davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28
Mt. Sinai Mt. OIivet and Land Pu. .ha
sing Company.

Nine miles southwest from Anderson,
on the Browns Ferry road, is old Mt. /.
Sinai Campground. where once year
for more than quarter Of centurr
colorcd people from all parts Of the
County have flocked for religious wor-
ship. "Big mcetin'" at Sinai is the
biggest occasion after crops are "laid
by" and the religious and social fervor
cmanating from this favorite shrine
extends for miles in every direction.
The city is moved by this influence,
and to see wagon load after wagon
load Of dusky dcvotces ell route to st.
Sinai campmceting once n year is
just rs certain as the annual return of
Summer.
Two miles this side of Sinai, on the
same road, is Mount Olivet, another
prominent place of worship belonging
to the negroes. and where these large
annual gatherings are also held. At
each of these places is good churc Il
building, and at Sinai there is, in ad :
dition, parsonage, school building
and an arbor and several shacks con-
structed Of logs, which are used during
the "big meetins' for sleeping apart
ments. The membership of these
churches is large, and among them are
some of the most prosperous colored
citizens Of Anderson County.
The social opportunities Of this race
are very limited, know, and every
Church has inscparably its purely So
cial sidc-its elite sOciety-whcre gen
eral news and all things temporal are
freely discussed. From this side of
the meetings, in MI probability, comes
the strongest appeals to most of them,
but from these societies often com @
good results. About three or more
years ago one of these societies was
formed by some Of the more prosperous
attendants of Mt. Sinai and Mt. Olivet,
having for it's object the saving Of
small sums of money and tho purchase
of lands, and such progress has been
made as to gain for the society tho
name. Land Purchasing Company.
Prominent among the members Of this
society are Frank Anderson, Henry
Wakefield, Green Jenkins, Alex Wilt
ford, Seaborn Showers and others.
Most of these own their own farms and
some of them very valuable tracts of
land. The plan of this society is to pay
in regular stipulated dues, and proba-
bly, fines, usual III most of their socie-
ties, and when these aggregate suf
ticlent amount n small tract of land is
hunted up and bought for cash. This
is rented to industrious negroes, whose
characters they have means of knowing
thoroughly, and the rent from the land
goes to swell the treasury till another
small farm can be bought. In this way
acre has been added to acre until two
or more valuable farms have been
bought, and the society is proving the
scheme to be a first-class bit of tinan-
ciering. 1t certainly speaks we'll FOR
these ct the head of the society and re-
fleets credit on the progress of the col
ored farmers of Anderson County.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28
Lesser & Co.
Grand Opening Sale of New Spring Goods.
Our New Spring Stock is now Complete

THIS MAMMOTH STORE New Spring Merchandise
E S$SfSs SS$
ss ss
i: ESssSs Sid sFSRE sSs fiji
Every below you find them
dos Ladies d v Whts @ a; nice quality
Ssi $sss5s s at Sc
Do. bs5 s Nss. Sa s5s Ss ssS
Mn.s Bsashsd Gaa a al %
dos ds1 sfIis peTRsoE WSiss Esa op S Ss
WASH GOODS BARGAINS.
a s s 9o sS'si % @
ss. Ssl11ss ss a.. @ Sn ssss
Remnant Coiored Dimiy only 30
saE ground va. 80
Biz Gnghams Madras special per yard 70
d inch ChWs%htssy regular value 2 only 100
1000 yards White Lawn, made retail
BLACK DRESS GOODS
B Fy S 9evf 90 eh s s M s
40 inch Black Mohair worth &c., per yard " SS0 SSo
NEW SPRING CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHINGS sc.
New Mems Spring Suits extra @ special sa5 $500 $780, So
" ioo 100
New line Mems Linen Collars il 81 and shapes
So
Alpine Hats worth $780, at only 500
NEW SPRING SHOES AND SLIPPERS.
NEW SPRING MILLINERY.
New line of Chinaware received for Free Premiums
Ask for Coupons
LESSER s. CO..
ANDERSON 8. C.. UNDER MASONIC TEMpLF
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28
Put Us to the Test.

