The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-11-20
LOwndeBville.

Since our last contribution the Fall
trade has produced quite different aspect
in the business thrift Of our town. The
merchants are we'll pleased with their col
lections, and thus far have no right to COM
plain of small trade. From all that
your correspondent can ascertain it is very
evident that the cotton crop of this section
will far exceed that of last year.
The wheel of progress continues to turn,
and propelled by the new life engendered
from rising town, (whose interest would
be dramatically opposite, and whose name
was to take the form of Calhoun Falls,)
we are better equipped for the demands of
business to day than ever before.
DR.. B. A. Henry is now fencing in his
lot and garden. which will add much to
the finish" of his place when completed.
If he is preparing to enjoy "bliss" in try
ing something new, we would suggest
that he first purchase "bird'' to sing for
him.
The iron bridge across Rocky River is
now completed, and the approaches will
be let to the lowest bidder to-day. This
new piece of work is an experiment in
Abbeville County, and should it prove q
success in every respect, it is very proba,-
bic that as the old wooden bridges wash
in their stead.
Mr.. Z. II. Mathews Is now boarding at
the Mosely Hotel, where he will remain
until his house is completed. We fear his
walk to and fro will grow very long and
tiresome ere winter disappears. His new
home is situated near the river, just out
side of the incorporated limits.
Mrs. James M. Baker returned to her
home last week from visit to the springs
where she has spent the summer. Her
many friends welcome her homo again,
and are pleased to find her looking so we'll
Mrs. ]. B. Franks returned from visit
to Charleston last Tuesday, in company
with Messrs. Perrin and Cothran, of Alb
beville. The gentlemen of this party
were here to collect taxes, and remained
for two days as the guest of Mr.. T. Baker.
Mr.. w. M. Speer, a very popular young
man of our town, and who Is now engaged
in the store Of Baker, Mathews & Cham
bers, has formulated plan by which
young ladies may politely rid themselves
of company who, perchance, have worn
out their welcome. It was q personal eX-
perience that inspired this gentleman to
conceive of such device, and he will
gladly make it known to an of his friends
who will call and see him, especially those
of his lady friends who are not familiar
with this new scheme
Mr.. James e. Carter has one Of the best
trained dogs in the State. This beautiful
Pointer has been trained to act as post.
man for almost the entire town, and can be
seen at almost any hour of the day with q
package or letter in his mouth, gracefully
moving in the direction of the party to
whom it may be addressed. He is the
centre Of attraction, and is the subject Of
many q beautiful eulogy. think ii
would be wise for our friend, Mr.. Carter
to take out all insurance policy on bis TO-
nous dog that his life should not rest in
jeopardy any longer.
Mr.. S. S. Baker has been quite sick for
some time, but we are glad to report bis
condition much better at present.
Dr.. B. Moseley made q business trip
to Troy and its vicinity last week. Lie
reports the crops in that section to be
shorter than was expected by the farmers
The war is over-the State has once
more resumed its peace. Tillman aud his
party have been victorious. The dose was
tough, but had to be swallowed.
OLD EYES.