The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-05-30

COMMITTEES have been organized in
sorae of the towns Of the State for the So
licitation of contributions, and entertain
ments are being arranged in others, in aid
OF the coast sufferers May not Anderson
also fall into line and do its share in
furthering this worthy charity?
G. F. Jones & co. are now making their
mid summer offering in goods of all sorts,
and have many bargains for the trade.
They are also still offering nice piece of
furniture to purchasers of goods to the
amount of S25. Read their new advertise.
ment and learn further particulars.
Mr.. s w. Wilkes. of Atlanta, Ga,
spent Sunday in the city, and was warmly
greeted by his many old friends. who re-
GREETED exceedingly that his stay in An
derson could not be prolonged. Mrs.
Wilkes came over with him. and will
spend a faw weeks here visiting relatives.
Next Tuesday is the day for Mr.. L. P.
Smiths excursion to Charleston, and it
promises to be big SUCCESS. All who 60
may expect most enjoyable trip. Mr..
Smith requests those who expect to 20 to
buy their tickets at once, so he can pro-
vide ample accom- % odations for the crowd.
An excursion will probably be run at
an early day that will give our people an
opportunity of spending several hours at
Calhoun Falls and drinking the water
from the now fsmous spring at that place.
AS soon as the arrangements are perfected
due notice will be given Of the dato and
rate OF fare.
Children's Day was observed in the
Presbyterian Church last Sunday after
noon, and was attended by large con-
gregation. The exercises were very inter-
estiDg. The mite boxes Of the pupils were
opened, and their contents aggregated
about $50. which goes to the foreign mis-
sion cause,
Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. O. F.
5 Jones celebrated the fifteenth anniversary
of their marriage Crystal Wedding
which was attended by number of
friends and relatives from this city and
other places. Bountiful refreshments
were served and the guests spent a most
delightful evening.
We understand that novel and pleas.
our best musical and theatrical talent,
which will be surprising, and surpass auy.
thing of the kind ever before exhibited in
the Opera House. We expect to be able
: to give more definite and extended no.
: tice in our next issue.
The examinations for scholarships in
the Peabody Normal College at Nashville,
Tenn, will be held in Columbia on the
Goth day Of next July. If you wish to
compete for one of these scholarships,
write w. d. Mayfeld. State Superinten-
dent of Education, Columbia, 8. g., in Or
der that preparation can be made for you.
We received an obituary last Monday
from Piedmont, but as the authors name
did not accompany 1t, under the rule Of
all reliable newspapers, We cannot pub.
lish it. Writers for newspaper should
always sign their name to articles which
are intended for publication. We require
this as guarantee Of good faith, and to
prevent being imposed on.
Mr.. 3. G. Eubanks, of Pittsboro, N. c.,
who has been spending some time in An
sderson with his son, Rev. r. p. Eubanks,
rector of Grace Church, left for his home
Monday afternoon. Mr.. Eubanks is de-
lighted with Anderson and her people,
and during his stay here made many
friends and acQuaintances, all Of whom
regretted to see him depart.
The Commencement of Miss Hubbard's
Home School will take place at the Opera
House next Friday evening, June 1st, be.
ginning promptly at $50 o'clock. An en-.
joyable program has been arranged and
the proceeds, as usual, are to go to the
Confederate Memorial" Admission, 15
,ko D 70 ot ooYn nriN
Tickets may BE- had at The store OF Russell
d Breazeale.
Children's Day will be observed by the
Shutdown Presbyterian Sunday next Sum
dsy. June 3rd, the exercises commencing
at 10 o'clock a.. m. An interesting pro-
gram has been arranged for the OCCASION.
"A collection will be taken for foreign mis-
siOns. Mr.. J. P. Smith, of Fort Hill, has
been invited to address the school. All
the friends OF the school are cordially in.
;vited to attend the service
Last Monday President Cleveland sent
the name of Mr.. w. T.. Barr to the Senate
for the position Of. Postmaster In this
city. His appointment will probably be
confirmed i'm mediately. and as soon as he
receives his commission he will take
charge Of the Office. Mr.. Barr was en-
dorsed by the Anderson Board OF Trade,
and his appointment will give general
satisfaction. as he will make q most ELI.
cient Postmaster.
Mrs. Hannah Campbell. widow Of the
late Alexander Campbell, died at her
home In Rock Mills Township last Friday,
after very brief illness. On Saturday
her remains were inferred in the Roberts
Churchyard beside those of her husband,
who had preceded her to the grave just
six weeks ago, Rev. T. @. Ligon conduct
ing the funeral services. Mrs Campbell
had been q faithful member Of Roberts
Presbyterian Church for about sixty years,
and has left many friends to mourn her
death.
Rev. j. B. Hawthorne, D. D., the we'll
known lecturer and distinguished Baptist
divine, of Atlanta, Ga, will deliver his
famous lecture in the First Baptist Church,
this city, this "Wednesday evening. at
8 30 O'Clock. A small admission fes Of 25
cents will be charged, and the proceeds
will be for the Sunday School plano fund.
This will be a fine opportunity for our
people to enjoy grand literary treat, as
DR.. Hawthorne has few equals as an ora
tor and g lecturer. Go and hear him. and
you will not regret 1t.
The twenty.third annual meeting of the
State Teachers Association of South Car
'olina will be held at Converse College,
Spartsnburg, July 1st to 9th, 1894. Teach
ers in attendance who so desire will be
boarded in the College Those expecting
to board in College should notify Mrs. L.
B. Thompson. Parties preferriDg to board
in the city will hare reduced rates. The
lowest possible railroad rates will be se-
cured for all attending the Association.
The citizens Of Spartanburg expect to
give the teachers free excursion to Ashe-
vile. Anderson County will no doubt be
we'll represented.
Miss Mollie Majors, OF Pelzer, began
piecing quilt on the 10th Of March last
and last Friday she completed il. The
quilt contains four thousand five hundred
and nine-three pieces, and Miss Mollie
sewed every piece together and did all OF
the work herself This is certainly a
quick piece of work, and proves Miss
Mollie to be an industrious young lady,
whose example is worthy of imitation by
other young ladies'. This Is practical
age, and every young lady who expects
success in this life should know how to
work and not be ashamed to do 1t.
The matinee given by the Anderson
Driving Association last Friday afternoon
was Witnessed by large crowd OF ladies
op1 oapflomop Th6ra u6ra no repnlar