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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-23
A PUBLIC INVITATION.
FALL STOCK COMPLETE.

YOU are respectfully invited to cali and examine nv
at prices much lower than to-day Ny facilities for buy
ing are much better than mostof merchants having my
disposal in every class of Goods great "Job Lots which
forced upon the market by great need of money
My aim and desire is to give my customers good Goods
and full value for their money. Therefore feel con-
fdent after you make one purchase at my Store you will
in the future make your purchases from the Paris Store.
We keep full stock always hand and this season it
ces of several Clerks and every customer will be
waited upon promptly
Thankful to my customers for their past trade hope
for a continuance of the same.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-23

All persons between the ages of 81 and 60
years are liable to pay Poll Tax, unless ex-
empt by law.
After the 1st of November, 1880, pen
atty of Is per cent will be added to all un-
paid taxes besides the penalty of 5 per
cent. on one-half of the first instalment
unpaid.
Taxpayers arc requested to read notice
on back of their receipts before leaving the
Office, rs it may save them trouble and
costs.
VIM. McGUKIN,
Treasurer Anderson County.
August 26, 1880
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ms- Just received q car load Of thirty
new Buggics, PhGtons, &C.. from Cincin-
natl. Call and see these handsome vehicles.
We have got them to sell, and when we
price them to you we know they will go.
REED & STEPHENS,
Main street, South of Square.
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LAND FOR SALE.

TLEVEN HUNDRED AND FORTY
II FIVE ACRES OF LAND, located
between the Centreville and Wilson's Bridge
Road, about seven miles from Anderson
Cour. House. Good Cotton and Grain
land, we'll watcred.
This Land will be sold as whole, or cut
up into lots to suit purchasers.
Terms easy. Apply to
THOMAS B. LEE,
Anderson C. H., s. c.,
Or w. II. LYLES, Esq,
Columbia, s. C.
Sept 0, 1880 8
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
IN Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Administrator Of tho Estate of VIM.
NJ. Spcarman, deceased, will, on the 18th
day of October next, apply to the Judge Of
Probate for Anderson County, for Final
Settlcmcment and discharge from said Es-
tate. S. A. HUTCHINSON,
Administrator.
Sept II, 1880. 10 5
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TAX NOTICE.
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER,
Anderson. S. c., August "a, 1851

NOTICE is hereby given that this Office
~ will be re-opened for the collection of
Taxes for the fiscal year 1879, on the FIF-
TEENTH OF SEPTEMBER next, and
remain open until the first of November
next, in accordance with the Supply Bill
passed by the Legislature of South Caro-
lima, ana approved 20th February, 1880.
For the convenience of taxpayers will
visit the following named precincts at the
times mentioned, to wit:
Willamston-Monday and Tuesday, 9th
and 2Sth September.
Wigginton's Store-Wednesday, 10Th Sep
tember.
Glenn's Store-Thursday, Both September.
Piercctown-Friday, 1st October.
Pendeton Factory-Saturday, End Octo-
bcr.
Pendleton-Tuesday, 5th October.
Townville, Wednesday, 9th October.
w. T. Grubb's Storc-Thursday It'll Oc-
tobcr
Willifords Store-Friday, Sth October.
Hollands Store-Tuesday, 18th October.
Sherards Store-Wcdnesday and Thurs
day, 13tlPand 14th October.
Carswell Institute Friday, 18th October.
Clinkscales' Mills, Saturday, 10th October.
Honea Path-Tucsday and Wednesday,
18th and GOTH October
Bclton-Thurslay and Friday, 2lst and
22nd October.
Centreville Mills-Monday, 25th October.
T. w. Martins, (Broadaway)-Tuesday,
26th October.
Longs Shop-Wednesday, 9th October.
ALI intermediate days during said time, !
will be in my office at Anderson Court
House Office hours 81 o'clock q. M. until
4 o'clock p. m. while travelling.
RATE OF TAXES.
For State purposes.-....... Al mills
For County purposes..".." 8 F"
For School purposes."....
Poll Tax. .......... .....~$1.0O
RAILROAD TAX.
vnrennes Township........ II mills
Savannah ......... .........".. u
Dark Corner. er.................."7 II
Hall ............" II
Centrevillc.."...... ............. Il
Bclton........ .."..... ......... Z
Williamson ........ .,........
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No headache or back-ache for ladies
who drink SWINE OF CARDUI."

