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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1876
Page
3
The Anderson Advertiser notes the delinquent land sales begin Monday the 5th, reports Rev J P Smeltzer preaching, and mentions clover patches ready for mowing. It covers public meetings, tax assessments, and railroad schedule changes, plus church and club activities and plans for the Centennial Exhibition workshops at Anderson.
The Harbor Excursion on the City of Atlanta delighted delegates from the mp-country with Charleston hospitality aboard courtesy of Inner Adger & Co and captained by Weadhull. Anderson Division temperance excursion to Williamston drew a large crowd despite weather, with speeches by D. Friersem and J. P. Smulteer amid pleasant picnics and music, ending in fond memories and Anderson Corner Fund support.
Williamston locals note ongoing building and repairs across Main and Bridge streets. Dr H S Forting recently erected a neat residence, Henry Wood adds a new building, Capt W K Clement’s block rises on Main and Bridge, Col P A Hoke guiding the principal structure.
Delegates from alre Lodges of Good Templars in Anduraorn County met Orion Lodge No 61 to form a District Union. Officers elected include J M Browne Miss M EB Williams Miss Shaan Cray ME W Spoon Brock Miss Nannie Grown Maggie Parker and others. A Deputy appointment for the Union was recommended. The Union adjourned to meet on the third Saturday in August with Wike Forest Lodge No 109 at Hon Path. Williamston Female College invites attendees to its summer events including sermons lectures and a kindergarten exhibition with a concert and graduation. Entrance fee for the concert supports college furnishings.
Newberry College at Walhalla S.C. schedules Baccalaureate June Sunday Alumni Address June 13 and graduation June 15 with General Garlington speaking mid June. Public invited. Community notes include church conference reports and local Democratic club resolutions urging early planning for state campaign.
Realign meeting held Saturday at Farmers Store with Maj. D L Cone presiding in absence of the president. Nomination of candidates for office discussed and finalized, with resolutions stating nominations are personal choices subject to Democratic primary decision.
The Flat Rock Democratic Club met May 27 1870 with President presiding. Resolutions denounce Senator John R Cochran for broken reform promises and invite his resignation to allow a more capable successor. Membership reached ninety five with thirteen new names enrolled and James L. Oxfo invited to address the club next meeting. Advocates for school commissioner candidacy discussed by Massrs Barrones Whets my inne. Marriages noted at local residences including David S Tarn Oland and bessie wrucker with consent of Rev. D E Drieson. Notable notices include Norris E Edwards and Pickens Townville marriage, and other local events.
An advertisement extolls medical botany and the Hepatine plant from Nubia, claiming a color changing flower and its extract cures for liver and digestive diseases. It urges readers to obtain a facsimile flower and sample August Flower from Green’s August Flower and to try Dawe Liver Pills, touting relentless health benefits and a program for parental concern.
Fragmented notices seek Democratic primary support for Anderson County positions including School Commissioner Sheriff and related posts. Names mentioned include W Browne Andrew J Watt and W T Grurts with appeals from local clubs and Confederate veteran groups. Vague conditions attach to party nomination and eventual appointments depending on primary results.
NOEs announce the Gourty VI Auditor's Office open for the removal of real and personal property returns in Anderson County from 1876 to 1878. Deputies list multiple township locations and dates, including Fork, Fenilleton, Garvin, Equality, Hopewell, Carpenter's, Williamston, Milan, Sherard, Savannah, Belton, Hones Path, Martin, Browaway townships, with follow up deadlines and penalties for neglect to file returns.
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