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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
LOG Al NE VS..
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Notes From Townvitle. +.

The prospect is good for fine stand of
cotton.
Mr.. C.. s. Milford has considerable
acreage Of very fine wheat.
Our farmers have been planting cotton
since the first of April, and some are not
done yet. The number of those who are
belated this season is larger than usual.
Miss Julia Dean, most excellent
young lady Of Laurens County, whose
literary training was received at William
ston, is teaching at Smiths Chapel to the
satisfaction of all concerned.
Major D. L. Cox, who owned probsbly
the best equipped upland farm in the Fork,
sold it last week to 81. G. Routh for 81 500
spot cash, and will remove next Fall to
Texas. Major Cox is now in Texas pros
pecting.
DR.. W. T. Hunt, who located here a
year ago, was in Charleston last week in
attendance upon the State Medical Associ-
alton.
DIoffattsvilIe Items.
Rognes foot-peddlers and book agents
are very numerous in this section Of the
country.
Prot. S. T. McElroy went up to Ander-
son last Friday to attend the Teachers
Convention.
Mr.. T. a. Sherard and Mr.. Tom Jack
son were in Charleston last week at the
Floral Fair.
Mr.. Charlie Simpson, who has been suf-
fering a great deal with rheumatism, is
improving. We hope he will soon be re.
stored to his usual health.
Rev. Calvin Pressly and wife spent a
few days last week in Due West, visiting
the latter's mother.
Mrs. Tabbie sherard spent last week in
Due West with her mother, Mrs. Nance.
Mrs. G. M. sherard and sister, Miss
Matte, have returned from trip to Lati-
mer's, where they have been visiting
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 9. s. Beatty.
= The fruit trees have all shed their beau
tiful blossoms, and now everything is
clothed in robes of green.
Miss Lenora Blake, who has been very
sick, has again resumed her place as
school "marm:''
Rev. r. G. Iigon has treated himself to
a "bright red1 road. cart.
"A nice dwelling house was destroyed by
fire, several days ago, on Mr.. r. A. Reeds
plantation. The fire originated from
sparks.
Married, at the Presbyterian manse,
April "a, 1889, by Rev. r. @. Ligon, Mr..
John Long and Miss Eliza Latham.
MnrC
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

CHARLESTON, S. G., April 26.-C@sar
Frazer, colored, was hanged at 1890 to.
day for the murder of A. Oldenberg,
white, on February 9th. The condemned
man professed the Catholic faith and the
execution was unattended by the usual
scenes of shouting, praying and singing.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

"A Buffalo bachelor he's memoran-
dunn book in which he has the name of
every girl he has ever kissed. He had
923 names on the list the last time he
counted up.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
rs 1t Possible 3

American satine for Dresses comes Il yard
wide, warranted fast colors. We bough. one solid
case, containing sixty Bolts. Regular price else
where 1910. Our price is much lower, slc.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

The colored Alliance in Kershav is
fighting the stock law. Ithas boy ycotted
white farmers Who use it, snd promise
100 licks on the bare back of any colored
person who works for such farmers.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1899.
Tie town council Of Abbeville has been
requested BY mass meeting of citizens
border an election on the question Of q
$50, ,000 subscription to the Carolina,
sCnmb mberlandy Gap & Chicago road.

@ Ex.Ju fudge r. b Carpenter; Of the
! carpet bag erasin South Carolina, has
turned up at Washington again. For
FIVE years he has been living at Pasadena,
! sUalitornia, looking after Jay Gould's in
steresds on the Pacific slope. -
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
rac:Gc Nuns Yelling

