The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-06-19

There will be big railroad meeting and
sric mic at Townville on next Saturday, the
3tst instant, to which every body in gene
raj, and the Fork people in particular, are
cordially invited. Do not forget to bring
along the usual swell-filled baskets"
Several prominent men are expected to
address the people.
Ora Belle, the only daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. B: F. Gentry, of Hall Township, died
on wednesday, 11th inst, aged six months.
The little ones remains were inferred at
Cross Roads Church on Thursday, the
funeral services being conducted by Rev.
E. G. Ligon. The parents have many
sympathizers in their bereavement.
Anderson County had two representa-
tives in the graduating class OF Wofford
College last week, Messrs. M. M. Lander
and ". G. Pickens, both of whom are tai
ented and excellent young men. The 1S-
TELL aENcEn extends it's congratulations
TO these young gentlemen, and wishes them
prosperous and successful career through
life.
The infant daughter of T. G.. Mccoy
died at Craytonville on the 18th inst,
after an illness of tTenty-four hours.
The mother of the little one was buried
Just three weeks ago. Mr.. Mccoy has the
sym pathies of his community in his be:
reavements. The remains were buried
in the cemetery adjoining Bethany
Church.
The Southern Normal Musical Institute
for 1880 will be held at Donnalds, S. c.,
commencing Tuesday, August 18th, anu an
. continuing: for term of-te days: :Ihe
T. I'm Tod hxyP Il
Shewalter, of Dalton, Ga, who Is well
known throughout this section. Mr.. n.
NJ. Mattison, of Donnalds, is the Secretary
of the Institute, and will give any infor.
nation concerning it.
A telegram was received in the city
Monday night by Mr.. D. M. brennan an
nounoing that his brother, Mr.. John O..
brennan, formerly of Anderson, had been
accidentally killed on railroad at Knox
vile, Tenn, on Sunday. Up to the honr
of going to press we were unable to learn
any of the particulars. Mr.. brennan was
brickmason, and well known in Ander-
son, where his parents reside.
Mr.. M. r. Manning died at his home in
Rock Mills Township OH Tuesday, 18th
inst, at IL o'clock M, in the 82nd year Of
his age. He had been in feeble health for
more than year. He was boln and
reared in Anderson County, and resided
in the County most of his life. In his
young manhood days he Joined the Meth
dist Church, and throughout his life was
s devoted, jealous christian. He was
highly esteemed by his friends and neigh
bors, and his death has brought sorrow to
many hearts. His remains were inferred
in, the Providence Churchyard on
Wednesday morning, Rev. J. Walter
Dickson conducting the funeral services.
The committee appointed to make ar
rangements for the dedication of the Ma
sonic Temple, on Tuesday, the oath Of this
month, have determined to make the cere-
monies as simple and brief as possible,
owing to the fact that it is busy season OF
the year, and Court will be in session at
will be as follows: The Grand Lodge will
convene in the Lodge Room at 10 m, and
IN the meantime the public will assemble
in the Opera House. After the Grand
Lodge has been opened the members will
march down to the Opera House, the
Grand officers going upon the stage and
the address will be delivered by Past Grand
Master James A.. Hoyt. The Grand Lodge
will then return to the Lodge room, with
as many of the public as the hall will hold, /,
preference being given to ladies, and the
new Lodge will be solemnly dedicated by
Grand Master r. F. Diver.
Mr.. Samuel M. Pickens, who is we'll
known in and around Anderson, was the
victim of very painful and serious acci-
dent last Saturday. He took two little
boys and went down to Simpson s 1ish
pond to spend the afternoon, carrying with
him rifle. During the afternoon the lit
tie boys were shooting the rifle, and being
unaccustomed to handle gun, in some
way, which neither Mr. Pickens nor they
can explain, it was discharged when they
were not expecting it, and to the surprise
and horror of Mr.. Pickens he was. shot.
The bullet entered between the fourth and
fifth ribs on the left side just over the
heart. TO add to the horriblencss of the
occasion the-little fellows were not large
enough to hitch up the horse and drive
home, and this had to be done by the
wounded man. AS soon as he arrived at
the residence of his father.in:law, Col. J.
W. Trow bridge; Doctor Nardin was sent for.
They searched for the ball but were unable
to find it. While 1t is very serious and
painful wound, it is not now considered
dangerous. Mr.. Pickens is doing very
we'll and is able to walk about the house.
we join his many friends in wishing him
q speedy recovery.