The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-04-21
hollands StOre Itens.

AS your correspondent from this Sec
ton is somewhat irregular in his contrl-
buttons, Mr.. Editor, I thought would
give you few items of nows.
We have had great deal of rain re-
Gently. On the 14th inst. ono inch fell in
| about an hour. This was accompanied by
| considerable thunder, and very heavy
wind, which did a great deal of damage.
From what we have heard the fruit
crop seems to have been considerably
| damaged by the cold weather. Peaches,
especially, are pretty generally killed.
We hope, however, that thero are enough
left for a good crop.
During the good weather we have had,
the farmers have been making fine pro-
gress with their work. We do not remem-
bcr to have seen thom as well up with
their work before at this season. Plant
ing is the order of the day, and we are
sorry to note that the acreage Of cotton
that is being planted this year will equal
that Of last. We suggest, as substitute
for so much cotton, that some of our far
mers engage in stock raising. There is no
reason why wo cannot raise stock Of all
kinds as successfully as the kentucky
farmers can. It is truo that their soil is
better adapted to the growing of grasses
and grain than ours, but we can raise
grain and hay Of all kinds very cheaply,
and our superior climatic advantages will
more than compensate for the difference
in soil. We should DO glad to see some
of our leading farmers give this industry
trial.
We have two schools in this communi.
ty: One at Rnhamah, taught by Mr.. Job
Yeargin, and one at Shiloh, taught by
Miss Deci Earle. Both of these schools
are presided over by efficient and con-
secrated teachers, and we are informed,
have been we'll attended. We should be
glad to see these schools run for eight or
ten months of the year. There is no way
to fully estimate the worth ofgood schools
to community.
The health of this neiglborhood is very
good at present. La Grippe has left us,
but the pleasant ~ recollections of his
visit still linger.
The West Savannah Democratic Club
met at Hollands Store on the 9th Of
April. It was very well attended, and
was characterized by unusual interest in
the political issues now before the people.
Politics is an all-absorbing topic of in
terest. This community is almost solidly
in favor of Tillman and the reform policy.
Profane language and sacreligious ref
erences to the Scriptures seemed to DO a
very conspicuous characteristic of some
of the speeches delivered at Anderson on
the 5th inst. This was not only in bad
taste, but added nothing TO the speeches,
and was disrespectful to the religious
sensibilities of the audience. We hope the
day Is not very distant when an audience
cannot be found in Anderson County that
will give respectful attention to speaker
who speaks so disrespectfully of sacred
things.
Some excitement appears in this vicin-
ity over the appearance of severa! mad
dogs. So far as we know, nobody has
been bitten, but the excitement has had
the good effect of Kidding the neighbor-
hood Of good many worthless dogs.
Miss Cola Winter, who is off at school,
paid visit home recently.
Miss Berta Holland has returned homo.
We are glad to have her again in our
midst. ELRAL.