The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-07-21
"EAST END" ECHOES.
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE.
The ReguIators.--Candid s--- Prohi-
bitiOn 49, -Anti-Railrond Men -. Up
land Corn Preparing for the
Stock Fair.

NINETY-SIy, July 10, 1856.
Col. Hammett took dinner In Ntnety-SiX on
last Wednesday on his way to Augusta. Vice.
President Kirk and Treasurer Pope accompa-
MED him thither.
The Anti-Railroad men 1t is said have rails
$500 paper for the RRnFpoTs 91
more than pay all the taxes OF those VINO con-
tribute towards this fund.- It Is pity men
will bo SO deluded. They will not only lose
this amount but have their taxes to pay be-
Sides but II they can stand 1t we can.
Mr.. W. C. MCGOWAN was In town few days
ago on business. Mr.. MCGOWAN Is special
and has our hest wishes for his success In life.
Mr. Cowan, a book agent, took In our town
one day lately. He has his lesson by heart.
Mr. Thomas G iba
curtailing or condeBsing his farming opera
lions, and to pay more attention to STOCK
raising. His head Is level.
Miss Alexander of North Carolina, Is visit
ing her cousin Miss Mamie Blake. She is
quite charming looking young lady and we
don't wonder at some of our young men De-
ing captivated. -.,., :.
has been worked bottoms failure.
Col. Alex Stuart, senior member Of the hrm
of Stuart & Co., contractors on the Atlantic,
Greenville and Western Railway has been IN
Col. =. +. Calhoun, candidate for the Legls-
lature was around 10 see us last week. Col.
Calhoun came amongst us believing THIS was
he left that he had many friends in Ninety
Six township. We are satisfied that he will
get fine vote here.
Arrangements for our Fair are progressing.
The Executive Committee are doing every
thing in their power 10 make the enterprise
success.
Col. r. F. Crayton, of Anderson, was down
on a short visit few days back. The Colonel
welcome at Ninety-SiX. and If he Will run lor
some State office we will support him with
great deal Of pleasure. .
esteemed friend Mr.. ]. j. Cooper Is with her
parents on short visit.
The meeting in the interest of school for
noxt year on last Friday evening was adjourn
ed till next Friday evening ut O'clock. We
hope by that time TO have number OF appll,
cations to place before the patrons. Don fail
to turn out this is an all important meeting:
The Anti-Railroad party Is still holding its
meetings at the Old Fort. But we venture TO
say that before they ever get q trial OF thelr
case the railroad will be graded and ready Tor
the iron.
work. understand several letters have been
received in our community. They evidently
do their work at night. and IL is always sharp
The colored folks had picnic at Old Fort
last Saturday, proceeds to pay Tor band H.
strumentS.
The little "East Ends" are under many obli-
cations 10 MT. II. -. AQulSOI lOI u OuohCe Va
nice luscious peaches. They were fine and
we all enjoyed them very much. Mr.. Addl-
son has a fine orchard and 1t is pleasure TO
him to dispense MS blessings amongst those
who are not so fortunate.
Major JEFF. Powers. Of Coronaca, was down
on a business trip last week. The Major is
splendid farmer, industrious and persercring
and deserves success.
Mr.. James L. Hetferman has fine milk COW
for sale.
verey by jumping from a. buggy: as r. s.,or,
The many friends Of Mr.. Thomas Z. stuart
were delighted to see him. He lives now In
Greenville, and Is on short Visit 10 hls ma
tive heath. No better young man ever grew
up around Ninety-SiX than he. He has the
best wishes Of all who know him.
Or. G. H. WaddeH at present supervisor OF
Registration tor Abbevflle county Is candl-
date fur legislative honors. The Doctor
though not n farmer in the true sense Oh the
word, has always farmed in connection with
his practice. He is in every way qualihed 70
represent our county, und If elected Aooev1lic
county will not have cause 10 regrehC III, It,
brought out by the farmers, and we trust an
good men who have the Interest OF the county
ut heart will support him; m;-e
We notice that our old friend McSweeney
has taken unto himself wife: We are glad
of it. He, like great many old bachelor edi-
tors, is too good a man to always live alone.
HIS Nnety-Six friends congratulate him.
Now Is the time 10 rub up and fix up your
stock Don't wait until the day of the Stock
SHOW and then have cause TO be ashamed Of
your neglect and your stock. Buy nice hal-
ters and nice brides. They are useful ana
pretty ornaments to nice animal.
Persons who desire TO enter horses IN the
trotting or pacing contests VIII please aual esS
r. l.. Pratt, who has charge OF that depart
ment. He will give all the Information de-
sired.
We hope the people If Abbeville will make
an issue on prohibition. Let us see how the
people stand, and how the candidates stand.
man who Is afraid to come 10 the front ana
tell his views on this or any other subject Is
not the man we want. He Is not worthy oi
the suffrages of free people.
We hope the farmers Will push thelr move
mentand see that none but farmer candidate es
arc elected to office. We do not mean by this
that they should ostracise any class. put lrt
them be the judges as to who they Will vote
for, be he lawyer, mechanic or any thing else.
They should demand and take nothing less
than the lions share. All or none.
Master Hazel Smith and Master Ed. Rogers
are off on q visit TO Master Archie Smiths, at
Chappelrs Depot.
Mi. John Watson who has been at Atlanta
attending commercial college, mas graduated
and returned. ,
Col. James II. Rice of our town, is candi-
date for Superintendent OF Education. Mr..
Rice Is n man of excellent education and well
qualified for the place. He taught the Ninety
Six High School for number or years: be-
sides representing our county in the LcEisa-
ture. He Is thoroughly enlisted in the cause
of practical education, and his friends believe
he Is the man for this important office.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sanders gave the young
folks a nice party on last Friday night. They
danced to the wee small hours. 1t was most
enjoyable occasion. EAST END.