16 Jul 1891
Page 1
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
1
Communications from O Wardlaw and Lizzie Anderson urge trustees in districts to avoid borrowing for summer schools. They advocate paying cash, limiting sessions to four to six weeks where funds exist, and delaying or canceling “short Summer schools” to protect educational interests. Acknowledges state teachers’ meeting at Anderson.
A teacher shares classroom reflections from a Teachers Association meeting on arithmetic charts. The piece argues charts aid drill and factual recall, cautions against overreliance on rote methods, and suggests better questioning over strict recitation. It notes time limits, class records on the board, and warm, thoughtful instruction over sternness.
A 1891 letter from Anderson urges humane school discipline and daily reviews of work, behavior, and manners, stressing parental involvement and regular attendance to strengthen schools. A long column surveys South Carolina farming gains, crop and stock improvements, grape and tobacco growth, and regional prosperity across counties, highlighting broader agricultural progress and rising farm wealth.
A veteran recalls the old fire company and a fatal blaze in Hotel Row. He mentions Fifteen people rescued in night clothes, Dick Greene carrying a child to safety, and another man saved from smoke. He credits Dr Sege Ontarch Remedy with curing a lingering illness and saving a life.
An elderly woman on a crowded Fourth Avenue car receives a seat from a stylish young woman later revealed as Mrs Cleveland. The act sparks admiration and remarks from other passengers, who praise the young woman and note the elderly passenger’s blessing.
Greenville County resident Henry Eubanks argues in the News and Courier that the Farmers Alliance is primarily educational and must avoid blind endorsement of the sub-treasury measure. He warns against hasty majorities, urges balanced discussion, and stresses independence and prudence in fellowship with the Alliance.
All families deserve the best medicine, so try Syrup of Figs. Cleansing the system when costive or bilious, the remedy comes in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from leading druggists.
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