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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1884-04-10

Old Miss Strong never got two inches
from Nav, and July Ann Crabtree KEEP
up with us all day luggin' her yearlin'
baby on her hip all over town and hit q
souallin' loud as it could bawl. She gin
it gi1ger-cake, and she gin it apple, and
she gin it water, and she most kivered it
with brown sugar aud sot it up on the
counter, and still it yelled and kicked
and thar stood Crabtrce with his hands
crammed down in bis breeches pockets
and never hopo her nuss it minute. Old
Miss Strong lowed, land he hearn her
too,) says she, lay if hit was my yoang'n
he'd nuss it or it would go on-nussed." f"
Nav she was tradin' of her saff soap
money for bale of spun truck ard a par
of cards, and old Miss Strong was jew.
in the man on leetle grain of sugar and
coffee TO have on hand for sickness, and
Caledouy jerked me to less so in tother
house, to git string of blue beads she
seed in the winder, and when | turned
around what you reckin-why old Miss
Strong had done clum up on top of the
counter-bless you-and was a settin.
thar with her big muddy feet 3 danglln'
in the air. Nav lowed, says she, Git
down sister Strong," says she, "git down
for massy's sake you're plum sight
you air-git down, l tell you" giving
her jerk, for she wasa fixn' to set thar;
Flowed she was wore out q stand;n, ard
didn't care who knowed it-sbe was tired
and wasn't gwine in for looks. Jes
then old Miss Patience Potter came in,
and wisht l may die if the starch in
her eyebrows wasn't SO thick you,
couldn't see har. She looked all aronnd
like she was huntin' for something, and
after she howdye'd us she said: "See
here, Mister. is this here the place whar
you 70 to git your pictur struck y NO,
it amt the place." says he, and while she
stood gain around, he tuck his pencil
from behind his year and drawed her
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
REsURGAM.
from the Odessa Democrat

[From the Odessa Democrat
Soon after the fiery fend had done
its destruction in this city, the impress
sion went out to a great many that
Odessa was permanently crippled; that
the loss was irreparabls, and that her
fnture prosperity was materially injur-
ed. But not 80. We arise from the
ashes of our ruins to a building capac-
ity that will far outstrip any plane of
enterprise ever yet attained in Odes-
50. Individuals have sustained a heavy
loss, and with them our most sincere
sympathies are enlisted, bnt the ulti-
matum to the town of Odessa as a
whole, will be a splendid improvement.
A class of buildings will be erected at
all early day that will be a credit to
any town, and of which the whole
country round about will feel proud.
Several of our friends who met with
the late misfortune were among the
hewers of wood and drawers of water
In the infaEtile days Of our pushing lit
tie city, and helped to further its pros
perity and foster its growth. They are
too plucEy to give up the ship because
of the late reverse, though heavy one.
Other towns may have business men
but, to the credit of Odessa be it said,
that in pluck and thorough-going en-
lerprisc, we surrender our banner to no
other town of our size in the state of
Missouri. This not simply newspaper
buncomb, but a few short months will
verify our present statements.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
THAT DEPENDS.
[From the N, Y. Herald.1

iAko" ~
Our disappointed contemporary the
Sun declares that if the Democratic
NationalConventien adopts the platform
of a tariff for revenue only it should
doubtless make the election of a dem
ocratlc President an impossibility.'
Well that depends.
The democratic party adopted that
platform in 1876 and was defeated
But then its candidate, Mr. Tilden, as
the San informed its readers the Other
dav, did not believe in the doctrine a
vowed by the platform on which he
stood but was in favor of Ga tariff fol
revenue, for incidental protection"
In 1880 also the democratic platform
declared in favor Of a tariff for revenue
only and the party was again beaten
But its candidate-General Hancock
then announced that the tariff was
ssmerely a local issue" Ii the party
again pronounces for revenue reform.
but dominates a candidate like Mr.,
Tilden, who, according to the Suns In
formation, does not believe in revenue
reform, or General Hancock, who thinks
the tariff issue is of merely local con.
Germ, or Mr.. Randall, who is an avowed
protectionist, then the people will lack
confidence in the platform professions
of the party and the prediction OF oul
contemporary may prove true.
But suppose the revenue reformers,
who constitute a great majority of the
democrats in the house, make q record
this session that will prove their earn
estness and sincerity; suppose the com
ing national convention adopts a plat
form embodying their principles and
selects a candidate like Mr.. Carlisle OF
Mr.. Morrison Or Mr.. Mcdonald, who
would sincerely believe in the platform
and honestly represent its principles
suppose, in short, the party should 60
before the country on this issue in q
manner that would give the people I'M
shaken confidence that it e reve-
nue. reform in earnest-then the situa'
ton would be very different from what
it was in the last two campaigns, wher
the democrats, though declaring fol
revenue reform, were defeated.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
Our Shoes and Slippers are all made by Rochester, N. Y,
Boston and Philadelphia factories.

