The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-10-03
Tokeena Observations.


Everything is on boom up here, but
news is scarce, i. g., something very new
and dramatic. AS we turn our eyes in
the direction of the cotton fields we aee
scattered over the snowy plains numerou.
specks, which is nothing more than the
picking machines clawing with all their
might. We have upon an average about
halfa crop, but there Is no end to the
corn, which is good sign of better times.
Surely we will have plenty Of hog and
hominy. That's right, raise everything
that you can at home and We will be an
independent people.
The school taught at Return by the ac-
complished teacher, Miss Fannie Moore,
urday, 29th inst, on the grounds. 1t was
is one among the finest and best lady
teachers we have. She makes friends wher.
ever her lot may be cast, and We will just
state right here that she surpasses any we
know of, and the gentleman who Is fortu-
nate enough to WOO and win Miss Fannie
secures the finest piece Of property out.
Success to young man who gifts thar.
The school at this place taught by the
faithful and dilligent Miss Ida Russell, of
Pine Mountain, Ca, closed 18th inst. and
picnicked at Earles Mill 18th inst. Your
scribe was present. and enjoyed the
pleasure of being with the merriest little
band he has met in quite awhile, and the
way the "vitals" disappeared is astonish
ing. The Excelsior" band, charmed the
congregation with music before and after.
noon. Everything was "I'll be all Smiles"
We ara loath to part with Miss Ida: May
she make friends In the future as she did
here. Miss Ida visited Greenville before
returning home.
Mr.. William Hutchins, of Bolton, Ca,
Is visiting relatives here. He formerly
lived In Pickens county, 8. c.
Miss Alice Cole paid relatives in La
vonia, Ga, visit last week.
Messrs. J. P. Myres and J. T. Hanvey
spent last week travelling through the
mountains, going as far as North Caro-
lima.
Mr.. J. W. Gibson had the misfortune of
getting his eye put ont while cutting stove
wood recently. Mr.. Henry Burns also
had the same Ill luck.
Mrs. Hester Pelfry, of Central, s. c., Is
spending fortnight with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Tannery, Of Mt.
Tabor, paid this community q pleasant
call recently.
Mr.. Oscar Sullivan left for Clemson Col.
lege the 23rd inst, where he will take
course of study.
The church at this place unanimously
elected Rev. J. F. Singleton their present
pastor for another year. Rev. Singleton
is faithful and diligent worker, and is
doing q good part in the advancement of
the Lords work. Ten accessions were
added to the church this year, and Rev.
Singleton preached forceful and able ser
mon to large audience last Sunday.
choseing for his subject, 1st. v. 125 Psalms.
"They that trust In the Lord shall be as
Mt. Zion, which cannot be removed, but
abideth forever"
For the benefit of our Anderson friends,
anl by request, I will give part;cial pro-
gram of the closing exercises Of "Pine
Grove" school, taught by the accomplish
ed teacher, Miss Jennie Shirley, of Honea
Path.
/. salutatory Address, by Miss Rosa
Sears.
2. Welcome, by little Lizzie Osborne.
8. Little Blue Eyes, by three girls.
4. Choice Of Occupation, By ten boys.
s. Commuskee the Widow. by Miss |
3allie McLeskey and Mr.. Woodson Giles. !
6. The Modern Belle, by Miss Annie
Grant.
7. Grsndmothers Love Letter, by Miss
Matte Bruce.
8. Popping Corn, by Master Joe Sim.
mons.
9. Ny Dead Dolly, by Miss Olivia o..
oorne.
10. Entertaining Big Sisters Beau, by
Miss Estelle Bruce.
II. School Boys Pocket, by Master Bas.
'um Sears.
IL. Curfew, by Miss Lizzie Bruce.
13. The Engine, by seven boys.
IA. Champion snorer, by Miss Rosa
'ears.
Is. The Arithmetician, by Master Pres.
on Bruce.
16. Our Baby, by Miss Sallie Shirley.
II. Flag, by three children.
18. Observations of Rev. Gabe Tucker,
y Mr.. Virgil Lemmons.
10. The Acoessor, acted by ave oharac'
ers.
20. Columbus, by eight children.
81. What Know. by Master Orr Bruce.
%. Lord Ullar's Daughter, by Miss
florence Bates.
SO. The Indignant School, by Master
'almer Lemmons.