The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-02-22


ton will be elected and otherimportant
business will come before the meeting.
All the members are urged to attend
the meeting.
Col. w. T. Smith, of Gwinnette
County, Ga, is spending a few days i'll
Anderson viewing the scenes of his
boyhood days. Col. Smith is a son OF
George |. Smith, who for number OF
wears preceding the civil war was an
overseer on the plantation of the late
Stephen McCully, near this city. The
family moved to Georgia. in 1859, and
this is the Colonel's first visit since
that time to his old home.
Mrs. T. A. Bolt, Of this place, stood
too near the fireplace in her home re-
Gently. Hearing a roaring noise as OF
something rapidly burning, she looked
down and found her dress on fire.
With rare presence Of mind she rolled
her dress up and thus eXtinguished the
flames fortunately without being burn
ed. The incident, however, should
serve as a caution to people who have
open tire-places or grates.-Piedmont
Sun.
During the season of Lentinteresting
services will be held every day ut Grace
(Episcopal Church, and the rector.
Rev. w T. Capers, cordially invites all
the friends of the congregation to at
tend. On Friday ut II o'clock Il. m. he
will deliver a lecture OH "Our duties
and privileges as members of the
Church of Christ" Services will be
held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thurs
days at 4.3O p. m., and Oh Wednesdays
and Fridays at II Il. N.
Mr.. E. Harris was seriously hurt last
Thursday afternoon by being thrown
against tree in his yard by his horse.
He had been to this place and was un-
hitching his horse upon his return
home when the animal jumped and
made dash for the lot. In some way
Mr.. Harris ann was caught in the har-
ness and he was dragged across the
yard and thrown against Il tree. He
hit glancing lick or it is possible that
he would been instantly killed. He
was bruised about the head and should
ers and Dr.. Shirley was called in and
dressed his wounds and he is now rap
idly recOvering.-HOncd Path ChrOni-
clc
Mr.. John w. Shirley died at his home
near Level Land, in Abbeville County.
on the 14th inst. About three months
I ago he was stricken with paralysis,
which caused his DEATH Mr.. Shirley
was about IS years of age, and was
most highly esteemed by Il wide circle
of friends and relatives. In 1910 he
was married to Miss Lucinda Fisher.
who preceded him to the grave sixteen
years ago. Seven children-siX sons
and one daughter-were born unto
them, and four of them are still living.
In 1889 Mr.. Shirley married Mrs. Cobb,
of Bolton, who survives him. He was
consistent member OF Little River
Baptist Church for many years, and
his remains were inferred in that
Churchyard on Thursday, the funeral
services being conducted by the pastor
Last Wednesday afternoon, ut the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. NJ. Harper, near this city, Nh.
VIM. +. Tolly and Miss Alice Harper
were married. Rev. S. b. Harper, the
brother of the bride. assisted by Rev.
j. y. H. Summerell ot1iciatcd. The
marriage was witnessed by Il few
friends of the happy couple. The at
tendanrs were Mr.. Ralph Wilson with
Miss Meta IIenshall and Mr.. Walter
Reese with Miss Annie Harper. After
the ceremony the guests were invited
to the dining room, where Il royal feast
was spread. The happy couple came
to the city that night and next day Il
sumptuous dinner was spread at the
home of the groom. Mr.. Tolly is the
second son or cN-Mayor G.. +. Tolly.
and worthy young man. He is for
tunatc in his selection of Il life COM
panion. who is Il most excellent and
charming young lady. We Join their
many friends in extending congratllla-
tiOns.
Miss E.unicc Provost died at her nome
in this city last Sunday afternoon.
She had been sick and confined to her
room for several months, and the am
nounccmcnt of ilcr death WAS. there
fore, no shock to her loved ones and
many friends. The funeral services
were conducted ut the Presbyterian
Church, of which she was Il devoted
member, bv the pastor. Rev. }. y. III.
Summcrcll, Monday afternoon ut 4
o'clock. after which the remains were
laid to rest in Silver Brook Cemetery.
Miss Provost was the second daughter
of the late j. WilIct Provost. and was
one of AndcrSon'S most popular and
charming young ladies. She possessed
many noble virtues of both mind and
heart, and by her gentle disposition,
her cheerful nature and cNnbclHncc of
life made her Il Joy to her friends who
will long cherish her memory. Truly.
Il precious life has been cut of Just