The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04
Corner Items.

Nothing having been heard from us
through the columns of your paper Mr..
Editor, for the past few weeks take the
liberty Of wrllng few items in order to
let all whom it may concern know that we
the proud and independent people of the
Corner Township are abreast of the times,
and are fast cIimb bing to the top round OF
the ladder instead OF sinking into state
of dependency and oblivion If on some
of these bright beautiful mornings one
should make O survey and inspection of
our neighborhood, he would be surprised
at the many i'm mprJvements that are rapidly
taking place. For instance, our roads are
in finer condition at present than they
have ever heen before. made 40 by the
atrepuous Efforts OF Mr. Sam. Jackson aud
Mr.. w. Bowie. Again, we see that the
land is being more thoroughly prepared
previous to this. The best fields Of small
grain we have seen in this County are
growing right around us. Ne.t, We have
never before in the history Of our neigh.
borhood seen 30 many new dwellings going
up as there are at the present, which go to
show that our people in snite Of the war
and hard times. are making money; for
without money it would be impossible for
such buildings as these to be erected. We
could 70 on enumerating if space and time
would permit, for there are many other
improvements too numerous to mention,
which OF course contributes their part to
our progress and advancement
Mr.. A. s Bowie is ahead Of most of the
farmers of this County, in that he has a
telephone system, which runs from his
store to different parts of his land, thus
bringing him in almost instantaneous con-
tact with the different parts of his farm.
It would be we'll ifsome OF our other far
mers would initiate Mr.. Bowie in this
respect
Rev ]. V. Black has been away for the
mast few DAYS assisting Rev. r. f. Brad
iev of Troy, consequently there was no
preaching at Gsnerostee on Sunday.
Rev. R c. Lieon. accompanied by his
daughter. has been in Charleston for the
INST week visiting relatives aod attending
the reunion of Confederate Veterans.
Rev. W. T. Matthews. Chancellor of
Clinton College, spent the night III our
u,ighoo rhood recently.
Miss Ne,tie Bowie, who has been visit
;ny rc,atives in Townville. has returned
home. much to the delight OF her many
fiiends.
MISS lola JOuuSOtl. VI SPS.-- -
ahrrt while last week with her sister, MIS-
J. A Cook.
Miss Mabel Smith. who has been teach
inc in this vicinity for some months past.
lett Monday morning for her home IN
G 4stonia. N. G. Miss Mabel is most
estimabIe young lady, and 1t is with the
greatest regret that we see her leave. rho
patrons of the school will do well II they
can secure her services for the ensuing
wear, for as teacher she has but lew
EQUALS and no superiOr..
Mr.. Isbam MCGEE, of Essie, visited our
neigh borhood recently. Come again
Isham for 10 aha waits fer you.
Mr.. w r. A. Sherard has recently pur-
chased new buggy and pair OF horses Tor
himself.
Why is it that one Of the original d-s
is wearing such hasgard countenance
which is sltngether at variance with MS
usual hsb,ts 1t must nave been occaslonedi
bv the untimelv departure of the beautiful
and charming S.. Clair.
Several of the young penple attended the
pic mic at AndersoDv.lle last Friday. They
report very pleasant time.
The regular May meeting will begin at
Good H"pe Church next Saturday morn
ing at ii O'Clock. The pastor will oe
assisted by Rev. J. O.. Henderson,, ;, OF
Cokasburv. 8 C. "ANDRoMEDA."