06 Mar 1884
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1884
Page
1
A detailed tour of the South Carolina Penitentiary highlights the Bibartre and Columba Hosiery companies, the Carpenter Shop, and other departments. It praises self-sustaining operations, staff leadership, and expanding outlets while contrasting with prior lease-era losses.
The article outlines the 1884 centennial of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America, recalls 1784 origins with 14,988 members and 88 preachers, and cites large growth to 8,990,724 members by 1882. It notes Centennial plans by A. E. Church South, fundraising goals of millions for missions, education, and church extension, and lists central committees and leaders.
A correspondent asks if modern rapid news distribution and active newspapers explain the rising cyclone reports. The writer notes more frequent disasters now than decades ago, questions memory of past storms, and asks whether atmospheric changes are temporary or ongoing, seeking informed insight.
The late Rev Dr Richard Fuller, once a leading Charleston lawyer and Harvard educated figure, abandoned a promising legal career to become a Baptist preacher. A dramatic conversion moved him to dedicate his life to religion, confounding peers who expected a prominent political and legal ascent.
The excerpt argues against the idea that early humans were savages. It praises early invention such as fire and agriculture, asserting that ancient humans possessed notable conscientiousness and creativity. It challenges scriptural timelines and emphasizes ingenuity over assumed childish silence in early humanity.
A one story wooden house endures a fierce hurricane though moved on its lot. Old Peter dashes to quell a small blaze from spilled contents as the store shelves topple. He proclaims the wind blew the well clean out of the lot, while his wife reacts to a neighbor’s remark about a boy’s wit and work.
Mr Popperman is surprised when his wife presents a pile of jingling coins as a birthday gift. He discovers the coins are lead quarters with holes, questioning who palmed off such money. Mrs Popperman calmly insists the money is good, recalling their marriage earnings. The tale appears in a New York newspaper.
George Washington weighed 209 pounds at the end of the revolutionary war. In the United States dairy production totals include 15,000,000 dairy cows producing butter and cheese, with about 1.3 billion pounds of butter and 450,000,000 pounds of cheese produced annually.
Senator Vance tells a tall tale about an old colored preacher who collects his salary from his own race without deacons. A congregation member tests the preacher by offering money. the exchange reveals a promise to give the money when the sweet by and by arrives, ending with the greenback tucked away.
A social gathering recounts General Garfield detailing a Republican panic before the Electoral Commission bill. He described plans to deploy 600 Arsenal troops to the Capitol, to quell filibusters by arresting lawmakers, and warned that continuing would spark nationwide bloodshed. He pledged to publicize the scheme if pressed.
A Youth's Companion excerpt warns of harmful habits from ancient charms to modern oddities. It cites cases of hair biting causing stomach tumors and hair mass removal curing symptoms, noting adults dismiss these beliefs while detailing risks to young girls and digestion issues.
A historical note recalls General Forest at Fort Pillow and the disputed conduct after surrender. It cites exaggerated claims of killing surrendering defenders, Forest’s humanity, and a famed tale of a mule entangling the rope to lower the flag. The account frames the incident as a mix of tragedy and farce in defeat’s demoralization.
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