This beautiful and Sheer Dress Goods fabric
will be worn this season extensively. We can
show them in every shade manufactured. We
bought them low, and place them in the reach of
all-oulY 15c
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

sssss .s, One hundred years have elapsed since
:sour; country inaugurated its first Presi-
Sdent, and igince that time q wonderful
Change has been wrought throughout its
sslapgth and breadth. If it were possible
for George Washington to rise up and see
Ssthis Union TODAY, be would feel and
ssrealizet that he had established the great.
:sest goyernmentthe world has erer seen.
s;We are, as q people and government, one
ghundred years old, but in knowledge, OK.
perience, science and industry we are
much older than that. Indeed, since the
foundation of the world, no government
ssor people have made such rapid advance
ment in all that pertains to the civiliza>
sstion Of mankind, as ne, and we have not
yet; reached the topmost round. Look
;@back just twenty years and see what has
been accomplished. What then seemed
amposaibilities are now realities, and
within the next twenty years we may
even make greater strides forward in
improvements and knowledge. But de-
s spite all this advancement and prosperity,
'Sour government has not been made what
il should be. The past twenty years have
witnessed departure from the principles
laid down BY the founders of our consti,
tuition. Washington never dreamed that
ssthe Office he filled without any remnnera.
sstion would one day be occupied by man
who was placed there by Job of thiev.
sery.He never dreamed that partizan-
ship would be recognized above merit,
and that good, competent men would be
turned out government employ because
& they:were not supporters Of dishonest men.
He never dreamed that the ballots used
9ms placing men in executive positions
Would be bought and sold like so many
cattle, These things are blot on the his
tory Of our glorious country, and they will
ever remain there, and it will take anoth.
er man just like Washington to bring
about g change in our national affairs.
The day will come when he will develop
himself: Who he will be or where he
will come from no one knows. May God
hasten the day when our government
wilI Ibe conducted as it was intended by
those who shaped the affairs Of this nation
-z~yl.
soaeh hundred years ago.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

s China has sent to the United States a
commission of four to investigate the
sWsys4 manners and means and methods
Sof Americ civilization. They will
Sguided bythe legation here, to large
extent, in their researches.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
What we Found

In our search for Bargains! We secured one
hundred pieces Of Bonnet aud Apron Ginghams
that we offer at the low price Of Sc. per yard.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

Dillon fell. Daniels, who was unhurt,
ran up to him and found his shot had ta.
ken effect in the hand and face. Dillon's
right hand was badly lacerated and seven
Of the shot had struck his face, although
no very serious injury vas done. Daniels
took Dillon to surgeon, who extracted
the shot and dressed the injuries.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

ashington dispatch says the prac.
stical politics Of First Assistant Postmas.
teri General gIarkson promise to outweigh
heconyersationS Of Brother Wannama.
ker. lille the latter is iii Phi1adelphia,
ssinGtructin his Sunday. school class about
ssshe goJ 5enrnle; his First Assistant is
seauE izbasy fixing up schemes to decap-
sitata Democrat ostnasters. Postmas.
ssstsrsG General Wannamak ker has shown too
smuch Ola disposition TO: permit Demo-
cratic postn asters: to ssrye out their term
BIO suit Mr. Clarkson, and he has appealed
stosthe Ptesiden His proposition was to
ssegoke some plan sof removal that would
Sgiyeall Che principal Offices Of the country
osRepublic licsns before Congress reassem.
sbled the fall. CIarkson holds that the
elections this! fall will have q bearing
upon the next election; for congressman.
If the ERspubl blicary behold il their midst
sanyi laTgs numb of Democratic hold
soYerag they will be apathetics and the
Democrats will profit thereby. Clarkson
als king night and day on fourth: class
postmast ten, but he cannot make recon-.
amenda dations in regard to Presidential
sSnfficsa q
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
GRAND AND SUBLIME !!
ALL PAST ENDEAvORS OUTD0NE!
OUR GRAND COLOSSAL SALE!

AVING returned from York respectfully and
the trading public generally call and inspect Stock which
say with all candor will please the fashdious.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

Ger. Alger, of Michigan, frankly
acknowledges that he will be candidate
Aor the Presidential nomination in 1892.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
Martha Washinp4on-

This is the best brand of Indigo Calico manu-
factured In the United States. We have bought
largely, thereby securing all trade discount Or
dinary merchants price is sc Our price only
6l/r
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

Left at piedmont 1Oc. Store" one
shawl and five bundles. Owners call
and identify.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
Farmers, Choice.

