The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-07-01
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Rev. a. u. ;Witherspoon, d. D., of New
Orleans, will preach in the Presbyterian
Church this Thursday evening, at 81
O'Clock, in the interest of the seamon.
DR.. Witherspoon is doing q great work in
his: city among the sailors, and his services
tonight will be very interesting. He is
an able divine, and we hope he will be
greeted. by a large audience. Everybody
is cordially invited to attend.
We.would urge upon tho City authori:
tics the great necessity ut this: :timo Of 500
ing to it that all the premises in the city
are cleaned and put in good order.
Everything that conduces to sickness
should be removed as far as possible.
We have law on the subject, and the
health of the community demands that it
should be strictly enforced. It's impor-
tance cannot be estimated.
Abbeyille Medium. 'sThe new Little
River Baptist Church was dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies last Sabbath.
Revs..J. Scott Murray, R. N. Pratt and J..
C. Furman took part in the exercises.
Rev. DR.. Furman preached the sermon.
The Little River Church was organized
in 1791 and has fourished ever since. It
now has large membership. The new
building is large and commodious. 1t is
handsomely finished and painted
The enterprising firm of Bleckley,
Brown g Fretwell have purchased the
entire stock of j. NJ. Mcconnell e. Co..
from the Assignee, F. g. Whitner, ESQ,
for spot cash. The stock embraces large
and beautiful lines of dry goods, hats,
shoes, &c, and was sold at great sacri-
fee. In their advertisement next week
they will announce all their special drives.
In the meantime it will no doubt be very
advantageous for the trading public to
call in and look at the bargains that are
offered.
The guage ofthe G. & G. r. r. and
branches was changed last Tuesday. Mr..
TIC. Mcdowell, the boss Of the section
that extends from the city to Six-and-
Twenty trestle, began work Monday after
noon, at 5 o'clock. He had his regular
force of hands, seven in number, and in
three hours and forty minutes had COM
pleted his task, a distance of three miles.
It was quick piece of work and reflects
credit upon Mr.. McDowen, who is one of
the most efficient section masters on the
Road.
Mr.. James r. Tribble eldest son Of Rev.
Il. w. Tribble, died at his fathers resi-
dence, near this city, last Friday night,
after an illness of about two weeks from
dysentery. Mr.. Tribble was about eigh-
teen years Of age, and a most worthy
young man in every respect. Among his
associates he. was universally esteemed.
He was an obedient son and a kind and
affectionate brother. He was member
of the Baptist Church for several years.
He bore his illness without amurmur, a
and passed away fully prepared to enter
brighter world. His remains were in
tered in the graveyard at Barker's Greek
Church,- near Honea Path, on Saturday,
Rev. II. P. Bell conducting the funeral
services. The afflicted parents havo the
deepest sympathy of many friends in
their bereavement.
\ A lady reader sends us the following
recipe for dysentery or fux. She says
she has never known it to fail. AS this
disease is very prevalent, we publish it
for the benefit Of those who may be
afflicted saTake a half dozen tops Of hog
weed, about seven inches long. Putthem
in q vessel and cover with water, and let
it boil until the strength is boiled out Of
the weeds. Then take the weed out and
boil the tea down to a half teacup full.
To this add the same quantity of sweet
milk, and let 1t boil few moments,
While boiling, if little spice is added it
win be more pleasant to the taste. Also
add a little blackberry wine, if you have
it. It may be drank eithor warm or cold.
Take little at time until relieved.
Then take castor oil or pills. Use light
diet. Do not take any nourishmentmade
of corn meal"
Anderson County has lost another true
citizen in. the death of Mr.. D. @. Howard,
which occurred at his residence, near
Gross Roads Church, last Tuesday morn
ing. about S o'clock: Mr.. Howard had
besn afflicted with cancer of the face for
the past twelve years, but until few
months ago was able to look after his
farming interests with his usual activity.
His suferings for several months past
we're intense, but he bore them with
Christian patience. he was most pleas
ant gentleman, quiet and unobtrusive,
and was highly esteemed by his acquaint-
ances. His death causes the INTELLIaEN-
DER to- lose warm friend, for he has been
a reader of it ever since its existence.
For forty years or more Mr.. Howard has
been an active and Jealous member OF
Bethesda Methodist Church. On the 21st
Of June he reached the sixty-seventh
year of his age. His remains were in
tered in the graveyard at Cross Roads
Church on Wednesday. he leaves a de-
voted wife to mourn his death.
Col. Clinkscales is putting forth every
effort to make the County Teachers In
stitute, which begins its session in this
city next Monday, most interesting and
profitable occasion. DR.. Carlisle, of Spar
tanburg, will be present next Wednesday,
and will deliver two lectures. DR.. Manly,
Of Greenville, has also promised to be
present one day during the session.
Every teacher in the County should be
present, even if they have to make sac
rifice to do so. The Institute will certain
ly result in lasting good both to the
schools and the teachers. 1t will create
fresh inspiration, new zeal and a livelier
interest in the cause OF education, and the
teacher who stays from its sessions will
miss golden opportunity for his or her
own improvement. Col. Clinkscales ex-
tends cordial invitation to the people
old and young, of the city and surround
ing country to attend the sessions of the
Institute, and we hope they will do So
Tho erercises throuphout will be yery in.