The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-04-24

A WONDERFUL REsCUE.-An unusual accl
dent and u wonderful rescue occurred lately
on the plantation OF Capt. Moses Hough o.
this county. The little daugher of Mr.. j.. b
Davis fell into a we'll some twenty-five fee,
deep, and about fifty yards nom his house
Hearing one Of her children scream, Mrs. Da'
Wis rushed out, and observing the little girl to
be still alive and struggling to keep above
the water, which was about fou feet deep
sent to q neighbours for help, and jumped into
the well herself for the purpose Of saving the
child until assistance could be obtained
When her neighbors arrived, they found that
the brave mi had actually climbed with
her daughter in her arms out OF the well, and
was then returning, to the house. Such In.
stances of genuine heroislm and presence Of
mind are indeed remarkable.-Ch Jour
nal.
OUR CEMErARY.-The ladies Of the Benevo-
lent Society Of Due West have undertake. to
makes some improvements in our Cemetery,
and they have induced others, by their ex.
to lay off walks, and in various ways to
adorn our hitherto greatly neglected grave
yard. The improvement In the last two
weeks Is very manifest. Let the good work
60 on until every grave shall be marked by q
ceased 1t, wherever then name can be as.
certained, and until the whole cemetary shall
be made the prettiest spot in the town. The
living owe this much ~ the octdte
Reformed Presbyte7idn.
CIRCUMFERENCE.-On Tuesday last q terrific
hail storm. accompanied by heavy wind and
rain, passed over portions of this County, In
u somewhat narrow and shifting truck. .
between six and ten Misunderstanding which
hall stones from the size OF a marble, to that
of the circumference Of u turkey egg fell,
smashing glasses, and, where there were no
brtSs -batted house. Ono OF the citizens OF
ouf9F town informed us that he measured q
stone or a ball, las they were nearly all round
and perfectly sOlid) which was six inches In
circumference.-Pec Dee Hatchanan.
SURGICAL OpERATIoN.-A very rare and
ed here on Saturday, the 18th instant, by DR..
Parker, of Charleston, and DR.. Bozeman, OF
this place, upon the person Of Mr.. James Da-
Wis. The operation consisted OF the resection
and was rapidly and sklllfuily perform
ed by the two surgeons. 1t promises com.
plete success; the patient is doing well. with
the prospect of recovering the use OF bis leg
which has long been useless to him.-Nfnety-
Sir Guardian. O.
bilitated until life becomes o burden. The
thought never occurs thnt worms are the
cause. Shriner's Indian Vermifugc will give
the relief you so much need.
His Honor, Judge Thomson, OF Abbevllle
passed through Edgefield q day or two back,
and fresh Notwithstanding his labors. In
Judge Thomson, par excellence. is revived the
old-tlme Judge Of South Carolina. And with
Joy do we think that such O man once more
sits upon our Bench.-Ed0gfeld Advertiser.
TEMPERANcE.-At the last regular meeting
of Nincty-Six Division. Sons OF Temperance
Past Worthy Patriarch T.: {. Lipscomb was
elected delegate, and past Worthy Patriarch
NJ. B. insolvency alternate, to the Grand Dt
vision, which meets in Charleston on the Gath
instant.
We know a family who intend to locate In
a gentleman Of known integrity and business
capacity, and he expects to establish q furni
ture store in our midst. We welcome al
such TO our little city, Hfhtamston Temper
dnce Standard.
Quite n large number Of cork trees are grow
seeds sent out by the United States Paten
Office, They are watched with interest, ant
are believed to promise success.
Toe press Association meets In Columbi,
to-day. We regret our inability to be present
Our best wishes ARE with the Association
Mr.. J. c.. Hemphill, OF the Medium, wen
down yesterday.
Of Erskine College will take place on Frida
evening IN o'clock, May Sd, In Lindsay Hal
The public are invited.-A. r. Presbyterian
EMPTY JA1L.-The Tailor informs. US tha
the last Of his boarders left his house yestel
day, and he feels lonesome.-Un Union Times.
THE Barnweu Sentinel laments the matter
ton the planters give to the advise OF tn
Once In q while we see O three-ox Georgl
schooner in town hauling goods from tn
point.-Anderson Journal.
REV. R. A. FAIR and daughters, OF New
berry, are on a visit to Mr.. w. Joel Smith,
our town.