The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-03-13

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LOCAL NEWS.
G. 6. LANGsToN, LOCAL EDITOR.
BRIEF MENTION.
There are several cases of mumps in the
city.
The candidates have begun work in ear
nest.
Colds and sore throats are quite prevalent
in the city.
A few more blank receipts on hand, dear
delinquents.
Read the new advertisement of the New
York Cash Store.
Eggs are plentiful in the city. They are
worth ten cents dozen.
The recent frosts and freezes have some
what disheartened the early gardeners.
See notice of meeting Of the Stockhold-
ers of the Building and Loan Association.
Sportsmen, make good use of your time.
The hunting season expires next Saturday
Be sure to make your own meat and
bread, if you do not make ten pounds OF
cotton.
Mr.. Thomas ]. Lamo.te, travelling agent
for the Columbia Register, was in the city
last week.
It is stated that Col. J. L. Orr, the eff
cient Solicitor of this Circuit, is candidate
for reelection.
The farmers have not as yet been able to
do much on their farms, on account OF the
wet weather.
A meeting WILDE held at Lowndesville
to-day in the interest of the Savannah
Valley Railroad.
It will soon be in order to re- organize the
Democratic Clubs and prepare for the ap-
preaching campaign.
Capt. T. C. Ligon is nominated for Judge
of Probate, and Mr.. w. F. Cox for County
Treasurer, in this issue.
A few bales of cotton occasionally put in
appearance in the city. The price has not
varied much recently.
Mr.. J. L. FAINT, whose dwelling house
was blown down by the recent cyclone, has
commenced rebuilding.
"A full attendance Of the members of An
der.on Division, Sons of Temperance, is
earnestly desired this evening.
The prisoners sentenced to the Peniten-
tiary at the recent term Of Court were car
ried to Columbia last Monday.
When daughters are infants, mothers are
anxious to keep matches out of their reach.
Its different when they grow up.
The farmers continue to haul away the
fertilizers. We presume they are making
preparations for q big cotton crop.
A number of peach trees in the city are
in full bloom. Last year nearly all the
trees were in bloom by the 1st of March.
Some of the prognosticators say we are
not going 10 have any more cold weather.
We wouldn't bet our last years straw hat
omit.
tits said that one of our citizens, when
ever the wind begins to blow, goes down
into his cellar and remains there until it
1ulls.
In looking around for your Spring goods,
watch our advertising columns and you
will know right where to go to get what
you want.
sHand-painted suspenders are now worn,
but lots Of men will continue to hold up
their pants with leather belt fastened with
q shingle nail.
The attention of those wanting native or
forest trees, shrubbery, vines, &C., is di-
rected to the advertisement OF Mr.. w. 4.
Earle in this issue.
This is the season of the year when peo'
ple should be careful of their fires, unless
they wish to move rather suddenly and not
take much with them.
Mr.. J. n. yonHasseln will insure your
property against cyclones, storms, &C. Call
on him for particulars. His advertisement
will appear next week.
The wise advertiser is he who makes the
most effort in dull times. His voice Is then
heard all the more distinctly because so
many of his rivals are silent.
Improvements are going on in almost
every part of the city. Despite the cry Of
hard times, the contractors anticipate
lively business this Spring and Summer.
Tho Young America Cornet Band, of this
city, contemplate going to Abbeville at an
early day to give concert. The boys will
ba chaperoned by Col. J. W. Trowbidge.
Call around to DR.. Johnstone's store, on
South Main street, and try his new cigar
ssTansilPs Punch" We have sampled
them, and recommend them to all lovers Of
/ good cigars. y -, -,
Next weeks paper will be the last one Is
sued from cur present quarters. After that
! time we can be found in our new building
). on Whitner street, opposite the County Au-
diioz's Office.
Mr.. Edward e. Bomar has assumed the
editorial chair of the spartanburg Herald.
We extead him the right hand of fellow
ship. and trust he will find journalism both
pleasant and profitable.