The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-04-10

The Ncvs and Courier, of Monday, in
referring to the quarterly elections fol
officers 10 the Literary Societies of the
Citadel Academy, says "The Polytechnic
Society elected Cadet Wade G. Hum
phreys, of Anderson, President. This j!
the highest honor that can be conferred
on member of the Society. and was well
bestowned on an energetic, active and
popular member
Now that the two places are little
closer united by the new schedule, Ander.
son extends the right hand of fellowship
to Newberry. Come up and spend the
day with US, brothers Wallace and Aull,
and We will show you the most progrcs.
sive town in the State, and at the same
time escort you into the best hotel in the
South and give you one of the best din
ners you ever sat down to-.
At the request of the County Alliance,
we have set apart column of the INTEL
L1GENcER to be devoted to the work oi
the Alliance in the County, and that body
has selected Mr.. J.. W. Bowden TO edit it.
Mr.. Bowden is one of the leading young
members of the Alliance, and will no
doubt make the column interesting to all
of the members Of the organization wher-
ever the INTELLIGENCER is read.
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Mr.. c. C.'Armstrong died at his home
in Varennes Township last Friday night.
He was about 65 years of age, and had
been in feeble health for several years
past. Mr.. Armstrong WAS we'll known
throughout the County, and his friends
will regret To hear of his death. His re-
mains were inferred in the Mountain
Creek Churchyard on Sunday, Rev. B.
Hays conducting the funeral services.
Mrs. Nancy Kennedy died at her home
near Lowndesville last Monday night, at
the advanced age of 0s years. Her re-
mains were inferred in Providence ceme-
terry at Lowndesville on Wednesday, Rev.
r. c. Ligon conducting the funeral servi-
ces. Mrs. Kennedy was sister of Rev.
VIM. Carlisle deceased, and was we'll
known in Anderson County. Her many
old friends will regret to hear of her death.
| Mr. Thos. Burriss, who removed from
Anderson County to Prentiss County,
Miss before the war, and who has been a
subscriber to The INTELL1GENcER since its
first number was published, has renewed
his subscription for two years in advance.
Mr.. Burriss is now 50 years old, and is
still quite vigorous, enjoying excellent
health. He has many old friends in our
section who will be delighted to hear Of
his good health.
Coroner Nance was summoned to Pied.
mont Tuesday morning to hold an in
quest over the body of little Walter King,
son of Mr.. John o. King, of Brushy Greek
Township Late Monday afternoon the
little fellow had gone into the store of
Mr.. J. H. Simpson, which is located on
the outskirts Of the village. In the rear
of the store Mr. Simpson and customer
were examining pistol, which was &C
cidentally discharged, the ball striking
Walter, who was standing in the doorway,
killing him instantly.
Mrs. Maria Watson died at her home in
the Five Forks section last Saturday, and
was buried at Midway Church on Sunday
Rev. W. K. Boggs conducting the funeral
services. Mrs. Watson was the widow of
Willard Watson. who died before the war,
and was in the 92nd year of her age, having
lived to see her fourth generation. She
was born in England, and came to Amer
lea with her parents when only six years
of age. She was faithful member of the
Presbyterian Church, and was greatly be-
loved by her neigh bors and friends.
Prof. Winston Smith, of Brew erton,
Laurens County, who. in his childhood,
was so unfortunate as to lose both his
hands, was in the city last week making
and effort to secure class in penmanship.
His right arm was amputated just below
the elbow joint, and, with the aid of lit
tie leather strap, he can grasp pen in the
elbow and uses it to perfection. He writes
beautiful hand and can shape his letters
in almost any style. He also has consid-
erable talent in drawing. Tt is wonderful
to what extent he can use his arm.
The Hartwell correspondent Of the Ell
berton Star says: candidates for the Leg.
islature are slow to announce. Maj.J. Fl.
Shelton, our present member says he will
not be candidate for reelection. ]. n.
McGill the able editor of the Sun has been
requested by great many friends to
make the race. IF he should consent to
to run, he would in all probability make
the race without opposition and make US
an excellent member" Hurrah for Bro.
McGill! Hart County could not get
better man TO represent her in the Legisla-
ture.
Our young friend, DR.. James F. Wilson,
who has just graduated from the Balti-
more Dental College, gave US pleasant
call Monday morning. He looks hale
and hearty, and his stay in Baltimore
during the winter has been very pleasant.
Dr. Wilson has located at Honea Path for
the practice of his profession, aud may
always be found in his Office over Milford,
Callahan G. Co.'S store. See his card in
another column. The Doctor is an excel
lent and worthy young man, and the IN
rELL1aENoER wishes him big success
throughout life.
The debate at the Patrick Military In
stitute on Friday evening of last week was
a very pleasant affair, and was we'll at.
tended. The question for discussion was:
"Resolved, that the civilization of Greece
surpassed that of Rome" The affirmative
was maintained by Cadets Weston and
Richburg, while the negative was cham
pioned by Cadets Riley and Coleman
Cadet Talbert presided. The Judges were
Messrs. u. Baker, R. r. Todd and J. W.
Quattlebaum. Esq. At the conclusion of
the debate the judges retired, but after
being out shoIt while they reported,
through Mr.. Quattlebaum, that they were
unable to agree, but as juries so often do,
they would return mis!rial. This seemed
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