The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-07-23
Bic Creek ItemB.

We have had refreshing rains through
out the community and everything seems
to be hourishing at present, although we
have heard great deal OF complaint
among some of the farmers as to their cot
ton not coming up to their expectations.
It seems that they do not realize that the
hand of God moves in mysterious way,
and that this may be sent upon US for
good cause.
We had tho pleasure few days ago of
meeting Mrs. Andrew Norris, of Graham,
Texas, and were glad to sec that the finger
of time had touched her lightly. Mrs.
Norris was formerly of this State, having
moved to Texas about two years ago.
Several of the young people of our
neighborhood attended the picnic at Peid-
mont on last Saturday. and were well
pleased with the balloon ascension. One
Of our young ladies was taken up, by the
police 1--WE mean into buggy and he was
ed to discharge his duty as policeman.
Well, we won't think strange as he is a
widower.
Mrs. Martha Mitchell is visiting rela
tives near Williamson.
We were told short while ago by Mrs.
Betsy Bennett who lives near Williams
ton, that she had been keeping house about
fifty years and had never bought box Of
matches nor any kerosene oil. We doubt
if there is another person in the State that
can say this.
Mr, Martin Davenport has three sick
children.
J. A. Cox, James Gambrell and J. G.
Poore are delegates from our church to the
Saluda Association that meets at Little
River in August.
Mr.. Griffin, a gentleman living on the
plantation Of Dr.. Cannon, lost twin baby
boy last week from dysentery.
a protracted meeting will begin at Big
the pastor is expecting able help.
Miss Sue Rogers has been visiting the
family of J. G. Poore.
The ladies have succeeded in purchasing
new chairs for the pulpit and two nice
swinging lamps for the church.
We heard that an enormous rattle snake
was killed by negro some time last week
on the old Kelly place, in this county.
A certain young man of our neighbor-
hood attended the picnic last Saturday at
Piedmont and was taken desperately i'll
with collie.
We hear some talk of Mr.. Rueben Gam
brell being appointed singing clerk OF our
church.
One of our neighbor boys has fine wa.
ter.melon patch, and although he does not
like for his name to appear in the items,
we can't help thinking that he will kindly
remember US when they get ripe.
Mr.. J. G. Poore will return home soon.
He expects to remain three weeks among
relatives and friends.
The writer spent very pleasant day in
the town of Pelzer last week, where we wit.
messed something new in the way of a
flower, which was indeed a curiosity. It
is called the China lille, and was discover
ed in China and brought to this country,
we suppose very recently. It resembles at
first sight piece of dark painted wood, the
shape of which is often seen upon fancy
pieces of furniture. It is placed in vessel
Of water and floats until the eighth day
when it sinks to the bottom and begins to
sprout and the flower growing out of the
water blooms, producing most pleasant
perfume.
We are glad to know that they have be-
gun work on the grave yard and feel conf:
dent that the contractor, Mr.. Smith, will
leaYe it in better condition than ever be.
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