The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-02-01
DUE WEST PACT AND COMMENT.
The Trial Justice Question -. The
Unanimous Petition for the Re.
appointment of Mr.. sitton-.-Many
Matters of Interest.

Matters of Interest.
DUE WEST, Jan. 30, 1855.
Did you see the eclipse OF the moon satur'
u The Weather North and West is on perfect
Whilst we are having sunshine and not
single snow, people are freezing to death by
the score in other parts.
Misses Lille and Lulie White, of Green
willie have quite large class in fancy work.
Those who have seen their handwork pro-
nounce 1t quite exquisite.
The young men have organized skating
rink at Mr.. Brooks carriage factory ana haYe
We are panied and surprised at the posi-
ton Of the Greenwood Tribune on Prohibition;
The Lopndesviile advertiser well replies and
fully covers the ground in opposition to the
position taken.
Prot. ]. II. Miller took his class up on the
observatory and let them view the moon in
The Semi-Annual Of the Philomathean
Society occurs next Friday night The pub
lie are cordially invited to attend.
Ga, repairing and upholstering furniture.
He fixed up handsome set for Mr.. John A..
Devlin. The set consists Of IL pieces, and
looks entirely new. They are beauties and
There was o most enjoyable rainbow party
at Mr.. NJ. B. Clinkscales last week, and the
hours flew away with swift wings. Miss
the young ladies who acted on the committee
to award the prizes on sewing. Mr.. Chas. E.
McCay was given first prize for best sewer.
Our Due West ladies will take note Of this.
Mr.. Homes McAdams was awarded second
by these fair ladies and Mr.. Addirson Car
vile was awarded the tin cup. A most plea
SAINT occasion was this.
Mr., r. o. McAdams, OF Antreville has three
children Ill with the fever.
DR. Wideman has been improving for some
weeks slowly but for the last few days Is hard
Iy so we'll. He scenes to have hard time OF
Rev. w. F. Pearson goes this week to marry
Mr.. Robt- Sharp and Miss Willie Newell. Mr.
on eue rena
Mr. william Seawright at Mr.. w. E. Bells.
Mr.. Bell is accommodating, gentleman and
glad TO see his customers and with an excel
We were pleased with the recent editorial
OF the Press and Banner on the C., c. G. & G..
r. R. It states plainly and coneisely the po-
time clearly defines that Of the editor.
The friends OF Trial Justice Sitton had
new petition signed up by every voter OF
citizens from the township. In fact every one
who was asked, most cordially affixed his
name, This petition was Immediately for
point ] Judge I'd S Sitton. Where it is understood
that Mr.. SItton is the unanimous choice of
our people, and only consents to serve again
at their urgent Request ana is nd Dp All
strange II the Governor does not comply with
the unanimous wish of the people thus plain
ly expressed. If our own people don't know
what kind Of q Trial Justice suits them, it
would seem rahter difficult matter for one
to select for u.s. We doubt If Mr.. Sit ton has a
superior in his Office, every thing considered.
In his book sent to the grand jury at this
term of Court he has not O single cent charg-
ed against the State. Light expense in his
age such officers instead OF turning them out :?
The citizens Of Due West unanimously say
yes.
He ia a capable and accommodating officer.
Owing TO the kindness OF Messrs. Link and
Mop throSg
berg & Co. These gentlemen have three
stories to their building and a fine assort-
ment of goods with accommodating and po
Owing to the kindness of Sheriff DuPre we
were shown through his exqusitely beautiful
hot house. 1t is treat to 60 into TINS palace
&C, were curiosities. The Grand Jury enjoy
ed the invitation.
We enjoyed call at the National Bank-we
always do. President Wardlaw and Cashier
Barnwell are such excellent and kind gentle
men one cannot fail to appreciate the eir kind
ness; We are glad the bank is enjoying
good business.
We made the acquaintance for the first time
of Col. G. w. Connor, Of Cokesbury. He Is an
excellent gentleman:
We were associated with Mr.. &. A. Nisanska
on court work and found him an excellent
business man, and so with Messrs. Cochran
and Latimer.
We met Lawyer Chiles, of Pickens. He re-
ports Col. Bowen as in high spirits over the
6. G. G. & C.. r. r. Mr.. Chiles Is solicitor Of
the road.
=, Capt. King, Of Ninety-Six, was at court with
8 beaming countenance.
Mr.. Frazier, Of Ninety-Six, was made chair
man of the Grand Jury and made a good Of
flcer.
The Grand Jury returned four true bills
against parties selling liquor without license.
to CO.
The juries are doing good work and de-
spatching business with the aid Of the Judge
and Solicitor.