The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-08-29

TEEN ounces and the other fifteen ounces,
the largest we have ever seen. Mr.. jolly
IS one of our most energetic young far
mers, and has a well-stocked faith, on
which be produces little of almost every
thing that grows in this section.
The "Grasshopper GLIB" gave en- snter.
tainment last Friday evening at tae rest
dence of MIR. D. S. Taylor. A number of
the friends of the Club were present, and
everybody seemed to enjoy it. The Club
is composed of number of little boys
and girls, who, under the careful training
of Mrs. Taylor, had arranged an inter.
esting programme for the occasion, con.
sisting of music, Rotations and tableaux.
Those who took part on this occasion
were Misses Emily and Edna Diver, and
Marion Taylor, and Masters Furman Div
yer, e. T. Gambre1l, tr.,, Henry Todd,
and Mortimer Sloan, all OF whom acquit-
ted themselves well. Mrs. Taylor also
appeared upon the stage in several of the
tableaux, and before the conclusion OF the
entertainment recited 1.-THE Conquered
Banner"
Mr.. j. Gilner's burglar has been Sc
cured and is now lodged in Jail. He is
negro about 25 years old, and goes by the
name Of Tom. Sullivan. He says he is
from Laurens COUNTY, but has been liv.
ing in and around Anderson for some
time, The day preceding the burglary
Sullivan worked for Mr.. Gilmer, and as
soon as the crime was committed he was
suspected of being the guilty party. The
police were notified and they kept their
eyes on the negro, who was arrested Sat-
urday afternoon, Sunday morning be
confessed to having committed the crime,
and told Mr.. Gil1ner how he entered the
house and what he had done with the
stolen pocket.book and its contents. On
Monday Sullivan was committed TO Jail
by Trial Justice Todd to await trial at the
next term Of Court.
Monday afternoon while Mr.. i. N.
Strickland was driving out of the city in
his wagon, and when near Mr.. G. Ward
laws residence on South Main street, he
met white man and two negroes COM
ing into the city in buggy. MI. 6trick-
land noticed, from the careless way in
which they were driving, that they were
intoxicated. and he drove to one side to
let them pass. They, however, drove into
his team, breaking both his wagon and
their buggy. This seemed to enrage the
negroes, and one of them, Oliver Fitzger-
aid, pulled out his pistol and threatened
to shoot Mr., Strickland, who continued
down the street, the negro following him,
until he reached Mr.. Will. Martins
house. Here Mr.. Strickland halted and
tried to get gun or something to defend
himself. The negro in the meantime
turned around, and came back to the city.
Mr.. Strickland also came back and re-
ported the affair to Chief McGruder, who
had the negro arrested. When searched
at the station house, the pistol and a very
heavy sling-shot were found upon his
person. On Tuesday morning Fitzgerald
was brought before Trial Justice Todd,
who committed him to Jail under two
charges-carrying concealed weapons and
assault with intent to kill.
Messrs. John N. Whan, of spartanburg,
and g. R. Hardy, of Greenville, local Sec
retaries of the Y. NJ. G. A. of those cities,
spent last Sunday in the city, and during
their stay conducted two very interesting
religious meetings. At 5 o'clock p. m. Q
meeting for men only was held in the
Temperance Hall, and over one hundred
young men were present. Both gentle
men addressed the meeting, and their in
terestipg remarks made good impres.
sion upon those whose pleasure 1t was to
hear them. At night services were held
in the. Methodist Church, which was
crowded to its utmost seating capacity,
the other city Churches being closed. The
pastor, Mr.. Smith, presided, and intro
duoed Messrs. Hardy and Whan to the
audience, both of whom gave brief his.
tory of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation and told ofthe great work it was
doing throughout the world in bringing
young men to Christ. Both speakers were
listened to very uttentively by the large
audience, and everybody seemed to enjoy
the service. These young gentlemen are
earnest energetic workers in Christ's
cause, and are doing noble work for the
young men of their respective homes.
Anderson needs well-equipped Y. M. G.
a., and we are glad to know that some of
the young men are taking steps to estab-
lish one here.
The most enjoyable social event of the
season was the lawn party at the resi-
dence Of Gen. Humphreys, on Whitner
street, Wednesday evening, 21st inst.
The occasion had been gotten up by
number of the young men of the city, and
they made big success of it. The large
and beautiful lawn surrounding the resi-.
dence was brilliantly lighted by Chinese
lanterns, and here and there were arranged
comfortable seats for the promenaders.
The house was also brilliantly illumi-
mated, and altogether the scene was
most beautiful one. The large hall and
parlors were thrown open, and in the
former was stationed the colored string
band Of Greenyille. Here the merry
dancers kept time to the lively strains Of
music, and those who did not partici-
pate in the dance enjoyed themselves in
promenading, tete-a.tetes, etc. An almost
unlimited number of invitations had been
issued, and gathered there were the
beauty, grace and wit of Anderson. A
large number Of the married folks hon.
ored the occasion with their presence and
kept their eyes on the lovely maid and
handsome swain as they indulged in the
pleasures of the evening. About II
o'clock light refreshments were served.
The Y. A. Cornet Band was present and
at intervals discoursed sweet music on the
lawn. It was after o'clock before the
merry party retired to their homes,
and every one felt that the joyous hours
had sped too swiftly. Gen. and Mrs.
Humphreys are due many thanks for the
pleasures of the occasion.