The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-08-21

Mr.. A. W. Todd and family, of Augusta,
came to Anderson last Friday to visit rel
atiYes. On account of pressure of busi-
ness Mr. Todd was forced to return home
Wednesday, but Mrs. Todd and children
will spend several weeks in our midst.
AS an architect Mr.. Todd ranks very high,
and we are glad to know that he is doing
well in his adopted home.
The Rocky River Baptist Association
(colored) convened at Cedar Grove Church,
in Honea Path Township, last Thursday
and continued in session through Sunday.
All of the old officers weIe reelected, and
the reports from the Churches were good.
The services on Sunday attracted 1000 or
5000 people. The Association will hold
no more meetings on Sunday.
Miss Lenora G. Hubbard has returned
from Monteagle, Tenn, where she spent
seV Veral weeks in most delightful and
instructive way, and gained many new
| ideas in school work. She has arranged
| for bnilding second story to her school
building at once, so as to give up stairs
room for music and art work. Look out
for the advertisement of her school next
week.
Rev. G. r. Pierson. noted evangelist, is
expected to visit Anderson the latter part
of September and hold series of meet.
ings, for week or more. The Presby-
terian, Baptist and Methodist denomina-
| tions of the city will unite in the servi-
ces, which will be held in some commodi.
Church, if that building is completed by
that time.
The reunion of Orr's Regiment at Sandy
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attended than any previous reunion.
Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Ledbetter both were
present and added very much to the en-
couragenent Of the old veterans by their
presence. The regular business was
attended to and rybody enjoyed them
selves. Judge Cothran was also present
and addressed his late comrades in arms,
giving to all present some very wholesome
advice. He urged the unbroken unity of
the Democratic party, and showed the
danger of any division. The occasion
was one that should inspire the young to
cherish O proper admiration and apprecia.
ton for the survivors of the "lost cause" !"
We need more genuine patriotism and
especially among the young. These meet.
ings have a tendency to engender patriot
ism.
The pic mic ut Carswell Institute last
week was very well attended, both by the
candidates and the people. Mr.. John B.
Leverett presided. He is just at home
when he is working on that line He was
very favorably spoken of as candidate for
the Legislature, but decided not to enter
the race. Mr.. Leverett is q leyel-headed
man, and would make good representa-
tive. The candidates for School Commits.
sioner spoke first, Mr.. j. B. Watson, Sec
ond, the candidates for the House third,
and dinner fourth. After sumptuous re-.
past, the candidates for the Senate and
Congress spoke. The shadows had grown
made, and the audience manifested q con-
siderable degree of interestedness and pa
tience by listening so long: The occasion
was pleasant one.
At a meeting of the City Council last
elected City Clerk and Treasurer, and g.
Z. Prince, Esq, City Attorney. The
Council decided 10 add another policeman
to the force, and fixed their salaries at $500
per annum. The following were elected
policemen: r. f. Mckinney, j.. G. Rose
J. Pink Reed and W. B. King. The Chief
of Police has not yet been elected. The
following gentlemen were recommended
as officers Of the Fire Department by the
Fire Companies Of the City, and they were
confirmed by the Council: Chief, T. A..
Spellman Assistant Chief, L.. E., ,Norryce;
Secretary, w. III. Harrison. At another
meeting Of the Council, held Monday
evening, it was agreed not to allow any
pig or hog to be confined in a pen on the
premises Of any citizen Of the city, and an
ordinance to that effect will be published
at an early day. This law will be strictly
enforced.
New Prospect Sundey School gave
attended, considering the fact that the
Anderson the same day. Prof. Harbin
was present and had charge of the musical
part of the day. He added very much to
the pleasure Of those present by the excel
lent music We enjoyed. Those who at
tended will remember the day with pleas
ure. G. Wardlaw gave an address in the
forenoon, to which the entire audience
listened attentively. An hours recess was
taken for dinner, during which the social
feature was fully enjoyed. After dinner
Mr.. Daniel Hatcher spoke on the study of
the Bible. This ended the proceedings.
This Sunday School, no doubt, feel encour
aged by this admirable success of their
efforts to please and entertain the young
people. Mr.. King, the superintendent,
should also feel encouraged.
Last Sunday evening, about sundown,
VIM. Porter, a young colored man, who
resides on East Boundary street, saw his
wife walking up the street towards her
home in compa ny with negro man.
Porter approached the couple, and, with
out q moments warning, pulled out his
pistol and fred twice at his wife, one ball
striking her in the head and glanciDg off,
and the other ball entering her breast,
lust above the heart. The shooting created
something of sensation, and in q few
minutes several of the citizens living on
the street came out to see the cause Of it.
Porter at once started off in run, and
was followed for some distance by
number of persons, but succeeded in max
ing his escape. DR.. NaTdin was called to
attend the woman at once and did what
he could to relieve her. On Wednesday
morning she was still alive, though the
ball in her breast had not been located.
The wound is serious one, and may
prove fatal.
Frank Miller young colored man Of
this city, did very brave act Monday
evening, for which he deserves much
praise. About7 o'clock the colored fire.
men were on the Square practicing, and,
while running with their reel, horse,
which was pul ling a phaton, with two
ladies and little girl seated in it, became
frightened and ran away down Main
Street. II was evident at once that the
ph@ton was going to get smashed and
The occupants seriously injured or killed,
and as the horse passed the Express Office
Miller ran and caught hold of the bit.
Miller was thrown to the ground, but
still held on to the horse, which dragged
him for some distance. He soon regained
his feet and by some means succeeded in
straddling the horse and stopped him. In
The meantime -one Of the ladies had faint
ed, but as soon as the -herseWas stopped,
they were assisted out of the vehicle and
came off without q scratch or bruise.
Quite number of citizens witnessed the
heroic act of Miller, and in short time
he was presented with purse of $40 for
his bravery.
The Congressional Campaign meeting
was held in the Court House last Saturday,
and was presided over by Vice Chairman
Watkins. The meeting opened about II
O'clock and continued until after 4