We back up ell we say about "Ciifton"
Flour. Back 1t up. first, with our goods,
and, second. with our guaranteed. We
have said & ,od deal about "Clifton" in
the last few years, and especially in the
past few months, since re enlarged our
capacity and improved our plant. We
nave made some pretty strong statements
about the quality OF "Clifton" Flour. II
we eau prove all we say you can hardly
afford not to use "Clifton." Come In un-
der our guarantee and put US to the test.
Bransford Mills, Owensboro, XIV.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28
Summer Resorts.

The Summer Resort Folder OF the
Southern Railway, containing much
valuable information, will be mailed free
to any address upon application to Agents
OF Southern Railway.
w. H. Tayloe. Asst. Gen Pass. Agent.
Atlanta, Ga. X w. Hunt, Div. Pass.
Agent. Charleston, S. c., j. C. Beam,
Dist. Pass. Agent, Atlanta, Ga.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28

Examine Burns g. McClure's New
Horse and Cow Feed.
FOR RENT-Two nice rooms. clese
to Square. Apply at this office.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28

We offer this week hundreds of pairs
OF Sample Shoes at prices to please. Come
quick while we have your number. Pri-
COS on these Shoes too cheap to quote.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28

Money to Lend on Real Estate. Apply
to Quattlebaum & Cochran. 4S-2
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-05-28
What Is FoIey's Kidney Cure ?

Answer: 1t ia made from prescrip-
tcription OF leading Chicago physician,
and one Of the most eminent In the coun
try. The ingredients are the purest that
money can buy, and are scientifically
cc:n bineG 20 get their utmost value.
Evans Pharmacy.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
JUVENILE THIEVES HAD
 LIKING FOR BIRDS
Two Members of the Auditorium Gang Give Officer Lively Chase
 and Escape.

Division No. of the gang of negro boys who made headquarters under the Audi torium turned up yesterday and gave a policeman a lively run through yards, houses, alleys and streets in the neigh borhood of Sixth avenue and Twenty third street. The boys, two in number, escaped by lodging under a house.
 Their occupation was also new one. The nest under the theatre was com plete with the exception of music, and to fill this want two of the bold robbers were sent forth to hold up cage con- taining canary or mocking birds. The ob- ject of the search was found on the front porch of MT. l.. B. Pounds, 621 Twenty first street. One of the boys climbed on the porch and handed the cage containing two songsters to the other on the ground below.
 MT. Pounds was standing few feet away and gave chase. He was joined by Policeman Patton, and the two followed the thieves through and under houses, up and down streets, only to loose them.
 Many similar robberies have been com mitted on the South Highlands, the birds selling for good prices. This is only one of the many ways the boys had of fur nishing their home and obtaining money.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
DODD HEARING IS
 AGAIN POSTPONED
Books and Papers Needed By State In Hands of Grand
 Jury.

The preliminary hearing In the case of W. l.. Dodd which was to have taken place before Justice of the Peace l. H. Benners yesterday afternoon at o'clock, was postponed until Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock on account of the fact that the books and papers needed by the state in the conduct of the case were being used by the grand jury, which is Investigating another case against the defendant.
 The charge against MT. Dodd which was to have been investigated yesterday is one of embedding $l20O0 of the Birming- ham Debenture Redemption Company on or about August IA, 1900.
 The defendant was formerly an officer in this company but he claims that he resigned on this day and that there was about $13.000 in bank at the time, which he says remained there for several days, and that he had nothing to do with it's removal.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
TEAcHERs' CERTIFICATES.
Papers of New Applicants Have Not
 Been Passed On.

The Birmingham school teachers who recently were awarded certificates by the State board of examiners are the old teachers whose terms expired on Decem- Der 1, as explained by County Superinten- dent of Education l. W. McAdory yester- day.
 The board has not yet taken up the pa- pers of the new applicants from Jefferson county, and will probably not do so for some weeks to come.
 Nearly all the old teachers stood suc- cessful examinations" said Superinten- dent McAdory. q advised the teachers whose certificates expired on December l to continue to work until the State ex- aminers passed upon their papers,
 Every six months lists are furnished the county superintendents of teachers who have passed successful examinations, and whenever any township desires to es- tablish school or needs a teacher it can obtain this list from the county superin- tendent and make it's selection of a teacher. The pay will average $40 per month
The age-herald., 1902-01-18

