business meeting will take place before
or after the address, as the occasion may
suggest. R. w. TODD.
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Hydrophohia In Cats

81 b. -
The Columbia Register of last Saturday
contains the following, which should in
.duce persons to be careful shout having
cats about them during this warm weather,
which is calculated to develop the disease
spoken of below:
DIR. Sylvester had to kill his household
cat yesterday on account of the animal be-
ing affected with hydrophobia. The ladies
of the family noticed that it would not eat
and appeared to be upwelI, and they were
petting 1t and trying to coax it to eat, when
It jumped out Of their arms and ran into
the piazza, where q few minutes afterwards
it was discovered foaming at the mouth and
having all the symptoms of hydrophobia.
About two weeks ago it had small cut or
sore on one leg, and was slightly lame for a
few days, but It is not known whether this
was caused by bite or whether it had any
connection With its hydrophobia attack.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17

Frank Leslies Sunday Magazine for Au
gust presents manifold attractions, and the
powerful claims Of the periodical to extern
sive patronage cannot possibly be gainsaid.
It is probably the most pleasing magazine
published, containing greater variety Of
choice reading-mstter and more illustrations
than any of its contemporaries. Its litera-
ture is pure and healthful, inculcatihg ex-
alted sentiments; it lis always vivacious, and
edifies and instructs while it entertains. The
opening article is deeply interesting one
by Prof. w. Wells, on Emigration to the
Holy Land" There is charming memo
rial sketch, with portrait, of the late Miss
King, of Georgia. There are several short
stories, some Of them adapted to children.
The poems are more than ordinarily meri-
torious. There is the Popular Exegesis by
the Editor; and in "At Home and Abroad"
he gives full summary of what is passing
in the religious world. The 12S quarto
pages are crowded with good things, and
the embellishments number nearly 100. The
price is only So per annum, postpaid, six
months $1.5O, four months 81. Price of
single copy 25 cents. Address Frank Leslie's
Publishing House, So, IS & 81 Park Place,
New York,
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Townyille.

: Crops in this entire section have been
greatly injured by the drought. Recent
partial rains have fallen, however, which
have revived vegetation somewhat. Vege-
table gardens have been almost entirely cut
off,. Mr.. A. J. Graham has the best six
acres of cotton in the Smith Chapel neigh
borhood.. Maj. D. L. Cox and Mrs. DR..
Broyles produced this year very large crops
of wheat and oats-decidedly larger than
any others that were grown in the central
of the Fork......The public schools are in
session again, and the attendance is very
full.....A protracted meeting at Smith
Chapel will be begun Thursday, the 18th
inst...... The Lutheran Church in the Fork
will be dedicated by the Rev. ]. P. Smeltzer,
D. D., on the second Sunday in August
proximo travelling threshers owned
and operated in this section, have been very
successful this season. If every company
would furnish US a separate aggregate of the
wheat and oats they threshed within the
limits of the Fork township, we would
make grand total and published it as an
item of public interest......N is the writer's
sad duty to record the death of one of his
most respected and trusted pupils, James
W. Burgess, which occurred at his fathers
residence at this place on the 18th inst, af-
ter an illness of less than week of typhoid
fever. He was the eldest child and only
son of Mr.. Joseph A. Burgess, and had
nearly attained his majority, being twenty
years and eight months of age. 1t is very
high tribute to his memory to say that he
was favorite with his companions, and
that he had the confidence and respect of
his seniors in years. The funeral services
were conducted by the Rev. B. Holder in
the Baptist Church here, of which the de-
ceased was member, after which the re-
mains was laid to rest in the grave yard
hard by. D.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17

