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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-05-29

Capt. David Watkins, one OF Anderson
County's best and most highly esteemed
citizens, died at his home in Garvin
Township last Sunday morning, at =
o'clock. Heart disease caused his death,
and he vas i'll about fourteen hours. Capt.
Watkins was 7G years Of age. Hc was
born and reared in Anderson County, and,
with the exception Of q few years III his
early manhood, had always resided in the
section where bo died. He had long been
an active and consistent member of Leba-
non Baptist Church, and no man ever had
moro friends and fewer enemies than he;
He was ever ready to assist the needy and
afflicted, and his neighbors especially will
kindness A wife and three children, all
of whom are grown, are left to cherish
his memory. His remains were Inferred
in the family burying ground OH Monday.
The stable of the INTELLI0ENcER's Sc.
nior, Mr.. j T., Clinkscales, or North Main
Street, was discovered OH fire between 10
and II o'clock last Saturday night. The
alarm was given, and the fire department.
answered in its usual prompt manner, but
tho fire was too far advanced to be put un-
der control. The stable Tas some distance
from other buildings, AS soon as the fire
was discovered, Mr.. Clinkscales ran to
the stable to rescue his horses. Tho
door opening to their stalls was
ablazo, aud it was with considerable
difficulty that he rescued them. In doing
SO he was painfully burned on his arms,
and one of his horses kicked him two or
three times. The stable also contained
hay, fodder, ETC., nearly all of which was
destroyed or badly damaged. Mr.. Clink-
scales estimates his damage at about
$25O0O. 1t is not known how the fire
originated He says lie cannot believe
that it is the work of an incendiary. Mr..
Clinkscales feels very grateful to the fire
men and tho citizens generally for their
assistance and Kindness, and returns his
thanks to them.
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a Depot Robbery at Pelzor.

The,Greenville Nt,cs, Of Tuesday, contain.
ed the following account Of the robbery al
Pelzer:
'"rhe iron safe in the depot of the Colum-
bia &c Greenville Rail Road at Pelzer was
found in front of the building on Sunday
morning broken open and the contents
gone When Agent Phinney left the
depot on Saturday night everything was
oil right. Beside the open safe was found
crow bar, chisel and a sledge hammer,
and the indications were that the burglars
had had difficult job in breaking open the
safe, even with all those instruments at
hand. Any one could tell that profession.
al cracksmen were not the robbers as
everything had been done in a bungling
and rude manner The fact Of the safe be-
ing taken out of the depot to accomplish
the robbery was mystery and the only
way to account for it is that the robbers
were afraid of being discovered and thought
they could get away better if in the open
air. The depctis nearly half mile from
any house and there was little probability
of detection. The railroad company lost
$167.56 in money and checks and Agent
Phinney lost $l05 OF his own money. One
of the checks was made out to w. q. Nc
Clellion for $20 and the other to G. FL. Nc
Clellion for $5S, dated the 12th-of April.
These may furnish some clue to the rob-
sbers, if an attempt is made to cash them.
No suspicious characters had been noticed
in the vicinity!Si
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Moseley Items.

Cotton chopping is pretty well finished
with most of our farmers. STANDS are
good, and the crop is growing rapidly
Upland corn is also doing well. The
grass, however, is getting good start.
We are having an abundance of rain.
Capt. j T. Barnes is building new
residence near the depot.
Mr.. John T. Morgan has decided to re-
build his gin house this summer.
Mrs. Sallie Giles and daughter, OF
TownYille have been visiting the family
ofMr. j. r. Morgan and other relatives
in this community.
Mr. James a. Morrow, who has been
spending the past four months in Florida,
returned home last week. He speaks ol
going back in September to stay.
We have one wholesale Tillman man IN
our section. He says he is going to name
every member of his family Tillman.
Mr.. James Fl. Wandslow is looking toI
q wife. Be on your guard, girls, or he will
catch you. He says there are forty girls
picked out for him. Surely he can make
q choice out of that number.
There were two pic MICS at or near
LoWndesville last week
Rev. j. H. Nolan, Of Anderson,
preached at Fellowship on Sunday, 18th
inst. Rev. C. Y. Barnes will preach at the
same Church next Sunday, at o'clock
p. nj.
Rev. Mr.. Gaines occupied the pulpit Of
Union Church last Saturday and Sunday,
and preached two practical and impressive
sermons. OBSERVER.
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Notes From Townyllle.

