The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-25
~LOwndeSville Locals.

LOWuueSVlllc LOCALS.
Mr.. II. Y. Hill, the photographer is
now in town and has fixed ND a "shanty''
and is prepared to furnish the Counter
felt presentment" to all applicants. in un-
limited numbers. What q time for the
bellies and beaux exchanging "pretties."
We know how it is ~ourself, having been
all along there.
A few days since Mr.. John Hall, of
Laurens County, was here wanting to
buy a house and lot. He did not make
a trade then, but no doubt will. and then
will move over.
Mrs. Marion Latimer spent n few DAYS
in our midst week before last, visiting
relatives and friends. She has been
making her home at Anderson, Court
house, slnce the death of Mr.. Lutimer
last October.
Since my last we have had rain upon
rain, here o great deal, and there a great
deal. Almost every bridge upon Rocky
River. in this county, has been either
swept away or damaged beyond repair,
That river was higher it has been since
81 The damage to the corn and cot
ton crops is immense, but even this
dark cloud has n silver lining. The Fall
oats having been almost totally DESTROY
ed, the farmers sowed largely this
Spring. Those oats are now heading,
and our late rains which were so de-
stluctive in some respects will greatly
increase the planters chances for pulling
through.
The rains were cold for the season.
Fires were again enjoyable. There is
an dc adage Of which we were reminded
"A fog in March, a frost in May" There
was u fog on the 10Th of March. The
frost did not quite come to time. 1t was
quite cold the 18th and 18th. We had
a fog the 29th Of March. | will not
FISK my reputation as weather prophet
by predicting a frost, of u corresponding
date, this mouth.
Work upon u railroad was suspcnd-
ed last Monday, to crafty the wish Of
the hands for a holiday. In speaking Of
the railroad ! am reminded Of nm arb;.
tration q few days since. A widow Indy
near this place felt that she had been
damaged by the railroad wagon trains
passing over her crops. She, through
her agent appealed to Mr.. Wadley, gen
eral manager. He agreed to leave it to
th1ee d'sinterested men to assess tho
damages. After thorough inspection,
and mature deliberation, the referees
awarded to her the muniticcnt sum of
fifty cents.
A good many Of our folks were much
disappointed last Sunday. Information
had been received that the Associated
Reformed Presbyterians who have buiIt
a church at Mt. Carmel, were to have it
on that DAY. by DR.. w. NJ.
ur'er. Our people having a very high
OPINION OF the Doctors ability as n
preacher, made arrangements for an cx-
c'rsion upon the railroad to that place on
that day, but ut tho last moment word
was received that the dedication had
been postponed. Now this writer wouId
ask, are railroad excursions on Sundav
c~ommendable, even though thew be to
enable those taking passage. to hear The
nxpounding Of the Word Of God nv
celebrated Divines 1? At the risk of hc,
'ng considered fosyish, answer no..
a committee has been appointed to
'ook after the Methodist grave ward
situated where old Symrna once stood
Yearly two miles from town. AS we un-
1t this committee will have the
general supervision Of the grave ward
md will ut once have it cleaned off. and
with a neat and substantial
vail or fence. This is as it should be.
cannot be too careful Of the last
place Of our loved ones.
No preaching in any of our churches
ast Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Auld of the
dethodist Church filled an appointment
t the Ridge Church. Rev. TIC. Lyon of
Presbyterian Church was away at
ending Presbytery. There il preach
nS III the Baptist Church only once a
Month (2nd Sunday therefore there was
% preaching in that church last Sun.
ny.
Drs. Specr & Henry have entered into
c~opartncrship for the practice of medi-
IN and are ready and willing. day and
'ght. to respond to calls. We advise
nose expecting to get sick not to do so
J too great q hurry. as DR.. Speer.s
orse is a slow one, and Henry's horse
won't so. Give them a little
me and thoy will be there certain.