The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-10-09

SO'o'"Doi"iy AoiCo u lcW days ago.
The constable stepped into a place
where he thought whisky was being
sold. In low tone he asked if he
could get quart of corn. The proprie-
tor replied, "Yes." "HOw much payf"
asked the constable. "Forty cents a
quart" was the answer. "Give me q
quart, Quick!" said the constable. The
proprietor got quart bottle Nnd step
ped into small room and filed it with
shcIied corn and wrapping it mn nicely,
ne handed it to the constable and got
his forty cents. The constable did not
| go back to seize the liquor.
Last Friday afternoon lack FAINT. q
negro tenant on the farm of Mfr. Sidney
Hail, about four miles south of the
city, accidentally shot and killed him
self. He was sitting in the doorway Of
his house holding gun when il was
accidentally discharged, tho whole load
entering his left shoulder and neck,
which caused his death in few min
utes. His wife, who was some distance
from the house, heard the report Of the
gun, ran to him and found him on the
floor breathing his last. Coroner Ban
lister held an inquest Saturday morning
and the verdict of the jury was that the
negro came to his death by tho acci-
dental discharge Of his gun.
Wilton L. Leo received telegram
yesterday afternoon announcing the
death OF his brother, j. ThOrnwell Lee,
which occurred last Monday evening at
PittsDurg, Pa, where he was engaged
in the electrical business. No particu-
lars were given in reference to his
death. Tho deceased is the youngest
sou OF Maj. T. B. Lee, of Greenwood,
and his remains will be brought there
for burial. Mr. Lee formerly resided
in this city, having been in the employ
cf The Anderson Light and Power Co.
for several years. He was an indus
trious, worthy young man, and very
popular among his circle of friends,
-who deeply regret his death.
The GreenvilIe Ners of the 9th inst.
says: "W. e. Brown, of Bolton, was in
the city for few hours yesterday on
his return homo from Washington. Mr..
Brown has recently been appointed to
the position Of Inspector of rural deliv-
cry routes. The position pays about
$4,000 year, and the duties are to
make inspections Of the various rural
delivery routes established in his terri
tory, which will include nearly all of
the Southern States. Mr.. Brown is q
young man of splendid business quail
fications and thoroughly capable in
every respect to fill the position with
credit. He has his commission and
will begin work Monday, when he will
leave for Nashville, Tenn"
A: G. Means, jr., of this city, attend
Ed a birthday reception in honor Of his
venerable father in Spartanburg last
Mondap- In speaking of the occasion
tho Spartanburg Journal says: i cal
bert G. Means, Sr., of Jonesville, was
the object and center of n happy gath
ering to-day. He is one of the Oldest
and best men in the up-country and
there arc many who respect and de-
light 60 honor him At her resiiionce
on North Liberty street to-day his
daughters, Mrs. H. T.. Heinitsh, Jr.,
gave birthday reception in honor of
his '4th birthday. "A large number of
people called to pay their respects.
Mr.. Means has great manyA friends
here and there have been many to con-
gratulate him to-day. Mr.. Means
children were all present."
The Atlanta Journal, OF the End
inst, contained fine likeness of Mrs.
6. E. Hammond, of this city, and in
| speaking of her says: :.'Mrs. G.. E. Ham
mond was the centre of an interested
circle OF music lovers this morning at
Mrs. Harry Wentworth Young's pretty
home, 1876 Ivy street. Mrs. Hammond
gave n demonstration Of the Fletcher
music method which she took under
MRS. Fietcher-Copp herself in Buffalo
during July and August. Mrs. Ham
mond has generously given the Twen-
tieth Century Music Club, of which
Mrs. Harry Wentworth Young is pres
ident, scholarship. Applicants must
be no younger than five and no older
than sixteen years of age. Allapplica-
tiOns must be sent in by October 10th
to Mrs. Young, 1S5 Ivy street."
The meetings at the Baptist Church
last week conducted by Rev. Oh.
Copeland. assisted by the pastor, Rev.
A. j. 8. Thomas, were, without doubt,
the most interesting and attracted the
largest attendance throughout that
were ever held in Pickens church.
on his remarks from beginning to end,
and did great good to the entire COM
munity. At both services last Sunday
the church was filled To ovcrflowing
and the most rapt attention prevailed.
The very liberal and cheerfully tender
ed contribution ut the Sunday morn
! ing service for the benefit of Mr.
i Copeland.,was evidence anfiicient of tho
worth and esteem oar people held for
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