The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-12-09

The Union NeW Era says: Mr.. + G.
Bigby, Of Williamson, $. c.. has been
stationed at Union as telegraph operator
and ticket agent. vice Mr.. Blackwell, re-
signed. Mr.. Bigby is an excellent young
gentleman, social and accommodating, and
we trust that his stay among US may be
one OF pleasure
Married, on Thursday, November &c,
1896, at the residence of Mr.. W. G. Lee,
Bolton, S. c., by Rev. w. r. Hawkins,
Mr.. T. Lawton Robertson and Miss Lila
Griffin. A few select friends witnessed
the ceremony, and the contracting parties
were the recipients Of many useful and
beautiful presents.
Those who measured it say the average
depth of the snow in this section was
about seven inches. It was the earliest
and deepest we have had in this section in
number of years. Very little damage
resulted. A few of the electric light and
telephone poles fell to the ground, but
they were soon in place again.
Our venerable friend, Capt. James A.
Drake, called to see US yesterday to renew
his sui s2riptiop for another year. Ander-
worthy citizen than our old friend, who is
now one of our Oldest citizens. It is
always pleasure to greet him. and We are
truly glad to see him holding his own 80
well.
Union New Era: Rev. Mr.. Garrett,
of Anderson, S. c., preached very i'm.
pressive sermon at the Baptist Church on
Sunday night last, at which service Mr.. ].
the Church Mr.. McKissick is an earnest
and energetic Christian and will discharge
his duties to the Church faithfully and
we'll"
That man Minor the energetic proprie.
| tor of the Ten Cent Store, tells the readers
Of the INTELL1GENcER this week about his
/ immense stock of Christmas goods. It
will probably pay you to read carefully
what he says, and then give him call.
Old Santa Claus is there. and for small
sum of money you can fill all the stock
| ings of the children. Mr.. Minor will have
grand fire works display on Christmas
| Eve.
o D. Anderson & Bro. have new ad-
vertisement this week to which we invite
your attention. Their motto Ia to sell
goods, not keep them. They have now
the largest stock they have ever carried,
and you will get some bargains by calling
on them. Sse what they say about shoes,
flour and tobacco. They have also re-
ceived q lot of seed wheat, and they always
buy country produce.
Our clever ow.townsman, MI. J. B.
Simpson, was stricken with paralysis last
Thursday night, about 10 o'clock. The
stroke was on the right side, and rendered
him almost helpless. His condition has
changed very little since bis affllction.
Mr.. Simpson is one Of Auderson's oldest
druggists, and is most highly esteemed by
wide circle of friends, all of whom will
Join US in wishing him speedy recovery.
Pickens Sentinel: THE Anderson cor
respondent of the Columbia State is hereby
notified that every body accords the palm
to Pickens County for the best roads.
Notwithstanding its greater number Of
hills to get around, still there are no such
steep grades anywhere to confront the
traveller, as in Anderson County. But we
are free to admit that she has made won
derful Improvement in this respect during
the last year."
Df. T. A. Llfar, of Florida, has been
spending few days in Anderson and was
welcome visitor to the INTELL1GENCER
Office. DR.. Lafar was formerly q citizen
of South Carolina, and will be pleasantly
remembered by many of the old Confed
crates, for he was in charge of the South
Carolina Hospital Aid Association during
the war. He is genial, Intelligent gen.
tlemsn, and it was pleasure to greet him
in our san uctum.
Brownlee & Vandivers issue Christmas
Greeting to their friends and patrons this
week, aud We advise you to read what they
say. This live firm has been in business
only four years, but they have met with
success, and they feel grateful to their
friends. They carry line of general mer-
chendise, and are now offering some rare
bargains in order to reduce their stock.
Giye them call, and you will be pleased
with their goods and prices.
The Baptist Courier pays the following
tribute to our worthy friend, the Principal
Of the Bolton High School: Prof. W. B.
West, of B alton. paid US pop call Satu.-
day evening. He is the principal Of the
Belton High School, and reports the insti-
tuition in a flourishing condition, 120 pupils
having been enrolled this session. He has
two assistants, and his aim is to make the
school one of the very bast of its class in
the State. Bro. West is an enthusiast in
his work, thoroughly capable, and has the
hearty cooperation Of tbs people of his
town."
Rev. Thomas R.ysor, D. D, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, died
9 few days ago at the parsonage Of tho
Lower st. Matthews Circuit near Came.
rom Orangeburg county. DR.. Raysor was
we'll known all over South Carolina, hav-
ing in his long connection with the Metho
dist Church served numerous charges as
pastor and Districts as presiding elder.
Before the war he was pastor of the Auder
son Circuit, and lived in this city. His
widow and large family Of children, all
Of whom are grown, survive him. He
was about 10 years ofage.
The Florence correspondent of the Co.
lum bia Register, writing under date of the
End inst, says: about 2.30 o'clock this
afternoon, Mrs. B1ckbeit, wife of Charles
A Buckheit, the baker OF this city, was
burned to death. While in one Of the
rooms of her dwelling house, by some
means or other her clothing caught on fire
and before assistance came her life was
destroyed. She leaves five children, the
oldest not more than twelve, years." MI.
Buckheit was formerly resident of An
derson, and his friends here will regret.to
hear Of his sore bereavement.
Messrs. J. j. Haley and j. M. Dickson,
of Oakway, Oconee County, were in the
city last Thursday and gave the INTELLI.
GENCER pleasant call. These gentlemen
represent the Oconee County Telephone
Exchange. which extends from Highlands,
N. c., to Walhalla, Seneca, Westminster.
Fort Madison, OakMay, Fair Play and
s,veral points in the border Counties of
Georgia, and they are anxious to connect
with the Telephone Exchange of this city,
which could be done by building line
from Fair Play via Townville, Broyles
and Portman Shoals TO Anderson. This
would no doubt be great convenience to
Anderson, and we hope the line will be
built.
Bad colds, coughs, sore throass, neural
gia and grip are very prevalent just now,
and if you are afflicted with either you are
miserable man. These Affections make
man or woman feel like they are going
to leave this world, for they believe there
is no remedy that can help them. But
such an idea should not be entertained, for
you can get relief. Messrs. Wilhite &
Wilhite have remedy that will give you
relief, as every person who has used it will
testify. 1t is "Break. Up. .A-Cold Pills."
put up in 10. rs and so cent boxes, and if
you are suffering with either of the COM
plants mentioned above, give these gen
tlemen a call and try this remedy, which
is very simple, and will save you doc
tors bill.