The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-01-02
Portman Shoals.


resume their routine of labor.
In POrtman, as in other small sec.
tions of the globe, daily labor means
daily bread, aid the sequence is iney-
liable. The poor man in Portman
was happy during the holidays; the
larger his poverty, the greater his hcri-
tagc of little mouths to eat of the bless
ings God had given them; the more
numerous the little pairs OF hands to
stroke Ills visage, and the more carcss-
ing the little VAIN bodies to comfort
him when rich mantles and broidcrcd
coverlcts were scarce: all he asks now
is work. This he will receive if tho
construction Of the dam is continued.
The dam, owned by the Anderson
Water, Light and Power Company
must be continued, or the happy labor.
cr, and the care worn millionaire will
be rendered uncomfortable. There
are snags i'll II river that strike large.
ms well as small barques, and the non
completion of the dam would i, lure
the rich man to thousands of dciiars,
where 1t would Inconvenience tho poor
man to tho property of Il penny. Ru-
mors arc afloat that tho president and
contractor may encroach upon each
other in unpleasantjuxtaposition owing
to tho latters inability to fulfill speci-
tic contract by january 1st, 1901. The
machinery, however, is here, the river
is here. full to overtlowing with in
spifations of future prosperity, the en-
ginccr is hero, the superintendent and
his ovcrsecTs are here, the desire for
work, the waiting workmen-all are
here. Surely the mastery construc-
tion will go on. at this writing there
is no cessation of labor. Every man is
in his place, and every wheel in it's or
bit. Prcmonition, if permitted, will
trace itself to rumor, and there remain
as useless.
The large water wheel, preparatory
10 tho immense generator, has arrived
at the power house. To mbuo this in
animate metal with energy, proper
ton of the Seneca River toward the
manufacturing of 1000 horse power
must in modifying stream escape it's
banks, and course its soothing way
somewhere between the extended arms
Of president and contractor. The
awaiting County of Anderson demands
this; it's cry is not more rest, but more
industry.
This noble work has been more than
wage-carning labor, it has been an in
, stitution Of morals. No mans dexteri-
ty saved him while his morals con-
demned him. Sometime the old Adam
would arise in an individual, but
? promptly the Adam, the man and his
, knife or pistol would bo elected, and
, example restored. Blacks occupy the
menial pOsitions-if such there could
, be in department Of labor requiring,
throughout, 80 much skill. The white
men occupy the superior positions.
Occasionally on isolated combination
| of tho Caucasian and Ethiopian would.
, manifest such splendid traits of the
''massn" that the mentality, deport-
, ment and physique Of the brown man
cast into repronch the assumptions OF
his less gifted, but white half brother.
MIR. Rufus Earle, residing with Mrs.
N. .; Farmer for tho past year, has Sc
cured the position of guard over the
County cOnvicts.
Miss Jessie Norris accompanied her
guest, Mrs. White, to that lady's home
in LavOnia, Ga, with which family
Miss Norris will reside while she en-
cages in teaching school.
Mr.. M. b. Horton, for more than
month has been seriously ill with
: bronchitis. His brothers, Messrs. o.
E. and NJ. c. Horton, of that legal firm
i'll Atlanta. Ga, visited Mr. Horton,
and from tho encouragement of DIR.
W. W. Watkins, 0f neIiiiieton, attend
ing physician, returned to their homo
more hopeful. Mrs. Horton, through
the lNTELLiGENCER, wishes to thank
for her children. On Dec. 21st q healthy
girl baby was born to Mrs. Horton.
Misses Grace and Maggie Thompson,
home from Chicora College. Green
vile, are visiting their aunt, Mrs. N. 0.
Farmer. On Monday the ladies called
on Mrs. w. F. Lee and were shown
over tho works by Mr.. Lee, the engi
neer.
Mr.. D. F. Arthur. general supcrin-
tendent for Mr.: Tenncy, contractor.
returned from his home visit to Phila-
deiphia; he is welcomed to Portman
by many friends.
A happy and extensive family re-
union was extended Christmas day by
Mrs. William Bolt. who is known
through Portman and miles surround
ing as queen hostess. Invitations
were sent and accepted by over 40 rela-
tives and friends. Present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur buchanan and family.
Autun; Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Elrod and
family, Denver; MIR. and Mrs. Joe Bus
by and family, Portman; Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Farmer, Anderson; Mr.. Willie
Bolt and family, Portman; Mrs. G. w.
Gaines, Mrs. w. f. Stevenson, their
families and Miss Eta Harrison, La
vonia, Ga; DR.. Pepper and bride,
portman; Mr.. Leonard jackson and
family, Centerville; Mr.. r. T. Long,
Norris, Mr.. Ernest Bolt, Rock Mills; Mr.
Arthur Erwin, Piedmont; Mr.. Willie
Erwin, H0nea Path; sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnnie Erwin, Centerville. Mrs.
Erwin declined in order to attend the