The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-08-19

Gen. Kemper, Principal Of tho Andcr-
son Military School, las arrived in the
city with his family.
Tho many friends Of Capt. Jas. a. Gray,
of Varenncs Township, will regret to
learn that lle is confined to his bed from
a severe attack of rheumatism. We wish
him speedy recovery.
Rev. DR.. Frierson was taken suddenly
i'll last Sunday afternoon, and since then
has been confined to his bed, suffering
intensely. His legion Of friends will re-
|gret to hear this, and will join MS in
wishing him q lapid recovery.
Married, at Piedmont, on Tuesday, 18th
inst, at 4 o'clock p. M, by the Rev. ]. s.
Murray, Mr.. r. Duff Sloan and Miss NJ.
Lillian Trowbridge, daughter of Mr.. S.
f. Trowbridge. Immediately after the
ceremony the happy couple left for an
extended trip through the North. Ac-
'cept our congratulations, Duff.
Mr.. w. G. Keith, of this city, has ac-
.cepted position as salesman in the dry
goods establishment of J. M. High, At
.lanta, Ga, and left for that city on We'd
nesday. Mr.. Keith is an excellent sales
man, and has the best wishes of many
friends for his success in his new home.
The advertisement of Miss Lenora
Hubbards school appears in this issue.
Be sure to read 1t. Miss Hubbard3 has
recently enlarged her school building,
aud it is supplied with all the modern
appliances for the assistance and benefit
of the pupils. She is an. accomplished
teacher, and children entrusted to her
care will be in good hands.
The members of the old Palmetto Rifle
men are reques ted to call on Mr.. R. L.
Keys and get copy Of the foll and sketch
of the Company. The pamphlet was
printed in the Baptist Courier office. and is
a model piece OF work. The sketch, which
was written by Col. Hoyt, is quite inter-
esting, and will no doubt be highly ap.
preci.ted by the old Palmettoes.
8 Mr.. s. E.. Strickland, who resides on
Mr.. N. "A. McCully's plantation, in Cen
terville Township, has made 50 gallons OF
sorghum off of one-fifth: of an acre. The
cane was the Early Amber variety, and
was ground at Mr.. P. T. Kings mill.
This is remarkable yield, and We doubt
ifit can be beat in the county. The SAM,
pie left with us is as fine as any we have
ever seen.
Attention is directed to the advertise
ment of the Anderson Female Seminary
in this issue. Parents having daughters
to educate would do well to inquire into
the advantages of this institution, which
stands in the front rank Of the educational
institutions of this State. The terms of
tuition and board are very reasonable.
Write to Gen. Aver, the Principal, for q
catalogue.
Mr.. Chesley c.. Murphy, Of Anderson
County, Texas, paid US a visit last Thurs
day. Mr.. Murphy is native Of Brushy
Creek Township, this County, having re-
moved from here to Texas in 1854. He
thinks this County has gone through con-
siderable change since he left here. He
reports fine cropsin Texas. Mr.. Murphy
lis an old subscriber to the INTELLIaEN-
GER, and it gives US pleasure to greet him
once more on his native soil.
The Greenville Ne,us, Of the 18th inst,
says: Our neighbor city Anderson will
please accept Gfeenyilie's hearty congrat-
ulations on the completion Of the savan-
nah Valley railroad, which will be cele-
brated to-day. We ought to send a big
delegation to help our neighbor rejoice
over the fruit Of her brave enterprise,
patient waiting and unfiagging effort
May she receive from the new road all
the good she deserves, which is more
than her most sanguine expectations can
look fors Well done, Anderson r'
Rev. j. Leighton Wilson, Of Abbeyille,
occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian
Church last Friday night, Saturday
and Sunday, preaching both morning and
evening to large congregations. His
sermons were deep and exceedingly in
teresting. Abbeville is fortunate in hay
ing such minister within her borders.
The meeting is still in, progress. Rev.
Mr.. Burkehead reached the city Tuesday
morning, and will conduct the services
through the week, preaching both morn
ing and evening.
Mrs. J. 2. Ducket met with painful
accident while out riding last Saturday
afternoon. She and lady friend were in
the buggy together, and while going
down the hill, opposite Mr.. Bleckley's
residence, on Main street, the horse stum-
bled, and in attempting to- regain his
steps, the holding. back straps broke, and
the buggy ran into ditch, precipitating
both ladies out. Mrs: Ducket was pain
fully bruised in several places on her per-
son, and it is feared that her shoulder
blade is slightly fractured. The other
lady was not hurt. Mrs. Ducket has suf-
fered considerably from her wounds, but
her friends are hopeful of speedy re-
.coYery.
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The new City Council was sworn in last
Monday morning. Mayor Tolly appoint
ed the following as the standing commit
tees: On Streets. M. Payne, j. G. Cum
ningham and Foster Fant; Fire Depart
ment-Foster FAINT; T. F. Hill and G. F.
Jones; HEALTHY. F. Hill, J. L. McGee
and ]. G. Cunningham Finance-C. F.
Jones, J. L.. McGee and T. F. Hill. All
the old city officers were reelected. The
old Council go out of Office with fine
record. When they took charge of the
government, the city was about $500 in
debt. They have paid this of, have can
celed $1,000 of the city bonds, and have
turned over to their successors about
$1,sOO. They also repaired the steamer,
purchased the hand engine and otherwise
improved the Fire Department. At the
same time the streets have been kept in
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