The heat on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day last was the mo9o Oppressive ever known
in this section. From about o'clock till
6 o'clock of each day the thermometer stood
at from 100 to 1O5 degrees in the shade, and
the nights were almost as hot as the days.
The effect of the heat on vegetation Of every
kind was plainly visible, the gardens and
crops sustaining greater injury during the
threetlays mentioned than for ten or twelve
days Immediately preceding.
From what we have noticed of the order
among the colored people known as the
aGood Samaritans," we are satisfied that it
is Republican political organization, in
tended to restore, under new name, the
old Union League for the purpose Of reyiv-
ing the Republican party in this State next
year. The published constitutions of this
society are entirely non.political, but con-
stitutions do not mean much to those who
are seeking after mischief in politics. 1t Is
motto cable feature of the organization in
aQQeISOu CuaL It's lctQtIS dIc oliPohS 5sSl1
icals, and that no Democratic colored man
is member. There are no manifest OBJ
iects for the existence of the order. 1t was
established by stranger sent down here
from the North, and bears all of the ear
marks of secret political society. We
take this occasion to urge our colored
friends in this County not to organize or
sustain secret political society, for it will
certainly result in no good for those who
participate in it. Our people are on the
alert for just such schemes, and they will
not only come to naught, but those who
seek to establish them will be remembered
and shown that they cannot expect to
foment discord between the races, and then
receive substantial kindness and assistance
from the white people.
Sloan Bros, of Greenville, are making a
speciality of agricultural and garden seeds,
and propose to offer premiums each season
for the best crops from their seed. Their
premium on turnips this fall will be S. in
gold.
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rpeath of q Respected Citizen.

Maj. Elijah Alexander, one of the Oldest
and most highly respected citizens of the
upper portion of our State, died at his resi-
dence in Pendleton at half past six o'clock
on last Saturday evening, after long and
very painful illness.
He was born in Pickens County in 1869,
and was very successful farmer and mer-
chant, accumulating handsome property,
and acquiring an honorable reputation,
which gave him very large circle of warm
friends. he represented the County of
Pickens, which included also the present
County of Oconee, in the State Legislature
from 1s43 to 1855, having been elected six
times in succession. He was gentleman
of very great energy and decision of char
acter, which gave to him very widespread
and strong influence. He was fond of pub
lie life, and maintained his hold upon the
public favor and confidence until his health
failed so as to reqnire him to leave politics
and business. In 1856 he entirely lost his
sight, and in 1858 was stricken with paraly-
sis, since which time he has been constant
sufferer and confirmed invalid. In 1857 he
joined the Presbyterian Church, and has
since that time been a member of the
Church at Pendleton, whittier he removed.
His suferings were augmented by intense
pain from frequent attacks of neuralgia,
which he bore with great fortitude; and,
strange to say, through all Of his suffering
he retained his mind unimpaired until two
hours before his death. He was good cit
izen and devoted husband and parent,
whose affection was fully returned by his
only daughter, Mrs. Dr.. J. II. Maxwell,
who, through his twenty-five years of af-
Fiction, has been his constant companion
and tender comforter. His death was that
of the Christian, and Dough relatives and
friends mourn his death, their sorrow is
softened by the assurance that dezth was to
him the entrance into rest after long and
weary years of darkness and pain.
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Proceedings of the Town Council.
CoUNC1L CuAMpER, Julv is. 1870.

The Town Council met this evening at
3 o'clock. Present-G. F. Tolly, Intendant;
E. F. Alurrah, j. E. Wilson, w. S. Ligon,
Wardens.
The case against Lawrence Galloway was
taken up, and the accused plead guilty.
Council imposed fine of one dollar and
costs.
The case against Scip Edwards was called.
He plead guilty, and was fined one dollar
and costs.
Mr.. Louis Sharpe asked the Council to
give him up his note for $3.50, amount due
as balance of rent on stall in the Market,
as he would not be able to make further use
oft. For reasons the Council thought suf-
ficient, the request was not granted.
Napoleon johnson. Frank Davis, Ben
Ghureliwell and Charley Green were each
fined six days work on the streets for emp
ty;ng scayengar barrels on t1e square.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17

THOUSANDS USE 1T, WHY HEsrTATE2-1t is
adapted especially to those cases where the
womb is disordered, and will cure any irreg-
ularity of the "menses." DR.. J. Bradfeld's
Female Regulator. acts like charm in
"whites," or in d sudden check Of the
monthly courses" from cold, trouble of
mind, or like causes, by restoring. the dis
charge in every instance. So also in chron-
ic cases its action is prompt and decisive,
and saves the constitution from countless
evils and premature decay. Ask your drug
gist for circular.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17
savannah Valley Railroad.

We are requested to announce that there
viii be meeting of the corporators of the
Savannah Valley Railroad at Smiths Cross
Roads In Magnolia township, in Abbeville
County, on Tuesday, the 10Th inst, for the
purpose of considering important business
connected with the road. A full meeting
isdesired, and every corporator is requested
to be present, either in person or by proxy.
1t is of great consequence that this request
be attended to by all of the corporatos.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17

MR. EDITOR: To preserve the health of
our town, would it not be well. during this
extremely hct weather, for the town author
tiles to look after the pig pens, privies and
stables, and see that they are kept clean and
properly disinfected? HEALTH.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17
Anderson Market Reports.

