The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1879-12-31
Greenwood Notes and Comments.
by QUID NUNC.

A brilliantly defined rainbow SPAWNED the
western horizon Christmas morning Just nj
sunrise, for many minutes diSrlaylhG lS gor-
rcouS co,ors In an unbrOken nrch.
That was Il superb lcvcc-the wec-wce leStl-
val OF Miss Maggie Anderson, at which the
petite hostess. with numerous diminutive
guests, presided with the dignity OF aLilipu-
Rev. MIR. Porter preached his last sermon to
his congregation and u large miscellaneous
audience, ut 3 r. M, Sunday afternoon. ne
lister of ~und0uhtcd ability. dcvout in his lG-
bors. faithful in pastoral functions, and has
warmly endcaied himself to this community.
by whom lie and his interesting family Will
be greatly missed.
TLe christmas tree Mt the residence of Mr..
d. +. Reynolds Jr., was a most elegant. mu-
nincent and enjoyable supplement to the bus
mess boom OF the day.
Mr.. a. j. Sproles, the live timer, spent Ills
Christmas in Newberry.
1t was a bouncing, lively Christmas pres
ent, weighs 10 or u pounds. Is dc:m down on
the "ncw DEPARTURE" and Mr.. Lafayette
Sheppard Is a happy man..
gentleman in North Carolina who owns
some giltedgcd real estate here, holds IT NJ
stiff prices, and doesn't care to SELL IL until inc
railroad is completed. Now is the time to
Mr. c. a. c. Waller has one OF the most val
liable and critically selected private libraries
in the State. 49,.
MIR. Lewis Bond came up from Helena Inst
week, much pleased with his new situation.
Mr.. Lyon and Mr.. Goodman from Angus
to were in town last week, the latter gentle
man a former resident Of this county.
Rev. Mr.. Powers will succeed Rev. j. II. Por-
ter In his present work: -.
h fiscal year, all things considered, has
closed Satisfactorily 10 Greenw1od merchants.
creditors. and the business substratnm ior the
new year will no doubt be deeper and firmer,
and will be pluckily and energctlcaliy pult
Mi. Black, OF the firm Of Houdin & Black,
has permanently changed his residence to
Greenwood. He will he cordially welcomed,
Greenwood has an open hand 10 all VINO coihe
odd Ruff" the former slave OF Mr.. francis
Arnold, who used to adopt the crazy ruse 70
avoid work says he IL as sane MS any Niger
white or black, that was ever knowed to git
ahead Of old master.
A carload OF Western hogs arrived Monday
Mr. Jordan of Seneca City is visiting rela-
There will be n mass meeting. in the inter
est OF education, held In the Baptlst CnuIcn'
at this place., on second sabbath In January
at I .. m. Therewill he addresses oy the fieF.
Mtssrs. Jordan, Smart. Pratt and others.
Stackley Bros. Of Nintey:Six have made an
assignment, to Col. Rock of that place. stat
us of affuirs to be ascertained.
Rev. Mr.. Smart made n Christmas address
to n numerous audience at Ninety-SiH: ,
1t Is said that an inventory of the biacx
W u sl NttA'
aggregate handsomely.
Some anatomical specimens Of cattle sold
here Saturday for one dollar per head, me
council ought to make tn, III n legal tender In
town. as change Is scarce.
Each Of the stores had Il dozen ortwoc:crKs
Christmas eve. If 1t had continued, Column
bia would have soon been 4 small station DC
i tween Greenwood and Charleston.
Mai. Mcclellan was called to GreenViile a
few days since by the illness Of his daughter
Mrs. Prof. Towncs. -,
M. l.t11t,- ,-,o,-, nc tho old Chanel
| Jointly owned by Mcssrs. Mckclla:, VIM. An
dcrson and others, will soon be put upon the
market. 1t could easily be converted Into q
dwelling, or adapted to manufacturing pur,
| poses, has So acres land attached, covered
; with a splendid forest growth, and is altogeth
er a most desirable piece OF property.
The bivalvular entertainment given ny tht
PRESBYTERIAN ladies panncd out handsomely
There will be . grand hop at the old Clape
New Years night-wouldnt u watch meeting
J. do MS we'll?
Rev. Mr. Smart preached n forcible and clio
qucnt sermon last Sabbath morning, upon the
subjcctO Of prayer; its universally, necessity
, acccptability, etc. Astounding in proi0unt
Thought, graphic illustrations and snbli,n'
metaphor. The Reverend gentleman has blu
= few equals In the pulpit.
$ Anthony Moore, Il colorcd boy, sustained al
I injury. terribly breaking his leg Just ah0V'
f hcanklc. by jumping. or rs he nlledges ,bein!
night, in the vicinity OF New Market, %hlcl
l nccessitated the %amputation Of the limb:
= The Press and Banner may look out Tor
largely increased subscription list from TIL
!. part OF the county. .
Too many neglect to protect their propert;
against accident and incendiarism. A. 81
Clair Lee represents the Home Insurance G
;. New York which Is an excellent company.
If the Press and Banner could meet It's nu
merous country friends 1t would certainly b
sutfocated with good wishes and eongratgia
ton. All say as a sound reflection OF publ
:, sentiment 1t Us rthodox to the core.
, Capt. Cahlll has been in town several days
Christmas passed off very quietly. No ex
ira police force was necessary, and there wa
J. but little, If any, disorderly conduct anon
!, either color.
! The municipal election takes place abou
!, the 10th OF January. 1t has not yet been d.
II veloped whether or not there will be O we
and dry issue. The present administratio
under c. A.. c. Waller, Intendant, has bee
faithful, liberal and conscientious. '
e But little cotton came in within the pa
week, md that Of q very low grade. The fal
h mers who have been able to hold In Till nov
will hold until Spripg.