To our Gentlemen friends we will say that we keep the
largest and best stock Of Hats in the county-all the latest style.
Wei invite you to give us a call ifyou want something real nice and
brought to the west. They have never been sold nearer here
than st. Louis. We have the exclusive sale of them for the
county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
4. A. SIMMONS, LIVER MEDICINE
WHAT IS SAID OF q.

1T Is indispensable In this Malarious climate.
Wecant do without it. 1t saved US from much
slekness.' Rev. J.. {. Weaver. Of Texas.
Twenty years OF suffering from Indigestion
and diseased Liver was relieved by package
Of N. q. Cuiium. Grapevine. Texas.
1t has done more to relieve and cure me OF
Sick Headache than all the other remedies 6
srsr used J. n. Leod. CT No. Carolina.
1T proved q blessing to my family / cheerful.
~ testify to its merits lis popularity here Is
%unbounded. REV. sc. Shaw, Batesv1lle, Ark.
These are but samples from among the many
thousands OF unsolicited testimonials received
during the past few years. Ask your druggist
for the original NJ. a. SUMMONS LIVER Mp
NIxF. made at So. Louis. Mo. Take no other.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
A TEMPERANCE LECTURE.

Here is Burdett's temperance lecture
to young men: Just you quit. With
out oath, resolution or promise. Sim
ply quit. If you have a young mans
weakness for beer, wine or whisky, as
the railroad says, "Shut her Of"
There IS no trouble about it. Let me
tell you there is no harm in whisky.
1t does not and cannot hurt you-if you
don't drink it. That's all you have to
do. Don't be fanatic. Don't be a re-
former. Don't be a prohibitionist lu-
natic. just simply don't drink, and
all the whisky in America can't make
you drunk it you don't drink any Of it.
Whisky never yet hurt a man who
didn't drink it.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
E UP THE O K

from the n. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
"You have piano music both above
you and below you," observed q visitor
in an uptown fat. eyes," replied the
friend glootnily. "They rather have
the advantage Of you," observed the
visitor. "Well, I hardly think so,'
protested the man of family "you see
our baby is n OF the kind that yellf
all night" "Ah, then, that's better
said the friend; 'sthat evens up the
racket
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
4 CLERGYMAN CRUSHED
From the Philsdelphia press.l

Poison Snyder, Of St. Louis, is out
III an alleged interview with Henry
Ward Beecher. Poison Snyder's re
appearance in print SO soon after his
ears were pinned together by Mr..
Conkling shows with sufficient clear.
ness that ne doesn't know more thai
Gibson's colt, Gibson's colt distinguish,
ed himself by swimming across the
; creek to get a drink.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
GIVING GOOD ADVICE.
From the London Post.

A worldly fathcr, alter the style Of
Lord Chesterfield, is giving good ad-
vice to his sou who is about TO enter
society. And, above all, avoid fiirta-
tons. But if you must tirt or fall in
love, be sure that it is with q pretty
woman. 1t Is always safer" '.Wbv!'
because some other fellow wi be sure
to cut YOU GU, before any harm has
been done"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22

LOCAL AGENTS. WANTED,
Eovi&yl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
SOUND LOGIC.

from the Brooklyn Eagle.l
To select a candidate for the presidency
with reference to the size Of the state
i'll which he happens to reside is u good
deal like Judging of the qualities Of q
race horse by the weight OF the wagon
to which he Is hitched. 1t cannot be
accurately said of any president Of the
United States that he owed his election
to a feeling of state pride.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
IT'S THRU, EVERY WURRUD
From the Brookly Eagle

From the Brookly Eagie.l
'sMr. Ryan," said a Chicago commits
sioner to an applicant tor the renewal
Of his liquor license, Il thought you
had resolved to quit the business and
devote yourself to the work OF temper
ance reform" ''It's thrue, every wur-
rud e sayin'," returned Mr.. Ryan;
s'but that was before l knew the con-
vinshuns was to mate here
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
LUMINOUS PAINT.

