The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-04-11

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Dock Jones, the negro who broke into
Mr.. Dock Craig's house in Gsrvin Town
ship, several weeks ago, was arrested in
Brusby Creek Township last Monday by
Mr.. Oliver Pickens, and has been lodged
in Jail. Jones had entered several houses
in the Brushy Creek section. Jones says
he is an escaped convict from the Peni-
tentiary that he was sent from Abbe-
Vile for term of eighteen months, and
That he escaped before he had served
more than week of his sentence. Sheriff
Bolt has notified the Superintendent of
Jones' arrest.
At meeting of Anderson Division, No.
1, Sons of Temperance, last Friday even
ing the following officers were elected to
serve the ensuing quarter: W. r. Os-
borne, ". p; DR.. R. W. Brown, ". A.
G. G. Langston, R. s.; j. It. Brady, A.
r. S.; E. W. Brown. Jr., F. S.; A. B.
Towers, Treas. (; L. P. Smith, Chap;
Baylis Maxwell, Con-; Earl Dodd, A. c.;
| Rutledge Osborne, I. e.; Arthur Arnold,
| O.S. These officers will be installed on
tomorrow (Friday) evening, and it is to
be hoped that there will be large attend
ance of the members, both male and
female.
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The Laurensville Herald, of last week,
says: "Col. J. N. Brown, Of Anderson,
paid our town brief business visit last
Monday. We were pleased to see him in
the enjoyment of vigorous health. The
Colonel has many warm friends here,
especially among the older citizens and
his comrades in the late war. It will be
romemb bered that be resided here for some
years before the war, where he read and
practiced law. When the war came on he
organized Company in this County and
carried it into the war, made gallant
record, and finally rose to The Colonelcy
Of the Regiment. Since the war, by his
law practice and his abilities as fnan-
cier, he has accumulated handsome
property"
Every one of our readers should read
carefully the advertisement of the "Pied-
mont Ten Cent Store," which appears
elsewhere. Messrs. G. 8. Minor ds Co.,
the clever proprietors of this establish
ment, are strangers to our people, but by
their courteous manners and fair-dealing
they are making friends every day, and
crowds are focking to their store to get
some Of the bargains which they are offer
ing to the public. Their stock embraces
a variety OF goods, and when you visit the
city we advise you to give them call.
You will find there many articles that
you are needing, and they are sold so
cheap that you can't help from buying.
Rem ember, their establishment is on
South Main street, in the .3royles block.
Among the young men of Anderson
there is remarkable degree of warm
hearted, cordial friendship and unity.
Bat above all is the spirit of attachment
10 the old town. Just now especially they
are enthused over the future, and are
ready to stand shoulder to shoulder and
make a sacrifice, if need be, for her well
fare. Only the other day one was heard
TO remark that although he didn't feel
absolutely. confident that certain inv est
ment would pay, yet it was for the good
orthe city, and he was willing to take the
risk, aud that is the spirit of them all.
The older and wealthier citizens are not
alone in their enthusiasm in the good
cause. The young generation are with
them, and some day it will count for
good to Anderson.
The Dime Reading at Judge Murray's
residence last Friday evening was one Of
the most enjoyable occasions that has oc-
Cured in the city in some time. The
recitations and readings were all very
fine, though We must accord to Miss Min
ME Smiths recitation, cover the Hills to
the Poor House, the first place in point
of excellence, both in tho sentiment of the
selection and in the rendition. Mr.. j.
Thomp. Cox, of Bolton, waslpresent, and
beautifully recited "Poe's Raven" The
music was Of high order, and Of char
acter not often heard at such gatherings.
Such, of course, was expected to be the
case, when it was known that four such
sweet singers as Mrs. R. s. Ligon, Miss
Maggie Cox, Mrs. Gurganus and Mrs.
Strickland were to participate, not to
speak of that always charming male voice.
Mr.. George Miller After the regular
programme was ended the audience, or
the younger portion Of it, enjoyed the
remainder of the time in playing games
and having good time generally. The
'.Reading" was success fnan cially.
about eleven dollars having been added to
the fast swelling pile which the Baptist
ladies are raising to buy their new organ.
Ashooting afray occurred on the plan.
tation of Mr.. J.. S. Fowler, in Centreville
Township, last Monday morning, in which
negro named JEFF. White Was wounded
twice with shotgun in the han ds of Mr..
L. D. Thomas. White was employed by
Mr.. Thomas, and while at work in field
with Mr.. G.. r. Thomas, nephew of the
above named gentleman, dispute arose
between them in reference to some work.
One word brought on another, and finally
White drew a pistol and threatened to
shoot the young man, who went immedi.
ately to the house to get something to de-
fend himself. The negro followed him
With the pistol in his hand, aud when they
reached the house Mr.. L. D. Thomas in
terfered and made an effort to stop the
difficulty. White, however, was not dis
posed 10 settle the difficulty peaceably,
and continued to abuse young Thomas,
who secured his gun and was in the act of
firing it, when Mr.. Id. Thomas took it
from him. The negro struck at the young
man, and threatened to shoot both he
and Mr.. L. D. Thomas. The latter, be-
,iavi,,o thnt he vOu1d carry ont the threat