The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-11-29

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big lot of cotton seed, were burned. The
loss will probably amount to $500, with no
Insurance. The loss is quite heavy on
Mr.. jackson, who is worthy, energetic
young farmer.
Mr.. F. G. Barlow, Sovereign Deputy
Woodmen of the World is in our city for
the purpose OF organizing a camp OF that
order. The order is now represented IN
eleven Southern States. increasing in
membership rapidly, and is very popular
with the people. From $500 to So, 900 pro-
lection Is given. Tt has many popular
features. Mr.. Barlow hopes to be able to
organize at an early date.
The residence of Miss Corrie Brown, at
the corner of Earle and McDuffie streets,
was badly damased by fire last Friday
morning. The fire alarm sounded at
about 2 a. M, when the flames were break
ing cut through the roof. The iremen
were soon on hand, and the water from
two hydrants were thrown on the blazing
roof, which was soon extinguished. All
the furniture was saved. 1t Is supposed
the fire caught from the chimney. The
loss Ia covered by insurance.
Mrs. Hardy, relict of the late Col. r. B.
Hardy, died at her home in Savannah
Township last Sunday morning, after an
illness of several weeks, aged 76 years.
On Monday her remains we're inferred at
Bethesda Church, the funeral services be-
ing conducted by Rev. j. D. Crout She
had long been mem Der of the Methodist
Church, and was most excellent Chris
tian woman, whose death is deeply de-.
plored By wide circle of friends.
Mr.. A. s. Stephens received telegram
from Atlanta last Monday bearing the sad
information that his grandson, henry, ana
the only child of the late Henry w. Ste'
phens, had fallen into the fire and was Be-
verely If not fatally burned. In two or
three hours another telegram was receiv-
ed stating that the little fellow was deao.
Henry was not quite three years of age,
and a bright, happy child, and his sad
death was quite shock to the devoted
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephens.
May God console them in their bereave-
ment.
Mr.. w. s. Elrod, of Pendleton Town.
ship, is, 30 far as we know, the champion
hog raiser OF this County this season.
Last Friday he killed two, the largest OF
which weighed 495 pounds net and the
other 355 pounds. Both were between IA
and Is months old. Who can beat this?
II you can let us hear from you. He says
be has been keeping house twenty years,
and during that time has never bought
pound of meat for his own use. Mr.. Elrod
is one of the County's best farmers. makes
all of his own supplies, raises cotton as a
surplus crop, and as a consequence he Is
enabled every fall to hold his cotton as
long as he desires.
A few days ago we were shown an OLD
relic in q printed invitation to Ball
which was sent to lady, who, at that
time, was one OF tue bellies of upper Caro-
lima. The lady is still living, and has
carefully preserved this invitation. 1t is
dated Greenville s. O., Dec. Is, 1841, and
reads as follows: "Christmas Bali-The
pleasure of your company is respectfully
solicited at Ball to be given at Capt. D:
Longs on Thursday evening, the 22nd
inst ct : O'Clock. Tandy Walker, VIM
Choice. Benaiah Durham. Ervine P.
Jones. Geo. F. Towues, j. M. A. Turpin.
John 6 Hamlin, Joab Mauldin, Richard
g. Stone and VIM. Goodlett Managers"
Among our visitors last week were
Messrs. j. b. Ellison, of Easley, and j. E.
Garvin, of Hickory Flat, both of whom,
are clever young gentlemen, and tnelr
presence in our sanctum was hlghly en-
loved. Mr.. GarYin, who Is one OF the
most progressive young farmers OF hls
section, brought US quite curiosity IN
the grow th of an ear OF corn, which con
tanned more than thirty little ears, nearly
all of which are, except In size, perfect IN
their make up, with tassels to each, all
grown together and hanging to 1t llke dry
moss. It is on exhibition in our office,
and all who have seen it say 1t is perfect
curiosity, and have never seen anything
like 1t.
Rev. NJ. H. Major, formerly of this
County, but who is now member OF the
Texas N. E. Conference, in short note to
us. ordering the address Of his paper
changed, says: my change is good one.
NV work this coming year will be diff
cult one because of the concentration
of duties. I have been treated very
kindly since I have been in the Lone Star
State. This work Is quite q promotion
over nv other field Of labor. Much sue
cess to you in your great work." Mr.;
Major is a young man, full Of energy and
zeal. and we know his many friends in
this, his native County, will be delighte
to hear of bis success in his far western
home. May God continue to bless him
and his work..
Married. at the residence of the BRIDES
father, on Thursday night, Novem Der rs,
1893, by the Rev. M. MCGEE, Mr.. Wlll
Gamb brell and Miss Flora, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. !. NJ. Acker. After the wedding
ceremony, the guests were summoned to
q table bountifully ladened with every.
thing that the most delicate appetite could
desire, The bride was beautifully attired
in a white cashmere. The next day the
bridal party repaired to the home Of Mr..
Frank Gambrell, father Of the groom,
where they partook of splendid dinner
and spent the day in social pleasure and
merriment. Mr.. Gambrell is worthy
Young farmer, and has won as his wife a
noble young lady. We extend to them
our best wishes, happy and prosperous
journey through this life.
Keowee Courier: Married, at the resi-.
dence of Misses Norris, in Westminster,
on Wednesday, November 22nd, at 3.3O p.
m., Mr.. W. P. Dickson to Miss Lou Anna
Norris, Rev. j. A. Wilson officiating.
The groom is q young man OF high char
scter, and is we'll known as the foreman
of the Oconee News. He has been fortu-
nate in winning the heart and hand OF one
of Westminster's fairest daughters. we
extend our congratulations, and wish the
happy young couple long life Of JOY and
PROSPERITY, Mr.. and Mrs. Dickson came
to Walhalia Wednesday afternoon and
will board for the present with the family
of Mr.. J. r. Earle, Jr." Miss Norris has
a host of friends and relatives In Anderson
conntv who will ioin us in extending
congratulations and wishing her happy
journey through life.
Under authority Of q warrant sworn out
by one Dagnell, an e1-policeman OF Green
Vile, and issued by Judge Wallace, the
place of business of F. M. Butler was
searched for intoxicating liquors last Sat
urday. The search WAS made by Sheriff
Gaines, Deputy Sheriff FAINT and Consta.
Bile John Beard. The proprietor was at
home sick, but bis clerks aided the officers
in their investigation. Excepting si1
bottles of rice beer nothing else was found.
The officers took one of these and departed.
The business was stopped for only few
minutes Butler is the keeper Of soda
fountain and restaurant. Ono of the
r'erks said that Dagnell has not been here
since Court was in session, which Is nearly
four weeks ago.
A special train will be run from Ander-
son TO Augusta and return Tomorrow,
leaving here at 6 O'Clock q. N. and
leaving Augusta on thereturn trip at
1l.3O p. m thus giving all who 60 an op-
portunity of spending the day at the E1-
position and witnessing the grand display
of the burning of Moscow at night. Chief