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

Mrs; Matte Clinkscalcs. wife of Mr.,
John w: Clinkscales, formerly of An
derson County, died mt her home near
Level Land, i'll Abbcville County, on
"Wednesday morning, 2Sth ult., after
oriet illness, aged about As years. She
and four SONS: tho Youngest being only
eleven days old. She was Il most cx-
ccllont Christian woman and was high
ly esteemed by a wide circle of friends
aud relatives, who were painfully |
shocked to hear of her death. She lla,l
long been devoted mcmbcr of Little
River Baptist Church, where her re-
mains were inferred last Thursday. the
funeral services being conducted by !
Kew. Mr.. M00rer.
Last Thursday and Friday were SET
apart for the Spring Opening at julius
ii. We'll &. Co.'S. big dry goods en-
porium, and the !ai sc crowds that call
eel both days to inspect their beautiful
goods were warmly welcomed and
shown through every department.
The millinery department is still in
charge of Mrs. II. ID. Gardner. who is
well known TO oin people. This sea-
son her stock of pattern hats are per
Iiaps more beautiful than She has ever
before exhibited. and immediately at
tract the admiration ui the fair sex.
In the dYcssniaiing department. which
is under the supervision Of Miss Whtc,
oi Atlanta. many new handsome pat
terms and all the latest STYLES are
shown. Ties" two departments were
especially interesting to the ladies.
while the gentlemen had many things
TO charm their eyes in the clothing and
furnishing goods departments. In
dccd, all he departments were full
and attractive, and the ever courteous
pronilctors were highly c0mplmcntcd
by their visitors on the good iud dgmcnt
and taste displayed in each department.
and the low prices quoted on tho many
articles. Give this firm II call ana the
courteous salcsladcs and statesmen
will take great pleasure in showing
| their goods ut all times.
Mrs. Frances Ashley, OF Martin
Township, died ut the home of her
youngest son, ). a. Ashley. III Green
wood County. on the Goth March, 1900.
where she had gone OH visit. She had
been in feeble health for Il number Of
years, though not confined to her bed
but few days preceding her death
a short time before she died her mind
became perfectly clear. She called one
| OF her children 10 her bedside telling
her she would soon be gone and want
ed her loved ones to meet her in hea
ven. and size soon passed away, fully
realizing that she was entering into
that rest from whence no traveller ever
returns. Mrs. Ashley's maiden name
was Ables. She was born and reared
in Corner Township. and was so odd
years OF age. In her young maiden
hood she united herself with the Bap-
tist Chnrch. and for G5 years she was Il
faithful and Jealous member. She was
the widow of Joshua Ashley, who died
some years ago. She was the mother
OF .on children, g living). :, grand
children and 81 great r,uu'!rhilslrcn.
On Wednesday, the day after l,rr,ls.ath
her remains were inferred IN Mount
Bethel Churchyarl. The funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. NJ. Me
Gee and Rev. \. 6. Wright. in the
presence OF large gccOnSrcgation Of rel
ntivcS and friends.
In the death Of Mr.. William Wat
llins, which occurred at his home in
tiGrvin Township last Monday morn
ing after Il brief illness with pncu-
monia, Anderson County loses one of
her best and most upright citizens.
MIR. Watkins was born, reared and
always lived in the section where he
died, and was in tho SOth year of his
age. He never married, two maiden
sisters making their home with him
until their death n few years ngO. He
Wis Il most remarkable man in many
respects, one who attended strictly to
his own business, and was never
known to lose control of himself, utter
an oath or speak an unkind word to
friend to the poor apd needy and never
turned deaf eur to an appeal of char
ity. He was always::ready to endorse
nOto or act rs security to an acquaint-
ancc, and in this way lost mauy dol
lars. He spent his life on the farm
and made success Of his business,
having accumulated u considerable
estate. He will be missed in isneigh-
cherished by wide circle of friends
and relatives, many of whom were the
recipients of his generosity. Yester-
day afternoon the remains were in
tered in the Watkins family grave
yard. Rev. w. 3. Hawkins conducted
the funeral services.