NEURAIGINE-THIS SPECIFIC FOR
IN Neuralginc and Headache is not Of
fered to the public as KING CURE ALL, but is
only good for Neuralgia and Headache:
For these troubles it is unfailng. EVERY
BOTTLE GUARANTEED if taken according to
directions.
Hunt, RANKIN e. LAMAE,
Wholesale Agents, ATLANTA.
For sale by Simpson, Reid Co. 10 I'm
"WlNE OF CARDUI" for Ladies only.
For sale by Simpson. Reid e. Co.
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a ,rnl package of of"BLAcK-DRAUGHT"
free of charge at
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TIE LITTLE MEDICINE CnEsr--May Ap'
pie Liver Pills arc the most reliable in the
world, and entirely vegetable Price, IL
cents for large boxes. Sold by N'ilhite Il
Wilhitc, Anderson, S. c. G1m
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For sale by Simpson. Reid & Co.

Beauty, health, and happiness for ladies
in mWlNE OF CARDUi."
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
THE CENTENNIAL.

NASHVILLE, May 18.-Company
X and Battery A, of the Missouri
national guards, Battery A Of the
Louisiana flying artillery and Bat
terry A, Louisville artillery, have
arrived here. The Chickasaw
guards will arrive from Memphis
to>day. Three companies from the
Crescent City battalion will reach
here tosnight, Three batteries and
one cavalry company will contest
for prizes to day. Eight infantry
companies will contest for centen-
NAL prizes Wednesday. Mills
equestrian statue of Jackson will be
unveiled Thursday. Gen. Joseph
Wheeler and Gen. Pennypacker,
United States army, and Gen. JOS.
E. Johnston, will arrive this even>
ing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
CALIFO RNIA.

SAN Francisco, May 17.--The
workingmen's state convention met
to-day ard effected a temporary
organization and appointed COM
mittees. A real fight came up on
the adoption of majority and mi
nority reports Of the committee ON
permanent organization and order
of business, the former praying
for the election Of o state centra
committee instead Of entrusting til,
management of affairs to Kearney
president, as heretofore, and the
election Of delegates to the national
greenback labor convention. The
minority report prayed for the con'
tinuance of the old organization Of
the party and ignored the question
of electing delegates to the national
convention. After hot debate,
the minority report was adopted, 81
to "a, and the convention adjourned
till to-morrow morning.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
POLITICAL,

CHICAGO, May Especial dis.
patches to the Times state that the
Ford county republican convention
yesterday selected two Grant and
two Blaine delegates to the state
convention. That the Stark county
convention shows three Blaine and
one Washburne delegate. Calhoun
with two delegates is the only
county yet to hear from. Accord>
ing to the Times figures, Grant has
a majority of 81 in the state con-
vention, not counting the Cook
county delegation, or AZ, if the 36
delegates claimed for Grant from
Cook county be admitted, but il
the Blaine- Washburne delegation
from Cook county were admitted
solid, Grant would be in minority
of 26.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
VIRGINIA.

PETERSBURG, May 1S.-Col. d. G.
Carr, collector of customs here, has
been notified by the secretary of the
treasury that the appropriations
made for fuel, light, gas, water, &c +,
for public buildings has been ex-
hausted and the government can not
expend money which has not been
appropriated. The Petersburg gas
company has been instructed to cut
the gas of from the custom house,
but the company positively refuses,
being willing to trust to future ap'
preparations for its pay. The water
works commissioners have also
failed to cut Off the flow of water
from the building, being satisfied the
government is good for the amount
charged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
Criminal Court Notes.

In the criminal court, yesterday
the woman Matt Lamb and her para
mour, Lewis SartiD, who were con-
yicted of robbing Elijah Rogers OF
about $40, some months since, were
refused new trial, vnd judgment was
pronounced upon them. Matt goes to
the pepitentiary for three aud Lewis
for six years.
The court is now engaged in the
case Of Il s. Burgner, a matchmaker,
charged with perjury. This is an out
come of the famous contest between
G. Il. Lour and Esquire Yardley,
which became OF such note some
months sgu, and In which Yardley
wss charged with stealing a watch
from Lour. Burgner is charged with
p,jury In swearing in the case against
l. ur. The case excites considerable
intereat. Attorney General Anderson
Is asslsted In the prosecution by
Messrs. j. n. Ray and M. A. Csssi'
day, aud Messrs. Thos. a. II. Nelson
aud Pat. Shea represent the deiease'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nav 18.

