The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-04-25
LOCAL IN EW o.
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Belton ItAna.

The cold wave passed, and sunshine
again gladdens our hearts. There is now
flattering prospect of an abundant fruit
crop. The favorite bean planting day is
just over, and the Easter eggs are all
broken, SO we may hope to escape damag
ing late frosts. A blighting frost would be
most unwelcome in some of our fine gar
dens here, and would spoil the anticipated
early dinners of green peas. g. W. McGee
wears the belt of excellence, and will
hand around the dish in few days. A.
N. Todd is cleaning up his berry bowls.
Strawberries grow on his vines by quarts.
When he collects his picking force it will
be a good time for hungry, guant. pale
faced newspaper reporter to be on his
rounds.
T The day will be gladly welcomed when
fruit and vegetables can fill the uncomforta.
BILE vacancy created by the lack Of fish and
Fail chickens. Turkeys were all eaten
last Christmas, save the fine lot slaught-
cred in one day and eaten in extravaganza.
A car load of splendid beeves was ship
ped by here last Saturday by Mr.. Rose.
Unless he is more considerate for US, we
will not feel aggrieved if he and his roses
should never be transplanted here.
We were pleased to have MI. G. w.
McGee return after an extended trip over
the State BE is the feeder of this town,
and is very much in place when at home.
Now that he has rested up he will be again
on his rounds Of repairing, building and
beautifying. The old fence Just below the
hotel, when reset and painted, will much
improve the surroundings.
Intendant Geer is determined not to be
outdone, and is putting our streets in good
order. Energy and excellent judgment
leave creditable marks in work of this
kind.
Miss Emma Clinkscales is visiting
friends in Abbeville. Guard your hearts,
boys. Before you are aware of it there
will be necessity for a health visit to
Belton. Physicians and druggists can't fur
niah relief for the malady. Beware, boys!
There was an unsuccessful attempt at
committing suicide by John d. King last
week. Strychnine was taken in sufficient
quantity to destroy life, but the usually
powerful drug failed to act with full effect.
DR.. Harris attended him, and reports the
case quite beyond danger.
Bolton will soon enjoy the conveniences
of the telephone.
Todd Bros. new Arctic Soda Water
Fount is In operation to the entire salts.
faction of all who can enjoy delightful
drink.
Ut. Cox & Go. gives everybody an in
vigorating cold shake.
The most stirring incident of the week
-was an impromptu moonight.four-
o'clock-in. the-morning- g-neighborhood bear
hunt here in Belton. A colored woman
and an Insignificant dog succeeded in
spreading the wild alarm that loose bear
YVES wandering about Staying dogs and
other animals az he met them. The
owner of the premises, armed with re-
volver and an axe, set out in pursuit Of
Bruin. He was soon followed by neigh.
Dor en- dishabille with pants in hand and
two axes then the son of The neighbor
with three axes, all in hot pursuit. Not
succeeding in overtaking the beast, the
would be hunters set about searching for
tracks. The son following the father
found monstrous track, and loudly called
his father to see it. The chase had been in
progress sometime, and the tired, sore
footed, half discouraged father went back
and recognized, with disgust, his own four
teen inch impress in the sand. The dozen
dogs were abandoned, axes thrown down,
and men worn out returned to their beds,
and left his bearship to still wear his COW
eted robe. K KAPPA.