The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-12-22

clause ou'tne nrst uay OF January, 1895.
Mr. L. R. Tucker. of Hopewell. has
placed on our desk two une apples OF the
second crop for this year. One OF them is
fully matured. They are CURIOSITY, for
IL is not often you SOC in this country two
crops or apples from the same tree in one
year.
We are requested to announce that
Christmas Tree will be given at the Wal
ker-Mc Elmoy 20 Academy on next Friday
evening, oath sns,., beginning at 7 o'clock.
An interesting program has been arranged
for tue occasion Everybody is invited to
attend. and bring something for Santa
Claus.
Weregret exceedingly to hear of the death
OF our young friend. Fred. w. Campbell,
which Is chronicled by our 3elton CORES
pondent. He was most excellent. indus
trious young man. and had the confidence
and good will Of all his acquaintances.
We deeply sympathize with The horeaved
family.
The Southern Railway will sell excur.
eion tickets to all points. for the holidays,
at D rate Of cents per mile. Tickets on
sele December 22nd to 9th, inclusive, and
nece;Ii 5er S0.i, 3ist and January 1st, with
final limit until January 4, 1898. For
rates and schedules apply to any agent OF
the Southern Railway.
Mr.. Samuel Smith (fsmiliarly known as
Broadway Sam") died at his home In
Broadway Township yesterday. siter
short illness. He was about IS years OF
age. and had always lived in the neighbor-
hood where he died. Mr.. Smith was an
upright. worthy citizen, and highly es.
teemed by u wide circle Of friends, who
will regret to hear of his death.
Mr.. Horace Badger. brother of Miss
Daisy N. Badger and grandson Of Mrs.
McSmith, was in Anderson lest Friday
and Saturday and was greeted by many OF
his old friends and acquaiutances Hor-
ace spent many of his boyhood days in
a1d holds the responsible position of trnv-
cling inspector OF the Southern Car Service
Association with headquarters ia Colum-
bia. He will visit Anderson regularly in
future.
Last night Anderson Council, No. 120.
Family Protective Union of Boston was
organized in this city by J. Il Hollis with
the following officers: President, G. N.
@. BolemaD Ex President d. n. Gilmer
Vice, President, 6; n. Broyles; Secretary,
A M. Sharpe: Treasurer. Q. II. Pack
Sergeant, j.. It. Lyon; Sentinel. J. II.
Allen Chaplain, w. l.. Brissey Trus-
tees. &. n. c. Boleman, q N. BrOvles and
j. A. Morris Sol. Deputy, H. 6. John
son Medical Examiner, j G. Hsrrls
At the regular meeting of Chiquola
Lodge Knights of Pythias last Friday
evening, the following officers were elected
20 serve the ensuing year: Chancellor
Commander, w. III. Frierson; Vice Chan
cslor. 81: H- Watkins; Preiate. p. X. RIO.
cart; Keeper of Records snd Seal. Lnnis
Sharper Master Finance T. s.. Cravton
Master Exchequer, A. NJ. Sharpe Master
Arms. w: G; Hodges Inner Guard, Ray
mond Mattison Outer Guard, r. E.
Allen.
The South Carolina Conference of the
NJ. e. Church, colored. met recently ct
Beaufort. The fc!io-iDs appointments
J. A Brown. r. E.; Anderson. J. Nc
Leod Abbeville A. d. Brown Bolton,
r Rosemohd Easley. w. G Deas
South Greenville j. Ii. Parks; Liberty
and Central, j. D. Mitchell Greenville,
D M Minus; Marietta, J. c. Martin
Greers; Rock Mills, Il. Goodlett; Seneca,
+ w. Vance; Seneca Circuit. J. w.
Groves; Walhalla, L. Logan William
ston, A S. j. Brown.
The Atlanta Journal of the 1etl. Inst.
ssSs: ''iS Is 40 surprise to the friends on
the Journal OF Mr.. Thad. E. Horton to
learn of his SUCCESS in New York newapa-
perdom. He has been connected With
TIE TIMES since he lett this paper, and
now the in formation Is received that he Ia
to be -. sent =. to Albany to report the legisls-
auch position fs. hr. EcE.on's newspa
per lriends understand. and his friends In
Atlanta outside of the profession will join
with his fellow. workers in congratulations
on his deserved success The many
friends in this section of Mr. Horton, who
Is an old Anderson County boy. will be
more than pleased to hear Of HE success in
New yH.s.
After proiracted iliness from drepsy,
followed by paralysis, Mrs. Mary Todd
Todd, in Rock Mills Township, last Thurs.
day night. She was the reiiot OF the late
DR.. James A. Todu, VI ho preceded her to
the grave several years. She was dangh
ter of Robert Gllmer. deceased, and was
aboIt 81 years q sss. Mrs Todd was the
survive her. In her girlhood sho Joined
the Roberts Presbyterian Church. and
throughout her life was devoted aud
faithful member. Hor remains were In
TERED In the Roberts Churchyard on Sat.
urday. in the presence Of q large conconIse
OF sorrowing friends and relatives. The
loved ones who are LETT to cherish her
memory have the sympathy OF all their
friends in their ecye bereavement.
Oa last Thursday at O'Clock p. M. q
ahooting sOrape occurred fivs milea south
OF this city, on the plantation OF J. Nor.
gen Burriss, in which William Snipss.
ahnnt e!:s.cees::: years oid, was shot by
Feaster Harris. Snipes died twelve hours
later. Snipes went into the field where
Harris and others were picking cotton and
picked up and began to. examine Harris
gun, cooking It. Harris got hold OF the
gun and scuffis took place. Turning the
gun loose Snipes YetreaIed few steps when
Harris fired. The load entered the right
side just beneath the arm and death fol-
loved In twelve hours Both the partis g
are negroes. Harris claims the. the shoot
ing was accidental, and made no attempt 10
getaw He was present at the Coroner's 9
inquest and was brought to the city with
out any chow OF resistance and locked up
The Standard Designer for January IL
one of the handsomest fashion periodic SIS
OF the month. Its publishers hsve made
new departure which will be greatly ap-
preciated bv stylieh women and their
modiets. Fifteen full pages are devoted to
artistic figure illustrations at the latest
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