The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-06-22

Jim Lee, a colored tenant on Mr. f.
Crayton's plantation In Rock Mills Town
ship, had the misfortune to lose his wheat
crop-about rs bushels-a few days ago
The thresher bad just reached his home
and commenced work, when spark from
the engine lodged in bis pile Of wheat and
in few seconds it was in big blaze. An
old barn, containing 400 bundles Of fod-
der. near where the wheat was piled, was
also burned. The loss falls quite heavy
on Lee, who is an industrious and worthy
colored man.
The dedicatory services OF the new
Court House will begin promptly at 10
o'clock next Monday morning. The ex.
ercises will be brief and appropriate. The
ladies are cordially invited to attend. In
consequence of inability of some of the
speakers to attend the dedication services,
X Hood, E.q., will be substituted for
Col. Joseph N. Brown in presenting the
Bible to the Clerk; response by e. f.
Cochran, Esq. E. M Rucker, ESQ. is
substituted for Maj. B F. Whitner in pre-
senting the Slaves to Sheriff.
Last Thursday the Board of Trustees of
the Anderson Graded School met and
elected Prof Thos G. Walton, of Tampa.
Fla, Superintendent, Prof. j. c. Harper.
who has been in charge of the Honea Path
School for several years, was elected prin-
cipal, and Miss Mamie Harkness. of this
County, was chosen as the successor of
Miss Dickson, who has resigned to accept
position in the Columbia Graded School.
Prof. Walton is brother-in.law Of Rev.
W. T. Capers. of this city, and comes to
Anderson bearing very high testimonials
as to his fitness for the position. The
Board has done more than, we'll in all
three of the elections.
The Columbia State OF the 18th inst.
says: "Many OF the Columbia friends Of
Mr.. Thomas P. Weston, Jr., received on
yesterday invitations to his marriage,
which lie to take place in Anderson on
June 20 when he will lead to the altar
Miss Anna Virginia Humphreys, of that
city. Miss Humphreys has visited here
on several occasions, and her attractive
presence has always drawn around her a
number of admirers Every body in Co.
lumbia knows Tom Weston, and he
counts his friends here by the hundreds,
and when the time comes he will be show
cred with their congratulations and good
Wishes"
A correspondent of the Aiken Journal
and Reviev Gays: Gen. M. L. Bonham,
of Anderson, 8. c.. formerly Adjutant
and Inspector-General of this State, is
mentioned by his numerous admirers for
the colonelcy of the next regiment of VOL
unteers to be rais' in this s ate. He would
make typical and superb officer. Pos
sessed of undaunted courage, bold. DASH
ing and commanding appearance, SOL
der by inheritance, he is emiDently capa
BILE of rendering valuable and successful
service to his country, and adding fresh
lsurels to the fame of the Palmetto State
and his own illustrious name. He is well
known to all the young men Of South
Carolina, and could. I believe. raise the
reeiment if authorized to 90 so"
Married, on Wednesday evening, June
Is, 1898, in the Presbyterian Church at
Clinton, S. c., by Rev. VIM. P. Jacobs,
D. D., Prof. D. Manton Frierson, of Bates
Vile, Ark, and Miss Willie Joe Vance,
daughter of Mr.. w. T. Vance, OF Clinton.
The marriage was a most brilliant affair
and was witnessed by large coDgrega-
ton. There were seven groomsmen and
aeven bridesmaids in attendance. The
happy couple arrived in Anderson on
Thursday and will spend few weeks
here with relatives Prof. Fricrson is an
old Anderson boy, being son Of the late
Rev. DR.. FriersoD, but for the past two
years has been living at Batesville, Ark,
where he is mem ber of the faculty of the
Arkansas College. We join the many
friends of the Professor in extending con-
gratulations, and wish he and his lovely
bride long life of usefulness and happi-
ness.
Anderson County is called upon to
mourn the loss Of another good citizen in
the death of Mr.. Jasper King, which oc-
Cured at his home in Williamson Town
ship last Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The deceased was afflicted with Bright's
disease and had been confined to his room
since last February. He had been gradu-
ally and slowly wasting away, and his
his friends and loved ones. On Monday
afternoon at O'Clock his remains were
Inferred in the Whitetield Churchyard.
the funeral services being conducted by
the pastor, Rsy. Mr.. Allen, assisted by
Rev. W. B. Hawkins Mr.. King was a
son or the late George King and was 50
years of age. He was born and reared and
always lived in this County. In his boy
hood he joined the Baptist Church, aad
throughout his liio was An active. leading
mem ber. For number Of years he had
served Hs deacon in Whitefield Church.
He served his c-untry faithfully through
tho civil war, being memDe Of Co. D,
18th S. C. Regiment He WAS u modest,
unassuming citizen and made friend of
every acquaintance He leaves widow
and seven children, Policeman King, OF
this city, being one of them, aud in their