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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
A local advertisement promotes cash purchases over credit, promising higher profits for both buyer and seller. It claims good clothes at lower cash prices, $8.50 for a suit versus $10 at credit stores, and urges readers to inspect the spring stock.
A Washington dispatch argues the United States and Great Britain share strategic aims in Asia with a hidden understanding across issues from Samoa to the Open Door. It questions McKinley era policy, Dewey’s presidential prospects, and hints at gold faction influence and campaign math.
Walter Smith of Bloomville tried extracting a tooth with makeshift wire and ramrod, loaded a shotgun, fired skyward and blew away tooth and ramrod. He reports no further toothache since the blast.
In Becrevue Michigan on April 19 an eleven year old Fre 4 Poignee died from heart disease after a school skip rope contest. Two other children suffered serious illness as rival students attempted to beat a 150 skip record, pushing to 220 before the girl collapsed and died.
A remarkable lightning strike hit Mrs T W Res near Reedy River eight miles from GREEXville. The bolt shattered windows and damaged the parlor and dining rooms, torn up ground, and started a fire that was doused. Family members and a negro servant survived as furniture and moulding were torn.
Items note Russian and Japanese war preparations, South Africa pressuring Britain, Turkey halting American pork imports, U S mineral output near 100 million dollars, and a volume of varied political and social notes including a Raleigh statue unveiling, bank and corporate concerns, and the Whitney heir predicted to inherit vast fortunes.
The letter details spring planting with cotton and grain outlook, and lists visitors including W. De Callan and Dacia. Pastor Hiott preached a sermon on Joshua at the church. The Union Meeting is set for the Saturday before the fifth Sunday. The local school remains in flux and will close around May 1, health is good with Mr. Wa Callahan improving from influenza.
Revd Ne Abarel elu Mee congregation invites all to Sabbath afternoon service. Miss Mamie Norris school plans a gathering next Saturday with several invited speakers. A youth musical club is being organized for music lovers. Easter and a beautiful Sabbath brought joy. Dir Henry Moore and Miss Bettie Walker were married last Sabbath afternoon with Rev J N H Summers officiating.
The South Carolina division U C V at Charleston releases General Order No 46 reporting the death of Rev S P H Elwell D D, citing his service and memory. It also appoints James H Thornwell D D as division chaplain general, Louise McFadden and Aline Pobles named sponsor and maid of honor, with other staff appointments and hotel arrangements for the Louisville reunion.
Railroad announces reduced fares for several events including Annual Convention Christian Endeavor in Washington DC with tickets sold April 28 to 26 and return by April 30 1900. District Conference M E in Allendale SC with sales May 15 16 17 and return by May 19 1900. Reunion of United Confederate Veterans in Louisville KY with sales May 9 7 23 and 8 and return by January 6 1900.
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