The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-02-02

Inc mai tacIlltIGS OF the people NV
ing in the Antreville section are very
poor. They only get one mail a week
and that is from Due West every Sntur-
day. They ought to have a mail at
least three time a week from this place,
and we are sure, if they will get up
petition to that effect and forward it to
our Congressman, he will cndeavor to
have the evil remcdied. Look after
your own interests gentleman, and
attend to this matter.
We learn that two negroes were
drowned in Savannah River on last Sun
DAY. They together with Mr.. WIN.
Brownlee, Of Georgia, were in a bateau
going down the river to meet a boat,
when the batcau turned over. Mr..
Brownlee succeeding in saving himscl!
by floating to an island, though he was
nearly frozen, when rescued. he
negroes have not been recovered as
yet.
The advertisement in the MESSENGER
Of "A. w. Smith, Assignee of Quarlcs &
Thomas. brought out the whole town
on Tuesday. The store was crowded
all day, and customers were clamorous
to be waited upon. We heard several
remark that the scene in the store re-
minded them Of the Bee stores right
after the war. Judic,ous advertising
always pays. Advertise in the Mrs.
sENGER and try it.
The sales Of the books Of the Able
willie Literary Club took place on Satur-
day last. The sale was very poorly
attended and the books sold for less
than they have ever sold for before.
Any one having out ary' magazines are
earnestly requested to send them in at
once. in order that they may be turned
over to the purchasers OF them
Mr.. Charles Smith Trentlen, of Cokcs-
bury. son Of Col. John +. Trentlen,
died in Washington, D. c.. Of consump-
ton, on the 9th Of January. He
studied law in Judge VIM. w. Smiths
office in Arkansas and was admitted to
the Bar in that State. Age about 25
years.
Mr.. John Trcntlcn Berry. Of Cokes-
bury, nephew of Col. John +. Trcntlen,
died in Eufaula. Alabama on the 14th Of
January, Of consumption. He was n
very bright and promising youns man
of about % years Of age, and was pre-
pairing himself for the ministry in the
Methodist Church.
The following, is the result Of the
municipal election at Mt. Clrmel w.
r. Powell, Intendant. Wariens NJ.
w. Paschal, NJ. NJ. Tarrant, Il. G. Baker,
and =. S. McCelvcy. They are all
representative men, and will doubtless
give the town good government.
Mr.. Wyatt Aiken is in his place as
stenugraphcr. He is staying with rcla-
tives in town during Court. He re-
ports that his father is better. and this
will be welcome news to the people Of
this county, upon whose affection and
respect Col. Aiken has such Il strong
hold.
The Clerk Of Court, Maj. Zciglcr, has
been suffering for some days with cold
and hoarSencss-but you can't keep
him away from his post. He is as faith
.rul as he is popular. and every body
knows what his popularity is in this
county. and how richly he deserves the
good will Of this people.
Richard CAN'T has improved his
tonsorial establishment considerably.
He now has a fine barbcr's chair and
his shop nicely carpcted. His razors
are all sharpencd up and he guarantees
you a good shave, or Il fashionable hair
cut at living prices.
There il in the town Of Abheville.
a middle aged couple. enjoying good
health, who stay ut home so closely
that they have never seen the new
Catholic Church or any Of the buildings
on Main Street above it hat have been
erected in the past two years.
Every one who heard Mr.. Lees es-
say on the 'Common Law says it was
superb. We hear that our neighbour.
the Press and Banner, will with it's
usual enterprise, publish it. We hope
so. 1t is a valuable paper.
Mr.. j. II. Lyon and family have NOV
ed into the new Presbyterian parsonage,
which has been finished and is one of
the pretticst houses in town. 1t is a
great addition to the appearance of that
part Of the street.
Public Sales.