The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1900-04-11


Latimer the Postoflice Department has
decided to give complete free rural
mail delivery in Anderson County,
which will be the first County in tho |
South to secure the service. An in
spector will come here in short time
to map out the routes and arrange all |
tho details, and it is expected to get
the service in operation as soon as
possible.
Tho Abbevillc Medium, of the 9th
inst says: "W. n. Thomson, who is
connected with the Electric Light Co..
at this place, will be married Oh the
"oth of this month to Miss Corrie Co
boold, of Clinton. Mr.. Thompson will
make his home in Abbcvillc, and his
friends wish him happiness" Mr..
Thomson is an Anderson boy, and we
join his many friendsin extending con-
gratulations.
Last Thursday afternoon Nancy
Taylor n negro woman, while return
ing to her home on Mr.. G. w. McLnin's
plantation, in Centcrville Township.
was accosted by Il negro near her
home, knocked down and assaulted
Her clothing was stripped from her
body, and. bruised and bleeding, she
was dragged to IL pool Of water, where
the villain attempted to drown her.
A posse of negroes was soon organized
and thorough search was made for
the criminal, but he could not be loca-
ted.
The Spartanburg Herald. of the 9Th
inst. says: "Mr. n. \. Kcithan, of
Wadesboro, n. c., who has boon in the
city several months past employed us u
salesman Mt Herring's furniture store,
left yesterday for Anderson. He will
be part owner and manager of fur
niture store which will be opened in
that city soon. The firm will be Her
ring g. Co. Mr.. Keithan is young
gentleman of rare business qunlifica-
tons and energy. During his stay here
he made many friends, who wish for
him much success in his new business
venture"
A letter, bearing date of Feb. 20, was
received Rhere on Saturday last by
Messrs. Wilhite g. Wilhite from Capt.
J. II. Grant, of the Goth U. S. l., sta
toned at Manila, Philippine Islands,
ordering some Of their preparations.
This is probably IN entering wedge for
the expansion of Anderson's commerce
in tho Orient. Capt. Grants friends
will be glad to learn that he has re-
Gently been appointed provost Judge of
Meycapayan, having jurisdiction over
that place and PolO-tcrritory having
about 10000 inhabitants. His deserved
promotion is very mcritOriOus one.
Camp w. w. Humphreys, United
! Sens Of Confederate Veterans, met last
Thursday afternoon in the Court House
and elected tho following delegates to
the approaching reunion in Louisville:
G.. L. Prince, Il. D. Mauldin aud Lee G .
Hollcman. Treasurer c. G. Langst0n
! was authorized 10 collect 50 cents each
from the members, who are urged to
call cn him at once and pay the amount.
Another meeting of the Camp will be
held next Friday afternoon, in the
Court House, at s o'clock, for the pur-
pose of taking some action in reference
to the observance of Memorial Day,
! iiay 10th. 1t is proposed to CO. operate
i with the Daughters Chapter and make
| the occasion an interesting success.
Mrs. Sarah Haynic, widow of the late
Col. j. G. Haynic, died at her home in
Varennes Township last Thursday of
paralysis, with which she was stricken
two days preceding. The announce
ment Of her death was therefore Il
| great surprise to her friends who had
not heard of her illness. Mrs. Haynie
was in the 10Th year of her ago and was
born and reared in this County, being
o daughter of the late William Cook.
BY her generous nature. kind, gentle
disposition she made q friend of every
acquaintance. and she will be greatly
missed in her immed ate neighborhood.
She had long been y devoted and con-
secrated member OF Flat Rock Fresby-
terian Church, where her remains were
inferred last Friday afternoon, the fu-
neral services being conducted by Rev,
j. N. II. Summerel. Six sons and five
daughters survive her, and in their
sore bereavement they have the sym
pathies of wide circle of friends and
relatives, who will long cherish hel
memory.
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Cotton Planters are now wante d ant
Sullivan Hardware Co. never has fOnnC