The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-11-01

Ing made the trip on bicycles. They re-
ceived warm welcome from old friends
who knew them Rs small boys when this
place was their home several years ago."
Said Juryman in our presence the
other day: II am thoroughly convinced
now that Anderson County needs new
Court House. There is no comfort there
for either Judge, Jurors, officers, lawyers
or spectators" We doubt not that every
man who has business in Court will en-
dorse what this Juror says.
Mayor Tolly and wife, and officer King,
of the police force, returned yesterday from
the Worlds Fair. The Mayor reports a
most enjoyable trip, and officer King, the
biggest policeman In this county, says he
kept close watch over him and prevented
him from being run over or imposed upon
while in the great "White City"
Last Wednesday an old German lady
about so years old by the name of Lizzie
Zonafeidt wandered away from the farm
of Mr.. J. Belton We,son and has not since
been seen or heard of. At first 1t was
thought she had gone to some other Ger.
man friends but now it is feared that she
Is dead. Any information will be gladly
received.
Wade Hampton, colored, an almost
helpless paralytio of this city, while on a
visit to Greenville recently, had the mis-
fortune to lose his horse, which acciden-
tally fell into an old we'll. Wade is de-
serving negro, and his horse was the only
means he had of making living. The
death Of his horse, therefore, is a serious
loss to him.
Mr.. Lee White died on Factory Hill
last Saturday evening after lingering
illness with consumption, aged about 20
years. On Sunday afternoon, after ap.
propriate funeral services, conducted by
Rsv. DR.. Frierson, his remains were in
tered in Silver Brook Cemetery. He
leaves an aged mother and two sisters to
mourn his death.
The Columbia Journal says: "An cpl
dem1c or the mumps is reported at Clem.
son College, and it is said that 8 good
many Of the students are going to their
homes till it is over. There are great
many rumors afoat but 1t cannot be any,
thing Of a serious nature, as President
Oraighead or his assistants would have re-
ported it to the Governor"
Married, in the Presbyterian Church
at Deans, this "wednesday morning at
II o'clock, by Rev. r. G. Lyon, Mr.. J..
William NJ Mattison and Mri. Ella Reid, all
OF this county. Immediately after the
ceremony the couple boarded the cars for
Augusta. The INrELL1GEHCER joins the
many friends of the bride and groom In
extending congratulations, and wishes
them happy and prosperous journey
through life.
Last Wednesday night about IL o'clock,
at Due West, the large two story residence
of DR.. J. o. Lindsay, an eminent divine
of the Presbyterian Church, was con.
sumed by fire. The burning originated
in the ceiling of the second story, and was
beyond control Of human agencies before
discovered. Mr.. W. P. Lindsay, who oc-
cupied room on the second floor made q
narrow escape. Some Of the furniture
was saved, but badly damaged. No insur-
ance was carried.
The Westminster Banner, Of last FIJI.
day, says: "Mr. c. e.. Giles, who lives
near Townville, left here last week for
Tunnel Hill, Ga., to pay his son visit,
came near meeting with fatal accident.
As he was going from the depot to his
sons residence, he fell off The wagon
(ioaded with shingles) upon which he was
riding, and 1t ran over him, crushing the
bones Of one foot and considerably bruis-
ing the other. He was badly bruised up.
but wss able to return to his home last
Wednesdsy."
Married, on Thuraday evening, October
%, 1898, at the residence Of the brides
father, Hon. R. w. Simpson, at Pendle-
ton, 8. c.. by Rev. 8. 81. Zimmerman, Dr..
w. W. Watkins aud Miss Maggie Simp-
son, all Of Pendleton. DR.. Watkins Is
most excellent young gentleman and a
popular physician, and in his selection OF
life companion be has won the heart and
hand of lady Of amiable disposition and
rare accomplishments. Many hearty
congratulations and good wishes go out to
them Tor long and happy life.
The Westminster Banner, Of last Fri.
day says: "Mr. Jefferson Holland died on
the 7th inst. at his home at Parker's Store,
Ga, at an advanced age. He was born
and reared in Anderson County, near
Fair Play, but had lived in Georgia for
many years. When in his prime be was
immensely popular, and for time after
the war was member of the Georgia Leg.
islature. He had been twice married,
wedding each time sister Of the late
Rev. 81. NJ. Barton. and is survived by
bis widow and four sons and three daugh.
tars.n
The entertainment in the Opera House
Last Friday evening was highly enjoyed
by the large and appreciative audience
present. The program consisted Of instru-
mental and vocal music, recitations. etc.,
and the participants were Misses Nettie
Miller, Leize Whitner. Maggie Fretwell,
Zoe Bleckley, Carrie Seel, Nellie MoGee,
Elloise Mauldin, EILEEN Mauldin, Mrs.
Laughlin, Mrs. Means and Messrs. W. T.
Johnson, Joe Miller, J. 81. vonHaslen, j.
G.. Cunningham, ]. w. Trowbridge and
Joe Trowbridge. Anderson Is proud Of
her home talent.
Mr.. James r. Anderson, of Broadway
Township, came into the city last Satur-
day afternoon and hitched his horse and
buggy IN the rear of Granite Row. About
10 O'Clock he got ready to 60 home, but
when he went to the place where he had
left his horse and buggy, they could not
be found. He at once reported what had
happened aud, after looking around, went
home hoping to find his horse there. but
be was disappointed. He continued his
search next day. and finally found his
horse and buggy near Bolton, where they
had been abandoned by some scoundrel
who wanted to go somewhere and who
was too lazy to walk.
The advertisement Of Ligon d Ledbet-
ter, wholesale and retail grocers, should
be read very carefully by the readers OF
the INTELLIaENoER, as it contains some
facts worth knowing. These gentlemen,
as is we'll known, carry big stock Of gro
oeries, and in. prices and quality Of goods
they defy competition. They make spe.
cialty of high class fancy groceries, and
are the sole agents in this city for Chase
Il Sanborn's fine cofees. In -four they
can please your fancy and your purse. In
short, they handle nothing but first class
goods, and are always delighted to have
you call and inspect them. They also
have 8 big lot Of suitable goods for the
Christmas trade. We would advise you
to give them call, and We pledge you
our word you will not regret it. They
are clever gentlemen, and will treat you
clever.
The Easley Messenger says: "We mo-
tice that under the preaching of Rev. L.
L. Picket, and Rev. H. s. Abbott and his
wife, Wesleyan Methodist Church has
been established at Anderson G. II. with
thirty.fv members. Among the mem
bers we notice the name OF Mr.. J. A.