The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1885-07-15


Mn. W. C. MCGOWAN is 4 subject Of con-
graduation. He IS engaged to one OF the
most elegant young ladies In this country.
The msrriage will take place In November.
uappy and f0rtunate man. Good wishes at
tend him and her 10 whom he has pledged MS
troth.
THERE will DO n match game of base bail
between the Ahbevillc and Ninety Six mines,
s O'Clock. The Abheville nine are making ar
rangcmeHts to give the Nlnety-SiNians a
warm reception.
THE picnic at Warrenton on last Saturday
WAS 4 complete success. The dinner could
not be surpassed either as regards quality or
quantity. Quite a large crowd was present
md all seemed to enjoy themselves to tho Ut
most.
A meeting Of the congregation Of the Able
morrow, Thursday, afternoon, ut 6 o'clock, to
consider tho question OF calling q pastor. 4
full attendance Is requested.
TuEladies in Judge Cothran's family and In
Young gentlemen, went to Little Mountain
last Friday in Democratic style, on a picnic
excursion.
W;,rrenton sold Ice cream and lemonade Al
the picnic, realizing some thirteen or fourteen
dollars, which will be added 10 the building
fund.
fist church at this place fast night. He Is the
corresponding secretary OF the state Mission
Board and is travelling in behalf OF that So
ciety.
TIE Worlds Exposition buildings and ma
chinery were sold last Monday for SlI5,op.
They were purchased by Mr.. Newman. prob
nbly for the New Exposition Company.
THE colored base ball club Of this place
played n match game with the Anderson club
on last Friday, the score being AZ 10 ~ In IN
vor OF the Aooeyille club.
WE hear that the ladies Of the Presbyterian
church will have ice cream and lemonade FOR
sale at the base ball ground this evening.
Success to them.
Fourth Of July, and tho Lcdqcr. is greatly de-
lighted thereat. We congratulate our con-
temporary.
GENERAL HEMpnILL and his daughter,
Miss Annie, went to Greenvile last Monday
to attend the meetin: of the State Press Asso-
citation.
THE work Of moving the Methodist church
is being rapidly pushed forward. Hands are
now engaged in laying tina tracks for the roll
ers.
I'LL. MILLER. NJ. D., OF Due West, has Just
been honorpd with the distinction Of A. NJ,
from Washington and Jefferson College, Pa.
Mr.. TOM PRrrcIARp after a short stay at
home, on account of sickness In his fathers
family, returned to his post last Saturday.
THE crops In the Warrenton section are
looking very promising, and II the seasons
continue will make fine yields.
THE work of laying brick on the new shop
on the Marshall House lot has been COM
henced by Mr.. b. X. Beacham.
Mr.. SCOTT, Of the Mccormick Advance. was
in town last Monday. He drives fine horses
and rides in fine vehicles.
THE Anderson base hall club will play q
one day this week.
MEssRs. R. E., AND RICHARD HILL left
yesterday for Al extended trip TO Kentucky
dnd Tennessee.
49, - xYyr1~- Aft e"zo TO-
particulars about some fine JERSEY cattle he
has for sale.
sEE what Walter L.. Miller. ESQ, had to say
OF "Woman" at the Columbia Female com.
mencement.
SEND down To Mrs. Cooglcr's. and get
enough Ice to keep yourself cool; ]. $. Ham
nond. June IL, 2m.
tt1ss SALLTE SHILLITo is spending some
time with the family Of Mr.. F. A. Wilson, Of
Warrenton.
THE Ninety+Six base ball club. Is expected
here to-day to try their skill with the Abbe-
Vile nine.
FRUIT is coming to town very slowly this
season and consequently bringing a very fair
price.
REV. MIR. CHrsoLM conducted the union
meeting In the Methodist church last Sunday
hight.
REV. Mr.. CHIsoI.M conducted services in
the Presbyterian church at this place last
week.
WE zee It stated that Sam Jones converts
sinners ut the rate of a dollar and q half a
head.
QUITE n number of young men from town
attended tho Warrenton picnic last Saturday.
Mr.. !. y. WILSON. OF Warrenton, has GONE
OF tho finest cotton to be seen in the county
THERE will be n picnic Mt the school house
tear Mr.. J. s. Graves, on next Friday week.
Mrs. STEVENSON. WIZ lives near town, left
last Monday to visit re Wives in Illinois.
OWING to the absence OF the editor we have
fewer locals than nsua! this week.
SOME watermelons were offered for sale on
our streets one day last week.
A COUPLE OF wagons OF ~S6termelons were
sold In town last SATURDAY..
THERE has been q lightning rod man in
town for several days.
Mr.. J. s. HAMMOND had a lightning rod pu,
on his house yesterday.
A sick dog was shot on the Marshall House
lot last Monday.
Mrs. L. II. RUSSELL went to Little Noun
tain yesterday.
Mr.. JAMES 8. Perrin Is of to tho Press
Association.
Mr.. D. H. MAG1LL, Of Hodges, was III town
on last Monday.
MIR. ]. A. RAMEY, is quite sick.