The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-01-14
TELEGRAM a from Due West.


DUE WEST, January ~, 1885.
Miss Susie Calhoun has returned
from Augusta.
Mr.. J. +. Todd has a brand new bug
gy.
The new carpets Cor the new church
have been laid and "all things are now
ready when the debt is adjusted. TO
y. r. Presbyterian session it WAS unani-
mously agreed upon not to worship in
orr new church until the debt was adj
iustcd.
DIR. W. NJ. Gricr has been selected by
the pastor with whom the session left
this whole matter to preach the dedica-
tory sermon. The day Of dedication has
not been decided on, though. 18th Of
this month has been mentioned.
Professor J. W. Magill left our town
to-day to take charge OF Il cornct band
in Grecnvillc County.
Mr.. VIM. Alcwine and his ncishhor
Mr.. McClain had two legal battles
before Trial Justice Sitton, on last Sat
urday. Mr.. }. W. Magill representing
Mr.. McClain. Zach suit was for tres
l'oSS vi StoNN. III. NtCSftll WON his
and Mr.. Alcwinc lost by jury Disagree
ing.
a number Of new pupils have entered
the Female College since the holidays.
One or two havo also entered Erskinc.
We notice that Miss Jesse Bell one of
the fairrst daughters that was in attend
ancc On the Female College last year,
returned last Saturday and will take the
senior class.
The sudden death Of. Capt. II. NJ.
Johnson. the present proprietor Of the
Phoenix Hotel, cast a gloom over our
town. Few were aware Of his sickness,
which was Of only Il few days. Mr..
johnson had long been fighting against
consumption, though a very active
man. The late damp and disagrccablc
weather gave him an attack Of pneu-
monia and filed the bronchial tubes,
suddenly causing sutfocation. Sabbath
evening at 4 o'clock, Rev. w. l.. PRESLEY
preached the funeral and Rev. w. NJ.
Gricr made prayer. A very large crowd
was present to see the rites done to their
deceased friend. It was a gricvous
morning. and the stricken family need
all the sympathy and aid their friends
can give them.
The choir was particularly happy on
last Sabbath morning in their selection
Of church music, and sang with much
force and beauty. 1t is suggested they
arc tuning for the dedication.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsey Blake, of Green
wood, spent last Sabbath with Prof.
Hoods family, and worshipped with the
Associate Reformed people. They seem
to enjoy their new life. II have the
best husband in the world :" so says the
| young bride. We understand Mr.. Blake
is u model young gentleman and fully
reciprocates these sentiments.
MoIE ORANGE BLOSSOMS.
On last Thursday the whole upper
end Of Due West was in a stir. Cards
had been issued by Capt. r. C. Sharp
and lady, inviting the fortunate receivers
to the marriage of their youngest and
only remaining daughter, Miss A. Ada
Sharp. The groom. Mr.. w. II. Gillespie,
is an extensive land owner Of Kentucky,
and is a fine looking gentleman. They
say the third time is thee harm; so was it
with this gentleman he had made two
trips on the the third. he carried back
with him his blushing bride. The ccre
mony took place at IL O'Clock n. NJ,
Rev. w. l.. Prossly officiating. Costume :
The groom, faultless black cloth, with
necktie to correspond, and white kids.
The bride, navy blue satin, with gold
brocades. orange blossoms, and dia.
monds. After the ceremony the select
guests were invited to a sumptuous
feast, where all went as merry as a mar
riagc bell.
The happy couple left on the evening
train for New Orleans. They expect to
spend some three weeks, taking in the
Exposition. A letter. post received
states that their trip was made by close
connection, and in every way pleasant,
and that they will be glad to have their
friends write them at the st. Charles
Hotel, New Orleans. X.