as if the Southern Club would easily be the victors. as they ran up eleven points before the Highlanders made any. The latter. however finally pulled themselves together and the first half ended fl to 6 in favor of the Southern Club.
 In the second half the Highland team got in their effective work and quickly caught their opponents. For fifteen min utes the fierce play continued, neither side gaining any material advantage, until at the end of the allotted time of the game when the score stood 25 to 25 Under the rules when the game ends in a tie play must be continued until one side scores three points.
 For five minutes overtime last night both sides struggled for the coveted points until Marvin Jones made the win ming goal for the Hlghlanders. The line up was as follows: S. Highlands. Position. So. Club. Jones s. ............ c. .Huey, (Capt) Ferguson (Capt) ..R. F. ............ Redd Jones. M .... ...... l.. F........... Braxton Mccall. :. ..........R. c. .... Jackson Shairsell and Shute. l.. G............Fall
 The points were made by the following players:
 For South Highlands Ferguson field and 1 foul goal. total 13 points; Mccall and Jones. M, 6 points each, and Jones, S., three points.
 For the Southern Club-Huey made field and foul goals total 13 points His excellent playing was probably the feat ure of the game. Redd made points and Braxton 3.
 The Athletic Club is excellently fitted up for basket ball in their new quarters, the entrance to which is on First avenue between Twenty-second and Twenty third streets. Gramb's orchestra furnish ed music last night both during the game and afterward for the dancing. They have been engaged for all the games dur ing the season.
 Miss Kate Smith was sponsor for the losing team last night and Miss Willie Caffee for the victors. Both wore their colors with becoming grace.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
OFFER $6OOREWARD
 FOR SLUG HOFFMAN
UNITED STATES AUTHORITIES MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO CAPTURE THE MURDERER OF DEPUTY HoLzENsAck.

A reward of $e0O Is now offered for the arrest of Snug Hoffman who last Satur- day is said to have shot and killed Dep uty Marshal J. N. Holzenback near Boaz and at the same time shot and danger ously wounded Holzenback's son.
 Three hundred dollars of this sum is offered by J. W. Yerkes, commissioner of Internal Revenue and the remaining $500 Is offered by United States Marshal D. N. Cooper under authority of the At torney General.
 Just at present no one is engaged in the pursuit of Hoffman but it is believed that this reward of $500 will shortly cause him to be arrested Information of the reward has been sent to Marshall county. Hoffman Is considered desperate char acter and the person who earns the re- ward for his capture has not got par ticularly soft snap.
 Hoffman was seen to reload his shot gun after shooting the Holzenbacks and it is believed he will not hesitate to use it on anyone attempting his arrest
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
NEGROES FIGHT IN
 JAIL OVER CRAPS"
Clarence King Cut About the Head and Abdomen By Another
 Prisoner.

Ed Adams, negro prisoner in the Jef- ferson county jail. yesterday morning seriously cut Clarence King, another pris- oner, across the head and abdomen with a knife made from the spring of a shoe. A physician was called in and 1t required many stitches to bring the gaping flesh together.
 The cut in the head extends across the upper portion of the forehead from above one ear to the other. It is not deep, but long and broad, being made by dull in- strument. The cut in the abdomen is several inches long and required a dozen stitches.
 The fight occurred. 1t is said, over a crap game in which both negroes were interested. The knife used is similar to many others which are manufactured by prisoners. They take the spring from 8 shoe or from their bed, sharpen 1t and make a handle by tying pieces of wood around one end It is dangerous instru- ment and frequently sharp enough to be used as a razor.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Expert Leaves to Prepare
 Report on Water and Sewers

MT. s. M. Gray the special sanitary en- gineer engaged by the Jefferson Sanitary Commission to go over the plans for the proposed trunk sewers and to make an examination of the Birmingham water supply left yesterday afternoon at o'clock for New York
 Mir. Gray has been at work here for about two weeks and in company with City Engineer Kendriclx has been over the ground making a personal examination.
 T have not reached any conclusions yet" said MT. Gray in answer to a ques- ton. T have examined the plans of the sewers and have been over the watershed of the Cahaba, of Five Mile Creek, the Bessemer water shed and both sides of Village Creek and Valley Creek. There Is certain data which is to be sent to me and which l wish to examine before reaching an opinion. I do not want to follow in the footsteps of the judge who after hearing one side of a case said the S14444H A ( A o
The age-herald., 1902-01-18

matter was perfectly clear to him but that if he heard the other side it would be muddled up and he would therefore decide the case then and there.
 'I told Major Anderson this morning that I regretted l could not give an opinion as yet.
 There Is one matter on which I have made up my mind." continued MT. Gray, "and that is that Birmingham and the sanitary commission are fortunate in hav- ing the services of such men as MT. Smy- CT, the secretary of the commission. and MT. Kendrick, the city engineer. Both have been of much assistance to me. MT. Smyer is very level headed and MT. Ken drick thoroughly competent.
 "As soon as get the data wish I will examine it thoroughly and after consid- ering every phase of each question I will make up my report and submit it to the commission. Of course I cannot say ex- actly when this will be but hope soon" A
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
.Record of Comyks.

