The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-06-14

1t gives Us pleasure to announce that
our young friend, PRO-. ]. Scott M urray,
has been reelected to Professorsaip in
the Mercer University at Macon, Ga, The
Macon Telegraph of the 9TH inst, in speak
Ing of the meeting of the Trustees Of the
University, says: "With but little Giscus-
| sion or debate Professor j. Scott Murray,
the present occupant of the chair Of
Greek, was reelected for another term of
three years." Prof. Murray has many
friends throughout the State who will
join us in extending him congratulations.
The Trustees of Mercer know that they
have the right man in the right place.
While on a visit to Pendleton and Fort
Hill week before last we visited tie old
stone Church which has perhaps the
largest graveyard in the up country.
Here we saw for the first time the grGye Of
a lady who was buried on top of the earth.
Some brick had been laid on the ground
and cemented and the coffin sit on 1t and
an arch of brick built over it. Here too,
We saw the first tombstone, to live mans
grave. In other words man who Ia now
living has bis tom bstone sitting up st the
place where he intends to be buried. His
name, age and an inscription Is cut on
the stone, and blank place left for his
death. It is said that others who are now
buried there had their tombs put there be.
fore they died.-nckens Smti,sel.
Several burglafies have bsen committed
in the city during the past week. Ar. ].
II. Townsend's dwelling was entered and
about $35 and jewelry to the value of fifty
or sixty dollars were carried away. En-
trance was effected by saving out several
stats in the blinds. 80 the latter could be
unlatched and then opened. The resi-
dence of Mrs. Todd, on North Main Street,
was entered and,a watch taken from Mas
ter Henry Todd's pocket. Nothing else
has been missed. The burglar entered
Mr.. a. L. Welch's dwelling and rifled his
and his sons pockets securing only tome
small change. Attempts have been made
to enter other dwellings, but the burglars
were not successful. Chief Rose and his
officers are on the alert, and will do sheir
utmost to catch the guilty rascal.
Mrs. Jane Beatty, wife of Mr.. Claude 8.
Beatty, died at her home at Fort Hill last
Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock. She had
been in feeble health for long time, and
for several weeks past her death had been
expected at any time. Mrs. Beatty was
daughter of the late James Robinsol, of
the Corner section, and has hoss Of
friends and relatives throughout the
County, who will regret exceedingly to
hear of her death. In her girlhood she
joined Good Hope Presbyterian Chu;ch,
and by her many noble virtues of both
heart and mind exemplified her Christian
character. She leaves behind her hus.
band, one son and four daughters, who
have many sympathizers in their beresve.
ment. Her remains were carried to Good
Hope Church and inferred last Monday,
Rev. Mr.. Presley conducting the funeral
services.
The following petit Jurors have been
drawn to serve at the approaching terms Of
Court: Andelson-R. G. Webb and c. F.
Jones Belton-L. D. Harris and Jas. P.
Lullis; Brushy Creek-Maston w. Gala
ham, NJ. W. Merritt, A. B. Childers, Ran-
son Foster and G. ". Richardson; Gem
tervilIe-S. ]. Watson; Corner-H. J.
Mckinney; Garviu-W. g. Smith, L. G.
Boggs, J. T. Newton and F. B. Martin;
Hopewell-J. Y. Moseley, G. G. King, 81.
q. Gray and T.. ". Jones; Hall--J. M.
Elgin; Honea Path-Wm. M. Mitchell,
W. s. Fleming and James a. Cothran;
Martin-B F. Hawkins; Pendleton-W.
A. g. McWhorter and ]. o. Moore; Rcck
Mills-John B. Anderson, E. NJ. Gary and
James J. Martin Savannah-D. A. Skel-
ton and r. P. Clinkscales; Varennes-W.
G.. Watson and w. a. Glenn; William
ston-Wm. H. Ellison, 81. C. Palmer and
J. 8. Brewer.
Last Friday morning, 9th inst, Mrs. E.
M. Palmer the beloved wife of Mr.. Thos.
n. Palmer, died at her home in this city,
after an illness of about twelve days with
bilious fever, In the 6lst year of her age.
On Saturday morning her remains were
carried over into the Fork, her old home,
and laid to rest in the Cedar Grove (Meth-
odist) Churchyard, Rev. Mr.. Whitaker
conducting tho funeral services. Ms.
Palmer was daughter of John Martin,
deceased, of Abbeville County, where she
was born and reared. Early in life she
Joined the Methodist Church, and was
throughout her life faithful, consistent
member. She was most excellent Wo-
man, and during her residence in the
city she had made many warm friends, all
of whom loved and admired her. She
was a kind and affeotionate wife and
mother, and leaves behind her to cherish
her memory husband, one son and one
daughter. May God comfort them in
their bereavement.