The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1891-10-15


An exchange says: "There is nothing
that equals fresh butter-milk for relnoy
ing tan, frcckles, sunburn or moth spots.
1t has the great advantage that it does not
injure the skin. but renders it soft, like
little child's. Take soft cloth or sponge
and bathe the face, neck and arms thor.
oughly with buttermilk before retiring for
the night then wipe off the drops lightly.
In the morning wash it thoroughly and
wipe dry with crash towel. Two or
and freckleS. It will keep the hands soft
aud smooth"
Rev. Cbas B. Smith, pastor of the Meth
odist Church Of this city, preached in
the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath
night to crowded house. This
sermon was The last of the course that has
been preached by the pastors of the city to
young men at the request Of the Y. NJ. G.
A. Mr.. Smith spoke eloquently and feel
irg!r, and his sermon was one that was cal
| cu:,ttd to make men think and determine
to 1--we more useful and noble lives. We
think that Mr.. Smith is doing much good
in lhe cause Of Christian religion, and es.
pccialy among the young people.
The Columbia Record, Of the 18th inst,
| in speaking of the Superintendent of the
r. & D. R. R., says: HE is being impor-
tuned by the people OF Anderson for an
early morning train out of Columbia, but
it seems that their appeals are not likely to
be granted, at least until the completion of
the South Bound to Columbia, when it is
possible that the train will be put on in
connection with and as continuation of
| a train from Savannah to the up.country.
Certainly Columbia should move and join
forces with Anderson in this matter, for it
is quite as much to her interest as that of
Anderson"
Prof. John G. Clinkscales, recently Of
the Columbia Female College, has located
at Williamson until he assumes his posi-
ton in Clemson College. A few days ago
the ,News and Courier paid the Professor the
following deserved compliment: "Prof.
John 6. Clinkscales has won golden opin.
ions from the people of the various Coun-
| ties where he has been holding teachers
Institutes this summer He has done ex-
| cellent work, and has stimulated the
teachers To- greater efforts in the future.
He is earnest and enthusiastic. Superin-
tendent Mayfield was fortunate in secur-
ing his services for the Institutes"
Chief of Police FAINT owns lot near the
S. V. R. R., in the southwestern suburbs
of the city. On Sunday afternoon he de-
cided to visit it, and while walking along
the railroad, near pine thicket, he hap
pened to see friend down the road. He
hailed him in loud voice, and, as he did
80, about dozen negroes suddenly
jumped up from among the pines and fled
| in every direction. The Chief was con.
siderably surprised, and he knew not
what it meant Walking out some dis.
tance into the pines he found deck of
cards and other evidence that it was
gambling party, who had recognized bis
voice when he hailed the friend. Several
of the darkies came in the direction of the
city, and the Chief, Fastening on after
them succeeded in arresting four Of them
The Y. NJ. G. A. meeting in the Opera
House nextSunday afternoon at o'clock,
will be public, to which every one is most
cordially invited. Mr.. L. E. Norryce will
conduct the meeting Scripture lesson
II Peter: Sill inclusive. Subject: 'Soul
Development" which will be spoken to
as follows: Faith and Virtue, by Prof. Il.
H. Watkins; knowledge aud Temper
auce, by Mr.. J. Bennet Townsend; Pa
tience and Godliness, by DR.. r. w.
by G. F. Jones' Results Fruitfulness F.;
an abundant entrance into the everlasting
Kingdom Of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ, by members of the Association.
The best musical talent of the city will be
present, and a pleasant and profitable
time is in store for those who attend.
The Anderson County Singing Conven-
tion met at Eureka Church last Saturday,
and re-organizedby by electing the following
officers President, Rev. D. w. Hiott;
Vice President John Eskew; Secretary,
j. T. Hembree. The meeting throughout
the day was most pleasant one, and
highly enjoyed by those present On Sun
day morning tue Convention again con-
vened, and, after q song service, was ad-
dressed by G.. Wardlaw, Esq The Con-
ventiun then appointed committee on
time aud place of next meeting, and ad-
journed OF late years the Convention
has been dormant, but it is the intention
of those interested now to 60 to work and
make it a big success. A good SET of off.
GERS las been selected and If they will
hs ye the CO operation of every person who
attended this Convention, they will estab-
lish it as permanent organization.
The Greenville News, of the 9th inst,
saws: Miss Rebekak Douthit, daughter
of j. G. Douthit, was married yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock at her fathers
home, near Sandy Springs, in Anderson
County, to Samuel ]. Pickle, of this city.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
J. A. Clifton, pastor of the Buncombe
Street Methodist Church. The following
friends of the young couple were present
from this city Dr.. Davis Furman, w. L.
Gassaway, Mrs. NJ. G. DeCamp, Miss
Blanche Douthit and Miss Fannie Wood
side; and Miss Anna Jones, of Woodruff.
Only members OF the family and intimate
friends were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pickle and their friends returned to the
| city yesterday and received the congretu-
| lations of friends, with wishes for long
years of happiness and prosperity"
Easley Messenger: "A1r. John M. Hen
dricks died of apoplexy at his homo in the
western part Of this County, near Six
Mile Church, on the End inst, aged about
seventy.f five years. Mr.. Hendricks sur
vived only about twenty-four hours after
reared in this County, but lived in Ander-
son County twenty-five or thirty years,
when about eight years ago he removed
to the place where he died. He had been
devoted and good member Of the Meth
dist Church forty years Of his life and died
triumphing in the hope of eternal life
with God in heayen. His remains were
buried at Fairview Church about four
miles south of this place in Anderson
County on the 3rd instant, the Rev. ]. F.
Anderson, of this place, conducting the
funeral services in the Church, when the
Masons of Bates Lodge No. 49,, of this
place, of which Lodge the deceased was a
member took charge of the remains aud
buried them according to the rites of the
order. He leaves widow and ten living
children, besides other relatives and
many friends to mourn his DEATH"
Mr.. r. 8. Hill has displayed considera-
bl. enterprise in the erection OF the hand
some building which has just been COM
pleted on South Main Street, on portion
of the old Benson House premises. The
front is of modern style, neat and tasteful,
and attracts the admiration of every yisi-
tor to our growing city. The building is
50x140 feet in the clear, with basement
and two stories. Nothing but the best ma
terial has been used in it's construction,
and throughout it is elegantly finished. A
large elevator connects the basement with
the upper floors. and the upper story cen
also be reached by large and handsome
double stairway. The building is heated
by steam and supplied with all the mod
ern conveniences, Having more room,
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