The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-03-08

Maj. J. M. Thompson and wife (nee Mis'
D.lla Keys), of Birmingham. Ala, spent
few days in tho city during the pas
week on their way home from Washing
ton, D, G. Their visit to the city was
source of much pleasure to many friends
Mai. Thompson says Birmingham is still
increasing in wealth aud population
Mai. and Mrs. Thompson spent some
time in Washington, and during their
stay they we're the recipients of many
courtesies from Congressman Cothran, oi
whom they speak in the highest terms
They say our Congressman is very popu-
lar at the Capitol, and that he is destined
to become one of the most useful and in
fluential members of Congress.
One night last week Mr.. Marion E. Pru-
it, of Martin Township, had mule stolen.
He tracked it in the direction of Green.
Vile for several miles, but losing trail
came to Anderson and telegraphed the
police of Greeuville, giving description
of the mule and asking them to be on the
lookout. Later in the week telegram
was received announcing that the mule
and thief we're in limbo in Greenville. A
warrant was sworn out and constable
sent over for them. They were brought
back Friday, and the thief answered to
the name of VIM. Cunningham. He is 9
negro boy about twenty years old. He
was committed to Jail to await preliminary
trial on Friday.
Capt. W. g. MCGOWAN, of Abbeville, has
been spending the past week in Anderson
attending Court and becoming acquainted
with our people. Capt. MCGOWAN is in
the fold as candidate for Solicitor. he
is son of Hon. Samuel MCGOWAN, and
is truly "a chip off of the old block" He
is young man of fine address, is one Of
the most prominent young members Of
the Abbeyille Bar, and is destined to be.
come one of the most popular and inf1u-
entail citizens of his grand old County.
By his genial disposition and pleasant
MANNERS he made host of friends In An
derson. We feel safe in saying that
should he be elected to the Office of solic'
itor, the State will have jealous end eff
cient officer.
a very sad and fatal accident happened
one mile south of Starr, on the Savannah
Valley Railroad last Tuesday morning,
which resulted in the death of Mr.. Scott
Young, son of Mr.. D. NJ. Young, of this
County, Mr.. Young was about 33 years
OF age, and was very deaf. On Tuesday
morning he was on his way to Starr,
walking the side of the railroad track,
when the north bound train from McCor-
mick came in. sight. Mr.. Young did not
notice the approaching train, and the en-
gineer thought, of course, that he would
get .outoft the way before the train reached
him. The train moved on rapidly, and in
a few seconds was nearly up to the man,
but still he did not get out of the way.
The engineer blew his whistle, but the
man continued walking along the track.
The engineer again blew his whistle, the
brakes we're applied and the engine
reversed, but it was too late. The poor
man hal been struck by the engine, and
knocked between twenty and thirty feet
from the track, breaking his back and
bruising his body in several places. He
lived only short time. Coroner Nance
was Immediately notified and went down
and held an inquest Tuesday afternoon.
The verdict of the jury was in accordance
with the above facts. No blame is
attached to the railroad.
Capt. Arthur T. Murphy, of Marietta,
Ga, Deputy Grand Master of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen, is spending a
few. days in Anderson. Capt. Murphy is
travelling through the State in the interest
Of this Order, having been sent out by the
Grand Lodge of Georgia, and is desirous
of instituting Lodge in our midst. This
Order is similar to the knights of Honor,
though it is said to be the oldest, largest
and strongest of all the Orders that pay a
death benefit. The principles and teach
ings of the Order are in keeping with the
highest grades of morality, and 1t EN-.
braces all the practical and essential pur-
poses of life insurance at the lowest possi-
BILE cost consistent with absolute security
and perpetuity. 1t has, we believe, sew.
eral superior features over similar iorgan-
izations, one of which is that its members
are guaranteed that their assessments
shall not exceed twenty-four (Which is
equal to s24OO year, and another is that
when Grand Lodge secures two thousand
or more members, it manages its OWL
benefit fund. Capt. Murphy is an enthu'
siastic worker, and is meeting with sue
cess wherever he goes. He has secured
the names of a number of our citizens and
is in fair way to establish 1ourishing
Lodge in Anderson.
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