The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-09-29

tions of the Association to the various,
benevolent objects, are uDequaled by
any other body of the same size in the
State.
The Association adjourned on Satur-
day afternoon. On Sunday there was
preaching to large and attentive congre-'
cations.
The next session of the body will be
held with the Baptist church In Able
vile village, in September, 1876,
THE Philadelphia Press complains
that children are sent to school when too
young, and deprecates the biunder Of
allowing them to bring the school home
with them. 1t says: "When the doors.
of the school house close in the after
noon upon the school children, they
should literally close out from them all
that pertains to school until the opening
next morning. A teacher should be O.
teacher, not simply mere hearer of re-
citations. Lessons should be learned
and taught at school-never at home,
The teacher has no right to impose upon
parents the most annoying part of her
work. She has no right to take from
the child a single moment of the few
hours it has out of school,"
THE OHIO CAMPAIaN.-The influence
of victory in Ohio in determining the
future of the Democratic party and in
strengthening the financial plank in the
platform, makes the result one OF gen.
eral interest. According to reporter
of the Tribune, Governor Allen believes
that the Ohio financial platform will be-
come the financial platform Of the con-
.,,:n 1a ,ffry
He regards his election as assured by a.
tween 5000 and $4,000. The action of
the Pennsylvania Democracy had help
ed his canvass; the action of the New
York Democracy was only what was
expected, and would not affect the re-
suit.
MEssRs. QUARLEs & PERRIN have
opened at their well-known stand su--
Eperb Fall and Winter Stock, which they
are selling at "bottom prices" Their
stock is large and select, comprising the
best qualities of ladies' and gentlemen's
goods, to which they invite the attention
of their friends. They offer induce
ments, both in quality and price, and
can make it to the interests of their
.fsiends to call. |
DISTRESSING QCCURRENCE.-We re-
gret to learn that w. S. Pinson, of Lau-
rens County, was drowned in Saluda.5
River, on Wednesday last, near Puck :
ett's Ferry, while returning from busi-
ness trip to Ninety-Six. The horse with
saddle on crossed safely to the Lsurehs
side, and when discovered, fears were at
once entertained Us to the safety of DR..
Pinson. Search was made, and his,
body found on Friday, abouta half mile
below the ferry. He was skillful phy-
sician, and much respected. d
NEW SToRE-NEw GooDs.-Mr. w.
Rosenburg has.moved into his new store
in Granite Range, lately occupied by
Messrs. Wardlaw & Edwards, and
which has been handsomely fitted up'
for his reception. Here he is opening a
splendid lot of new goods which he will
sell at the lowest market figures. His
stock embraces the best varieties Of
clothing, dress and staple goods and
groceries, and otlers inducements to
purchasers. Give him q call. 4
EMPORIUM OF FASHION. - This is
opening day at the Emporium Of Fash
ion, and our lady friends will enjoy the
pleasure of inspecting the finest styles
ion. ALI the mast beautiful varieties of
hats and bonnets, and the most gorgeous
fabrics of the loom, will be on exhibit
tion to tempt the fancy and unlock the
purses of the fair visitors, and we are
sure that they will need no second invi
tation to attend. The grand opening is
an event not to b e overlooked.
EDaEFIELD is in lamentable condi-
ton. In that County they have man
by the name of Lawrence Cain, said to.
worth 81 ,693, who has signed bonds for
County officials to the amount of S34,-
600. The EtIgeJfeld advertiser Is VEN
tilating the matter. That paper is
right.
CAPT. w. A. BLACK, lifelong
friend of the Press and Banner, who
has taken it from its first publication and
paid for it regularly says that he will
earn his subscription next year as
agent. Success attend him.
As our farmers are going to quit using
guanos, they will have no need to buy
guano distributors. Cotton planters
won't pay.
REV. JAS. A. LOWRY, moderator of
the late Synod at Due West, was in town
yesterday, on his way to the Long CANE
neighborhood, where he will be the
guest of Mr.. A. B. G. Lindsay.
SEE noeice of the Annual Meeting Of
the Board of County Commissioners on
the first Monday of November.
MEssRr. Cunningham & Templeton
have beautiful stock of goods, which
they will sell cheap.
THERE is great rush at the Empori-
um of Fashion, Call early to get the
best.
COURT opens here on Monday next,
Judge Cooke, presiding.
In an interview with the reporter Of
New York paper, Carl Schurz says
business is dull all over the world, in
| England and Germany especially 80,