The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-12-29

THE stores and bar room were all closed on
Christmas day, aud our public square pre-
scnted dull appearance. Except for the fire
recSets, u and the crowd crowd Of colored boys boy the the
square would have had the appearance of
Sunday. We never before saw roman cam
cry night the square has been lighted up by
flying balls of fire. The greatest fun seemed
to be In shooting roman candles at the back
of n retreating negro.
Miss ANNA JONES. OF this village, has just
returned from Grcenville, where she has been
taking instructions In music under the tni-
tion of PROT DeCamps. She has a talent for
music Instrumental and is quite an accom-
plished young lady, whose literary education
has eminently qualified her as teacher In
our schools. and whose skill in instrumental
music. together with her ability 10 impress
pupils, make u teacher Of no ordinary merit
A majority OF the country press have sas-
pended publication this week to give printers
and editors an opportunity to enjoy the
Christmas holidays. The times are SO duff
that the Press and Banner is much tempted TO
follow suit, but as we several years ago aban-
doned the plan OF SuSpanding on Christmas
week. we expect henceforth TO print every
week IN the year, until we give up the job en-
tlrely.
co!Ored. are expected to be at the village next
Monday, Sale Day. Very many farmers and
laborers have not arranged for another year,
and we shall expect to hear much of agricul-
ture on Monday.
MR.. R. c. WILSON, who has been in the
Press and Banner office for several years, will
turn his attention to agriculture next year In
as good farmer as he is n printer. he will
be one OF the most successful farmer Of our
acquaintance.
Mr.. w. S. BELL brought q colored man to
Jail last Friday night, under charge OF steal
ing hog. He brought another colored man
to the same place on Tuesday night of last
week, under charge OF horse stealing.
Mr.. ARTHUR SAssARD. typographer in the
Register Office. Is on a visit TO his parents in
Abhevllle. Arthur Is an excellent type setter,
and his steady habits make him pride TO
his parents.
COLONEL AND Mrs. o. T. CALHOUN were in
Anderson last week. Mrs. Calhoun going to
see friends and relatives. while the Colonel
went to argue case before the Master of that
county.
IT Is quite likely that the whiskey men
will not complain of Senator Murray's bill
falling TO prohibit, II the people choose to
close the bar rooms In Anderson.
COLONEL o. T. CALHOUN has rented the
handsome house Of Mr.. T. c. Seal, and will
make that his home next year, while Mr..
Seal will live in the New Hotel.
DR.. ]. LowRIE WILSON did not go to Nash
do His health was such that he thought 1t
better for him to stay at heme.
Mr.. w. D. LoMAx spent his Christmas in
Smithville. He, like Mr.. ]. F. Livingston,
went bird hunting but he, unlike Mr.. Liv-
ingston, got no birds at all.
THE charades at Donalds last Friday night
were quite a success. The performance will
berepeated tonight "wednesday for the ben
eft OF the school eouse.
AN unusual number Of turkeys were sold
in this market during a few days before
Christmas, and many OF our people had o
good dinner on that day.
PURCHASERS now have rare opportunities
for buying lien cattle and poor horses and
mules. Cows range from Sc to So, and some
go as high as Sl2 or Sl5.
Last Wednesday Col. J. J. Norton Of Wal
haila was elected Judge Of the Eighth Circuit.