In the first division of the City Court Judge Charles A. Senn presiding, the case of Mrs. valma Brooks vs. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb is on trial. Plaintiff is su- ing for $1O, 900 damages alleging that she was in the elevator of defendants store and that just as she started to get out the elevator started without any warn ing and she was thrown forward on the floor receiving internal injuries and being otherwise bruised and hurt.
 The case of Betsy L. Smith vs. the Bir- mingham Traction Company and of her husband V. l.. Smith against the same defendant were settled yesterday by a consent judgment for $900 being rendered in the former case and one for $100 in the latter.
 In the Circuit Court the case of Mary OKeith vs. the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Company is on trial. Plaintiff is suing for the value of a check which the bank claims she had cashed and which the plaintiff denies having signed
 In the case of Albert White vs. the Alabama Great Southern railroad there was a verdict rendered for $150.
 The case of Paul Spiva vs. Pratt Coal Company was dismissed.
 In the case of N. l.. Lumsford vs. J. C.. Adams. claimant, there was verdict for the claimant.
 A verdict of $50 was rendered in the case of R. w. Huso vs the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company.
 In this court Jamie Evans has filed suit against the Louisville and Nashville rail- road company for 5000. She says that on September B. 1901, she bought ticket from Adger to Birmingham but that the defendants conductor put her off at South Bessemer and abused and insulted her and accused her of being dishonest and of trying to ride without paying fare.
 In the United States Court Willis D. Bass has filed suit for $25.0O0 against the Southern Railway Company. He says that on February 10, 1901. he was a pas- ,enger on one of defendants cars from stlanta to Birmingham but that the car ,ecame derailed two miles west of Waco, la. and that he was bruised and nash d about the hips and otherwise injured
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
BLOODHOUNDS RUN DOWN DESPERATE PAIR OF ROBBERS Negroes Rob Vincent Mer- chant and Leave Him
 to Die LEFT ON RAILROAD TRACK Recovered Consciousness In Time to Save Himself From Being Ground to Death by an Approach
 ing Train.
LEFT ON RAILROAD TRACK

George Bradford aged 24, and Link o'Neill, aged 92, both negroes, passed through the city yesterday in charge of Messrs. c. A. Glaze, S. M. Goodwin and D. R. Wilders en route to Columbiana, where they are wanted on a charge of assaulting and robbing Charles Bradshaw, well-known merchant of Vincent. The assault occurred between that place and Childersburg Wednesday afternoon.
 Bradshaw was walking along the railroad track from Vincent to Childers- burg when two negroes approached him from behind and pinning his arms to his side, choked him into insensibility and left him in an unconscious condition. He was aroused by the whistle of an ap- preaching train and succeeded in drag ging himself from the track just in time to escape being ground beneath the wheels. The wheels passed over the first two fingers of his left hand as it was. and it is remarkable that he was able to save his life.
 Got $40 In Bills.
 Some silver and $40 in bills was miss ing from his pockets. and 1t is thought the assailants took it. Bradshaw was as- siste ed to the home of James Glaze by a third negro, where his wounds were given attention.
 The authorities were immediately noti- fled of the crime and a posse summoned. and they, with dogs, went to the scene of the robbery The dogs speedily struck trail which ended at the house of Link O'Neil, who was immediately taken into custody. The dogs were carried back to the spot and they struck another trail, this one leading in the opposite direction from the first and ending at the cabin of Bill Keith, who was also taken in charge.
 Made a Confession.
 The accused men were then carried to Vincent and brought before Bradshaw, who failed to identify them and requested their release. George Bradford was ar rested soon after, he having acted in what was thought to be suspicious manner. He was brought before Brad shaw, who stated that he believed he was one of his assailants, but could not be certain. The prisoner was placed in the jail at Vincent, and later made confess sion. it is said. duplicating O'Neil, who was arrested a second time.
 The case had by this time aroused so much feeling in the neighborhood, that it was feared mob violence might be re- sorted to, so it was thought advisable to take the accused men to Columbiana for safe keeping.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Town of Douglass is
 Voting for City Officers