WASHINGTON, May lo.
At the cabinet meeting tosday
the president announced that he had
decided to appoint Hon. Horace
Maynard, Of Tenn, now United
States minister, resident at Con-
stantinople, 20 succeed Judge Key
as postmaster general. With this
exception, the session was an un-
important one, the time being de-
voted to the consideration of Indian
affairs. It was decided to release
several Texas herders who were
recently arrested in the Indian
territory by the government troops,
who suspected them to be invaders
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
Black and Tan.
For explanation ask your halter.
Rase ball.

The "Knoxvi!les," our crack base
ball club, have received a challenge
from the, Maryville Red Caps" to
play the initial match game OF the
season, and will go to Maryvilie next
Saturday to play the game. The
"Knoxvilles.' as now thoroughly re-
organized aud made up, is certainly
strong team, and we expect to see
them win much fame before The
season jnst now opening comes to q
close. The players in the cluo srs as
follows:
Compton, Ii. G., c; Wsidrop, Wal
ter, p; ParE, WILL IS; Houk, John
ID; II ,eder, John, 2b; Douglass, Chas.
80; Caldwell, W., If; Rodgers, Hugh
G f; Bozsman, Jo, rf
The boys were out practiciDg yes
terday evening, preparatory to the
game, and we may expect good re-
cord from them.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
HAltImOre Marker.

BALTIMORE, May 17.--FIour dull. s
: h ,de easier; Howard street and wet
era super iue, $3.50 4 0O; extra, $4 rs +.
5.25; family. S5 25 625; city mills sn.
pei fine, So 50 4 10; extra, 81 50a5 90;
rio brands, 1925 $50; Patapsco family.
81 IS. Wheat; sou, hern quiet and
lower; western lower. closing steady;
southern red, 81 90 IL 2S amber. ST 30s
| 81; No. l Maryland red, $l.304l.Sl;
No, 2 western winter rel, spot, SIPS
May, ST. 27a; June, 81 223; July, $ l2s
Corn; southern dull and heavy; west
ern dull and lower; southern white,
654; yellow, 53s.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

The news 10 published in our dis
patches this morning that the post
master-generslship will be tendered to
Hon. Horace Maynard, cur minister to
Turkey. This will be good news to
our ctlsens irrespective Of political
opinions. Mr.. Maynard 10 known to
all as a man OF unwaverIng integrity,
scholar-hke attainments and unparal-
ieled ability. Instead Of the portfolio
honoring him he will honor the CAR
met. During q long term OF public
life not one word OF oalumny has been
whispered agaipst him, and none
know him but 10 respect and admire
him,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

w. A A. CONNER 10 out in card In
this mornings CHRonIoLE stating
that he has concluded not 10 be can
didate for foa,er, but that he will be
for representative of. Knox county.
'rquire Conner Ia too well Known in
this county to need praise at the hands
of any one. He is sp, cimen OF Gods
noblest handiwork--an honest man,
and moreover, . man of good, hard
common sense, an article much needed
in the Tennessee legielature.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
AT THE HOTELS.
List OF Arrivals in the CITY

The following ~ n iist Of arrrvsi- =
The city hotels for May lS!b:
ATKIN HOUSE,.
J. w. Dukehsrt, X Is. Bdckncr, Bslti
morej Jno. l.. Truslow, Topeka, Snisss
Thos. M. Thatcher, Washington, D. Ci J
ID. Williamson, Dalt, n, G.; d. B. thii
dress, Sweetw tei; has. Houghton, Bos
ton; w. l.. Rus.ell Concord; A. NJ
Doagherty, johnson City; IA. Crnnlbliss
james Ssvier, Kingston. ..
LAMAR HOUSE.
Capt. W. T. Hood, J T. Nieholsor,
steamer Harry Helm; W. P. Helm, N. r.
Cleo. HubbsIl, CinciLnsti, o.; W. ".
Smith, Nashville JAS. l.. Esmea, w. 4.
Hess, Baltimore; ". O. Houry. Bristol,
CENTRAL HOUSE.
s. A. Rod gers and wife, L,udon; Miss
+. q, Legg, Il. NJ. Peck, r ttdge.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

