The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-11-21

THE dedication Of the Abbeville Presbytc-
rian church will take place on SaDoath, NO
vember 25th instant. Rev. w. I. Thompson,
d. D., OF Charleston, S. C.,will preach the ded'
ication sermon. Christians Of all denomina-
tions and the public generally are cordially
invited. By orderof the Session.
Miss LIE WHITSER's many friends here
will regret to hear that she was on the train
when the accident happened on the Air Line
Railroad last week. She Is not dangerously
but very painfully hurt, and is now at Toccoa.
1t will be some time before she can be moved
home.
GLENN MCCoRp, of Atlanta, was arrested
in Abbeyile last Monday. Detective Schlap-
back, OF Greenville. tclegraphed that he was
wanted. The detective came down yesterday,
with bench warrant from Atlanta tor the
prisoner, who is charged with perjury In a re-
cent famous murder case In Atlanta.
REV. MIR. BROWN and his bride werc in
town last Sunday. He preached In the Bap.
tist church, and the bride and groom received
were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs \. W.
Jones.
Miss LUCIA McGowAN, Miss Lucia Parker
Miss Mamie Hill, Miss Jessie Hill, Miss An
ME Hill, Pr Neutfer, and others whose
sas Sea- s0'Spena Gala week In the "c''S 0S the
Mr.. j. A. BRooBs of Brooks's Mill, it is
said, made six bales Of cotton last year on
three acres and threc-QuartcrS OF land. This
y
same amount of land, We will be glad TO
hear from Mr.. Brooks.
TIE german club danced at Mrs. Lawson's
last night. 1t was one of the most delightful
they have had in long time. Miss Simpson
and Miss Wardlaw were tho only strangers
present.
No SERVICE will be held in Rocky River
church next Sunday. Tho pastor, Rev. Mr.
Fennel, will attend tho dedication of the
Presbyterian church at Abbcrile.
IyIlI bo N town nart
Sale Day, and will pay the managers Of the
Federal election. They are requested to pre-
sent their claims on that day.
MEssRs. Z. e. SEAL and Thomas McGetti-
gan returned from Augusta on Saturday.
They report exhibits as being entered daily at
the Exposition.
PEOPLE going to Augusta had better hold
on to their pocket books. as they have arrest
ed forty plckpockets and among them was n
woman.
tion sermon next Sunday, preached an ad-
mirable sermon at the late meeting Of Synod
You will injurc your health by going out in
bad weather without an ovcrcoat. Go to T..
Rosenberg & Co. and get one real cheap.
The State ball was quite a success. The
crowd was not as large as usual which made
1T much nicer for the dancers.
MISS BESSIE NORWOOD left yesterday for
Augusta, where she will spend some time
with her friend Miss Clark.
MRS. ELLEN PARKER returned home last
week after long visit North to her uncle Mr..
Arthur. Parker.
Mrs. NANCY MCWUoRTER. wife Of James
McWhorter, of Due West, died last Tuesday,
the 18th instant.
THE post-ofllcc at Abbeville was entered
and robbed one night last week. About $50 Is
missing.
Mrs. AILETTE CHALMERS returned home
Monday after most delightful visit to An.
derson.
THANKSGIVING day will he general holi-
day in Greenwood, and all the stores will be
closed
THE Presbyterian choir has been practicng
in the afternoons this week for next Sunday.
Hon. w, ID. Mars and his daughter Mrs
Yeargrc spent Tuesday night In town.
Mr.. HASKCIE left for New York yesterday
to consult tho great oculist DR.. Matt.
MR.. r. &. MCLEEs, our new School Com
missioner, was in town on Monday.
Hon. J. H. MoRRAH with his sister, Miss
Belle, was in town on Monday.
ELLIS G.. GRAYDoS, ESQ. returned from
Edgetied on Monday last
Hon. w. D. MARS, with his daughter was
in town on Tuesday.
QUITE crowd Of young ladies leave next
Tuesday for Augusta.
MASTER HENRY BRADLEY was in town
one day last week.
SATURDAY was good day for the cotton
buyers.
II raiued all day on Monday last.