The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-02-27

O'Clock, are requested to come as soon
thereafter as possible, and those who can't
come, will please send servant to assist.
An attempt was made last Sunday night
to assassina'e Mr.. T B. Wright al his
home in Savannah Township. Shortly
after dark Mr.. Wright was sitting In his
house near the fireplace, with the door
open, when some one fired at him, the
ball whizziDg by his head aud lodging in
the wall. he jumped up and ran to the
door and beard The heartless fisnd running
off Mr.. Wright is most worthy, peace.
ful citizen, and has no suspicion as to who
his would. be assassin is.
The weather forecasts of Rev. Trl R.
Hicks are attracting attention. He fore
told the January weather pretty well aud
in the February number of ''Word and
Works" be said: ave adhere to our be-
lief and prediction that February and
March have in store for us-the country
generally-much Of the toughest weather
Of the winter" He also says that April
will bring many severe disturbances, with
tendency to earthquakeP. But April and
May will be favorable for all agricultural
interests.
John Jones, negro, living on Mr.. Will
Wateon's place. one mile north Of the city,
shot bis brother-in-law, John Arnold, lasl
Sunday morning. Arnold was at Jone%
house, and, getting into q quarrel, the lat
ter was ordered to leave. Arnold went
out, pulled his pistol aud attempted to
shoot Jones, who pulled his shot gun and
fired first. The load entered the right
shoulder, with few scattering shot in the
right hand, right side of the neck, and one
in the right eye. DR.. Harris dressed the
wounds, and the negro is getting along az
well as possible. AS usual, woman was
the cause of the trouble.
Mrs. Mary ]. Stewart, wife Of Mr.. w.
81 Stewart, died at her home in Varennes
Township last Thursday morning, aged
about 80 years. She had been in feeble
health for a long time, and at times was
great sufferer Death, therefore, came as
relief to her. Mrs. Stewart was most
estimable lady, and was greatly beloved
by wide circle Of friends and relatives
She had long been consistent member OF
the Baptist Church On Friday her re
mains we're buried at Cross Roads Church
Rev. T. II. Garrett, assisted by Rev. j.
sHolley, conducting the funeral services.
The devoted husband who is left to cher
ish her memory has the sympathies OF his
many friends.
The gin house and contents of Mr..
D. Kelly, who lives In Williamson Town
ship, about three miles from Piedmont
was destroyed by Ere last Sunday morn
discovered until the building was entelop
ed In the flames, and nothing could be
saved In the building were two fine gins,
13 bales Of cotton, 500 bushels Of cotton
seed and two-horse wagon loaded with
eesd cotton. The loss is estimated at about
$1,000, and there was no insurance. The
gins had not besn running for several days,
and there was no fire about the place on
Saturday. Mr.. Kelly does not know how
the fire originated, but the circumstances
indicate that 1t was the work Of an incen-
diary.
The Gath meeting of the Greenyille Con-
vocstion of the Episcopal Church, in South
Carolina, was held in Grace Church, this
city, from wednesday morning to Friday
afternoon Of last week. The following
members Of the clergy of upper South
Carolina were present: Bishop Capers
Arch Deacon ]. D. Mccullough, OF Wal
halla; the Rev. T. D. Bratton. Spartan
burg; the Rev. Benz. Aston, Unioo; the
Rev, Byron Holly; Greenyille; the Rsv. o;
T. Porcher, Pendleton; the Rev. Edward
McCrady, Abbeyille, and R, T. Holmes,
Gaffnsy. On Thursday morning the
Biehop confirmed class of three aud de-
livered most Interesting sermon. En-
couraging reports were received from al
the Churches represented, aud toe meet
ing was one Of exceeding interest to all ol
the delegatee. The many friends OF Bishop
Capers regret that bis stsy in the city wa
30 brief
The Baldwin Rogers Comedy Company
will open four nights engagement il
the Opera House this "wednesday oven
ing, at the remarkably low admission
prices OF 10, 90 and 30 cents. To nigh,
ladies, accompanied by gentleman hold
ing paid 80 cents ticket, will be admitted
free. The. Augusta Chronicle, in speaking
of the Company, says: "a better psrfor
mace at popular prices has not been given
In Augusts in o long time. MI. E d.
O'Connor is an excellent comedian and
rendered his part In very pleasing man
ner. Winsome little, Winnie Rogers is
jewel. In all seriousness she has within
her the possibilities Of ss attractive little
soubrette as has held the boards in long
time. She will be heard from later on
She is young vet. but her graceful little
figure. well modulated voics and ctptira
ting smile are well worth the price Of ad
mission" There will be matinee on
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Ad
mission, 10 and 20 cents. Tickets ars on
sale at the Evans Pharmacy.
The friends of Gr. James +. WtlsoD,
formerly of this County, but who Is now
located at Indianapolis, Ind (, will be de-
lighted to know that be Is succeeding well
in his new home. The indianapolis Ser.
tineI says: 1T was the good fortune of
The Sentinel man the other day 70 be
shown through the dental parlors of Drs
Coughlin & Wilson. who recently located
in the Denison hotel, at the Ohio atreei
entrance. The Office Is furnished Ike q
parlor and is pronounced by other dentists
as one OF the best equipped Offices for dem
tai work within the boundaries of Indiana
Although new to Indianapolis both Ut
these gentlemen have high standing in
their profession, having graduated with
the highest honors, and since graduation
became skilled in their profession by many
yesrs' practice. DR.. Coughlin has been
for years located In the eastern part OF the
State, and has practiced his profession with
uniform SUCCESS DR. Wilson ia an On
thusiastic devotee to his chosen profession,
and is equally known by the excellence of
his work and the constant praises OF his
patrons
The Board Of County Commissioners
were in session last Thursday and FRIDAY,
and transacted considerable business. The
Board endorsed the recommendation of
the Grand Jury in reference to building a
new Court House and Jail, and the Legis
lature will be asked to grant them author
ity to issue bonds. The contract for work
Ing the public roads will be let as soon as
the arrangements can be completed. Mr..
@. B. Gilmer was elected overseer ofscon
victs to work on public roads, and Mr..
W. T. McGregor guard. All road over
seers are ordered to deliver all tools be-
longing to the County to the township
boards The following standing commit
tees were appointed: Printing g.. W.
FAINT, r: A. Sullivan, J. F Clafdy, r.
Stewart; Poor House and Poor, B. T.
Martin. w. T. McGill, w. L Anderson.
WI Vandiver; Roads and Bridges, w
T. McGill, J. IT, Ashley, G. B. Gilmer, G
II. Bailey Public Buildings, J. NJ. Glenn,
Sam'l. McCrary, j. ] Vaughn. j. Nd.
Hanks; Accounts of Public Officers, 81.
Fl Acker, r. J. Stewart, r. A. Sullivan,
J l. o Shaw; Ways and Means, q. w.
FAINT. B T. Martin, w. T. McGill, ]. NJ.
Glenn, II. q. Acker.
A certain young man has been suffering
with very sore lips and tongue the past
ten days, and one OF his bosom friends
tells that it happened in this way: During
n tho ofnrocoid CnnnO man