WE are sorry that we can not give
to those of our readers interested list
OF the census enumerators for this
district. After being promised
them by Census Supervisor Newton,
we thought we were safe In promising
them to our patrons, but 1t seems we
were mistaken. Mr.. Newton gives 10
reason for their non-publica,ion the
theory that there sre so many appl,-
cants who will of necessity be disaP-
pointed, that he is afraid that 1t will
create ih.feeling.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

The export trade after a partial par
alysis is reviving. That OF April 1880
exceeded April 1879 by thirty-three
per cent. The total value of agricul'
tural exports for .last month was $2l, :
40 O{lf, ais
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

"NEvER before was there such har.
moDy in the democracy. ."-Yester'
days Dispatch.
For further particulars consult Col.
White and Maj. Cx as gentlemen
well qualified to give the latest and
fullest Information.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

SUBSCRIPTIONS 70 the Knoxville
aud Cipc. n nali Suuthern are goiD 6
swimmingly on. Ooe of the chief
movers In The projected road informs
us that their success is passing their
widest dreams. Our people are COM
pletely aroused aud their money is
always ready in such q situation.
Secretary Coffiu exhaused his blank
receipts for the first installment Of ten
per cent. OF the stock subscribed, early
in the day yesterday. Let the good
work 60 on. Knoxvills will never
have another such chance.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

ANTI TILDENITis $ are seated at the
ocean shore. like the king OF old, to
reb1ke the rising TIlden tide and bid
1t not 10 touch their feet but II moves
on as silently and steadily as the
sweep of destiny. Uncle Sammy is
not dead for ducat' nor soon will be.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

AND now 1t IL stated that Don.,
chief Of the Csmerons, has under sd-
visement plan to drop the sold
man." We don't believe 1t, even III
the ''old reliable" Gazette, Of Cincin.
natl, does say 80.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

RUSSIA scores another triumph for
a ''psternal government" She hss
decided that students at the universi-
ties shall not marry.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

THE Louisville system and the Gin.
cinnati Southern are preparing for the
inaugural OF q big railroad war. The
latter has announced its intention to
carry passengers for two cents Q mile.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

THE CHRONICLE would remind the
Tribune aud Dispatch that brethren
shonld live together 10 harmony and
not act like dogs and oats whose trade
the nursery thyme says is to "bite and
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

A GRANT paper with a good deal OF
ciotted gors In the corner Of Its eyes
aud murder In its heart. calls Wash
burns "false Judas" Exactly what
1t means we do not know, but with ouI
present ideas of Judas We consider II
about the neatest compliment old e.
B. has received for these many days.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

NEVER before was there such
harmony in the democracy. ."-Yester-
days Dispatch.
The above was most probably writ.
ten before A %, m. -s..--.-
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

FIVE experts testify that Whitaker
was the author Of the note Of warning
addressed to himself, and there 10 q
growing belief In some quarters that
he also committed the outrage. II this
should he 50 the punishment should
bs entrusted to his colored brethren;
for they certainly would make it
severe enough,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

THE predictions OF the average
presidential slate maker reminds one
very forcibly Of the weather predic.
tions In the cut aud dryed almanacs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

RouNDoUT, N. Y, May a.
In Poten's sash and blind factory,
on Wall street, Kingston, last night,
the factory and dwellings were de-
stroyed. Loss, $4,000.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
WYOMING territory is one for Grant
and one for Blaine.

BoN. VIM. HUNTER. assistant sec
retary of state, has had stroke OF
spoplexy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

THE democrats are directly respon-
sible for the loss of life and money
which will result II the Utes 60 on
their projected war path.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
MARKETS ny TELEsRAPa
Eew York Money Mark 81.

NEW YoRK, May ls.-Money, St,0s
al 05. Exchange, "a S5a Govern
ments, strong and higher SIS, III 03B;
4a's, Sl,O9!; 4's, VI 074 States, nou,'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

BosToN, May 1S.-John H. Fos-
ter & Co., grain merchants, have
suspended. Liabilities, $l50,000,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19

WHAT may be another tragedy oc.
Cured yesterday 10 East Knoxville.
VIII they never ceasef ~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
General Market.