The Rev. DR.. Bailey, of Greenville,
preached a sermon Of great force i'll tue
Baptist Church last Sunday.
Mr.. Will Branyan, q handsome bache-
lor of Honea Path, visited relatives here
last week.
Miss Eliza CAN'T spent last week at
Pendleton among kinsfolk and friends.
Mr.. T.. w. Hocombe is slowly recover
ing from severe spell of sickness.
Mrs. Fanny Tribble, wife Of Mr.. Fl. j.
Tribble, and daughter of the late Bowie
Doyle, died at her home, at this place, on
the 18th inst, after an illness of ten days
from complication of diseases, aged 3G
years. She was an excellent lady anu
devout christian.
The condition of Mr.. J. A. Martin, who
has been confined to his bed all the year
by sickness, is in no wise improved:
W. +. NJ. Fant, ESD, onr faithful JUS
tice of the Peace, has been confined to his
room for some time with rheumatism,
Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce, relict of the late
Rev. Perry Bruce, and sister OF Messrs.
o. Ii. P. and w. L. M. FAINT, has been
very sick for several days, but her condi-
ton this Monday morning is thought to
be slightly improved.
Mrs, J. L.. Farmer, of Anderson Court
House, visited among relatives here last
week.
The Alliance at this place continues to
receive accessions to its membership.
Dysentery has prevailed for some weeks
in this ontire section, and several cases
have resulted fatally.
The wheat crop promises to me much
lighter than for several years, and field
of good oats is the exception. A good
stand of cotton has been secured every
where, and the plant looks well.
The last meeting of the ToWnville Lit
erary Club, which was held at the resi-:
dence of Mrs. II. T. Brown, was enlivened
by the presence Of Lieutenants Farmer
and Byrd of the P. NJ. l. It will be re.
memhered that Lieutenant Farmer is the
wit Editor of the r. II. I. Journal. Tue
young gentlemen participated in the
spelling contest, and Lieutenant Farmer
soon found an opportunity for gratifying
his propensity for fun. The word "cat-
sup" was put to him. He at once took on
look Of perfect solemnity and innocence
"a thing not hard for him to do-spelled
the word cat cat, s.o-u-p, soup, cat-soup
and marched straight for a seat. He
knew, of course, that lie had missed it,
but his passion had received temporary
qualification and be felt better. Now, it is
respectfully recommended that the super
intendent of the Institutes cuisine have
prepared specially for Lieutenant Farmer
a dish of veritable "cat.soup" at tho short
est notice. u.
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Bolton Items.

a few nights ago Mr.. E. N. Taylor lost his
blacksmith shop and tools by fire. Mr.. Tay.
lor has been here but few months, and lad
scarcely started in business when this mis-.
fortune overlook him. The loss was cx.
ceedingly heavy on him, there being nc
insurance. considerate friend has q
subscription list that we hope will gather
in from willing helpers in the County a
sum sufficient to enable Mr. Taylor to re
furnish another shop. It was with the
greatest difficulty that the fire was pre-
vented reaching the machine shop of Mr..
G.. W. Taylor. Such accidents are so rare
here that the necessity of fire company
has never impressiye!y engaged the atten.
ton of tho citizens of Belton. It might be
we'll to give thought to this subject, and
not to think too long before acting. The
loss of one residence or store-room, even il
insured, would amount to the cost of an
engine that could control fire here. De-
lays often cause loss, and sometimes an
irreparable one.
Capt. B. r. Tillman spent day in Bel
ton last week. He was tho guest of Mr..
A. G. Latimer.
Mr.. j. r.. Haynie and daughter, of Green
yille, invaded Anderson County and forti-
fled their reputation with fine Mason and
Hamlin Organ at Dorchester Church. We
saw them pass through Bolton last Tues
day. We wonder what point they will
next capture. We presume their move
luents are being watched by Mr.. G. A.
Reeds vigilants, however, but due care
had better be exercised, or Mr.. Haynie
will gain another victory.
Last Saturday Mr.. and Mrs. G.. ". Nc
Gee left Bolton to attend the unveiling oil
the Lee monument at Richmond, Va, and
to visit their daughter Mrs. W. G. Jack
son, residing near there.
Mr.. A. c. IIatimer and family went to
Lowndesyille last week. They have host
of relatives and friends there.
Several of the young ladies of BeIton
have been visiting in Anderson and Pen
dleton, Miss Lizzie Cornish, Belton's ac-
complishcd Music teacher. and Misses
Kate Cox and Corrie Poore being among
the number.
Mr.. e. B Rice has been quito i'll for sew
eral days. We hope to see him out again
soon.
The continued rains have forced our i'm
patient farmers TO rest against their wills
More work and less grass is their favorite
song now.
We are indebted to Dr.. J. NJ. Holcomt
for basket of fine Irish potatoes.
Mrs. Barbara Dean never allows the
needy to go unprovided for, so another lot
OF Irish potatoes found the way to oul
kitchen. Many thanks. Our garden has
not received the attention necessary tc
make it successfully compete with those
of our neighbors. KAprA.
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Union Meeting.

