The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-12-05

Bolton Items.

Last Saturdays blizzard was more
nearly full grown than any that have
passed hereabouts this winter. It strongly
insisted upon making its presence known
to every body by extraordinary pufs aud
powerful shakes. No one complained OF
Sights, though everybody felt coolly
treated, and were not sorry when it moved
aside to admit the usher Of "Thanksgiv-
ing" morning, greeted with . universal
holiday shout, followed by various pleas
urable anlusements, entertainments and
other and more sober pastines and ap-
propriate services. A chill of disappoint-
ment accompanied the repeated shakes of
Thursday afternoon, but as they were
adieus they were bravely borne and The
departure witnessed without murmur.
Friday we resumed our work and have
kept steadily at it, except occasionally to
ask a passer.by for an item to send to the
INTELLIaENCER. They all, from i'll ef-
fects of cold or hog-killing season, turkey
dinners or the belief of actual scarcity OF
news, had nothing to relate. So we hur-
ried about TO see What was the outlook
and found matters about as usual. No
one regrets that business was suspended
Thursday, but all are rejoicing over the
good effects and the increased patronage
in their respective occupations. The
merchants wear broad smiles, because
their substantial friends, the farmers,
grow happier and more lively, and come
oftener with long, well,6lled pocket
books. Each one has his own cheerful
story to tell.
We met Mr.. G. P. Brownlee, of Dalton,
Ga, who was on business visit here,
and he was highly pleased at trade that
benefited himself and added materially to
the already large landed possessions of
Mr.. f. Clinkscales. He had sold his
splendid farm aud homestead formerly
to Mr. Clinkscales. This, besides helping
to making Mr.. Drownlee permanent
citizen of Georgia, will cause his welcome
visit here to be less frequent.
A peep into Mr.. B. a. Wilson'S pig sty
fully convinced us that he is entitled to
the belt of championship for home raised
hogs The two we saw were simply lnl-
mense It will require the big scales to
weigh them when Mr.. Wilson determines
the amount of net pork.
Capt Land has returned with his force
of hands, and is pushing to completion
the new ticket office. The Captain, ap.
prehensive of stormy weather, first built a
large work shed. He was often amused,
while building, at the numerous and
varied enquiries as to why the railroad
built such an Office When the Office is
completed the anxious will have no cause
| to complain.
We were glad to see our School Com
missioner here few days ago. He does
not come around US as often as We would
like to SEQ him, but he must look over his
entire field OF labor, which has greatly
improved under his management. We
| dc not feel that be neglects the schools
here, but simply are glad to have him
around.
Mrs. DIR. Cannon and her daughter,
Miss Ruth, boarded the train here for
Florida last. week. They will spend the
winter there.
| We were very pleasantly surprised by
a serenade from the Bolton Brass Band q
few nights ago. Considering the short
time since their organization the music
was highly creditable. Our own race will
do we'll to keep ahead of the colored peo.
pie in their efforts 10 advance. They are
| :;,l9wi,r very close behind our people.
49,. a. y. Todd showed US some Of the
finest specimens Of second crop Irish po-
tatoes we ever saw. He certainly has won
the belt on potatoes.
Mr.. L. D. Harris had mule stolen on
| Thursday night last, but was too quick
for the thief. having apprehended him
and recovered the mule at Williamson
Friday. Both mule and thief were back
Friday night
The Bolton Dramatic Club is preparing
to entertain the public, Deceul ber 25th,
with ''My Brothers Keeper" This excel
lent Club, with so good play, can not
fail to delight the lovers of such perform
ances. We venture the assertion that
Stringer's Hall will have few vacant seats
that night. Already are reserved seats
being taken. We hope that bright
weather and favorable circumstances will
contribute to the success OF the evening.
We take pleasure in announcing that the
net proceeds are to be expended for the
benefit of Bolton Academy. Everybody
| is invited to come. KAPPA.