The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03

child, who 80 mysterlouely disappeared
from their home In Williamston a few
weeks since, have turned up at Elberton,
Ga, though j. D. Payne went there in
pursuit of them q few days ago and failed
to find them. 1t is said that they are safe
and enjoying life peacefully and quietly
where they are and cannot be induced to
return.
Senator McLaurin has presented to
President Mckinley the name of Capt.
Ellison A. Smyth, of Pelzer, for place
upon the industrial commission. Cotton
mills of the entire South are back of Mr..
Smyth, and his endorsements are very
strong. 1t is impossible to Say what bis
chances are, however, as there are many
applicants for the nine places at the dis
posal of the President.
Mrs. Sarah Pruit, relict of the late VIM.
C. Pruit, died at her home in Martin
Township last Saturday of paralysis, aged
~ years. Her remains were inferred at
Mt. Bethel Church on Sunday, the funeral
services being conducted by her grandson.
Rev. L. G Branyon. She was most
excellent Christian woman, and her death
is deeply mourned by wide circle of
friends and relatives.
Rev. C. II Strickland. pastor of the
First Baptist Church at Jackson, Tenn,
died suddenly last Wednesday night in
his bath tub He had been suffering from
rheumatism. He was Confederate Vet
eran and attended the recent reunion in
Atlanta. Mr.. Strickland was brother of
Rev. VIM. H. Strickland, formerly of this
city. and has number of friends here
who will regret to hear of his death.
The Barnwell Sentinel says: "Mr. j..
B. Moore, popular Jim) for several years
manager of the Yates Shoe Emporium at
Anderson,S S c., has accepted position
with his brother, Capt. W. w. Moore, of
this place lie will arrive in Barnwell on
or about August L. That hearty well
come awaits our young friend in old Barn.
we'll it is supertluous to say" Mr.. Moore
is q most excellent young man and has
made many friends in Anderson who
resret to see him leave.
A Farmers Institute will be held at
Clemson College next week, beginning
Monday and continuing through the
week. A course of lectures on scientific
and agricultural topics will be delivered
by the college professors. Distinguished
visitors from abroad will deliver occasional
addresses. Delegates from the County
Institutes throughout the State will attend,
and the meeting will no doubt be most
interesting one. The public is invited to
attend the SESSIONS of the Institute.
Private B. T. Norris, of Co. G, First
Regiment S. G ", who was painfully
hurt at Chickamauga three weeks ago by
being paved in the stomach by a large
horse, was brought home last Friday, ac-
companied by his mother, Mrs. Maggie
Norris, and Sergt. c. c. Acker, Of Co. G.,
and is now at the home of his uncle. Mr..
Hob. Griffin, at Bolton. His sufforings
are intense and it will be several weeks
yet before he is able 10 walk. We hope
he will soon be able to rejoin his Regi.
ment.
The Tampa (Fla.) Tribune of last Satur-
day says: "Captain Charles T. Baker,
Assistant Quartermaster in the volunteer
service and his clerks, Colonel John s.
Bishop and Mr.. Robert Baker, arrived in
the city yesterday, and registered at the
Almeria. Captain Baker is to have charge
of the supply ship Michigan, which ar
rived in port few days ago. Colonel
Bishop is veteran soldier, having served
in the civil war, and has seen long service
in the regular army. He is a most affable
gentleman, and has splendid record as
an officer"
If any young man in South Carolina
wants to take nice trip on the Pacific
Ocean at Uncle Sans expense he had
better enlist in the Second Regiment at
once, and then he'll probably have the
chance. One Of the field officers OF the
Regiment said recently, according TO one
of our exchanges, that he had received
information from Washington, which be
considered trustworthy, that the Second
South Carolina Regiment which is now
being formed would be, as soon as it is
completed, sent to the Hawaiian Islands
as part OF Gen. NJ. c. Buffers forces.
For the information of the public We
republsh the places and dates appointed
by the County Democratic Executive
Committee for the County campaign meet
ings, viz: Hollands Store, Aug. t. 10 a
~ Iva. Aug G, II a. NJ. Martin Grove
School House, Aug. 0, 10 q. m. Homes
Path, Aug. IL, 10 m.; Williamson
Aug. IL, 10 g. m. Pelzer, Aug. -, & p
nj. Sandy Springs, Aug, Is, 10 .. LII.
Olc Bethany Aug. 19, 10 q. m.; Mount
Airy, Aug. %. 10n. "a; Piedmont. Aug
90, p. N Double Springs, (Fork } Aug
%, 10 a. M. /; Anderson, Aug. %, l0a IN
On to morrow (Thursday) afternoon al
o'clock a meeting will be hold in the
City Hall for the purpose of organizing 6
bicycle club and taking steps TO secure a
racing track All who feel an interest in
this matter are urged to attend this meet
ing a large number Of wheels are owned
in Anderson and we should have a track
which could be used elso for other sporta
It has been suggested that stock com
pauy be organized and suitable and con-