The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-07-03
Portman Letter.

'ne 'iees on the hill opposite Portman
onoais saturday, 10Th ult., was the ami
versary of the birthday Of Nj. WIN. no,t
oi Deep Creek, who on the 30th won,d h,,
II years.
Ihere were many congratulations we'll
deserved for the mental and phvs,cai
lii ihe guest of the dav. who
was now, with his children, enjoying the
re)uvenating association OF fourteen
and two great-grandchil-
dren.
Mr.. Bolt Is Of fine physique and pleas
ant manners; he Is the soul of good bu-
NOR and the sunshine itself is.in his rosy.
cheerful countenance and inspirinp
laugh.
Wealth and ease have grown around
Mr. Bolt as foliage around the paternal
trunk, and these successes have been but 4
tue Just compensation OF years Of we'll di-
recsod toll and wise management. Mr..
Bolt, while Of truly agrariau instincts. ia
not sinister son Of Mars, for In the years
OF uncivil strife gone by he has distin-
guished himself with 10y atty to his coun-
try and bravery in battle. He served
three years and six months in the 22ud
5. Regt., Co. g, served while there
was need OF him, knew no cessation of
labor till three days before the surrender
when he was shot In the leg; he still cher
ishes that memory wt:ch was the un-
kindest out of all In the noble ermv of
Lee, by the almost constant companion.
ship of rheumatism in the wounded
limb. Thie is the only inirmity which
age has impressed upon him; but with
the dignity of the Roman soldier his con-
tentment shows with what satisfaction he
bears his scars.
Mr.. Bolt is one of four living of nine
brave sons who went Into the war. He
was born in Lauren, and In time to Sc
cure to posterity his Q anne and patriotism
as illustrious in the preservation of these
records to-day In the limo of his descend
ants assembled around him beneath the
shade trees, married Miss M. J.. Clark.
daughter of Matthew Clark, who lived
CLOSE to what Is now the city Of Anderson.
Mrs. M. j. Clark Belt, or as Mrs. Bolt Is
better known-Mrs. VIM. Bolts not
the prominence other husband.
Mrs. Bolts father It was who. eiphtv
years ago, built upon pleasant site of
two acres the Church Of Asbury, donated
the grounds and Church to the COM
munity, the gilt being now registered at
Anderson. Since her young childhood
Mrs. Bolt has been interested in this
Church and community, her home being
closely located. At IL years of age-54
years ago-she Joined the Methodist
Church, South, remaining to this day
consistent member. Flowers that might
more joyously be placed upon an altar
are placed upon grave; but this is the
calm resting place Of her parents, whose
tomb stones In the little Cemetery close
by mark the last honored remains Of the
founders Of Asbury Church.
To no other member Of Asbury is the
survival Of the Church and its communi-
ty so much indebted. Her cares and ar.
dor are uncees!ag, end from sick mem
her to 9 presiding clergyman and his
family her attendance, like her fidelity
goes forth unsparlngly.
To these good people and citizens the
friends united In birthday greeting, Of
fered their congratulations for the pres
ent, and best wishes for the future.
Present at the lavish and we'll prepared
dinner over which presided the pastor
OF Asbury Church. Rev. J. w. Bailey
with Mrs. Bailey and their little son,
were the children and near relatives Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bolt Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Busby, Portman; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Buchanan and family, and the venerable
Mr.. Buchanan. father of Mr.. Arthur
Buchanan, Autun; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Elrod and son, Denver; Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Gaines, Mrs. wv. e. Stevenson and
two daughters, Lavonis, Ga; the absence
was regretted of Mrs. Albert Farmer,
who was visiting at the mountains; Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Bolt, Deep Greek; Mr.
and Mra. Abraham Bolt, Mr.. Ernest
Bolt, Miss Mamie Bolt. Rock Mills; Mrs.
Johnnie Erwin and sons, Messrs. VIII.
and Robert. Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard jack
son, Centerville; Miss Efle Smith, Pros
pect; Mr.. Ephraim Buohan. Miss Elton
Harris, Lavonia, Ga; Miss Celestine
Paterson, Autnn; Mr.. Mac Milan, Miss
Irene Milan. Mount Zion; Mr.. r. It.
Long. Mr.. r. Cannon, Mr.. Goggin, Mr..
ana mrB. IN. L. Lee, Mr.. and MRS. ID.
L. Arthur, Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Sprouse,
Mr.. B. f. Spigner, Mr.. d. s. Barton, all
Of Portmnn.
Appreciation was due Mr.. and Mrs.
busby for the care with which they Sc
ected shady retreat, aud their ability
10 make rough places smooth. The plow-
share was not called into req uisition, but
he more modern hoe over which Mr..
Busby presided, while his enthusiasm
over the many toothed rake was equal to
he patriotism infused in three-pronged
rillman pitohforl.
To estatistician on that Portman mount,
lot knowing what abundance was placed
lpon the tables, It would seem that at
east twelve basketball Of fragments were
:arried away. Nav the generons and