The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-29
THE wheel of progress continues to

roll, and new improvements are being
made in our town. Messrs. ID. L.
Barnes and H. A. Tenant, have phr.
chased the Prather lot, and there Is not
a prettier place in our town for a cot
tage dwelling. They intend improv-S
ing it, and will begin work at once on
a ffrst-class livery stable, which is much
needed in our town. We bespeak for
them liberal patronage from our peo-
pie, and they will do all in their pow
er for their convenience and accommo-
dation.
Ville Nea0s arrived in town last Thurs
day from Anderson, having made the
trip on bicycle, distance of twenty
five miles. He uses the "Columbia
Record" and he keeps up its record,
which is in the lead. Mr.. Horton Is :
off on two weeks vacation, and his
friends here would have been glad to
have seen more of him. He left FRI
day for Williamson, where he will
spend several days with his fathers
family. ~
THE Messrs. Hadley, Of McCor-:.
! mick, are here using their paint brushes
with ease and rapidity. They are now
painting the brick store that is to be
occupied by E. II. Mathews, and sew
eral other contracts have been made by
them for the improvement Of the store y
houses and dwellings in town. Such
Improvements add great deal to the
appearance of our little village, and
nothing can serve as better index of
its prosperity.
COMPLAINTS are being made to us by
our subscribers with reference to their
not receiving the advertiser. We are
sure it is no fault of ours, for every
subscribers paper is carefully mailed
every week, and we are at loss to
know why the papers do not reach
their proper destination. We will in-
vestigate the matter and do all In our
power to see that our subscribers get
their papers.
| JUDGE w. N. RANSOM Is now push
ing his wood business near Col. Jas.
Edward Calhoun's, and has out several
train loads. He sent off train load
last Monday, and it was ditched near
Clark's Hill. No one was seriously
hurt by the accident, but the engineer
was badly bruised up.
LET the people wait and see the adj
vertisement of Mr.. E. R. Horton which
will appear in our next issue, before
they buy their stoves or tinware. The
prices that he will make will simply
astonish the people, because goods well
bought are half sold, and the goods
will be in in few days.
Mr.. E. H. MATHEWS, spent q day
or two in town last week the guest OF
N r In 1nff Snfr a
for Atlanta, but will be here again In
September to move into his new quar-
ters, that are now being prepared by
T. Baker & Son.
THE people of Abbeville County
should turn out OH the 31st and give
her candidate for Solicitor full vote.
The contest is lively one, and II Abb
beville County will do her duty, she
will get her reward.
CAPT. J. T. BARNES, of Barnes Sta
ton, was in town q few days ago, and
spent several hours. He reports the
crops looking we'll, and much improv-
ed by the recent rains.
Mr.. r. P. COTHRAN, Of Abbeville,
was in town last Thursday on business.
Mr.. Cothran has great many friends
here who are always glad to welcome
him in their midst. 80
Mr.. T. N. BAKER has been inspect
ing his old stamping grounds for the
past week, and in the short period OF
seven years he found many changes.
Mr.. J. B. FRANKS is still making
brick, and is also moving the kiln just
burned to the new stores OF T. Baker q
| hot holm O
Mr.. JAS. GILFILLIN, Of Greenville,
s. c., one of the Oldest shoe men on the
road, was in town last week, registered
at the Moseley Hotel. ~.
Mr.. G. r. BAKER went to Anderson
last Friday evening to attend lawn
party given by the young men OF the.
Ayers House. .~- 4
Mr.. E. II. SIMPSON. Of Ira, 8. c.,
paid us q visit last Friday. BE Is q
good farmer, and makes plenty Of corn,
ETC., at home.
Mr.. GEO. F. BURDETT was In town
a few days ago, driving new turnout,
and seemed much pleased with his new
horse. .
! Mr.. JOHN HORTON, who runs as
fireman on the Savannah Valley Rail-
road is off for short time on his vaca-
ton.
THE cotton in this section is just be-
ginning to open good, and picking will
soon commence and be the order Of the
day.
MRS. G. R. LEROY, after spending
4 some time in this vicinity visiting rel
atives, returned last Friday to Atlanta,
Ga.
MRS. A. SPEED spent day or two
of last week at Mr.. I. 81. McCaila's.
At least he said he went there?
YELLOW fever is spreading In Flor
ida, and several new cases have been
reported in the past few days.
PROF. J. H. HARB1N has succeeded
in getting up a singing class, and 1t
will be interesting.
Mr.. AND MRS. J. B. LEROY are now
in Cashiers Valley enjoying the cool
mountain breezes. .E
Mr.. J. T. YOUNG was in town last
week, and spent the night at Mr.. 3. ..
Bakers.
THE train was half an hour late last
Friday, caused from too heavy load.
Mr.. B. BoLLEN ALLEN went up to
Starr on the noon train last Friday.
MRS. J. G. HARDEN is some better,
and is improving very slowly.
THE Messrs. Hadley are now board"