The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-08-09
Local News.
WEDNESDAY,, AUG. 9, 1905.

Capt. w. d. Mann, one of Abbe-
vile County's most popular and highly
esteemed citizens, died at his home in
that county, on the 31st ult., aged 62
years. He had filled many positions of
honor and trust in his county and was
well known throughout the State. He
has many old friends in Anderson
comfy who will regret to hear of his
death.
Walter Lark was shot and killed
sunday afternoon at the camp of the
Belton Power company ON Saluda
river by Joe Washington. Both par
ties are negroes employed in the CON
structlon OF the power plant at Holli-
OF the cause OF the difficulty. Wash
ington made his escape Immediately
after the shooting and has not been
captured.
The Offices of the Blue Ridge rail-
road have been moved to Anderson.
Greenville regrets to give up the clever
ofiicials but Anderson is perhaps the
right place. for the location of head
qnarters. We hope the rUHor in re-
gard to the extension of the rSad will
soon be reality. 1t would mean
much for the Piedmont eec.lon and
Charleston would be benefited thereby
also.-Greenville Mountaipoer.
Miss Eerda Kay d:ud at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Sarah j. Kay, in the
city last Saturday afternoon, after an
illness of several weeks with fever.
On Sunday morning at II
O'Clock the remains were inferred in
the Sa lem Churchyard. The deceased
excel lent young lady, whose death is
deeply regretted by wide circle Of
friends. She was a daughter OF the
late Daniel Kay, and leaves 4 devoted
mother, two sisters and one brother.
l.. T. Armstrong, a prominent far
mer OF Fountain Inn, Greenville c0un-
ty, was arrested last Saturday in Ar
Gerson on warrant sworn out by
Pearl Armstrong, who it is said, though
not alleged in the warrant, Is a daugh-
ter OF the man arrested. The charge
on which he was arrested was for
spreading malicious and untrue reports
about her and otherwise defaming
her character, etc. The case 'omises
to develop sensation, as A. Astrong
! il said to be quite q wealthy man.
Mr. and Mrs. T.. o. Bowen left for
Anderson. S. e., Monday, their future
home They have many friends here
who will miss them sadly, but wish
| for them long and happy life. MIR.
| bowen has resided here for the last six
| years and has been connected with the
| Seaboard Air Line Railway, and is one
hls line on the whole SeabOard system
Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, as we'll as their
bright aud interesting little children,
| will be missed by all who know them
Eiberton's loss is Anderson's gain.-
Eiberton (Ga.) Star.
w. V. Tins. who lived near Septus.
died at the home of his brother in law,
): u. Ashley, of Antreville, Thursday
night He was visiting Mr.. Ashley
and was apparently in the best OF
health up to the time of his death. He
retired the night before without COM
planning of any feeling q: Il. Gsss, Dui
the next morning he was found dead
in the bed. The deceased was about
10 years OF ago and q UonTederate vet.
ernn. He ls survived by q widow and
several children. He was member of
the Baptist church and good and re-
spected citizen.
Quite romatic marriage took place
contracting parties being we'll known
IN Anderson, where they both have
recently been visiting-Mr. Frank 3.
Secrist and Miss Ella Armstrong. Mrs.
Secrist, as Miss Armstrong, was one of
the most beautiful young ladies OF
Piedmont, s. e., and has many friends
II this city. Mr.. Secrist, who is from
bpftalo, N. T., is q professional base
ball player and u young man who
makes: a friend of every body whom he
comes in contact with. They have the
best wishes of an army of friends for q
safe voyage on the sea of life.
State Constable Il. H. Newell and
Deputy Sheriff Scott made raid on
Savannah river Saturday for the pur-
pose of locating an illicit distillery
the Carolina side of the river. They
discovered the worm and cap Of still
in the house of man named McGee,
but nothing more than this was found
except few empty jugs which smelled
etrongly of peach brandy. This is the
nIst time In many years that distil.
lery has been discovered in Anderson
troubled with illicit trade in whiskey
as have some of the neighboring coun.
ties. -,
Mrs. Iva buchanan, wife Of James
Buchanan, died suddenly OF her home
10 Garvln Township, last Saturday
morning. She had been in feeble
health for two weeks, but she arose on
the morning of her death and went
through with her regular routine OF
work, when she suddenly fell and ex-
pred in few minutes, Her physician
happened to- be- present at the time,
but was unable to render her any re
lief Mrs. Buchanan was about o5
years of age, and consistent member
OF Lebanon Church. She leaves O
| husband and two children to cherish
l her memory. Mrs. Buchanan's father,
| David Green. it will be remembered,
| on his way home from O visit TO this
city. :