The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-11-22

J,K. Hood, Esq, returned to the city
last Saturday, after having spent the pre-
ceding ten days at Due West visiting his
mother and family, who departed few
DAYS ago for their new home In Barlow,
Fla, to Join bis father, Prof. VIM. Hood,
who is at the head Off aourishing College
there.
Thursday, November 80, is Thanksgiv-
ing Day Don't forget that you must
have your "gobbler" in fine shape to be
carved up that day, and be sure that you
invite some friend to dine with you 5 so
that you will enjoy it all the more BE
sure. also. to remember your poor and
afflicted neighbor, and do something for
him.
II you are hunting for 9 bargain In
flour, we advise you to read j. A: Aus
tin & Co.'S. new advertisement: These
gentlemen also keep fine stock OF gro
ceries, canned goods, confections, cigars
tobacco, etc., and by their superior goods
and low prices are building up good
trade, for which they feel grateful. Give
them trial.
The Hartwe!l (Ga.) Sun says: "Prof: F.
D. Bond is now Principal Of the High
School at Fair Play. 8. c., the fall session
of which began on November 18th. froi.
Bond has the reputation of being q fine
teacher, and is q young gentleman Of solid
requirements. The good people OF Fair
Play are to be congratulated upon secur-
ing his services" ~
The Due West correspondent of the Abb
beyille Press and Banner says: "Hon. r.
P. Clinkscales, of Moffattsvilie, came
down Saturday for short visit to his
friends here. He was accompanied by his
two little daughters, Misses Mary and
Ophelis. Mr.. Clinkscales feels an interest
in our schools. He has one son In College
now, and we hope to see his daughters
here in few years."
Mr. Thos. G.. Watt, of The Roberts sec.
ton. was in our Office few days ago, and
informed Us that in q few weeks be will
County, Ark. Mr.. Watt is one of An
derson County's bess citizens, and We
with his many friends regret to see him
leave our County. He will carry with
him our best wishes for the health and
happiness of himself and family.
Mr.. J. A.. Brooks elegant q ew residence
on McDuf.e street Ia completed and will
be occupied in few days. 1t is perhaps
one OF the most substantial aud conven"
lent dwelling houses in upper Carolina
It baa all the modern fixtures, and the
Railways, parlors and rooms arc hand"
zomely finished. The erection and finish
iDg of the building was superintended by
Mr G.. M. Guest, who is one of Ander"
sons best builders and architects.
County Treasurer Payne has 6nished
his circuit of the County and will now be-
in his office every day until the closing oil
his books on the 30th December. He says
he will have to write an average of two
hundred receipts day from now until the
closing day in order to accommodate ali
of the axpayers of the County. This IN,
dicates that there will be rush the last
few DAYS, and somebody will have to pay
the penalty. Take our advice and get
your receipt as soon as possible.
Mr.. VIM. E. Cothran, who lives in the
Toney Creek section, had the misfortune
to have bis dwelling house destroyed by
fire last Friday night, being caused by q
lamp overturning on pile of seed cotton.
He iost nearly all Of his household goods
and about 1000 pounds of seed cotton;
The house was comparatively new, and
the loss falls heavy on Mr.. Cothran, who
had no insurance. Mr.. Cothran IS an en-
ergetic young farmer, and with little as
sistance from his neighbors and friends
will soon be on his feet again.
We know we express the wish Of not
only bis own congregation but the wishes
of our whole people, when we say that we
hope Rev. G. P. Watson, the beloved and
Jealous pastor of tho Methodist Church,
he returned to Anderson another year.
Despite his bad health, he has served bis
congregation faithfully during the year,
and now that his health is mending rap
idly he will be in better condition to do
more work next year. He is most highly
esteemed by our people, and m axes
friend Of every acquaintance.
The Walhalla Courier. of last week,
says: "Mrs. Edward Written and Mrs.
Andrew Patterson, of Anderson County,
paid us an appreciated call this (Thurs.
day) morning. Mrs. Written is sister
of Sheriff Douthit, and an old school mate
of our Mr.. D. A. Smith. Mrs. Patterson
is sister of Mr.. n. D. Rochester. of this
County. They are on visit to the fami-
lies of their respective brothers. We we're
pleased to meet them and renew the ac-
ouaintance Of former years. Strong are
the ties that bind when formed in the days
of early youth"
Last Sunday morning Mr.. Joseph Par"
ker, of Hall Township, had the misfor-'
tune to lose his dwelling house by fire,
caused by a defective f1ue. Mr.. Parker
had lust built FIRE in the stove to gel
break fast and had gone back in his bed
room to sit by the fire. Directly he heard
q roaring noise, and as he entered the
stove room he discovered the flames
which had already got good start. Tho
fire spread rapidly, and Mr.. Parker saved
only portion Of the contents of his house.
He had small insurance on the property,
He expects to rebuild Immediately.
Rev. A. T. Dunlap and wife, who aro
now temporarily residing in Spartanburg,
have been spending few days In the city,
and on Sunday morning the forme;
preached most interesting sermon In tho
Methodist Church. AS is we'll known,
Mr.. Dunlap and family have bsln resi6.
ing in California, but on account Of tho
bad health Of his little boy has been forced
to return to his native State, and it give,
us pleasure to announce that the little
fellows health is rapidly improving. Mr..
Dunlap will join the South Carolina Con-:
ference at the approaching session and
continue to work for his Church IN this
State. He has a host Of old friends In
Anderson, and all of us were delighted To
greet him.
The Elberton (Ga.) Star, of the 18th
inst, says: ION Friday, October 10,
1893. at the office of the 8. A. L. r. R.,
Equitable Building, a meeting Of the
stockholders of the g.. O. & N. r. r. was
held. At that meeting the names of
McAlpin Arnold and s III. Pickens, Of
Eberton, were substituted for those Of
Hoke Smith and q. A. Collier, of At
lanta, as directors of the g., c. & N. r. r.
This is compliment and high tribute to
the worth and business ability Of Messrs
Arnold and Plckens. Both of these gen.
tlemen are we'll known in Elberton, and
have The esteem and confidence OF the
whole community" Mr.. Pickens Is ma
tive OF Anderson County, and his many
friends and relatives here will join US in
extending him congratulations for the
honor that has been conferred upon him.
Among the INTELLIGENCER's many
subscribers is young lady, Miss N. j..
Chamblee, who lives In the Roberts Sec
ton, and who is one OF our most success
full farmers. She has a good farm and
superintends 1t herself, and as female
farmer we doubt II she has her equal IN
South Carolina. She has never bought
bushel of corn or pound Of meat, and
besides making sufficient of each to sup
nIv har Hamilvta npada ahe a1sO furnishes