The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-11-03
Willis Chapel Items.

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going TO corn shnckings, cotton pickings
and soclablea. Such gatherings as these
make us think Of our boyhood days and
brings up pleasant memories OF days that
are passed and forever gone. We can
think Of the times when the corn pile ves
surrounded and some Of the darkies would
strike up some song familiar to all and,
oh! how our hearts would leap with Joy as
their voices would echo and rebound over
hill and hollow. The old time folks are
passing away and with them the old time
mode OF corn shucking5 and cotton pick
ipgs.
The beautiful weather we have been hav.
ing for the passed few days has been
greatly appreciated by all the farmers,
and they have been making good use of the
time gathering their crops aud getting
ready to sow wheat and oats.
The farmers will SOW large grain crop
this fall.
We attended the laying Of the corner
stone of the new Court House on the Goth
ult. The exercises were both solemn and
impressive. The day will be long re-
membered by those who attended.
Rev. J. 0. Wilson preached an excellent
sermon at Sharon last second Sabbath to q
large and appreciative audience.
Mr.. M. B. Richardson has built nice
barn, which adds greatly TO the appearance
Of his place.
Mr.. J. w. Evatt has about finished his
handsome residence.
The baaIfI, ~ our poo,,la ;o ,o.r GOOD "a
the present writing.
Mr.. Ice Owen lost mule, and Mr.. w.
II. McMurtry lost cow few days ago.
Mr. VIII. Richardson, has gone to Bal
timore, Nd, for the purpose of entering
The Baltimore Medical College.
Married, at the home of the bride, on
Tuesday, October 10, 1897, by Rev. John
Attaway. Mr.. J. w. Evatt and Miss Olivia
Newton. all Of this County. We extend to
the couple our heartfelt congratulations.
May the angel of happiness watch over
them and bring peace and prosperity to
them while they live.
Although We never take any part il
politics, we would advise all who are
thinking OF entering the race for Congress.
man to frat take into consideration their
chances Of election. A. c.. Latimer is
stronger to-day than any other man in the
Third District, and the man that beats
him will have to hustle.
The Wesleyans have put up tent near
Corinth Church and are now carrying on
q regular break down. Drs. McElroy and
Clayton do most OF the preaching.
The weddings are beginning to start up,
Mr.. Editor, and your humble servant is
beginning not to be invited, therefore we
cannot describe how the table groaned un-
der It's load Of good things, but look out,
Mr.. Editor, we are going to ssy, "Wilt
thou" some Of these days, and II che
wilt We will oe like the old woman who
didn't get to go to the burying, we will
have one Of our own.
The alnging at Chanal laat frat Sunday
large crowd. The aingipg was
good. the order good, and the people good
looking. The dog was much enjoyed by
all who attended.
Rev. H. M. Allen preached very good
sermon at Corinth lest third Sunday.
We had the pleasure Of attending the
singing as Sharon last Sunday. which was
conducted by Prof. j. O. Lenderman. Mr..
Lenderman ia fine s!nse. sna holds an
spoil bound while on tha floor.
This community can boast Of having the
champion cotton picker Of the County.
One Gs; wssk hsfora laat Nsr. ~. e -John-
ston picked 5l4 pounds. Who can beat
this for one davis picking?
One night last wesk Mr.. M. Boggs had
the misfortune to lose his GIN house and
machinery by fire. 1t Is not known how
the FIRE originated.
Mr.. Henry Martin hes just returned
from visit to Tennessee He reports
pleasant trip.
Mrs. Newton has gone to Tennessee to
spend the fall and winter with her son,
Mr.. J. @. c. Newton.
All Of the ginners In this community
seem to be doing good husiness.
Last Wednesday night some one broke
into the store at Majors and took several
!hings. They also took an cmount of
money but we have not learned how much
and some postage stamps. Two fellows.
Oy the names of Nix and Grey, were sua.
pected Of the crime. They were arrested
and carried before Magistrate Wakefield
who turned them over to the Sheriff at |
Andersonto await their trial at the Feb.
rary term of Court. Several of the stolen
articles were found at their homes
Several Mormon Elders have been can
7ass'ng .hie part os the County S;istIibu-
Ing their literature and preaching wher-
'ver they were allowed to do 90. We
hink these people should be given free |
odging out In the orsn air. They are :
.oing about making their living of people |
or nothing and getting big pay for their |
work.
The patrons OF Bethany i;,hool have /
selected Mrs. J. w Esatt as their teach
Y another year. l.: EsslE.