The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-01-08

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Deraons present Hon. ] Glenn. pre-
sided and speeches were made by Con
gs essman Latimer and G. E. Prince, Esq.
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The following officers have been elected
| to serve Palmetto Lodge. No 1852 Order "f
the Golden Chain for the ensuing wear:
R. F. Diver, 'mmander; W R. Dilling
ham, Vice Com snder; Robt. 3. Findley,
Assistant Commander; T A Bolt, Prelate;
H.G johnson. Secretary; w H. Simpson,
| Collector; 8 N. Gilmer, Treasurer: Jas.
Dillingham;. Guide; J. D. Driskell, Guar
| dian and Sentinel; J. @. Harris, Past Com.
nander.
Mr.. ]. q. Wiles died at the County Poor
House last Sunday night and on Tuesday
his remains were carried to bis old home
10 Corner Township and buried He bad
heeu afflicted with paralysis for a long
time. and for the past year was almost
helpless. At one time Mr. Wiles was
we'll to do farmer. but be lost all his prop
ertv, and nearly year ago became an In
mate of the County Poor House. He was
highly esteemed BY his many friends, who
will regret to hear of his death.
Anent the year 1896 1t will be leap
year, and the last one for eight years
There will be four eclipses two of the moon
and two Of the sun Only one OF them
will be visible in the United States, and
that Is but partial eclipse of the moon,
which Is due on the 23d of August. Lent.
the period in which all churchmen are in-
terested, falls somewhat earlier the current
wear, as Ash Wednesday is on February
26th This brings Easter Sunday on April
5lh. OF the holidays Memoritl Day and
the Fourth of July will each fall upon Sat
| urday.
Mr. ]. D. Smith. one of Pendleton's
venerable and most highly esteemed citi-
zeus, died at bis home in that town last
Wednesday, after an illness of several
months. Sioce long before the war and
up to a few years ago Mr. Smith was en-
gagged In merchandising at PendletoD, and
was for twenty years partner of c l..
Reid & Co., at Walballs. Mr.. Smith was
moat excellent citizen, and had long been
faithful and consistent member OF the
Baptist Church BE was about 81 years
of age, and WAS horn In Greenville County
A widow and seven children survive him,
and il their sore bereavement they have
the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.
Prof Basel's spectacular Karnival of
Kommerce at the Opera House Thursday
and Friday evenings promises to be the
most novel and unique show ever given in
. hro;rooc
tstions, large number of special features
will be given, consisting of Grecian statues,
comical tableaux minstrel specialties.
drills, marches, togather With series Of
pmbematic living pictures, in which sixty
ladies and thirty children will participate.
The whole will be presented with the aid
of calcium lights and mechanical effects
under the direction Of professional manage
ment, for the benefit of the Con federate
monument. Remember 1t is In no way
similar to the trades carnival Of two years
ago. Prices Is and 20 cents.
Mr.. William P Norris died at his home
near Broyles Mill, in this County, on
Monday, December 3Oth. and was buried
at Smith Chapel the following day Raw.
W. A Kelly conducting the funeral ser
vices. He had been In feeble health for
aeveral months and stroke of paralysis
was the immediate cause of bis death Mr..
Norris was the eldest son of the late Robe
Norris, Of this County. and was born and
raised Ia Varennes Township. He was in
the 18th year of his age. For long time
be lived In Oconee County Mr.. Norris
was twice married, and reared large
family of children He possessed quiet,
unobstructive disposition, aud was an up
right, worthy citizen Hehas wide circle
of friends and relatives In Anderson G ,ut ty
who regret exceedingly to hear OF his
death
Mrs. Maggie Gaines, wife of Mr.. w. f.
Gaines, died at her home in Dnpnellon,
Fla. last Monday, after painful illness
of about two months. Mrs. Gaines was
the youngest daughter of Mr.. James h.
Mcconnell, of this city, and was about 26
years of age. About nine years ago she
married Mr.. Gaines. who with two little
daughters ara left to cherish her memory.
She was conscientious, faithful Chris
tian, having united with the Presby-
terian Church In this city In her girlhood
Her death is truly sad one, and her
MANY old friends and acquaintances will
regret exceedingly to hear it. The re-
mains will be brought to Anderson to-
night and tomorrow at II o'clock will be
Inferred in the Midway Churchyard.
May God comfort and console the loved
ones who are mourning her DEATH
Woodmeu of tho World is comparative
new order in thls section, though it has
been in existence over 13 years, paid over
three million dollars in death claims, and
is growing very rapidly all over the United
States. From SIS members in Charleston
some two years ago. it now has member
In of horc ornWin0
tinually. and. whereas, there were only six
camps established In this State over year
ago, the number now will reach 80 Mr..
o. Geisberg, who Is acting as deputy or.
ganizer, is here establishing camp. and
we wish him success in the undertaking.
All other towns in the State have fair
membership. and we see no reason why
Anderson should not be in line Ia an order
calculated to do good. See Mr.. GeisbeIg
Who will take pleasure In explaining the
benevolent, fraternal. charitable aud insur.
ance feature of the order.
In co operation with the Ladies' Memo
rial Association, Mr. aud Mrs. Basel, of
Chicago, will present unique and attract
i've entertainment In the Opsra House next
Thursday and Friday nights, January Oh
and l0th. It will consist of new adapta
ton of the old Trades Carnival Calcium
lights OF all oolors mechanical effects, etc
will produce startling and beautiful scenes.
Sixty charming young ladies will take part
IN the performance representing early ell
the business 6rms and industries Of the
city The Association is nearing the com
petinn Of its work, and the whole town
shOu turn out to assist In what We hops
will be final eff,rt'to complete the sum
the members pledged themselves to raise
for the Confederate monument. Admis-
sion at popular prices: Gallery, Is cents
reserved seats, Is cents Tickets now on
sale at Russell & Breszsale's store.
The Greenville Ne,Os of last Friday saws:
"Prnbably the largest lumber of i'm mi
grants that has ever cnme into South Car
0lina in one hodv since the days when the
first settl .rs came In ships arrived at Pei
zer on Wednesday. The party was brought
in a special train of fifteen cars from North
Carolina, and consisted Of 040 people,
besides number of children who did not
pay fare They were gathered In three
Cnunties in North Carolina anu came di-
rect from the farms where they have beer
growing tobacco and cotton. None of
them have ever worked in cotton mills
hefnre, but all will go into No. 4 mill at
Pelzer to learn the manufacturing bust
ness from the beginning. They are fine,
healthy looking people. apparently fairly
we'll to-do, and are highly recommended
They were attracted to Pelzsr by prospect
of pood wspes comfortable homes and