The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-04-09

IldtlEo An
dersoh County. having moved to Alabama
ABOUT twenty-five years ago. He has
many reiatires and friends in this COUNTY
VINO VIII regret to hear Of his death, His
wife and eight children survive him,
Rev. J. w. Wnlliug returned from the
Exposition last Saturday, and on Sunday
afternoon be made an interesting lecture
In his Church on what he had seen in
Ne" Orleans. Those who heard him
were highly entertained, and by request
he has consented to lecture again on the
same subject to morrow (Friday) evening
The public is cordially invited to attend.
Tho roller skating craze has struck the
quiet little town of Williamson, and
both young and old people are indulging
freely In the sport. Our clever School
Commissioner, who resides in that town.
has, 1t is said, provided himself with a
pair OF leather pants, and bids fair to la
one OF the most graceful skaters in tho
village, that is If his pants don't wear ont
too soon.
The following officers have been elected
TO serve Anderson Division, No. I. Song
OF Temperance, the ensuing quarter: J..
+. Smith, w. p; C. r. Jones, w. A.; J.,
Nj. Hubbard, r. 81 o. J. Moore, A. II.
g.; &. Broyles, +. s.; A. B. Towers.
Treas; Rev. J. w. Wolling, Chap. w,
II. Osborne, Con-; j. T. Jones, A. G.. :.
Rutledge Osborne, I. s.; Thos. Brady,
O.S
The Ne'cs and Courier. of last Friday,
says: "Messrs. II. NJ. Marshall & Bro.
have succeeded in selling the entire issue
Of Anderson bonds Issued in aid Of tho
Savannah Valley Railroad and sent to
Charleston tc be placed. The issue Of
bonds amounted to $4,000, and they havo
all been sold except 1900, which were
reserved for the city OF Anderson. The
bonds were all purchased in Charleston
and brought par.
Mrs. X. NJ. Morris. an excellent lady of
Centerville Township, died OH the 22nd
OF March, after painful illness Of sever
al months with consumption, aged about
sixty years. Mrs. Morris was consistent
member Of the Methodist Church. Her
remains were inferred in the Sandy
Springs Churchyard on the day following
her death, Rev. J. W. Daniel conducting
the funeral services. She leaves hus
band and six children to mourn her death
1t Is asserted by some wicked person
that it 10 now the cuatom for lovers to
write peculiarly affactionate remarks on
the outaide of envelopes and to cover
such remarks with postagestamp. Thus
n young man may write note which any
young girl could show to her mother,
while at the Same time he could use the
most affectionate language undor cover
of stamr. All the young lady has to do
is secretly to remove the stamp without
destroying the writing underneath
Mr.. j. Wesley Majors, highly respect
ed citizen OF this County, died at his
homo near Sandy Springs on the 10th
ult., after MI illness of several weeks with
Bright's disease. Mr.. Majors was about
sixty-four years of age, and for moro than
forty years was a useful and active mem-
Der OF the Methodist Church. He was
an upright, conscientious man, and in his
death the County has lost good citizon.
His wife and several child On survive him
His remains were inferred in the Church.
yard at Sandy Springs, Rev. J. W. Daniel
conducting the funeral services.
Mr.. Jesse c. Wardlaw. former citizen
Of this County, died from pneumonia on
the 29th OF March last, in the Glst year Of
his age. ct his residence in Jackson Coun
ty, Ga, whittier he had removed last
year. Mr.. Wartllaw was native OF this
County, and resided in it during his
whols life until last year. Ho was a
member Of the Baptist Church, and an
urr;S!t and worthy citizen, who had the
confidence and respect OF those with
whom be came in contact. His many
relatives and friends In Anderson County
will regret to learn Of his death.
Mr. ]. Roddy Martin died at his home
in Martin Township last Monday afer-
noon, aged about 40 years. Mr.. Martin
had been In bad health for several years,
though he was not confined closely to his
room until recently. He was an excel
lent citizen. and was highly esteemed by
an extensive acquaintance. He leaves q
wife and seven children, who have the
sympathies OF host Of friends In their
bereavement. His remains were inferred
In the Ebenezer Churchyard on Tuesday.
Rov. J. w. Wolling conducting the funer-
al services, in the presence Of very large
concourse Of the friends and acquaint-
ances Of the deceased.
The Eastern side Of our County has
lost one Of its beat and truest citizens Ia
tho person Of Mr.. John w. Poore, moro
known as "Uncle Jack Poore,"
who died at his home near Toney Creek
on last Sunday OF consumption. Mr..
Poore was in the 5sth year Of his age, and
was born aud raised in tho immediate
whore he died. He was
highly esteemed by all classes. For moro
than thirty years he was a leading inem-
Der of Big Creek Baptist Church. He
was faithful soldier throughout the late
war, serving In Company G. Moore's Ri
fes, End Regiment. A gentleman who
has known Mr.. Poore all his life, and
who served with him through the war,
on hearing Of his death, remarked: II
never saw perfect man, but Mr.. Jack
Poore came as near being perfect as any
man I ever knew" A wide circle OF
friends and relatives is left to mourn his
death.
Mrs. Martha Jane Russell died at the
residence Of her husband, Maj. Thomas