The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-09-16

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An essay read before the Abbeville
Literary Club on July "a, by Mr..
George @. Hodges, school commissions
Of AbbevilIe County, advocating certain
changes in the school law OF South Car
olina, has attracted SO much attention in
the up-countrv, and has received SO
many favorable comments, that it has
been secured for publication in the
NeUS and Courier on Wednesday
next. The Improvement Of our com-
ing more than aver before the thoughts
and attention of the progressive men Of
the State, and this essay is a valuable
and timely contribution to the litera-
ture on the subject.
John Wess Rykard is like Gen. Cling
man ofN c., n firm believer in the efficacy
of tobacco as n medical agent. He in
forms US that he was cured Of an almost
fatal case Of rheumatism by the appli-
cation of wet tobacco leaves. And that
a few days ago one Of his children was
suffering from severe pains in the leg.
After trying nearly everything else in
vain he used tobacco and the little one
was almost instantly relieved. We be-
leivc that General Clingman has written
a treatise on this subject. 1t may be
there is something in it. At any rate it
is we'll to remember it.
The young boys who played base
ball with tho Troy boys here about two
weeksfago went down to Troy on last
Wednesday with tho determination Of
turning the tables OH the Troy boys and
its is probable they would have done SO
had not the rain put a stop to the game.
At the end Of the fourth inning the score
stood Is to 8 in favor Of the Abbeville
boys.
When in Augusta and desiring any
thing in the stove lire you should not
fail to call on Mr.. w. l. Delphi, who is
all extensive dealer in such commod.
tiles. You will find Mr.. DELPHI quite a
courteous, polite and obliging gentleman
and he will sell you goods as cheap as
the cheapest. Look out for his adver-
mcnt III our next issue.
Our townsman M. j. DcBruhl, ESQ,
made a narrow escape from fire on last
Saturday night. a lamp on the table
was accidentally upset, and the whole
room soon enveloped in flames. The
presence Of mind Of those present alone
saved tho house and the flame was
smothcrcd out before much damage was
done.
Prof. Wistar Archer. Of Virginia ar
rived i'll Abbeville on Saturday last and
opened the High School OH Monday.
Miss Brooks the lady assistant who was
elected disappointed the Board Of Trus-
tees at the last moment and they have
not yet secured any one to take her
place.
We regret to hear Of the extreme ill
ress of Mr.. l.. K. Bowic's child. 1t is
suffering from pneumonia. We trust
the good Lord will spare this babe to it's
parents. But if He take it hence he
will give them strength to bear the
edict of Him. who said 'Suffer little
children to come unto me."
The Rev, r. N. Pratt, now Of Bcnncts-
vile, returned last week to visit us for
a day or two here in his old home. We
were all glad to see him, and to know
he is contented and prosperous in his
new home. 4 host Of friends here
wish him and his, prosperity and happi-
ness NIL their lives.
Mcssrs. Bell & Galphin announce in
another column that they have a SPLEEN
did stock of millinery &C., on hand.
We don't we'll see how our ladies can
keep away from their store rs they haye
everything to attract them, viz. pretty
goods and handsome gentlemen to show
them.
Mrs. Mamie. G. Stevens, of Green
wood, died Mt the residence Of Mr.. j. w.
Pinson, Monday night, of consumption,
age 36 years. She was a consistent
member of the Methodist church. She
buried at Greenwood cemetery
Tuesday afternoon.
Gildcrs pills are the best.
Try Ayers Pills, and Be cured. Mis-
cry is a mild word to describe the mis-
chief TO body and mind caused by hab-
itnal constipation. The SECULAR use of
Ayers Cathartic Pills, in mild does. will
restore the torpid visccra to healthy ac-
ton,
One of the most cntcrprisiny and re-
liable firms in Augusta is that OF platt
Brothers dealers in furniture &c. If
you wish anything in that line be sure
to call upon them. They have a stock
on hand. that will please the most fas-
tidious and their prices will not lie COM
planned of.
The many friends Col. j. Townes
Robertson We're glad to see him on the
streets on Saturday. He is out now
nearly all the time and came on the high.
way to complete his recovery. He is a
good citizen whose recovery will be APP
preciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Haddon have lust
returned from the Northern markets.
The ladies' may expect something new
and stylish as the Messrs. Haddon
knows just what to buy. See their adj
vcrtisoment in this issue.
II p prevents malaria.