The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1884-12-31

christmas day. This IS n good custom
and should be kept up. The hard
worked clerks need n days rest every
now and then.
MIR. Charles G.. War,llaw and his young
hrid" arrived at home Christmas day,
and have received the good wishes and
congratulations Of very many friends to
start them on their happy way.
Our warm-hcartrd friend Tom Walker
who travels in Florida for +. W. Naw-
rncr & Co, is spending his holiday
among his old friends. He attended the
Ball the other night, in mighty good
company.
Mr.. Richard Wilson Of the Press Gypd
HrHncI' Office was married by Rev. j.
j.. Martin on last "Wednesday, 2lih inst,
t" Miss Lily Brooks, daughter of Mr..
". II. Brooks. G"oG luck and happi-
ness attend them always.
The boys return thanks to the court
coHS proprirtorS Of the new hotel for
the privileges extended them during the
holidays. 'Hrrh public spirit as these
gentlemen have manifested deserves uu-
limited success.
The untidy, dirty appearance Of a
grizzly beard should never DC allowed.
Euckinham'S Dye for the Whiskcrs will
readily change their color to Il brown
or black, at discretion, and thus keep mp
your reputation for ncatncss and good
looks.
The weather for tho past week has
been as capricious rs it we'll could be.
We have been threatened with slcct and
snow, rain and cold. and have a day or
two of clear and bracing weather. At
present it is most beautiful spring.
Purge out the lurking distcmpcr that
u~ndcrnincs health, and the constitution
nj vigor will return. Those who suffer
FROM nh cnfccblcd and disordcrcd state
of the system, should take Ayers Sar-
saparilla to cleanse the blood, and restore
Vitality.
Debility in adults is often caused by
worms The change from childhood to
manhood is not sufficient to rid the sys-
tenn Of this awful plague. Shrincr's
Indian NcrmifuGc will cxpcll them and
restore health and a bright complexion.
J. Conway darlington, Esq, has as
suncd editorial control Of the .Ncr-
rh"nt ana Farmer. Mr.. Garlinston's
sensible salutatory gives promise Of an
intelligent and useful career in journal.
ism. laurons will have two Of the best
papers in the State.
Mr.. J. r. %llagood, Jr, editor Of the
l;asl"y Messenger, died last week, in
the Ord year of his age. We did not
know Mr.. lIagood but from the warm
and tender expressions Of those who did
know him care surc his death is much
to be deplorcd.
The accommodations at the depot are
very poor indeed. Passengers now al
most have to wade ankle deep in mud to
get to the platform from the train. The
Railroad authorities ought to look after
this matter before it is reported to the
Commissioners.
Miss Annie Lee Whittier, Of Andcr-
son., Mr.. Arthur Simpkins, Hf Chappcls,
=. McCowan Simpkins, Esq. of Edge
field, and Mr.. JAS. f. MCGOWAN, of
Spartanburg have been the guests of
Judge McGowan's family during the
holidays.
We are under obligations to Mr.. Thoa.
McGcttigan Of the Palmetto Saloon and
Mr.. Frank Cunningham Of the Cnntrn-
NAL Saloon, for ON bottles of wine and
brandy that were pure and good. These
gentlemen conduct their business on 4
strictly legal basis. and disorder :and
trouble never occur with them.
Prof. Reed remained in Abbcyillc for
the holidays and will go to Georgetown
where he will begin the practice Of law.
Mr.. Read is an accomplished gentleman
who has many friends in Abbcvillc, who
regret his departure from their midst.
and wish him success in his new field Of
labor.
1t is wise to provide against cmergcn-
eics that are liable to arise in every fam
lily. a cold may be Il dangerous thing,
or not, depending upon the means 1T
hand to combat it. In sudden attacks Of
cold, Group, asthma, etc, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral will provide the quickest and
most effective cure, and your best friend.
\ young lady by the name of miss
Rouse, was frightenend at = poor little
mouse, and the scream that she scromc
shattered heavens blue dome and build
gcd out the walls Of the house.
Mrs. Simpkins and Miss Jennie
Simpkins of Chappcls, and Mr.. Marion
Rucker, af Anderson, were the guests
Of the family Of w. IL. Parker, Esq.
And Mr.. w. II. Parker, Dr., now Of
Charleston and Mr.. l.. W. Parker, Of
Parker, of the South Carolina College
are at home.
The School Commissioners report is
n clear and exhaustive statement Of the
work Of the Office during the term Of
Capt. Cowan, and will repay a pcrusal.
The retiring School Commissioner has
been an attentive and faithful officer and
goes out Of Office with the confidence
and respect of the people of the County.
a new feature for the pleasures Of the
youths was given by Mrs. Coogler last
Friday night Private Thcatricals.
Bolts and Bars was on the boards.
Music, both vocal and instrumental be-
tween the acts added to the we'll acted
scenes. Nothing is more Christian than
contributing to the pleasures Of the