The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-06-28

Mr.. G. T.. prcsnell died ut his home
III Hartwell, Ga. last Sunday morning,
aged 76 years. Mr.. prcsnell for Il num-
bcr of years residcdin Anderson, where
he married IL Miss Arnold, II daughter
OF the late Lawson I. Arnold, and has
many old friends in this section who
will regret to hear Of his death. He
leaves wife, one son and one daugh-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. Wilson, of this
city, attended the funeral in Hart,ycn.
The Grcenvillc Nrms of the o5tL inst
says: ''Glrenvillc has PROMINENT
defendant III the Anderson Sessions
Court convening tomorrow morning
with Judge Gage presiding, in the per
son OF Charles Pack, who is accused by
his partner. w. b. Freeman, of this
city, of forgery aud other frauds. Mr..
Pack is out OF bond. He was Mr.
Frceman's partner in the furniture.
business in Anderson. Boil, are resi-
dents of this city
DR.. q. II. Symmes, of Peru. Fla, "A
native of this County and formerly a
resident of this city, has been spcnd-
ing 81 few days in Anderson visiting
old friends and relatives. Dr.. Symmcs
moved from Anderson To Florida about
twenty-onc years ago, and this is his
second visit to his old home since he
left. Time has dealt gently with him,
and he looks hale and hearty. His
visit was source of much pleasure to
his many old friends.
The families OF Mr.. w. w. Horn and
MIR. w. II. Simpson spent Il pleasant
day on Il pic mic excursion ut Portman
Shoals last week. They report quite Il
lively time fishing for the tinny tribe,
and, owing to their leaving IL nice cup
of bate ut home, would have succeeded
in catching good string. Mr.. Horn,
however, caught fine blue eat in the
branch just below the power house
with his hands, supposed to have got
ten in the branch while the river was
up. The ride bnck to the city by
moonlight was delightful. They ex-
tend their thanks to the boys of the
power house for the use Of the canoe
and other kindness shown.
Mr.. Ebcnezcr Ashley died at the
County Home this morning at 4.8C
o'clock. in the 06th year of his age.
Mr.. Ashley formerly lived in Martin
Township, near Mt. Bethel Church.
and has many friends in that section
who will regret TO hear Of his death
His wife preceded linn tc the grave a
few weeks ago. About four weeks ago
Mr.. Ashley accidentally fell and broke
his left hip, and gradually weakened
until death came to relieve him of lis
sufferings. He was devoted member
Of Mt. Bethel Church and lived ND tc
his profession. At his request his re-
mains will be buried ut the County
cemetery by the side ot his wife this
| afternoon.
Mrs. Guy. the wife of Superintendent
B. F. Guy, of tho Pclzcr Mills, died
Tuesday, Goth inst ut the home Of llcl
son in Pclzer. Her illness was shor,
and her sudden death wasa great SHOCK
to her friends. While ont shopping
the previous Thursday she was stricksr
with paralysis and was carried to thu
home of her son. From that time til
death came she never regained c0nsci
BUSINESS. She was n member of tho
Presbyterian Church and was highl,
esteemed and greatly beloved. Alargt
family sul wives. The funeral was helC
Wednesday afternoon, her pastor, tho
Rev. c. l.. Stewart, officiating. Tn.
interment was at Big Creek Cemetcr,
ana the Attendance was very large.
Mrs.. Cornelia w. Jones, whose dealt
took place in Columbia OH Tuesday
goth inst, ut the residence of hel
daughter, Mrs. w. L. Gray, in the 7Otl
yo:" Of her age, was the eldest child O.
the late GI. y. w. Symmes, of Pendlc
ton, who was an intimate friend O
John G. Calhoun, and for many year,
editor of the 'endleton Messenger
Mrs. Jones has lived in Grecnville fo
number Of years, and was highly re-
gardcd for her social qualities ant
activity in religious work. She was {
jealous temperance worker, and in th'
days of the w. c. 4. U. she was very
energetic and faithful in the cause. 4
devoted member of the Presbyterian
Church from early youth, her service
were constantly in requisition, and he
example was an inspiration to others
Mrs. Jones leaves a son and daughter
and her surviving brothers are DR.. G
II. Symmes, Of Tampa, Fla, and Mai
Whitner Symmes, Of this city. TIL,
burial took place at the Old Ston,
Church near Pendleton, where many O
her. kindred Of past generations ar
buried. a.-Gree"vi'le laoaatainser.
| DR.. c. v. Barnes died at his home il
Martin Township yesterday mornin,
at 4 O'Clock. On Saturday, 18th inst.
he was stricken with paralysis, an,
gradually weakened away until deatl
came to relieve him of his sufferings
DIR. Barnes was born and reared il
Abbevillc County, but had been n citi