This is the name Of our new brand Bleaching.
It is one yard wide, and free from starch. Price
only 7e.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
Which Got the Girl.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, April N.-James
Daniels and Philip Dillon, two young
men Of Plymouth, about % years of age,
fought duel to-day. They we're duck
shooting on the river bank above Ply.
mouth, and each carried an old fashioned
army musket, loaded with heavy duck
shot.
A dispute arose between them relative
to young lady whom they both admired.
Dillon challenged Daniels, who suggested
that they fight duel with their guns at
a distance Of seventy.6ve yards. Dillon
agreed and stood still while Daniels
paced of seventy.6ye yards. Then he
turned round and raised his gun. "Are
you ready ?" he cried. "Let her 60, ]"
replied Dillon, and the two guns rang
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

This It what yOu Want.
A beautiful White Null Check or Striped Dreas.
You know you have paid 20c. per yard. Please re-
member we offer one hundred pieces ut Zoe. per
yard, and have Swiss Embroidery to match, and
fine Pearl Buttons
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

Weaver fought hard and for a long
time single handed for the bill and his
reward will be great.-Atla'atr Constitu.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

Look out next week-we will have
glorious news and some funny things to
tell you.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
Direct from Headquarters.

SIS yards Fine Lace Curtain Net. one yard wide,
warranted to wash, and will bo an ornament to
any Parlor. Listen to our prce-10c.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02
Cotton Crash for Towels.

No excuse now for not having clean Towel,
This is great bargain-5c. per yard.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

This Spring we are making Mems and Boys
Clothing speciality. We have nothing but Fine
Goods. Don't carry any printed Satinets or shod-
dy stuff. We will do you good by buying from us.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

The prospect is good for a fine stand
cotton.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

In the first place, the central portion of
the territory contains very rich lands.
Then, under tho land grand acts, the
railroads would get the titles to large
tracts of land in the territory, which titles
would not become perfected until the
eytinguighment by the government OF the
Indian title. They claim that their
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-02

We carry all immense line of Shoes, every pair
warranted not to contain paper soles. We claim
to be Headquarters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
A Humorist's View of Humor.

Humor is luxury and yet it is a
necessity. Everybody is permitted tc
use his own taste and discretion in Sc
lecting his style of humor, but you can
rest assured that he is going to have il
in some form or other Humor, like
religion. needs publication, and all is
not humor that calls itself so; but
whether it be in music. In art. in liter.
allure. on the stage or in the pulpit, ii
Is doing more in a good.natured way
towards disliguring the features Of en-
ror and fraud than many more rreten-
tiouS agencies. In the first place. it
has bigger audience. In the second
place it has a good-natured aud ence
In thu :hird place, you can laugh q
stubborn man out of a folly when yor
cannot knock him out of it. You can
rldicuIe him out of it. You can ridicul,
him out of it when you cannot pre- ac h
him out of it or pray him out of it,
Therefore, let purified and exalted
humor keep the sinner good natu-ed
while it makes folly appear foolish and
paves the way for what is more pro
found. bill AYe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
"Mashing' Unknown m lexns

THE art of MASKING" remarked 40
old, weather beaten Texan. as he slow
ly tilted his chair on the polished FLAG
of the Southern Hotel rounIa, lis an
requirement of the eflete East, and Thea
masher is an evolved product of Tho
conditions of that couh gry. In tho
virile Southwest the genus is an IN.
known quantity. The air of Texas tx
too bracing for it to develop the species.
Equal parts of egotism and lack of re-
spect for women arc required-lhat is,
to produce the mashcr pure and sim
pie. Now, those who live on the great
plains may have fairly good opinion
Of themselves, but they have still
better opinion of the other sex, and
would go TO any extreme to resent an,
insult offered to the homeliest woman
on earth. This feeling pervades all
classes of men, and consequently one
will sec camp full of cowboys smoth-
ar rough oaths and converse like Sun
day-school ch ldren IL there be petit
coat in the neighbood In the towns
is seen no ogling of and staring at wo.
men. rs is the case in ST. Louis, where
to stare a lady out of countenancc APP
pears TO be fnvorte pastime with tho
well-dressed youths about town. "--SL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
Nice Things a Baby Can DO.

