Christmas Morning Silence on Judean Hill
A poetic fragment recalls shepherds watching in the starlight after midnight on a Christmas morning. The scene mentions lambs, a silvered quiet, and a browd Judean hill as the dawn awaits the morning glow.
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
8
A poetic fragment recalls shepherds watching in the starlight after midnight on a Christmas morning. The scene mentions lambs, a silvered quiet, and a browd Judean hill as the dawn awaits the morning glow.
A high handed outrage occurred Friday afternoon near the Wile inston road where a white man and several others violently assaulted a negro named Ike Hodges and beat him within an inch of death. Walter Anderson faced Sheriff Green and Deputy Emmerson as the gang was rounded up. Jim Mitchell fired the shot that felled Hodges while two ribs were broken and his head severely battered. Bonds were set. Frank Skelton released on bond signed by his father. The mob's actions contrast with calls for peace during the Christmas season.
In mid October Jos J Fretwell advertised a Christmas offer for paid in full accounts and those paying 25 from October 15 to December 23, with 1275 tickets issued. The drawing on a Monday began at 2 pm and lasted an hour in the brick Warehauxe behind the stables. Prizes included a riding bridle, a hat, a buggy, double harness, and a horned wagon, with seven top prizes drawn under a committee’s supervision amid a crowd of about 200.
A reader asks the editor to announce a quarterly meeting for the Starr rycota Circuit. The note mentions attending on a Saturday and Sunday to hear the new Presiding Elder and discusses topics like gallons and attendance.
A Florida wedding at Mr. and Mrs. TR Emerson’s home drew many friends as Miss Vishu Sherard wed Mr. Ward. Rev Schwieds officiated promptly at the ceremony amid a steel grey and white decor with costly presents, reflecting high regard from South Carolina connections and Belinghamworth neighbors. The couple’s future promises hospitality and prosperity.
The column mentions Greenville residents John Greene visiting friends, John Wy’s health, Dealt born in Willlington, Wesley visiting area, Jobe Browne moving his family, and Rev O J Martin elected Lebanon Baptist Church minister. It notes Claude Horton improving after illness, Thanksgiving hunting memories, and plans for a Christina celebration by young men.
A local report notes a boy saved from membranous croup after relief from Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad section touts Clifton Flour and local hardware, with names of merchants Evans Pharmacy, Sullivan Hardware Co, Brook Mardware Co, and Osbourne. A conveyancing notice from L Norris explains real estate services at the Intelligencer office.
Townville residents host visitors from Greenwood Anderson and Greenville. Rev N I Prince and Rev Williams visit Baptist services canceled by rain. Students such as John Dickson return home from Worthford College and Varina Smith visits Greenwood before Fort Hill trip. W F Fant barn burns, estimated loss 2500 from fire blamed on rats and a match. Georgia Cromer visits Greenwood then Fort Hill before returning home. Local teachers Cheatham and Wrock plan Christmas break as community eyes a week of entertainments and teas.
A printed notice outlines multiple paper bundles available to subscribers who are up to date and pay one year in advance. It lists combinations including The arene eaces, the semi- Beauty News and Courier, The Intelligencer, News and Courier, Home and Farm, and Columbia State with various annual prices. The ad also mentions promotional terms, extra papers, and additional offers with prices around 21 to 22.25. It ends with a sales pitch urging timely payment and mentions related household goods.
A fragmented catalog advertises reduced prices at Wilbite & Wilbite and Brock Hardware Co. on guns, chests, tools, pocket knives, carvers, churns, axes, and syrups with Foley’s products and Evans Pharmacy promotions. It mentions certificates for Soares, Roebuck catalogs, safes, and a loan offer, plus photography by Gallagher Bros. and Vandiver Bros. stores.
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