The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-07-27
Moffattsville Items.

We have again been visited with heavy
rains, both on last Saturday and Sunday,
the rain on Saturday being the heaviests q
that has fallen this year; and in conse-
quence of it, the streams have been higher
than they have been for several years
past, doing much damage to bottom corn,
great deal of which has been very nearly
ruined.
With the exception to the damage done
by the recent heavy rains, our crops are
looking very fine. Our corn crop prom
iSes to be the best that has grown in this
neighborhood for several years past.
There is a great deal planted, and it is
likely that all the farmers will make at
least enough to supply them, and num-
ber will have plenty for sale. The cotton
crop is also fine, not having suffered for
rain at all. And never before have we
there are this year, and all the pea crops
are looking fine. One piece, consisting
of IL acres, cultivated by Mr.. w. T. A.
Sherard, cannot, / venture to say, be
beaten In the County. There are others
who also have fine crops Surely with
such prospect for an abundant harvest,
we cannot utter the cry of hard times any
longer.
There is a genuine sentiment among
our people in favor of ''prohibition."
We have seen with disgust the bad man
agement of the dispensary and the evil it
has caused also the slackness with
which the dispensary laws are enforced;
showing that the dlspensary does not
meet the wants of the people, and so
many of our voters are going to once
more show that they will have prohib-
ton. They see, according TO the present
state of affairs, themselves party to the
sale of whskey, and our people are of too
high character and Of nobler stamp, to
stoop so low as TO be party to the sale OF
that which is curse upon our falr and
beloved Carolina. Again, our people see
that the dispensary, aided by the many
"bliud tigers" are doing a most excellent
business, and is not diminishing the sale
of intoxicants as it was meant to do, but
rather on the contrary the sale of liquors
have increased in consequence OF the rot
tenpess of the present system. SO let us
no longer put up with such curse upon
our country, but let us overthrow the
present state of affairs, and in place OF
The dispensary have prohibition. Let us
overthrow this vile dispensary, which
has failed in its undertaking as a substl-
away with the above curse, which Will
always remain as slur and blemish
upon the proud history of South Carolina.
The health of our community is very
good, and we are glad to say that we can
not report single serious case OF sick
ness
Mr. E. s. Hamilton, who has been home
sometime from Arkansas, where he has
been teaching, has, however, been right
unwell. But we are glad to report that
he is better and on the road to recovery.
Mr.. Jep. Wilson, Of Anderson, visited
relatives in the Corner Sunday.
There was pic mic at Reid Spring last
Saturday, but owing to the rain the party
had to seek shelter at the home of Rev.
r C. Ligop, where they remained the
balance of the day. In spite OF the rain
ali the party wore happy and cheerful
countenance. Mre. Ligon turned the
house over into their hands, and for sew
eral hours it was the scene OF much
merry making, and I expect love-mak-
ing, too, for it seemed that the little dove
scupid" held dominion over several
hearts, directing their thoughts into the
land where his dominion is supreme,
where all is love, JOY and happiness to the
love infatuated soul. All seemed to have
had most delightful time, and many
expressed hopes that there would be
another pic mic at Reid Spring in the near
future.
We are glad to note that one OF our
citizens is aspiring for seat in the HOUSE
of Representatives We have no doubt
but that Mr.. Jas. l.. Jackson, ii elected,
will make us q good Representative. for
as q man and Trial Justice, he does his
duty without fear, favor or partiality.
Miss Docia Brock, one of the fairest and
most charming young ladies Of Due
West, is visiting Miss Sallie Sherard.
Miss Lois Davis, our former teacher, is
also visiting Miss Sallie Sherard, and her
friends are more than delighted to see
her back again.
Miss Minnie Wilson, of Anderson, and
Miss AnnieLiddel, of LowDdesville, two
charming and attractive young ladies,
are the guests of Miss Sallie Sherard.
Mrs. w. M. Sherard, who has been
visiting the family of Mr.. d. j. Sherard,
returned to her home in Anderson last
Friday, accompanied by Miss Ella Sher-
ard, who will spend awhile with relatives.
A good many of our citizens took ad-
vantage Of the cheap rates last week and
| attended the reunion Of old soldiers IN
Atlanta Most of them seemed to have
enjoyed themselves.
gently in the "Corner Dots" The Writer
spoke of several young ladies graduating
from "Erskine College," Heshould have
said "Due West Female College" do
not suppose Corpl. Tommy has learned
the distinction between the two or he
would never have made such gross
error.
Messrs. w. H Sherarl and ]. w. Ligon
are becoming expert with violin, and
ere long they will be able to furnish the
latest and most up-to-date music.
The choir of Good Hope are requested
to meet every Friday afternoon at )
o'clock at the Church in order to practice.
All parties interested in Good Hope
grove and churchyard are requested to
meet there August 3rd with proper i'm
plements to clean them Off.
The regular meeting at Good Hope
| Church will embrace the 2od Sunday OF
August. The pastor is expecting Kew.
| w. T. Matthews to assist hn.
The meeting at Generostee will emb brace
tho lst Sunday of August.
"PONIATowsKI."
MOSeley News.