The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-03-20

Prater, one Of Anderson Co1nty's most
prosperous farmers, was in Plckeps last
Tuesday. He was buying out some OF the
adjacent owners"
Henry Burch, we'll known shoemaker.
died at bis home in this city last Monday,
after brief illness. He was polite, cour
teous negro, and had the confidence and
good will of his white friends.
The infant daughter. Of Mr.. and Mrs
died on Monday, 11th inst, and was buried
next day at Flat Rock Church. TIE little
one was only few weeks old.
P. B. Ambrose, living near Honea Path,
Is somewhat of giant His height is Blk
feet eight inches, and when standing with
outstretched arms measures six feet ten
inches tip to tip Of his fingers.
We heard one of our best farmers say
the other day that the 1st Of April would
be soon eaough to plant corn this year.
He says it will be that time before the soil
will be in suitable condition for planting.
The Atlanta Constitution has awarded
gold watch to Miss Bessie Smith, of Bolton,
-, "
under Is years of age for the Constitution,
Jr., which was published in that paper
last Sunday.
Rev. D. r. Brown. of the South Caro-
lima Conference, and who has been recent
ly serving as pastor Of Round o Circuit,
Charleston District, has surrendered his
credentials as preacher. and withdrawn
from the Methodist Church
Messrs. W. A. Campbell and Will Brad
DIV, who have It'll recently been in charge
Of the harness shop of J. 8. Fowler, have
opened shop in the store room under the
INTELLIaENCER Office. They will manu-
facture and repair harness.
Mr.. W. P. King, representing the Su-
perior Portrait Company, has filled quite
mum ber of orders in this city and the
work gives general satisfaction. Samples
of the work are on exhibition In the show
windows Of G. F. Jones & Co.
Elias D. Williams, Jno. w. Harrison,
P. 81. E. Sloan and G. F. Tolly, all of this
County, have been drawn to serve as jurors
at the August term Of the United States
Court in Greenville; the two ormer as
grand jurors, and the latter two as petit
jurors.
A novel entertainment, under the man
agement Of Mrs. l. A. McSmith, will be
given In the Opera House on Friday night
March 18th The proceeds will be used
for helping to put electric lights in the
Opera House. Full particulars will be
given in next weeks paper.
Bring us items of news; ifanybody visits,
let Us know il; if any body gets married,
let us know it; ifany body dies, let US know
it.; If anybody is sick in your neighbor-
hood, let us know it; and don't expect US
to publish things we don't know. So
bring Us the news, friends.
Abbsyille Press and Banner: >"Mr. Joe
MCGEE, of Anderson, has been in the city
for several drys. Mr. McGee is on business,
and also visiting his brother, Mr.. a. T.
McGee, having the sgency for first.c!ass
bicycle, and Is looking up the boys who
want a wheel for this seasons sport"
Mr.. M, L FAINT has rented the room re.
Gently occupied by the Stokes Bros, In
the Broyles' block, and is opening stock
of fancy groceries, confectioneries, cigars.
tobacco, produce, etc and will be pleased
to serve his friends at any time. MIR. FAINT
is an experienced business man and knows
how to please the public.
Our. young friend, e. P. Gambrell, of the
Fairdeal section, visited bis plantation
down in Abbeville County recently and
brought back With him gourd that holds
twelve and one-half gallons. The vine on
which it grew was forty five yards long
and bore seven other gourds that would
average six gallons each. Who can beat it?
The Seeboard Air Line 10 Offering very
cheap rates to all northern and etsatern
cities. The fare from Atlanta and Green
wood, and the points between, to Rich
mond, is SO 80; to Norfolk. Va, s.; to
Washington, $S so; to New York, $-4; to
Boston, SIT Tick cts issued at these rates
will balimited to thirty days from date OF
sale.
The fifty. second annual statement Of The
Mutual Life Insurance Company, OF New
York, is published in another column.
Read It carefully, for the figures speak for
themselves. The report demonstrates the
increasing popularity Of The Mutua! Life
and the extension of the benefits conferred
upon those fortunate enough to hold Its
policies.
Miss Ella Darby. daughter of J. ?. Darby,
died at her home In the Level Land SEQ
ton on Wednesday night. 9Th inst:. after
long illness, aged about 20 years. She
had been smember of EbeneZer Methodist
Church for number Of years, and was
highly esteemed by her friends and ac-
uuaintsnces. Her remains were buried In
the Ebenezer Churcbyard.
Walhalla Courier: "Mrs. Rev. G.. P.
Watson, of Anderson, District Secretary OF
the ,Woman's Missionary Society OF the
Methodist Church, paid short visit to
Walhalla this week. The society at this
place was reorgsnized on Tuesday. and the
ladies were much encouraged BY Mrs
Watson's presence. and impressed by her
earnestness and devotion"
Last Wednesday afternoon reception
was given by the young ladies' society OF
the PRESBYTERIAN Church at the home OF
Mr.. j. j. Gilmer to Miss Annie Elms, 8
niece of Rev. J. N. 81. Summerell and 6
member of his family. There we're about
fifty young ladies present Light refresh
ments were served and the occasion was q
most delightful one.
The Augusta Chronicle Of last Sunday
speaks as follows Of an old Anderson boy
iMr. Robert Rutledge King will soon
leave Augusta and 60 to niagara Falls,
New York, where he will be clerk 10 the
great International Hotel at that place.
Bob" King is one Of the finest of the
Kings of the Key Rack and register, and
he has many friends In Augusta, and
among the travelling men, who will sadly
miss his smiling face behind the desk at
the Arlington"