NEW YoRK. May is Southern -four
steady ana quiet; common TO far ex.
ira. SIS 25a5 gu; good 10 choics do,
$5.65a7.0O. Wheat, about lc heuer
mure doing for export. Chi. fly In No
.pring and No. 2 red; unuraded red
ST. l94,l 80 Corn, scarce, ! lie better
Jug, AIDED. 503 54,. Oa's, neavv, il
buy ers fsvui; "A, for No. 8. CJffee
dull and weab; Rio. l24,l5a, sugar
dull and heavy; manira, 8 s l6,; tai
to good r.iuing, u 7s; priue, x
r+fioed, fl m demauu and steau y
standard A, 81 Molasses, uuchsnked d
quiet. Rice, ntm, good demand; Gar
olina, 65; Rsngood, ST. Wool, quin
about s,-a'i,; domestic h.ece. 43 81,
pulled, 30 81; unwasbed. Is 3sc
Texas. IL S6;. Pork, about stead,
moderate trade, $il co. midile4. u1
changed. dull. Lard, opened firm
closed heavy and lower, 81 25A7.273
Whisky, nominal, ST. BALLS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-05-19
New York Cotton MarA+t.

NEW York, May is Cotton ex'
change ciosed. Concentrated net re
ceipts. 36S bales; exports to Grea'
Britain, go bales.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-15
Ss,iice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the letters Of
administration ISSUED TO Margaret j. Gillikin
on the "a uay of December, ls'q, as admins
tratriX ofthe estate Of \. j. GilNkiu. deceased,
were revoked 10y the PROBATE Court Of Tow
litz county, Washington Territory .on the 22d
day Of Jane, 1880 Also that y. VI. Patterson
was appointed administrator OF saiG estate on
the 25.h day of jane, losU. All pcrscas hav-
ing claims against the estate OF the Sald de
cci>cd are required To present them win the
ne, essarv vouchers to the administrator At
his res dcuce in kalama. Cowlitz county
Washington Territory. within one year from
itors. which was first published December
18th, lSs0. IL. {. COMEGiS. Probate
Judge, COWlitz Co. ". r.
Dated July ;, ls>0, aad first published July
Is. 1850. l3july3
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-15

EDITOR INDEPENDENT:

EDITOR INDEPENDENT:
AS the citizens of La Center and vicinity
have not lost any of their patriotic spirits.
they concluded to celebrate ON the fifth with
a picnic, which they did, and too much
praise cannot be given the ladies for the en-
ergy and pluck shown by them in getting
up the dinner. The tables fairly groaned
under the weight of the good things, with
which they were loaded.
An excellent Grafton was delivered by
Judge Lancaster, on the rise and progress Of
the American nation. His remarks. were
addressed to the rising generation, impress
ing upon their minds the necessity of being
loyal and true to their country. and the flag
which waved over their heads. The able
manner in which the Judge handled his sub
ject showed that he knew whereof he spoke,
and his speech was very highly appreciated
by a crowd of about five hundred. The
Declaration of Independence was read by
our esteemed citizen Capt. Buchanan, and
was well rendered.
Some very fine music was given by Mrs.
j. G. Miller, who presided at the organ, and
vocal music by Mr.. Sturtevants singing
class. Some excellent pieces We're sung.
The style in which they were rendered made
the class a credit to their teacher, and
brought forth the praise of all. Mr.. Buch-
anan, of the North Fork of Lewis river,
was here, and gave us some very fine sing
ing from his class. A procession was formed
of children with badges representing each
state and territory in the union. The rear
was brought up by six strange beings called
the orphans, and the manner in which they
were dressed was a sight to behold. Their
queer antics caused considerable merriment
in the crowd.
A good dancing floor had been laid in the
grove, and about 3 o'clock in the afternoon
the young folks took possession OF the floor
and kept it well warmed up until seven;
even the old gray headed men felt that their
young days had again returned, and we saw
some of them tripping the light fantastic
toe with as much pleasure as the young
ones. A splendid supper was given at the
La Center house, to which all did ample
justice. After supper dancing was again re-
sumed in the building formerly occupied by
Messrs. Miller 4 Gather As a store, and was
kept up until the whistle OF the boat warned
the joyful crowd that they must break and
return to their respective homes. The day
being a lovely one everyone enjoyed them
selves immensely, and left well pleased with
their days pleasure. The whole affair was a
credit to all who took part in it.
The water is falling slowly here; it came
very near reaching its mark of 1876. 1t
compelled some to leave their houses in
town and seek higher ground for safety.
La Center, July :, 1880. KENO.