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

Jim Lce. o colored tenant on Mr. B F..
Crayton'e 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
aud commenced work, when sspark from
the engine lodged in his pile OF wheat and
In few seconds It was In big blsze. 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 ind ustrious aud worthy
colored man.
Tho 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. Ia
consequence of inability of some OF the
speakers to attend the dedication services
j. X Hood. E.q., will be su bslitnted for
Col. Joseph n. Brown in presenting the
Bible TO the Clerk; re. p,nse by T.. l..
Cochran, E.q. E. NJ Rucker, ESQ, is
substituted for Maj. B f. Whitner in pre-.
sentipg the Slaves to Sheriff.
Last Thureday the Board Of Trustees of
the Anderson Graded School met and
elected Prof Thos. C. Walton, Of Tampa.
Fla, Superintendent. Prof. j. c. Harper.
Who has been in charge of the IIonea Path
School for several years, was elected prin-
cipal. and Miss Mamie Hark mesa. OF this
County, was chosen as the successor of
Miss Dickson, who has resigned to accept
position in the Columbia Graded pchool.
Prof. Walton is q brother law OF Rev.
w. T. Capers. OF this city, and comes to
Anderson bearing very high testimonials
as to his fitDess for the position. The
Board has done more than, we'll in all
three Of the elections.
The Columbia State OF the 18th inst.
saya: MANY OF the Columbia friends OF
Mr.. Thomas p Weston. .yr., received o q
yesterday invitations to his msrrisge,
which is to take place in Anderson on
June 20 when he will lead to the altar
Mtss Anna VirRinia Humphreys, of that
city. Miss Humphreys has visited here
on several occasions, and her attractive
presence has alwuys drawn around her O
number Of admirere. Every body in CO.
lumbia knows Tom Weston. and be
counts his friends here by tho hundreds.
and when the time comes he will be show
cred with their congratulations snd good
Wishes"
A correspondent of the Alike Gu Journal
and Review eays: Gen. Nj. l.. Bonham,
Of Anderson. 8. c.. formerly Adjutant
ard Inspector General of this State, is
mentioned by his numerous admirers for
the coloDelcy Of the next regiment of vol.
unteers to be raia' in this 8 ate. He would
make typical and superb officer Pos.
tessed OF undeunted courage bold. DASH
ing and commanding appearance, a SOL
der by inheritance. he IL eminently capa
BILE OF rendering valuable and successful
service to his country. and adding fresh
laurels to the fame of the Palmetto State
and his own illustrious name. He is we'll
known to all the young men Of South
Carolina. and could. believe, raise the
regiment If authorized to do so."
Married, on Wednesday evening, June
Is. 1893, in the Presbyterian Church at
Clinton, 8. c., by Rev. VIM. P Jacobs,
D. D., Prof. D. Manton Friersop, of Bates
vile. Ark, aud Miss Willie Joe Vance.
daughter OF Mr.. w. T. Vance, OF Clinton.
The marriage wss most brilliant sifair
and was witnessed by large congrega-
tion. There were eeven srooTnBne1 su3
aeven bridesmaids In attendance. The
happy couple arrived In Anderson on
Thursday and will spend few weeks
here with relatives. Prof. Frienon is an
old Anderson boy, being son OF the late
Rev. DR.. FriersoD. but for the past two
years has been living at Batesviile, Ark,
where he is a mem ber of the faculty of the
Arkansas College. We join the many
friends Of the Professor in extending con-
g.stnlst:ons. and wish ne and bis 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 hcme in Williamson Town
ahip last Sunday afternoon at S O'Clock.
The deceased was aiH icted with Brght's
disease and had been confined to his room
since last February. He had been gradu-
ally and slowly wasting away, and his
death, therefore. WAS not unex pected by
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, Rey. Mr.. Allen, assisted by
Rsv. w. B. Hawkins Mr.. King waa a
son or the late George King and was So
years of age. He was born and reared aud
always lived In this County. In his boy
hood he Joined the Baptist Church, aad
throughout his iifo was an active. leading
member. For a number Of years he had
served as deacon IN Whitefleld Church.
He served his q, untry faithfully through
the civil war, being O member Of Co. u.
18th s. G. Regiment He was modest.
unassuming citizen and made friend of
every acquaintance. He leaves widow
and .even children. Policeman King, Of
this city, being one of them, and la their