The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-12-02

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David, an infant son of MI. and Mrs. W.
N. Hanks, died at his home in Martin
Township on Thursday, Goth ult., aged
eight months. On the day following the
remains were inferred in Bethany Church
ward, the funeral services being conducted
by Rev. N g. Wright. The parents have
many sympathizsrs in their sore bereave-
ment 3
Rev. M. II. Major, of the Texas M. E.
Conference, writes us to change the address
of his paper from Groesbeck to Joshua,
Texas. He has recently been transferred to
the latter place, and says he is we'll pleas
ed, Mr.. Msior is an old Anderson County
bow. and his many old friends here will be
delighted, We know, to hear of his success
In Texas.
President John B. Cleveland, OF the
Charleston q Western Carolina railroad
has appointed Col. A. W. Anderson Gen.
eral superintendent of that road with
Headquarters at Augusta. Ali matters
pertaining to transportation and mainten
ance will hereafter be under Mr.. Ander-
sons direction. The order will 60 into
effect to-day.
The Charleston Post of the 26.h ult. says:
Mr., Ernest Cochran, Of Anderson, a lead.
ing lawy or and ex-Assistant United States
District Attorney. is In the city on visit
to the family Of his uncle, ex.Aldermen
Rodgers, on Wentworth street. Mr..
Cochran is an accomplished young gentle
man, graduate of the University Of 'Vir-
ginia, and ia rapidly rising into promi
nence in the State"
Brown, Osborne & Co. will offer special
bargains during the month Of December
in all the various departments of cheir
immense establishment, and especially In
all winter goods, such as dress goods,
trimmings, silks, velvets, capes Jackets,
quilts, blankets, curtains, underwear, cas-
sinners, Jeans, ginghams, outing, car pets,
rugs, mattings, millinery, &c. Read their
neF advertisement in this issue.
Mr. Samuel T. Clyde, eldest son of Pre-
siding Elder Clyde died at Easley, S. G.,
last Wednesday, 25th ult., aged 80 years
He had long been sffiicted with consu mp
ton, which was the cause of his death.
Mr.. Clyde was matchmaker by trade,
and, until few months ago. was engaged
in business in this city. He was highly
esteemed by his friends, who deeply regret
his DEATH He leaves wife and one child
to cherish his memory.
Rev. G P. Watson, pastor of the First
Methodist Church, is slowly recovering
from his recent severe illness. but will not
be able to attend Conference in AbbeYille
next eek This Ia Mr.. Watson's last year
il Anderson, and the members of his con-
gregation are anxiously awaiting to know
Who his successor will be. Mr.. Watson
has done good work in Anderson, and
wherever he may 60 next year he will
carry with him the best wishes of our peo-
pie.
Columbia State: 1T is said that Col. W.
A. Neal will have considerable opposition
for re election as superintendent of the
penitentary at the coming session of the
General Assembly. Rumor has it that be
will be opposed by Mr.. John T. CASTOR,
the present acting State liquor commits
sioner. Mr.. Castor, it is said, will be the
candidate of those who are making the
fight against Colonel Neal's re election. 1t
is also said that Mr.. Wharton, of Laurens,
will be candidate
The time for the payment of State and
County taxes without the assessed penalty
ends on December 81. County Treasurer
Payne desires the owners of taxable prop
erty to bear this announcement in mind.
He also cautions the public that there will
be no extension of the time for the meet
ing Of this obligation for the simple reason
that the time can only be extended by
legislative enactment, and that ths next
meeting of the Legislature will not take
place until January.
The annual commencement exercises at
the Clemson Agricultural College will take
place December - to Is inclusive. The
18Th will be commencement day, the COM
mencement address being delivered at II
q. m Ga the 14th the board of trustees
will meet in annual session. The cadets
unanimously invited Congressman Nc
Laurin to deliver the commencement nd
dress, but he had another engagement for
that day and was forced to decline. Clem.
son will send forth quite large class this
year.
At the recent meeting of the rate com.
mitteo OF the Southern States Passenger
Association rate of4 cents per mile one
way for the round trip for distances off00
miles and less between points in the terri
tory of the association. This rate Is aor
the holiday season. and the tickets are to
be sold December 22-25, also December 30,
January |, with the extreme limit Janua
ry4 A rate of q fare and one third may
be used except to and from or between
points in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida
and South Carolina, where the per mile
basis must apply.
Mr.. Andrew Craig died at the home of
his brother, Mr.. S. 7 Craig. in this city,
| last Sunday morning, aged 35 years. He
was a victim Of Bright's disease, from
which be suffered for several months, but
was not confined to mis- bed until few
weeks ago. Mr.. Craig was born and rear
ed in the Slndy Springs section, but had
lived in this city for number of years,
He was most clever, upright man, ano
was highly esteemed by wide circle Of
friends and acquaintances, all of whom
sympathize with the bereayed members of
the family. On Monday the remains u ere
carried to Mt. Zion Church and Inferred,
Rev. n. 81. Summerel, of this city, con.
Quoting the funeral services.
The last issue of the Mccormick Times
says: 1.-THE G. tt w. G. Railway is to soon
erect q new steel trestle across the Savau-
nah River at NNoodlawn. The entire road
| is also to be laid with new 7C-pound rails
| during the coming year, and when that is
done new locomotives Of the newest and
modern make will be put on. The new
locomotives it is said, will be able to pull
| train of 25 loaded cars over the heaviest
grade on the road, while with the engines
| now in use it is not possible for them to
| pull more than ten loaded cars over Clark's
| Hill grade. Capt. Stilwell tells us that in
| less than two years the G.. d W. O. Rail.
way will have as good roadbed and be as
finely equipped as any railroad in the
| South.
Hartwell (Ga.) Sun: "Mr. James E.
Carter, of Anderson County, S. g., and
Miss Myra Vickery of this County, were
happily united in marriage. at the resi-"
dence Of the BRIDES parents, Rev. and Mrs,
Jas. P. Tiokery, at 7:3O O'Clock Wednesday
evening, November 25th, 1895, by Rev,
Thos. A. Thornton. Attendants Miss
Lucy Carter and Mr.. Thos. J. OBsrr
Miss Berta Afford aud Mr.. Ira Vickery.
A large number Of invited guests were
present. The bride wore handsome
white orgsndy trimmed in white satin
ribbon, and carried a lovely bouquet of
chrysanthemnms. The wedding march
was played by Miss Mamie Thornton.
Sumptuous elegance ruled the occasion,
and the parlors and dining room were
tastefully decorated with flowers and ever
greens. The brides table was thing Of
beauty, and the supper was truly elegant
in all of it's appointments. The bridal
party went to the home of the grooms
mother on Thursday morning, where
brilliant reception awaited them. The
bridal presents were many and very hand
some and useful. The groom is splendid
! young gentleman, and we are glad to say
| that be and his lovely bride will become
permanent residents of HartWell. The