1t can beat any alarm clock ever in
vented, waking family up in til,
morning.
Give it fair show, and it can smash
moro dishes than the most industrious
servant girl in the country.
1t can fall down oftener and will
less provocation than the most exper;
lumber in the circus ring.
1t can make more genuine fuss over
- simple brass pin than it's mother
would over broken back.
1t can choke itself black in the face
with greater ease than the most nc.
complished wretch than ever was exc.
cuted
1t can keep a family in constant
turmoil from morning till night and
night till morning without once vary.
lug its tune.
1t can be relied upon to sleep peace.
fully all day when its father is dowr
town, and cry persistently at night
when he is particularly sleepy.
1t may be the naughtiest dirtiest.
ugliest, most fretful baby in the whole
world, but you never can make it's
mother believe it. and you bad better
not try it.
1t can be charming and model in
FAINT when no one is around. but when
visitors arc present it can exhibit NOS
bad temper than both Of its parents
put together. Manchester fdctOrs
Times
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
The Handsomest L DIV In Alma.

Remarked 10 friend the other day that she
knew Komps Iialsam for the Throat and Lungs
was 4 superior remedy, as IL stopped her cough
instantly when other remedies had no effect
whatever. So To prove this and convince you
of its merit, any druggist will give you a sam
pie Bottle free Large size JOc and 81. .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
how lie Moved a Balky Horse

How to move balky horse has Iona
been an unsolved problem. The ancien'
philosophers tackled it and generally
retired from the field with broken shini
or their front teeth kicked in by Greet
horse.
The other day Telegram reporter
saw a fine. mouse colored animal gear.
ed TO II sty lish turnout on Broadway,
with eight or ten men trying to get hin
10 move on. One man had him by
the bit. and another by the tail. a coupl,
or men put their shoulders against hii
ribs and heaved ms if they were trying
to pr0pel ilatboat, but the ANNA,
was as immovable as civilization in
China.
When everybody was in despair the
proverbial stranger appeared. and
stepping out of the crowd said TO the
driver in tones as smooth as castor
oil:-
"rll show you how to make thai
horse 60"
The driver, retired and the stranger
grabbed the horse confidently by the
mouth. opened it as if it were bank
vault, monkeyed around with the in
sides of the animals jaw for a few min.
utes, then seized the beast by the bride
md to the 7X9 astonishment of the
rowd. watching the boys with then
hands on their watches, the horse
started off at five mile-an hour-gait
drawing tho carriage after him with
perfect ease.
The success of the strangers method
of persuadIng balky horse to resume
his journey without further delbera
tons was so surprising that the
Telegrsm's balky horse artist asket
the stranger how he did ii.
'.lt's very simple" said the horse
tanning magician. ''Of course you
didn't see me, but took chip q
wood which l picked up from the side
walk and placed it under the horses
tongue. The presence of that bit o,
pine chip diverted the horses attention.
He forgot all about being balky. Ii,
was thinking of Henry George or the
new baths in the Produce Exchange,
and when | took hold of the bride he
started off like any other horse, and
have no doubt he is mad enough &c
kick himself because he did it.
horse is a curious brute-as peculiar as
a woman, regular coquette on foui
legs but easy enough to manage if vor
know how TO do it."-Nel0 IOr3
Telegram.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15

We wish all afflicted with
send medicines and advice with Family Physician Any be
treated satisfactorily homethe epenc moderate, the poor
ably considered We have distributed thousands of Health Tracts
Circulars and Testimonials raiot and Isabella Counties and given
general mott that we lavelo located in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
CATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness Hay Fever
New Home Treatment.

