The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-03-07
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What town can make q better showing on
4 word of praise is due 10 our colored peo-
pie, majority OF whom voted the mo LII
cense" ticket. Much TO their credit and great
ly to their interests.
Rev. j. o. dsay delivered most excel
lent temperance address last Friday evening
before our temperance society. At the close
OF which Rev. A. L.. Patterson made q Few
feeling and earnest remarks to this people, ex-
horting them to come out and vote and TO
make new resolutions to do better. His re,
marks were most and sSo
then sang "Vote as you Pray"
Miss Belle Burch, of Elberton, Ga, who has
been visiting here for several months mas re.
turned to her home, much to the regret OF
many friends whom she had won TO herself
by her pleasant manner, and winning ways.
More than one heart is sad and lonely over
her departure.
a visit to her neice Mrs. DR.. Carlton:
Prayer meeting Is held every Wednesday
evening. would be glad TO see more OF our Of
flcial members out 1t is your privilege as
we'll as your duty to aid In this good work:
help u.s.. .,
zens (but license men) stepped boldly up TO
the polls, and after looking over the tickets
and ask Ing. a few questions, voted through
mistake the tickets for mo license" which
caused quite q lot Of fun. This goes to show
that right Will prevail.
energetic representative OF the augusta Ciror-
ielc, visited our town the other day In the In:
terests Of his paper. He represents good
live paper and should have the patronage or
this people. ..-s
The health Of our town was never better:
Our dudes are going around III their shirt
sleeves, but as yet none have donned their
Mr.. c. w. Cowan took advantage Of the
crowd on election day to exhibit his new cot
s Saturday was busy day in our town. our.
streets were thronged with people ana
vehicles Of every kind.
Good and wise government, with equitable
laws do much towards building up q town, re.
member this when you elect the next councfi
Tho Secretary Of our Temperance Society
being absent the other ntght, an excuse was
called for. Whereupon friend arose anu
said that Mr.. Morrah's calves had SO disturbed
his rest that he could not afford to lCSse tWo
nights sleep in succession. Moral don't alIoTT
your calves to worry your nelghbors.
The regular monthly communication OF
Jefferson lodge is held here the first Saturday
in each month.
Mr.. 4. NJ. Mosely has purchased the house
and lot formerly owned by Mr.. J. w. MorraL..
We are glad to see good men buying property
here.
Our unfinished churches with their spires:
pointing toward the sky stand as q silent.
reproah to our people.
Mr.. J. w. Morrah Is rcnovating his dwelling
which will add much to It's comfort as well as'
its appearance.
The weather for the past week has becn
beautiful and very invitingito lovers OF out
door work.
Mr.. J. T. johnson Is the "boss" mechanic Of
our town. He works fast, does it well. and ID
living prices, hence his success.
Farmers should call and see what w. I.
Mcdonald tat w. X. Powell's store) has TO
show you. II will save you money, time and
labor.
RI YOU want the Mt. Carmel news subscribe
for the Press and Banner. This paper Is full
of news from every part of our county.
Guano is scarce, demand great, supply lin.
tied.
The Mt. Carmel boys are speaking Of get
ting up brass band. This is good moVe,.
and We wish them success.
Il. z. Parchal has the mumps, guess they
will 60 to the rounds Of our town. M.