The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-12-28

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Next Monday is Salesday.
Saturday is the last day for paying
State and County taxes.
Qnitr . number of visitors are in the
city visiting friends and relatives.
Rev. T. NJ. Bailey, ID. d., will preach
III the Baptist Church next Sunday
morning at ii o'clock.
The Christmas holidays passed off
very quietly in Anderson. The wealth
er was most delightful.
Mr.. Lawrence Orr Pattison, of Green
vile, and Miss Florence Fauchc, of
Rome, Ca, are spending the holidays
with the family of DIR. S. NJ. Orr.
Married, on Dec. 18th, 1898, by Mag
istyate S. II. Stone, and at his residence,
Mr.. Johnnie Duncan and Miss Essic
Brooks, all Of Anderson County, S. C.
At the home of the brides parents,
i'll Broadway Township, this morning
at II O'Clock, Mr.. James A. Dillingham;
and Miss Bette Erskine were married,
Rev. J. T.. McLin officiating.
Married, ut the ii,lne of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. A. FAINT, in
this city, this afternoon at A o'clock, by
Rev. j. N. H. S,mmerel, Mr.. Walter
Murphy and Miss Louise FAINT.
On Monday, January 9, the Robert f.
Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the
COnfcderacy will meet at the residence
of Mrs. Bleckley, The hour is 4
o'clock, and the ladies are urged to be
prompt in attendance.
Samuel White, a negro, 80 years old,
who occupied house in Mr.. James r..
Piers1n's yard, was found dead in bed
Christmas morning. The Coroner
viewed the body but considered an in
quest unnecessary. The negro was q
heavy drinker, and it was thought he
collapsed from drinking too much
whiskey.
The Young Ladies' Junior Society of
the Presbyterian Church gave the chill
dren Of the Sunday School delightful
entertainment last Monday afternoon,
consisting of music, songs and recita-
tions and Christmas chimney. Santa
Claus was present and each child was
made happy by receiving brick filed
with candy from the chimney.
The New Iberia, La, correspondent
Of Nau- nc1oono D:no,,...,o ,,-,1o,,
date of the 21st inst, says: "At the
home of her mother, in this city, there
were married this morning at 10 o'clock
by Rev. j. nj. Henry, Miss Anna Lewis
Grant to Mr.. w. N. Miller. of Ander-
son, S. C.. A reception was held at the
brides home, where, until the arrival
of the east bound train, her troops of
friends wished and prayed her happi-
ness. The groom and bride left on the
3 p. m. train for thehome of Mr.. Miller,
passing Ell route through New Or
leans" MIR. Miller and his bride reach
ed Anderson last Friday and are being
royalty entertained by their friends.
A new bank, with capital stock of
100000, will begin business in this city
as soon after January 1st as Organiza-
ton can be perfected. The promoter
is Mr.. Joseph j. Fretwell. Of the
100000, $4,000 has been subscribed
in the city and the refusal of the re-
manning $4,000 will be given to the
farmers of Anderson County, who will
probably take it. In any event, the
bank is an assured fact. The name
will be the Peoples Bank" and the
erection of handsome bank building
will begin as soon rs suitable site is
agreed upon and secured. In addition
to his own large property, Mr.. Fretwell
represents and probably controls con-
siderable wealth belonging to others,
and as he is recognized as prudent,
successful business man.. full of energy,
he will have no trouble in securing any
amount he may desire.
II. o. SWEET, tenant on Mr.. j. w.
Ashley's plantation, was accidentally
shot and killed. Sunday morning by