Some useful applications have lately
been made in England OF luminous
paint where it is desirable to render
objects visible in the dark, such as life
and mooring bouys, numbers of yes
sells, dangerous rocks and headlands, a
large rock having recently been paint
ed. Perhaps the most striking appli-
cation is the painting of the mariners
compass OF board ship, by which
means, it is rendered clearly visible,
and the course a be easily kept, should
the lamp be eStinguished.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
NOT VERY WE'LL.
From the Texas Sitting.

An Austin man, who has just got out
4 book of poems, met Gilhooly, and the
following proceedings were had: "Did
you read my boek2" ooh, yes. I read
it." How did you like itI" s'Mv
dear sir, I assure you that l laid 1t aside
| with q great deal Of pleasure"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
NOT IN MY COMPANY,
from the French Will

TFT0m tne FfenCn VIII
In a railway carriage: An old SOL
der, noticing that his pipe troubled a
lady, said to her: "They don't smoke
in your regiment, ma'am?" s:In my
regiment, it is possible" replied the
lady, shut in my company, never
GIVE THE OLD MAN A CHANCE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
OWL HANG SIGN.

Chat reminds me of q familiar
song" said the president of the Pun
sters' Club, pointing to a gilded owl
which hung in front Of a taxidermist's
shop. because it owl hang sign,
my boy" The secretary was arrested
on a charge of an assault to kill.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
From the Philadelphia CALI

General Butler thinks Bismarck
wants to quarrel with this country.
Perhaps, it we promise to keep Butler
and pork out Of Germany, Bismarck
| will cool down.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
WHERE'S JOHN SHERMAN.
from the Courier-Journal.l

from the Courier-Journal.l .
The dog fight, Monday, at New York
between "Ni yger" and "Tom'' resulted
In the killing of.sNigger." Mr.. Sher-
man has not yet been able to detail any
Of his committees to 20 to New York.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
The boss "slay-belle"-Cupid.
Two Weekly Papers for s:e Price
of One.

We have made arrangements to club the
st. Louis Journal Of Agriculture and Ameri.
can Stock Breeder, a large le-psge, so-columu
weekly paper, price 81 so, with the Intelli-
gencer, both papers for 50. The Journal and
American Stock Breeder has been published In
st. Louis for Is years, and has 5000 readers.
1t treats on all topics interesting to farmers
and their families. Address Inte,ltseucer,
Lexington, No. decsms
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
BOTH CANDIDATES.
from the Detroit journal.

from the Detroit journal.
Everybody is waiting to see what
New York's wishes are as TO PRESIDENT
al candidates. Why not let New York
select both men, since the prevailing
opinion is that that state u carry the
burden Of the campaign and election:
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Logan r giving som
attention, we understand, to a discus
sion of available cabinet officials.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
A GOOD RAZOR.

At the barber's. ssIs this the same
razor l had yesterday" "Certainly
sir" ''Then bring me the chloroform."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
SAGE OF GREYsToNE.
fErom thu Roofon Poet

lFrom the Boston Post.l
The Maine democrats are for .Tilden
on a event reform platform. Much
as they admire the Sage of Greystone
they couldn't swallow him on q tariff
straddle platform.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
WHERE HE LIVES.
From the Courier journal.

From the Courier Journal
The Philadelphia papers are printing
reports of ssThe Devil in New Jersey"
1t was supposed dawn this way that he
was too busy at his home in Ohio to
call On the neighbours.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
A GOLD WAVE.
THAT BELL.

The tapping of q frozen sheet On the
clothes line.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
JOHNS STRENGTH AT HOME.

From tbs Bucyrus (Ohio) Forum.l
Take u prediction for what it is
worth, but the republicans will not
nominate John Sherman for president.
He couldn't carry his own county.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
AN ALIEN ENDORSEMENT.
from the Chicago Times. |

Henry Irving called upon the presi-
dent a day or two ago and compliment
ed him upon his administration. The
unaffected sincerity with which Mr..
Irving put forth his compliments is
thought by some to be one of his finest
triumDhS as an actor.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
Lexington Market.

