The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-09-05

lHE congressional COuVeuGlOu Vi
the Second District met last week and
had deadlock. The friends of the
three candidates stood firm for their
man, and after balloting 174 ballots the
Convention adjourned to meet Septem-
ber 11th, when Congressman will be
The vote stood the same
throughout the deadlock, Tillman hav-
ing %, Aldrich Is, and Henderson 10.
Twenty-three votes are necessary to a
choice, and there the matter stands.
Mr.. D. D. CURRAN, who succeeds
Capt. w. w. Starr us Superintendent
of the p. r. & w. G. R. r. passed up
the Savannah Valley Railroad last Fri
day in company with Capt. Starr MAX
ing an inspection Of the road. Capt.
Starr will leave next week for Macon,
his headquarters for his new work.
The Captain has great many friends
in Carolina, who regret to see him leave
the P. R. & w. G. road.
MISSES ANNIE DAVIS and Susie
NJ iller, of Ninety-Six, after a very
pleasant visit to Mr.. Jas. M. Young's.
returned home last Monday. We
know some of the young men out on
the Ridge ale truly sorry.
Mr.. r. L. MoOREHEAD, one of the
best farmers in this section was in town
last week. He wants to purchase some
pure red rust proof oats, and parties
having them to sell should call and see
him.
IN last weeks Press and Banner
"Troupe" gives an account Of a new
post Office out on the "Ridge." We
heard it had been petitioned for, but
did not know it had been established.
THE protracted meeting that COM
menced at the Ridge Church on Sum
day of last week came to a close last
Thurs day. Rev. w. S. Martin pre-
sided and reports good and success
full meeting. -.
Mr.. /. II. MCCALLA came over from
Elberton last week to attend the elec-
ton, and to spend day or two at
home. The heavy rains have been un-
favorable for his brick business.
Mr.. w. r. MCGEE, one of our
most successful farmers sold the first
new bale of cotton to It. Baker & Son
last Wednesday, Goth ult. 1t weighed
SIS lbs, and brought IA cents.
DR.. B. A. HENRY made visit to
his old home last week. He treated
himself to handsome road cart, and
is now prepared to make time in visit
ing his numerous patients.
The carpenters will soon begin work
on the Sturkey dwelling, preparing it
for E. H. Mathews, Esq, who will oc-
cupy it about the first of November
next.
THE lawn party that was so highly
spoken of, and enjoyed by those who
attended it, at Latimer two weeks ago,
was given by the "Croquet Club" of
that place.
MEssRs. H. A. TENNENT and E. G.
Machine spent last Saturday in Bor-
deaux. Their trip to this station was
principally on business.
MEssRs. D. L. BARNES and H. A.
Tenant have begun work on their liv-
cry stable, and the lumber Is being
hauled in.
WE met Mr.. w. S. Masters at Abbe-
vile last Saturday, and he reports the
crops not very good in the Mt. Carmel
section.
Mr.. J. G. HUcKABEE left last Mon-
day for Greenville, where he went to
accept position in the Exchange Ho-
tel.
Mr.. T. BAKER is remodeling his
dwelling. Mr.. jas. H. Burdett has the
contract, and is pushing the work.
MEssRs. ALPH BARNES and GAM
brell Huckabee worshipped at Cross
Roads church last Sabbath.
MEssRs. R. p. BLAKE and School
Commissioner McLees, of Greenwood,
spent last Friday in town.
Mr.. It. n. BAKER made flying Wis
it to Anderson last Saturday, returning
on the evening train.
Mr.. B. p. HUTCHINSON, Of Atlanta,
Ga, arrived here last Tuesday to re-
main week or ten days.
Mrs. BARKSDALE, of Macon, Ga,
is now OH q visit to friends and rela-
tives in this vicinity.
The opening of cotton has been
somewhat checked by the incessant
rains of the past week.
MEssRs. d. S. AND J. J. SCOTT went
to Abbeville last Saturday to hear the
result of the election.
Now is a good time for the mer-
chants to insert their fall advertise
ments.
OUR merchants will have in stock q
large and fashionable supply Of winter
goods soon.
MEssRs. w. l.. AND ]. Y. MILLER
were here last Friday and spent the
day.
AIEssRs. J. w. HARDEN and J. NJ.
Cook, went up to Starr last Friday on
business.
OUR popular friend, Mr.. Geo. Col
ier, of Atlanta, was in townst week.
Mr.. w. II. MARTIN after anabsence
Of several weeks has returned.
Mr.. +. r. HORTON has moved into
his new quarters on depot street.
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