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


young folks has begun, for they ell enjoy
going to corn shnckings, cotton pickipgs
aud sociables. Such gatherings as these
make US think Of our bcyhood days and
brings up pleasant memories Of days that
are passed and forever gone. We can
think OF the times when the cOrn pile was
surrounded and some Of Ii 9 darkies would
strike up some song familiar to ell and,
oh! how our hearts would leap nth JOY as
their voices would scho aai yenoun,I over
hill and hollow. The old time folks are
passing away and with them the old time
mode OF corn shuckings and cotton pick
ings.
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 and getting
ready 10 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
silt. The exercises were both solemn and
impressive. The day will be long re-
membored by those who attended.
Rev. ]. o. Wilson preached an excellent
sermon at Sharon last second Sabbath to O
large and appreclative audience.
Mr.. M. 3. 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 health OF our people is very good at
the present writing
Mr.. Lee Owen lost mule, and Mr.. w. .
III. 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 end Miss Olivia
Newton. all of this County. We extend to
the couple our heartiest 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 in
politics, we would advise oil who are
thinking Of entering the rsce for Congress.
man to frat take into consideration their
chances Of election. A. c., Lstimer is
stronger to-day than any other man in the
Third District, and the man that beats
him will have to hustle.
The Wesleyane have put up tent near
Corinth Church and are now carrying on
regular break down. Drs. McElyoy 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 its load Of good things, but look out,
MIR. Editor, we are going to say, "Wilt
thou" some of these days, and if she
wilt" we will be like the old woman who
didn't get to go to the buryirg. we will
heve one Of on- Own
The singing at Chapel last fret Sunday
attracted large crowd. The ainging was
good, the order good, and the people good
looking. The day was much enjoyed by
al who attended.
Rev. H. NJ. Allen preached very good
sermon at Corinth laet third Sunday.
We had the pleasure Of attending the
singing at Sharon iass Sunday. which was
conducted By Prof. j. 9. Lenderman. Mr..
Lenderman is fine singer and holes an
audience spell bound while on the floor,
This community can boast of having the
champion cotton picker OF the County,
One day weass hsfcfa lazs rs. w Il John
ston picked 5l4 pounds. who can beat
this for one davis picking?
One night last week Mr.. M. Boggs had
the misfortune to J 80 his gin house and
machinery by fire. 1t is not known how
the FIRE originated.
MIR. Henry Martin has just returned
from visit to Tennessee. He reporta a
pleasant trip.
Mrs. Newton has gone to Tennessee to
spend the fall aud winter with her son,
Mr.. J. O. c. Newton.
All OF the ginners In this community
aeem to be doing good businsss.
Last Wednesday night some one broke
into the store at Majors aud took several
things. They also took an amount OF
money but we have not learned how much
and some postage stamps. Two fellows,
by the names of Nix and Grey, were suu.
pected of the crime. They were arrested
and carried before Magistrate Wakefield
who turned them over to the Sheriff at
Anderson to await their trial at the Feb.
luary term Of Court. Several of the stolen
articles we're found at their homes
Several Mormon Elders have been can
wasting this part of the County iistribu-
ting their literature and preaching wher-
ever they we're allowaa to do go. We
think theae people should be given free
lodging out In the open air. They are
going about making their living off people
for nothing and getting big pay for their
work.
The patrons Of Bethany School have
selected Mrs. J. w. Esatt as their teach.
er another year. l.: EssIE.
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