The next meeting of the Piedmont I'm
ion will be held with Mt. Pisgah Church
beginning Saturday before the 5th Sab.
bath in June, at II O'Clock q. m.
Query No. 1.-"What is the best method
of getting more interest in the Union p
J. G. Watkins first speaker,
Qnery No. 2-"What 9 is the best plan
to awaken more interest in the Sunday
School?" Rev. p. j. Vermillion first
Query No. 3-"What was the Church
engaged in while Peter was in prison ?"
j. Il. Burdine first speaker.
Charity Sermon on Sunday by Rev. W.
B. Singleton.
Two delegates at least from each Sum
day School in the Union a1e requested to
meet at 0 o'clock Sunday morning to at.
tend a Sunday School Union.
r. ]. MATTIsoN, Clerk.
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Craytonyille Items.

The farmers were favored with 4 few
days of sunshine last week, in which they
made considerable hcadway, by pressing
in between the retreating cotton and the
approaching enemy, but this week set in
with an abundance Of rain. Instead of the
cheerful faces Of last week, we see shadow
ed countenances, that indicate uncasiness
and gloom.
We think the fruit crop will bo small and
very defective in this section. Some have
strawberries and currants. Mulberries
make splendid dessert when mixed with
cream and sugar; just try thenl.i
The census Of Martin Township will be
taken by our venerable friend, Mr.. M. S.
Strickland. He is preparing to begin next
Monday.
Mrs. Nancy Kay has been very sick with
LaGrippc, but at this writing, we are glad
to state is somewhat better.
On the evening Of the 9th inst. Mrs
Jane Mccoy, who has been confined so long
with consumption, quietly passed away.
She leaves husband and five little giE,s to
mourn her death.
A rather frightful aacident happened al
Barker's Creek last Sunday evening, by
MIR. John Harris's horse trying to run
Mr.. Joe Cox and Mr.. Harris both were
bruised considerably, and made a narrow
escape of fatal injury.
Miss Lucia Norris being unwell, hel
school will be closed for week or two.
We think the "trail road through this
section is the best road in lie county. A
stranger in passing through would think
there was i!ourishing town just ahead,
On Sunday, the 18th inst, four oolored
men were caught playing cards. They were
prosecuted and appeared before trial justice
T.. B. A. Robinson, whose verdict was
1.-TWO dollars apiece or ten days impflson
mcnt." They paid tito money and were
released,
Mr.. James w. Iasy's littlo four year ole
daughter, while alons il the house abolit
three weeks ago, took down small bottle
containing Iandanum, and drank about
Leaspoonful. She became t!rowsy IN s!or
Time. which alarmed tho family. DR.; Shir
ley was sent for and after he CAME it was
with the greatest difficulty the child wa:
saved. This should be q warning to al
mothers.
n is soid tbst Mrs., Laa n (!eadlint
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ExRcurIyE COMMITTEE.

Anderson No. 1.-W. w. Humphrey
Anderson No. &c. Z. Prince.
Belton-J. T. Green.
Bishops Branch. e. Wofford.
Byoadaway-L. e. Campbell.
Bowling Green-Silas Kay.
BTushy Creek-I. w. Picken..
Centreyille-W. T. McGill.
Corner-J. L. Bryan.
East Savannah
Flat Rock. W. Norris.
Fork No. Nv. P. Snelgrove.
Fork No. 2.-G. W. Maret.
Five
HALL. P. McGee.
Honea PATH. G. Milford.
Hopewell-W. A. Neal.
Hunters Spring.. W. Provost.
Martin-J. A. Drake.
Pelzer--H. M. Prince.
Piercetown-D. Ell. Hammond.
Pendleton-R. w. Simpson.
Rock Mills-S. G. Humphreys.
Saluda-M. B. Gaines.
Sandy Springs. G. Watkins.
SlabtoWn-J. P. Smith.
Toney Creek-A. o. Norris.
Williamston-N. G. Dacus.
West Sayannah-,-
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A New and Important Enterprise.

