The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

one Of the brightest little weekly
newspapers In the State. Nr. q. j..
Moore is editor and proprietor, end
coudacts frst-class journal. SeV-
eral papers have been in existence be-
fore this, but after q time they have
died. The Chrontrlc has stood the
storms, however, and keeps the world
posted on what is going m IN that
part of the country.
Sucially, Honca Path takes :. front
scat with any places in South Caro-
lima Or elsewhere. The people are
moral, intellectual and "ery sociable,
so that persons visiting there will re-
ceivc 4 hcasty welcome. This vel
come extends to al well-meaning
strangert. Many advantages are Of
rered to those who will grasp them ct
this town. Cotton mills can be cs-
tablishcd at little cost, the clay in
that section being finely adapted for
the making of brick. With the
splendid water power It: the many
shoals on Saluda Rive, not far from
the railroad, the generating force can
be easily taken to Honea Path to ruH
all the mills in Anderson county. y
thorough railroad line passes ]ionca
Path: atfording easy communication
with the outside world.
The very best qualify Of timber IS
to ;je found around this town. 1t can
be :hcaply manufactured and takes
Gu = beautiful polish. The woodland
al sustains heavy growth. Any of
.his land can be purchased at very
low prices, rs the owners have more
.hcy ,:an take care Of, and they wan:
new settlers to move into that part Of
the State. They will be gladly shown
over all Of the section and given true
information about the worth OF the
land. The Honea Path people are
very anxious to have new friends TO
come among them; there is room for
hundreds, and prospective settlers
will ind this part of Anderson county
good place to examine closely before
making any purchase q land end
homes.
The population 81 lionea Path is
estimated at GOO. There has been .
gradual increase os late years, and
when the next census is taken . CON
siderable better showing will be made.
The larger majority q those now in
that town are whites. What negroes
who are there are of a quiet and or
derby kind, and are seldom known TO
raise 4 disturbance. The Township
Of Honca Path is thickly settled.
1t is hard matter to find town OF
this size in South Carolina to-day that
does more business than Honea Path.
There is not an idle season during all
the year, and the people are kept busy
from day to day. \ visit to the town
will convince any one that it IS q
bustling, busy place.
A survey Of the proposed new co1n.
ty has been made, and the citizens Of
the Gown offer to build the Court
House and bear ell necessary a&-
pcases. This will greatly convenience
The people living in the adjoining
counties, and help to baild up better
town and a reader market for their
produce. With the building Of The
Court House, many ether enterprises
will soon be under way, and bouaa
Path already looks forward 10 g
brighter future and the enjoyment 81
many advantages found onl" IL ch'
larger towns and cities.
The hospitality of the Honca Path
people is proverbial, and with her cen
tCal location, pure water, delightful
air, excellent school facilities and re-
fined, yet inexpensive social life, the
town offers many attractions and
cordial welcome to all seeking new
homes Cor the purpose of educating
their children or engaging in business.
Desirable lots can be purchased at
moderate cost, or comfortable homes
will be built for those wishing to rent.
And ever ready to advance the inter
ests Of their town, the citizens extend
a hearty welcome t. III, who, for edu-
cation or otherwise, desires to make
their home here.
No one can paino picture TOO
bright for l!onea Path There is be-
fore her Q glorious future when the
new county is established, and that IS
morc than certain, and the town will
begin to grow up day By day until she
will rival many d he- larger sister
cities all over South Carolina. Her
PASS has been d record that is fair :;