The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-03-13

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during The coming summer, says an ex-
change, and will be likely to meet with in
dividuals who will be averse to giving the
information required by the census laws.
1t may be well for such people to know
| that.they are liable to fine of $50 for refus.
ing to answer The questions which it is
the duty Of the enumerators to put to
them. The head of the family is the
proper person to give this information,
but the law provides that in the absence
of the head Of the family or any Of its
adult members, "any agent OF the family
shall supply the required information"
Capt. D. X. Norris, Col. r. W. Simpson
and Mr.. J. II. Bowen, Trustees of the
Clemson College, returned last Thursday
from starksville, Miss, where they had
gone to examine into the Agricultural
College of that State. Capt. Norris was
stricken down while at Starkville and
upon his arrival homo, his physicians
announced that he had been the vicLim Of
partial stroke Of paralysis, affecting the
right side of his face and depriving him OF
its use. His condition is not considered
serious at this time, but his physicians
have advised him to keep very quiet, and
avoid any excitement. His friends
throughout the County will regret to
hear of his illness.
The Cadets of the Patrick Military In
stitue, have decided to publish a paper in
connection with the school, to be known
as the Patrick Military Institute Journal and
have elected the following named officers
to conduct it Managing Editor-Capt. D.
NJ. Johnson, Jr., Barnwell, s. c.; Liter
ary Editor-Capt T. g. Talbert, Edge
field, s. c.; Editor of Humorous Litera-
ture-A. s. Farmer, Anderson, s. c.;
Local Editor-Cadet DIS. Vandiver, An
derson, S. c.; Associate Editors--Lient.
T. o. Sanders, Barnwell, s. c., Lieut.. L.
T.. Hatcher, Anderson, s. c., Lieut.. L. A.
Lorrick, Columbia; S. c., Sergt. D. M.
Young, Sumter, S. c., Cadet E. 2. Yandi-
YER, Anderson, S. c.
The Gainesville (Ga.) Eagle, of the 9th
lust, says: "Among the prominent busi-
noes men who have visited our city this
week are Mr.. j. M Sullivan, president;
Mr.. r. S. Crayton, secretary, and Mr.. ].
M. Cathcart, director of the Shoe and
Leather Company of Anderson, S. c.
These gentlemen came to inspect the
workings of the shoe and leather factories
here, with the view of adding to their
plant whatever they n'- find that would
likely prove of advan, 20 them. We
found them to be very clever and affable
gentlemen, and hope they will visit
Gainesville often. They seemed to be
very favorable impressed with our pretty
little mountain city,"
Mr.. Fl. Preston Elgin, youngest son OF
Mr.. Thompson Elgin, died at the home of
his brother-in-law, Mr. jas. T.. Reynolds,
six miles west Of the city, on Wednesday,
9th inst, of consumption, aged 25 years.
Mr.. Elgin was born and reared in this
County. About>six years ago be went to
Seneca City and secured clerkship in the
Seneca Savings Bank. This position he
held until recently, when his health be-
came so bad he was advised by his ply
sician to take rest. He was visiting his
brother.in Jaws family, and had been
gradually growing worse, though he was
not confined to his bed. The morning of
his death lie told his sister he was feeling
worse than usual, and decided to stay. in
bed and rest until noon. About IL o'clock
he quietly breathed his last. Mr. Elgin
joined the Baptist Church when about
fifteen years of age, and lived the life ofa
devoted Christian He took an active
part in the Sunday School work, and was
in his place there promptly every Sunday
morning. He was young man of many
noble virtues, and was highly esteemed by
those who knew him. His remains were
carried to Seneca on the day following his
death for interment. He leaves host of
friends and relatives to mourn his death,
and his memory will long be cherished by
them.