The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-08-02

primary election to hil the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Judge
Geo. E. Prince.
Mise Nellie Simpson, o most beauti-
ful and charming young lady of Mari
eta, ia, ls spending awhile in the city
visiting relatives. Miss Simpson is
always most welcome visitor TO the
Electric City"
Mrs. NJ. A. Dean and Mrs. II. A.
Ratlifte, of Anderson, accompanied by
their children, passed through Wal
halla Monday on their way to Pamas-
see. where they will spend some time
at the home Of Mrs. &. Jones.-Keowee
Courier.
Prof. j. w. Gaines, principal of the
Welsh Neck High School, was in the
city last week in the interest of his in
stltution. He is native Of this cOun-
" and has succeeded in making the
Welsh Neck School one of the best in
the State.
The Heartmont correspondent of the
Elberton (Ga.) Star says: ~. B. Barks-
dale, popular young man of Iva, s.
e., is spending awhile with hie mother.
Mrs. T. b. Tucker, and studying tel
eeraphy under l.. B. Bell, our popular
young agent"
Rev. John Davis, D. D., of Hanni-
bal. Mo-, is Visiting his sister, Mrs. &.
.. Burriss, and other relatives in the
county, and is warmly welcomed by
his many friende. DR.. Davis is an
able Episcopal minister, and spent
several years as missionary In Japan.
1t must be very nice out in the coun-
try these hot days sitting around in the
shade, famed by the cool breeze, eat
ing Watermelons, apples and-but why
indulge In such reveries, here is the
Office "devil" calling for copy and
nothing but hot weather to write
about.
The State board of control has iesued
orders 90 various county dispensers
70 strictly observe the law requiring
those 1ho purchase liquor 70 sigH the
request book. This means that you
will have to Sign your name hereafter
when you buy liquor, and orders will
not be accepted.
Anderson where the fight against
the dispensary is on has issued q
strong arraignment of the great moral
institution. The Indications for the
success of the temperance people are
briehtening as is evidenced by the
changed tone of some of the loud
WOutucu ulbp6uBuFJ duSOCAGGS.-
Greenwood Journal.
1t is reported that there are 4 good
many instances of cruelty to animals
in town. Instead of sitting down and
lamenting such cases, persons should
report them at once to any officer of
the law, who under the State law
curing Society TOR Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals being organized
here.
Postmaster Jno. r. Cochran has
completed his report for the fiscal year
ending the 30th of June, 1905, which
shows an increase Of approximately 81
done last year. The exact figures are
not obtainable. but the receipts from
the sale Of stamps and money orders
amounts to considerably more than
100000.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. L. Farmer have is-
sued invitations to the marie ge OF
John w. Linley, on the afternoon of
Wednesday, the 9th Of August, in the
First Presbyterian Church of this city.
Both Miss Farmer and Mr.. Linley are
well known and popular in Anderson,
where they have been engaged in
teaching.
Mr.. Alewine, of Polk County, Ark,
is in the Level Land section visiting
his brother, J. D., Alewine, and other
relatives. He was in the city q few
days ago and gave US pleasant call
Mr. Alewine left here more than
thirty years ago for his western home
and his visit TO his native home is O
source Of much pleasure to his many
old friends.
Invitations have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Bernie Farmer ia
Wayman G. Gilmer, the ceremony to
be performed on the evening of August
9Th at the home of the bride-elect'e
mother at Townville. MIR. Gilmer is
manager of the Toxaway mills store
Miss Farmer has been living in the
city for q number of years, and is held
in high esteem by a great number OF
friends.
Our young friend, Frank G. Broyles,
eldest son OF our townsman, Geo. n
Broyies, entered the recent competi-
tive examination for the scholarshil
from this county in the college OF
Charleston. A few days ago he re-
ceived notice that he had been award
ed the scholarship, and will report al
the opening Of the fall term next
month 4 Frank is 8 bright, ambitious
young man, and we congratulate him
on his euccess in this contest.
Onr venerable friend; Col. Jesse
p. McGee, OF the Storeville section,
was in the city, Monday and gave ns 9
pleasant call. Col. HcGee is now one
Of Anderson County's Oldest citizens,
being about 80 years OF age, and has
been subscriber to The Intelligencel
ever since its first number. Anderson
county never produced more worthy,
upright citizen, and it always gives nf
great pleasure: to greet him. Despite
his years, he atill looks hale and
hearty and is enjoying fine health.
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