The prices current for the following arti.
cles in this market are:
Cotton-middling, 1ol to 1l-quiet
Corn-S0 to 85c.
Peas-100 to 125.
Flour-$5.50 to $3.50.
Meat-C. R. sides 6, L. G. sides g., shoul.
ders 5.
Lard-10c.
Molasses-N. o. 35c to SOC,
Meal-99 to S100.
Sugar-7dc to 101c.
Coffee-12ic to 1890.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-07-17
An Old Law.

Our young ladies and gentlemen who step
SO easily into the marriage relation, and
have NO obstacles inSerposed by society or
law that amount to even SO much as trou-
Bile, may be amused to learn that marrying
has not always been such easy matter. We
publish below an old bond Of prominent
couple who married in Pendleton County,
which brings to light an old law of which
few persons at this day have ever heard. 1t
is curious old document, which every man
was required to execute and file with the
Clerk of the Court before entering into
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

PENDLEToN COUNTY.
Know all men by these presents, that we,
Jcab Mauldin and James Wood, are firmly
bound unto the Judges of the County Court
of Pendleton, in the sum of one hundred
pounds, to be paid to them or their success
sors in Office, for the true performance of
which we bind ourselves, our heirs, execu-
tors, administrators, &C., jointly and sever
ally by these presents, sealed with our seals
and dated this 4th day of July, 1895.
The condition of the above obligation is
such that, whereas marriage is suddenly
intended to besolemnized between the above
bound Joab Mauldin and Jane Liddell, both
of said County; now, if no lawful cause
shall obstruct the same, then this obligation
to be void, else to remain in full force.
J. MAULDN.
JAMES WooD.
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Died, at Honea Path, July Tth, 1873, Mrs.
Ess1E N, wife of Rev. R. NJ. King, in her
5Oth year. Since her 18th year she hac
lived a consistent member OF the Baptist
Church; was perfectly resigned during her
short illness, and attempted to sing Safe
within the vale" just the day before her
departure. Our sympathies extend to the
husband, family and friends in their SAD
loss.
Died, on the morning of the End July
instant, JAMES MATrIsoN, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. John G. and Matilda j. Can't
aged four months and eleven days. The
little crib is vacant, there is void in aching
hearts, but there is sweet consolation IN the
fact that the tender spiritual germ that had
lust budded here on earth blooms to-day IN
heaven. Little Jimmie has been spared the
cares and temptations of mature years, and
has gone to join the angel band, where ne
will warble the song of redeeming love I'LL
the stricken parents come. 1.-THE Lord gave
and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be
the name of the Lord" u.
Died, of typhoid fever, at the residence
of his father near Townville. on Sunday
morning, the 18th inst, after an illness OF
ten days, JAMES w. BURGESS, only son OF
]. A. and Nancy Burgess, in the 2lst year
of his age. The subject of this notice made
a public profession of religion about three
years ago, and connected himself with the
Baptist Church, of which he remained
consistent member till his death. He was
kind and affectionate to his sisters, obedient
and dutiful to his parents, who in return
bestowed on him their warmest affections.
he was indeed their stay, their support, a
large congregation attended his funeral on
Monday, when after an able and impressive
sermon by Rev. B. Holder, his remains was
consigned to the grave to await the resur-
rection morn. II. r. V.
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South Carolina Railroad.

SUutu IdIOllllo nolll oou'
On and after Sunday, July Is, 1879, Passenger
Trains will run rs follows:
DOWN.
Ieaye Columbia. m 3.5Opm $40 p m
Arrive at Charleston.-4.45 p IN $50 m 6.iO M
Arrive at Augusta.......3.15p pm SOO IN
Arrive at Canden.....12.20 pm
UP.
Leave Charleston III 700 nj 9.5Op IN
Leave Augusta.....". S.l5 IN
Leave Camdcn...........53Oa III
Arrive at Columbia. 1890 q IN Abs m $50 NJ
The Night Express leaving Columbia at 94O p. m.
and Charleston ut $50 p n will run daily, all 9TH
er trains daily, except Sundays. Sleeping cars on
all night trains-berths only Sl.50.
Excursion tickets from Columbia to New York,
good till November 1st to return, only s35.I5, via
Charleston and Steamers. This includes meals
and staterooms both ways. Steamers sail every
Saturday frem Charleston.