1t may not be yetgenerally known, butt
is nevertheless true, that the Suliiuan Haul-
f,ctmiag Company carry now an their yard
over 100 car loads oelumher Of all shapes
and sizes, dresspd or Hndressed, groep or
cry. Also, shingles moldine, scroll and
turned work, DOORS sash, blinds, Sc, in
fact everything lii the building line. This
is new plant throughout. Everything
in the way OF wood work done In the best
manner. Froe lrayage
Mr. John II. Wren, formerly OF Due
W est, S. c., aud we'll known as first
class mechanic and builder, is now Su-
pcrintendent Of this Company. lie is ac4
quuinted with the wants of tho people, end
will do all in his power to merit liberal
patronage. This Company is prepared
to contract for building and furnish esti-
mates on any kiGd Of work in their line,
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A Gard of Thanks.

WILLIAMSON. S. G., May 26th, 1890.
Mr.. EDITOR: I desire to offer my heart
felt thanks, to the members of Honea
Path and Barkers Creek Churches, for
their kindness in helping me to bear my
expenses to the Southern Baptist Conven-
to:l in Fort Worth Texas. Brethren, you
can never know how much such kindness
is appreciated by your pastor.
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A EoIored Graduate.

EDITORS INTELLIaENcER Rev. E. Yes.
Ter Gassaway, of Belton, S. c., graduated
from the Richmond Theological Semi
nary, in Richmond, Va, on Tuesday
night, May 81, receiving the title of Bach.
elor of Divinity. BE has been.a student
in the Seminary for five years, and stands
about head of his class. He is the first
colored man of this County to take a
diploma from Theological Seminary.
Rev. Gassaway is a good scholar and an
excellent preacher, and some Church
would do we'll to secure him at once.
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IIaDpy H0OsIers.

VIM. Timmons, Postmaster of Idaville,
Ind, writes Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines com-
Kidney and Liver trouble" John Leslie,
farmer and stockman, of same place says ::
"Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney
and Liver medicine, made me feel like 8
new man. J. w. Gardner, hardware
merchant, same town says: Electric Bitters
is Just the thing for man who is all run
down and don't care whether he lives :or
dies; he found new strength, good appetite
and felt just like he had new lease on life.
Only SOC. a bottle, ut Hill Bros. Drug
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RACING ON TIE HARLEM RIVER
Those who have witnessed any of the ex-
citing boat races that take place on the
Harlem River, New York City, will be
interested in one of the pictures of Frank
Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper this week, in
which is presented scene full Of life and
commotion. The different boat clubs are
now pr pairing for the Decoration Day
races, and all is eager anticipation. An
other page in Lcslie's is suggestive of the
hardships undergone by the soldiers dur
ing the Civil War and of the "reminiscences
now peacefully discussed on former battle
grounds,
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West Point Examination.

The appointee from this District to the
Military Academy at West Point having
declined the appointment, notice is
hereby given that a competitive examina-
ton, for the purpose of supplying the
vacancy thus caused. will be held at Alb
beville G. H., on Friday, the 9th day OF
June prox., beginning at II o'clock a. m.
j. s. CoTHRAN,
NJ. G. 3rd District $. G.
AbbcviNc, S. G., Nay %, 1890.
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- In Terrell County, Ca, six negroes
living on the plantation of Mr. Gummage
were poisoned. In making bread ter
rible mistake was made, strychnine being
used instead of soda. Three of the ne
groes died shortly aflerward in terrible
agony. Prompt medical attention saved
the other three.
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A Card.
ANDERSON s. G. May 9th, 1890

NNDENS0N % o. HHy % UT 1o0V'
Mr.. EDITOR: T desire to soy through
the columns of your valuable paper that
we are under many obligations to the
kind people Of Anderson and Abbeyille
County for their hospitality during our
stay in the grand old State of South Caro-.
lima. have never met with more
clever or hospitable people in oil my life,
and if they should ever visit the "Lone
Star Stateh and the Central City (Waco)
Of the greatest State in the Union, trust
that I can amply repay them for their
Kindness and hospitality.
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A Card of Thanks.
TowNv1LnE, s. c., May 26, 1Se