In this reportthe prices are given in
leit hand column, and retail prices in right hand
oo1unn. IN country produce, the figures on the
on the right the prices at which they sell.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
COUNTRY PRODUCE WANTED.
n.6.I
TIL. MISSOURI ACIE'IC RAE
WAY.

OE-rs unsurpassed advantage to Ill. travelling
public IN the shape ~; fast TINE, rieS.T; equip
ment and superior accommodation THIS -rc,r
sytcnn, embracing &, D1J miles Of road, runs lis
trains mic me mon u.pois OF 81 LOUIS. Kan
Sas y ~, Hannibal. y cl'san. 81. Joseph.
Omaha, Parsons, Dciuison. II. Worth, Miuncu-
la, Taylor, san Aninmiu. GGlSestun. New Or
leans. and all other OF the principal cites a.
M!-suurl. Kansas. Nebraska, Louisiana ani
Texas. Their C"nches and Bi2gage Car art vi
the latest sad finest make, and luxurious Pail
man Palace Sleeping and Hotel Cans are at
;ached TO all through trains. The UoS"i Buffet
Parlor Cars are run ou DAY tr.ihs,anI Reclining
Chair Cars on night trains, between st. / QUE
anil Eansas City. The rates VIA this line are
silva. : "a low rs any other, and direct conre:-
tlnns re made "ith express trains OF other lines
at jon ction POINTS.
H. C. TOWNSEND,
Semi Pass'r Agent.
F. CHANDLER. Ger'l Ticket Agent. jiaG
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
NOTICE.

TUE law Will he enforced agatnsi r.
i Ill persons trespaesjng on my GsEExS.A
premises il middleton township, La Nsrs"GSA
fayette county, Missouri, with hoof, 1850
HON. hound, gun. axe, g.. My gateway IL
free to the civil public.
lsnoms Ii. S VAN AEGLES.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
A CARD.

Having sold the Freedom Malls 70 Messrs,
Major s Greer We desire TO thank our friends
for their liberal patronage and Kind treatment,
and desire \ continuance Of their custom Tor oai
success ors. who are gentlemen reliable in every
particular, and who viii do everything In
their power to ple;i-e.
Respectfully,
j. I. MAJOR,
rlcElTyl D.. A. RIDGWAY. in.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22
[From the Philadelphia CALI

COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-03-22

Mr. j. r. OSBORN hes established himself
11 al Auilviiie as Notary Public and Real
Estate Agent. All business entrusted to his
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-19

meeting tn; If both Governor Bloxham
and Ex-Governor Drew should refuse to
allow their natnes to go before the con
vention at Pensacola, to the end that
said convention may be untrammeled
in the selection of a standard-bearer
against whom there are no personal an
tagonisms, and under whose leadership
the democratic party can repeat the vic
tories of 1876 and 1880: thereby securing
to our beloved state the blessings of hon
est government as enjoyed by her dur
ing the past eight years.
Resolved, further, That our confidence
in the honesty and integrity of the two
distinguished gentlemen named above is
not abated by anything that has recently
appeared in public prints; that the ques-
ton is not one of confidence in them, but
of party success and the safety of oul
homes and firesides. J.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-19
THE LATE MRS. YOUNG.
A Spontaneous Tribute of Respect to
the Deceased Lady.