An election will be held today in the town of Douglass for the election of city officials.
 Douglass enjoys the distinction of be- ing owned and entirely populated by negroes.
 Several weeks ago a petition was filed with the judge of probate asking that he call an election to decide whether the town should become incorporated Un- der the law only twenty names are nec- essary to such petition and Douglass had no difficulty in securing this number. An election was called by Judge Stiles and the town decided to become incor- porated.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18

Judge Stiles then certified this fact to Sheriff Burgin, as the statute requires, and it thus became the latter's duty within ten days to order an election for town officers. Sheriff Burgin fixed today as the day for election and appointed J. T. Stanton, w. J. Richardson and A. Clements, all negroes, as commissioners to hold the election. The polls will be open today from a. m. until D. m. and Deputy Sheriff William Love will be on the scene to preserve order
 There are two candidates for Mayor Prof G. w. Scott and the Rev. A. Scott The election promises to be an exciting
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
SUDDUTH'S FATE
 TO BE DECIDED
YESTERDAY TAKEN UP WITH AR. GUMENT, AND THE JURY WILL PROBABLY RENDER A VERDICT TODAY.

The Criminal Court was occupied all of yesterday in the trial of Pete Sudduth charged with the murder of Charles Aus tin. The evidence was concluded Thurs day and yesterday was taken up with the argum ents of the attorneys.
 The first argument was made by MT. John T. Heflin assistant solicitor and he was followed by Messrs. Hugh Nor row, John Sugart and Lee Bradley the defendants attorneys. Solicitor H. P. lief lin made the concluding argument for the state. Judge Samuel E. Greene will charge the jury this morning and they will probably render verdict today.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
BOUND OVER FOR MURDER.
Mi, Evans Charged With Killing
 Drew White.

Will Evans was yesterday bound over to the grand jury on charge of killing Drew White in a fight which occurred Christmas day in the Crescent saloon on the southside.
 The hearing was before Justice of the Peace I. H. Benners. who fixed the bond at $500.
 White fingered several days after Christmas, and his death was not known to the authorities until several days afterwards. Evans was. then arrested on . charge of murder.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
TO ELECT DONELSON'S
 SUCCESSOR TONIGHT
Postponed Meeting of Police Commis- sion Will Be Held In Aus
 tins Office.

The election of a day lieutenant to suc- ceed Captain Donelson will be held to- night at the posponed meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners in the chief of police's office. There are a number of candidates from the police force, T. J. Shirley, A. D. Brown, Joe Nix T. s. Johnson, G. Devine and others. Peter Newman, former day warden of the city jail is the only outsider men, tioned.
 The monthly report of the chief will also be brought before the board for &C., tion and other routine business will be transacted.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds have been placed on record:
 L. L. Thompson. ct aL, to M. E. Lam dis; $1164.
 H. B. Landis and wife to W. B. Tom lin; $22O0.
 W. F. Wright to Y. W. Ray; s1250.
 B. Jacobs to T. U. Walker; $500.
 T. U Walker and wife to F. M. Fraz- fer: Sl5OO
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
BISHOPS IN SESSION.
Leaders of coIored M. E. Church Will
 Visit Booker City.

The College of Bishops of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Is In session at St. James church on Fourteenth street, Senior Bishop J. A. Barbee, pre- siding.
 The bishops were entertained last night at a banquet in the lecture room of the church, at which several prominent mem- bers of the college spoke.
 This morning the bishops will be taken to Booker City, a negro settlement be- yond Ensley in a special train and shown over the site of the proposed negro col lege, which is to be built on the ao-acre lot bought by the church.
 Booker is a negro town. to be run on similar plans as Douglass. It will be managed entirely by negroes.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Chattanooga, 4s; Howard, 20.

Chattanooga, January 17.-(SpeciaD- The Chattanooga Athletic Club defeated Howard College in the basket ball game here tonight by score of 4e to 20. The first half ended 20 to 4. Howard played a hard. plucky game. but chattanooga's experienced players were to much for them. .,