TowNv1LLE, s. c., May 26, 1890,
Mr.. EDITOR: desire to thank the
neigh borhood and friends thus publicly
ior their sympathy and assistance during
the fatal illness of my beloved wife.
Their kind consideration Of me and mine
in this time of great sorrow will always
be gratefully remembered, and I bespeak
for every one rich spiritual reward.
HUGH j. TRIBDLE.
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ANpERsoN, S. c., May 26th, 1890

ANDERSON, S. c., May 26th. 1890.
The. Executive Committee of the DEM
ocratic party of Anderson County, will
meet in the Court House at IL o'clock on
Tuesday, the 3rd OF June, 1880. It is very
deslrous that every member of the Com.
mittee be pl esent. So let no member fail
to be on band and properly represent his
Salesday in June and July, in which
Registration certificates can be obtained.
So let the Executive Committee Of every
Club see that every Democrat in his Club
Is registered. Respectfully,
8. M. ORR, County Chairman.
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The County Democracy.
ANDERSON, S. G., May 10th, 1890,

ANDERSON, S. c., May 10th, 1880.
Dr.. s. M Orr, First Vice. Chairman Demo.
cratic party anderson County, S. C.
DEAR Sic hereby tender my resigna-
tion as County Chairman OF the Demo
cratic party of Anderson County, to take
effect Immediately. AS a candidate for
Congress deem it best 10 take this step,
as would otherwise be a member Of the
Congressional Executive Committee, and
might find the situation embarrassing to
myself aud injurious to tho party i:.ter
ests. In taking this step shall not lose
my interest in the party, and il at ANY
time can be of service, am yours To
command. Thanking the party for its
past confidence and honors, and feeling.
that resign the duties of the position l
have held into safe aud able hands, am
Yours respectfully,
EtR SrppAV
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around and about her house, at least one
Young man says he can only 90 to GER
tain gate that stands Il distance Of quar-
ter OF q mile from the house.
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Mrs. Cornelia Whitman, wife of Col. J..
IT. Whitman, died at her home in Dalton
Ca, on the 18th inst. Mrs. Whitman was
born and reared at Belton, and was a
daughter Of the late DR.. George r. Brown.
She graduated from the old Johnson Uni
versity, and has many old friends in this
section who will hear of her death with
aOrrou-
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Tie damage suit Of Miss Loize Whitner,
nril,ls city against the Richmond & Dan
vill Railroad Company for $4,000 for
i::inri,s received in an accident on the
siT Line Road, near the Tugalo River,
in Nnvrnnl,.,r. 1883, was tried in Atlanta
!n,t l'ri,iay The jury awarding Si,53S.3 3s
damages Miss Whitnc,'s counst will ap-
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A son of Mr.. Henry Crawford got his
thigh broken last Friday. This is the
third time he has suffered this calamity
recently. Ono thigh was broken, and just
as that one was getting we'll the other got
broken, this one had barely got well when
this calamity took place. DR.. E. c. Frier-
son was called and gave the wound the
proper attention,
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The first cotton squares for this season
have been left at the IETELL1GENCER
tllrc hy MIR Levi Thomas, of Centerville
Tnwnship. The stalks containing the
SQUARES are about ten inches high, and
are the largest wo Lave seen this year.
Mr.. Thomas he has aboutsiXty acres,
otwhich the samples shown us arc fair
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Just received from New York auction
house 2GS pairs Mems Pants, 167 Suits, all
at Csc. on the dollar. 10 pairs Children's
Fine Imported Cashmere Knee Pants, 4
to 10 years. Cost to mako $l.GS to - q.
I will sell any pair in this lot at Sl.00.
D. O, FLYNN.
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The following is a list of the picked
squad composed of eight men from each
of the two Companies of the Patrick Mill.
tary Institute elected by the officers to
drill during the Commencement exer-
cises: LIST. Serg't. P. J. Coleman; End.
Serg't. A. Fl. Byrd; Cadets from Co. a
D. S. Vandiver, e. P. Vandiver, R. S.
McIIie, Chappell, Richardson, McCants,
Patrick, Brunson P; from Co. Big. A.
McKie, Smith, Hoffman, Hoyt, Lee, Ri
lev, Moral and Moose.
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Prof. e. T. Kemp, of Bolton, Major Of
tho Third Battalion of South Carolina In
fantry, composed Of the Greenville
Guards, the Butler Guards, the Dacus.
ville Guards and the Mauldin Guards,
has resigned his position. Prof. Kenlps
duties as principal Of the Belton Military
School prevented him from filling the
position to his satisfaction.