Sufferers are not gcneralynwarc that these
diseases are contagious, or that they arc due
membranes of the nose and eustacha tubes.
Microscopic research, however, hats proved
this to be a fact, and the result Is that simple
remedy has been formulated, whereby c2tarrh,
nontiy cured in from one to three applications
made at home by the patient once in two weeks
n. B-for catarrhal discharges peculiar 10
fe males (whitesl this remedy is a specific. A
pamphlet explaining this new treatment IL
sent on receipt OF ten cents by A. III. DIXON a
Son, 1903 West Kine St. Toronto, Canada
Scientific American,
Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should read
the above carefully. 46-ly
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15

Leather mittens in different varie-
lies, also good line of gloves at bottom
prices at w. II. Kinch's.
Oysters! Oysters J In every style
and at all hours. Warm meals on call.
Boarding 10y the day or week lodging
and all at reasonable prices.
:. G.. HOPKINS.
First door west of II. a. Delevan's J..
Those wishing Ice we desire To an
nounce that we are ready to supply YOU
at the old price, at the pond. Alma
CHADWICK q RoLLIN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
MRS. r. II. FLOWERS,
BOTANIC AND PIIYSIO-MEDICALIST AND SPECIALIST
IN DISEASES PECULIAR TO WOMEN.

Mrs Flowers has had nearly forty practice her profession, and
widely known Central and Southern Michigan. Please
uestion lnvad pamphlets giving practice
and samples of important testimonials from hundred
patients given all consultations
* DO not fail procure copy Drs Physician"
"nNallds Hope, combined
inches wide containing pages people, giving d
rectons to be Doctor
olons Simple and be understood This
health sent prepaid by mail the receipt Fifty
stamps. Address
Drs. Flowers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
PROVERBS. OLD AND NEW.

I'VE are well placed as the cat said when
she was seated on the becon.-Danish Proverb.
Those who always keep a bottle of New
Style Vinegar Bittcrs in the house. are as well
placed a. was the cat.
IF enVs were a fever, all the world would be
in Danish Provcrb
If the world were in Of any stomach trouble
New style Vinegar Bitters would cure it.
Guide folk are scarce, take care o. me-
Scottish Proverb.
Good. reliable patent medicines are scarce;
alwayt use New Mtyle Vinegar Bitters.
what we wants not talent, il is purpose"
-Bulwcr.
Purpose sufficient to buy bottle of New
style Vinegar Btters, and try II.
''Stones and sticks are flung only at fruit
bearing trees. Persian PrOvcrb.
New style Vinegar Bittcrs will cure head
ache in less than half an hour.
patience is the key TO joy"
So is New style Vinegar Bitters. for il is the
key to health, and consequently, of JOY.
Economy is i'm itself great revenue"
Those who take New style Vinegar Bitters,
need never pay doctor.
True courage is like kite, contrary wind
raises il higher.
New style Vinegar Bitters is almost the only
known cure FOR constipation.
The heart has no wrinkles"
Do not let your faces grow wrinklcd, ladies',
hut take New style, Pleasant Taste vinegar
| Bittcrs daily as 4 tonic, and use X. IL. McDon-
aid Drug COmpany's ODORA Preparations Tor
| the health of your skin. Used with New style
Vinegar Btters, they will keep men, women
and children young ana well.
New style Vinegar Btters puriies the blood,
beautifes the complexion. strengthens the
nerves, muscles and brain, and wards OF
malarip.
Get bottle from your druggist and try II
From Z. B. STACEY, Springfield, Mass;
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15

F rom Z. b. STACEY, Springfield, Mass:
nave taken your Vinegar BitteJs for a scrof-
uious humor; and they have effected n conf
pictc cure: something eminent physicians
have failed To do | consider II my duty To rec
ommend themto others.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
DON'T Buy Your Arctics UntI

you have seen the Colchester Arctic" with
the "outside counter" Its the best fitting
and best wearing arctic now made and is made
pom honor for reputation. The "outside
counter" adds largely to the durability.
These are cheapest in the end. No extra
charge for the outside counter" Ask tn see
the Colchester Arctic" Kept here by best
stores. At wholesale by Il. S. Robinson Il
Burtenshaw Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15
TO RENT, FOR SALE. ETC.

I sold within thirty days. one aud one hall
blocks north of Rink. Enquire of W ..
Parker. Alma Foundry. l0S-iw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-15

TOR SALE. We have on hand seven choice
I short Horn Bulls. which we are placing
on the market az reasonable prices can
and see us at our farm y mile west of Alma
50S-3mO. WRIGHT & HOOPER,