The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-05-27

placed an obstruction on the track of the
Savannah Valley Railroad, which caused
u material train To bo dcrailcd and injured
slightly several Of the employees. 1t is
not known who committed the dastardly
deed.
Mr.. D. E. Carlisle brought to our Office
last week curiosity in IT, shape of an
egg. 1t was about seven inches long,
without she'll, the white and yellow be-
ing confined in separate sacks. 1t beats
anything in the way of all egg we have
ever seen.
Our firemen are anticipating pleasant
time at their annual parade the latter part
of June. No definite programme has as
yet been arranged, but it is probable that
several Companies from distance will be
invited to participate with them in the
festivities of the occasion.
Mr.. Hugh M. Prince, OF Antreville,
Abbeville County, died at Abbeville G. Fl.
on Saturday, 18th inst, after brief i'll
ness. Mr.. Prince was an honest, upright
citizen, and has many friends in Ander-
son County who will read the announce
ment of his death with regret.
Col. John G.. Clinkscales reached home
from Richmond Tuesday evening, he hav-
ing come from Seneca in q buggy. But
for high water, he would have reached
home week earlier. He came to Colum-
bia, and then around by Charlotte to Sem
eca. His trip was an exceedingly pleasant
one. :
We were the recipients last week OF
basket of very fine strawberries froin the
hands of Miss Mary Lewis, of Hopewell
Township. The berries were large and
luscious, and were grown from plants
that had been growing on the plantation
for thirty years. We return many thanks
to Miss Lewis for the treat.
A certain young man attended the ice
cream festival Tuesday afternoon. He
was there only about half an hour, but
during that time, he says, his favorite girl
succeeded in consuming $3.50 worth of ice
cream, cake, etc. He says he cheerfully
paid the bill, but hopes the next time he
meets her at such place ber appetite
won't be so good.
This is about the time for housekeepers
to begin Dragging about their gardens.
About two months from now they will
begin to complain that they have no veg
etables to eat. Now is good time to
plant more beans, squashes, beets, carrots,
cucumbers, pumpkins and cabbages.
They will come in handy for company,
candidates and home folks.
Hartwell Sun: "E. B. Benson advertises
in the Anderson papers that he will sell
goods regardless of cost, in order to return
home the coming Summer. Hurrah for
Georgia! Our people will be as glad to
welcome Berry back as if he were prod
igal son." We will be just as sorry to
give him, up as you are glad to get him
back, Bro. McGill.
List of letters remaining in the Post
Office for the week ending May 26:
Sallie Blacksaw, VIM. BARLEY, Jane
Glory, Mrs. Mallie Carsen, W. F. Clay
ton, Mr.. Clayton, Phillip Emry, Hayden
Ellrod, Charley Fisher, Frank w. Fry,
Lula Graham, Amanda Herbert, John O.
Hawkins, Jacob Hamilton, Mary Jones,
Mary Johnson, W. R. Kay, Edward Lide,
Mrs. Klttie Littlemon, Mrs. J. A. Lone
less, Bailus Morgan, G. q. Mcclellan,
Henry McMaster, John Mecex. Hattie
Quailes, Alice Richard, Henry Simms.
Hartwell Sun: Died, in Hartwell, Ga,
May 18th, 1886, Mrs. Elizabeth Mccoy, of
Anderson County, S. G. Mrs. Mccoy was
born at what is known in Anderson as the
Five Forks and reared in that County.
She has many relatives in Anderson and
old Pickens County who will be panied
to hear of her death. Although men,
ber of no Church, she died fully trusting
in her belief. May God bless and comfort
the only child, daughter, the aged pa
rents, brothers and sisters of the deceased
Her remains were inferred in the Hart
we'll cemetery on Friday, the 14th..
Due West Presbyterian, goth inst: "Mr.
II. G. Poore, who lately moved to the old
Addison CInkscales' place three miles
west of town, had the misfortune to have
his dwelling and all its contents burned
last Sabbath morning about 8 o'clock.
No insurance. Loss about $1,000. The
fire was accidental. AS usual in such
cases, the people of this town and vicinity
have responded literally to relieve the
pressing wants of friend in need" Mr..
Poore is native of tho Eastern side Of
our County, where he has many friends,
who deeply sympathize with him in his
loss.
The young man had been going often
and staying late until the girl felt the
monotony. One night about II o'clock
the conversation dragged and for minute
or two he sat in cogitative mood with
his hand on his forehead. II had some
thing pleasant to tell you," be said, final
ly. "Yes," she responded, inquiringly,
"what was it?' "Um-um-let me see, !"
rubbing his head; II can't just think
what it was.' maybe it was good
night" she suggested. He looked at her
for minute, but she never finched; then
he went away, and up to date has not
been back.
The festival in aid of the Baptist Church
was quite financial success this week.
The heavy rains of Monday drove visitors
in haste from Mr.. Murrey's lawn, but
Messrs. Smith and Tribble's storeroom was
rendered them, and they re-opened there
on Monday and Tuesday evenings, and
sold out their contributions to good ad-
vantage, taking in over one hundred
dollars. The children's procession on
Monday afternoon with the Young Amer