The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-08-07
Letter from Texas.

Editors Intelhgencer Mr.. T. J. Dobbs
and wife, of Tyler, Smith Co., Texas,
paid visit to Georgia. their old home,
and also to Anderson Co., s. c., of which
they were natives, IN June last. They
were delighted with their visit, and say
truly the people Of South Carolina are
the best in the world. Mr.. Dobbs is q
prominent citizen of Tyler and well
known-served several terms as Alder
man of our city, and chosen to act as
Mayor pro tenn number of times. Mrs.
Dobbs Is sister of John Baylis Leverett,
of Anderson County. It is treat to Us
to hear from them news of our old home
and loved ones there. was pleased to
hear that very many of my friends and
relatives inquired kindly Of myself, and
respond by saying for some months /
have been blessed with as fine health as
ever enjoyed in my life. For near
three years acting as an agent, and trav-
cling correspondent OF one of our leading
Baptist newspapers, this caused me to
travel in all parts Of 1exas-in nearly
every town or city Of importance, and
hundreds Of villages and neighborhoods,
over fifty Baptist Associations, Conven-
tons, and numberless other religious
gatherings. In all these met thousands
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public part in about all Of them. 1 like
the work, and prefer it to that of the pas
torate. Have had number of interests
offered me, and at present acting as agent
for several papers, and also for Baylor
Female College, Bolton, Texas. Being
the season of protracted meetings, this
week am so engaged in meeting near
Lindale, Smith County. Last week was
at Hopewell Church, eight miles north
west Of Tyler. My parents were mem
bers Of this Church at their desth-our
old home near by-just thirty-three years
this evening since my loved mother "fell
asleep in Jesus" Sweet and tender
memories are Of those years-and since,
what history and record since Of all OF
us. Life is indeed tragedy.
Married, near Swan, Smith County,
Texas, August I, 1895, at the home of the
brides father, Mr.. s. r. Duncan, Mr.. B.
Walter Jones and Miss Estelle Duncan.
1t was my privilege to unite the happy
couple, who start out with the brightest
prospects. Mr.. Duncan and family are
from Anderson County, and the family
of Mr.. Jones from Laurens County !;
also, a mum Der of the witnesses, Mr.. Ii.
derson. AS the groom remarked, sit
was South Carolina outfit::'
There are the largest and finest crops
in Texas this year ever known. especially
Of corn. On account Of continued rains
for three months cultivation was serious
" interfered with, though not 30 much
loss to small grain. Reports are conflict
ing yet as to cotton. Thousands of acres,
it is said, given over to the grass; the
weed is fine, but not 80 we'll fruited. The
Yield Of all kinds of fruits and vegetables
is immense. Health good, though on
account of 80 much rain and hot weather
lately more sickness now.
The Confederate Veteran reunion at
Houston in May was grand occasion.
The attendance was estimated at fifty
thousand. think it surpassed the re-
union at New Orleans three years ago.
There will be large attendance at the
next reunion in Richmond, Va, from
Texas. Our program is to 60 to the South
ern Baptist Convention in May at Chat
tanooga, on to Richmond, and possibly
back BY dear old South Carolina, news of
which the excellent INTELLIdENCER, ;,
with its columns freigbted with interest
each week, keeps US so well posted.
Wishing you, Messrs. Editors, and
your readers continued success and rich
est earthly blessings, we are
Yours truly,
EDWIN G. RICE.