a Spontaneous Tribute of Respect to
the Deceased Lady.
From the Manitoba Daily Free Press,
of June 10th, we clip the following notice
of the feeling tribute paid the memory
of most excellent lady, who was we'll
known in Palatka:
Probably one of the largest cOrteges
that ever traversed the streets ofthis city
followed the remains of the late Mrs.
David Young to their last resting place
at st. Johns yesterday afternoon. No
better tribute to the north of the deceas-
ed lady, and of respect to her bereaved
husband, could have been given than that
evinced by the presence of such an i'm
mense number of mourning friends, and
the heartfelt expressions of regret at the
lady's untimely death, and of sympathy
for the remaining members of the family.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Sedley
Blanchard, Capt. Donaldson, John Nc
Donald, A. O. B. Bannatyne and George
Brown. On arriving at St. Johns Cathe-
dral the funeral ceremony was held, His
Lordship the Bishop Of Rupert's Land
Ven. Archdeacon Pinkham and Very
Rev. Dean Grisdale officiating. The re-
mains were then committed to the earth
under the shadow of the beautiful trees
which grace the precincts of the cathe-
dral.
The following lines have been contri
| buted by friend in memory of the de
parted lady:
[ had treasure rarer far than gold,
Or precious stone, or talisman of old,
| One day robber came and ruthless tore
From out my heart the precious gem wore
I sank to earth meath weight of grief and woe
| Then to my soul q voice came, sweet and low
Weep not the gentle life" the sweet voice
said,
THY tears are idle and but vex the dead.
THY treasure was but loaned thee for
space;
| '"Tis now restored to Him who gave it place
ITO bless thy life. Weep nOt-there is ne
death.
Love never dies, and life is more thar
breath"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-19
CITY NOTES.
HEARD AT THE BALL.

HEARD Al HE DALI
my sweet, he murmured soft and low,
AS sank the sun in crimson glow;
Come tell me now thy souls desire.
Deep in her eyes he saw the fate
That sealed his fate.
Close to his side she nesting pressed;
He felt her heart-throbs gainst his breast,
While trustful love shone in his face.
Il want" she said, with blushing grace,
another plate"
No place like the Rink for solid pleas
ure.
Everybody interested was in high glee
yesterday over the success of the mill
tary ball.
Mr.. Leo jacobson is enjoying a few
DAYS vacation at st. Augustine and
other points.
For fun and an evenings entertain
ment go to Rink tonight.
Presiding Elder Fulwood was in the
city yesterday, returning home from the
recent district conference at Sanford.
| B. F. Roberts keeps Francis stirred up
shipping melons north. He shipped
carload yesterday, and sends off the
same amount every week.
Mr.. j, T. Dunn and family have re,
turned from st. Augustine, where they
have been for several days enjoying the
sea breeze and sights of the ancient city
Dodgers were circulated around the
streets yesterday announcing that the
S., F. & W. R. R, would carry delegate:
and others who desired to attend the
Pensacola convention, on the 25th inst.
round trip tickets, good to July list, from
jacksonville, at $1,000. Trains leave
Jacksonville at $50 a. M, and arrive a
11:44.
Messrs. Warwick, Mann, Harrison anC
Hall. on behalf of the fire department o
Palatka, presented on yesterday to TIN
Council petition asking that six arte
sian wells, each with a capacity Of 5Ol
gallons per minute, be so located within
i the city limits that, in connection witt
the river, abundant water for fire pun
poses could be obtained. 1t was ais
urged that fire police should be organ
lied. The committee was asked to pre-
pare an ordinance which would meet tn
views of the fire department, for presen
tatiOn to the Council.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-06-19
The Changes in the Election Districts
of Pmtnam County,

In accordance with the statute in such case
made and provided the changes in the bOun-
diaries fthe election districts of Putnam COuu-
ty Florida are hereby made matters of public
notice, mt the regular meeting of the Board Of
County Commissioners for said county on jan
uary ). 1888 in compliance with a petition TO
such effect,
on motion ordered, That the north half Of
section ,, township L, south of range p east
bc embraced within the boundary lines of
election district No. ), as heretofore laid nut
with voting place or precinct ut {. T. POtter's
store.
In compliance with petition from the citi-
zens in the vicinity Of and living at Buffalo
Bluff, asking to be annexed to election district
No. 3: on motion il was ordered that election
district No. = bG bounded and described as fol-
lows: Beginning at the intersection of the
Ocklawaha and the St. Johns River. thence
following the OcklaWaha River to the line be-
tween township II, range p. and II range 70
:. & +. Thence running north to Rice Creek:
thence following Rice Creek TO the St Johns
River; thence southerly along the western
bank of said river to a point directly west Of
the mouth of Dunn'S Creek: thence east across
said river to the mouth of said creek: thence
following said Creek to Il point where il crosses
the township line. thence west in a direct line
TO the west bank of the St Johns River.
SOutherly along said west bank TO place Of be-
ginning, with voting place or precinct at Pa
larka
On motion it was ordered that all that Dor
ton of election district No Il lying south of
! the present northern line Of Putnam county.
and east of Sims Creek, be annexed TO and
made part of election district No H.