The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-04-27

Guy, Dy Kew NJ ID. Nelly, MI. T.. y
Kay aud Miss Essie Caudle, both of
Anderson.
A. j. Geer. formerly of this city but
now one of CharlestOn's most popular
druggists, spent q few hoursin the city
last Friday shaking hands with his
many friends, all Of whom were de-
lighted to greet him.
The County Democratic Convent n
meets in the Court House next Monday
at IL o'clock to elect delegates to the
State Convention. All the delegates
from the various Clubs should be on
hand promptly at that hOUr.
Rev. j. D. Chapman, the pastor, is
conducting series of meetings in the
First Baptist Church this week. Two
meetings are held each day-10 o'clock
a. m. and $50 o'clock p. III. The pub
lic is invited to attend tie services.
Last Wednesday a few flakes of
snow and some sleet, followed by II big
shower of rain, fell in various sections
of the county. The Blue Ridge noun
tains were covered with snow. Since
then the weather has been very pleas
ant.
The young men of Seneca met last
week and organized military COM
pany to be known as the "Oconee Ri
tles." Marshall Jordan was chosen
captain, Whittier Livingston first lieu
tenant, and w. f. Strickland second
lieutenant.
"Oh, George!" complained the young
wife, 'it was nearly midnight before
you got home last night" "Well,
we'll !" exclaimed the husband, "you
women are 30 inconsistent. Before
we were married you didn't care how
late got home"
j. NJ. Reese, representing The c. A.
Reed Music House, spent few days
in Pickens County last week and,
among his other sales, sold two fine
pianos in competition with representa-
tives from music houses in Charlotte,
Atlanta and other cities.
There does not seem to be anything
like rush Of candidates for the Leg
islature. We have heard of only few
names mentioned in connection with
the office, and we are told that at least
four Of the present delegation will not
be candidates for reelection.
Mrs. J. r. Edwards, accompanied by
her five children, of Rio Verde. Mexico,
ls In the city visiting her mother, Mrs,
Mary Brown, and other relatives. She
is warmly welcomed by her many old
friends, who are delighted to greet her
once more in her native home.
Some of Andereon's best dramatic
talent will present in the Opera House
next Tuesday evening that Interesting
play, 1.-The Cuban Spy" for the benefit
Of the Anderson Band and the Palmetto
Chapter, U. D. g. We bespeak for
the young people liberal patronage.
james NJ. Payne, treasurer of An
derson County, is in the city. for few
days. He is an efficient public servant.
and is said to be q shrewd campaigner,
whose hold upon the people is very
strong. He is native Of Greenville,
and has never ceased to be proud of it.
-Greenville Mountaineer, Goth inst.
Citizen Joshua w. Ashley, of Ander-
son County, has been in the city this
week, but not as a juror, witness or
party litissns III the Federal court.
He does not intend to make the race
for the Legislature this summer, and
ls looking forward two years hence to
seat in the State Senate.-Greenville
Mountaineer.
Miss Lillian Erwin has finished her
school in Anderson and is at home for
Q time. She is an attractive and intel
hgent young woman. She thinks of
going to Texas to make her home in
Sherman, but Madam Rumor has itthat
sne VII! soon take voyage on the sea
of matrimony. In either case we wish
her good luck.-Abbeville Medium.
A light storm passed through various
sections Of the County yesterday morn
Ing about o'clock. There were sew
era! heavy showers, accompanied by
much lightning, thunder and wind.
Lightning struck II barn on the Broyles
plantation in the Fork and killed q
fine mare of Geo. N. BrOyles, of this
city. who had sent it up there only two
weeks ago.
AIRS. Martha Martin, widow of the
late VIM. G. Martin, died at the home
OF her grandson, G. l.. Martin. in Gar
aged 7s years. The remains will be-
inferred to- day in the family burying
ground, near her home. She was q
c:cSt excellent, Christian woman, and
leaves @ large circle OF relatives and
Thomas Gaines. young white man
of Donalds, Abbeville County, acct
dentally shot himself Wednesday af-
ternoOn. 1t seems that he was walk
ing along the railroad with his shot
Suu uOWH.ueAE ~ anu lG 8Cruck e0m6-
thing which made it go off and the load
Went through one corner Of his arm.
While the wound is not necessarily
fatal. yet it is pretty serioua.
Our clever young townsman, G. 2an.
Allen, and Miss Carrie Hawkins, If
Columbia, will be married at the home
Of the bride in that city this even
ing at $50 o'clock. 1t will be q very
quiet wedding, only the relatives and
O. few intimate friends witnessing it..
The bride IL q sister Of Mrs. Eugene
Burrles, OF Anderson, and is most
popular and charming young lady.
The Chamber,of Commerce through
it's committee on transportation is try
c.. g. w. C. railroad. The present
schedule of the freight train 10 far from
safiafactarY. and # ia 70 ha hnnad tho Z