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


DURING the counting OF the votes on last
Saturday and when the committee had moth.
ing before it Capt w. {. MCGOWAN rose and
said he wished 10 thank the people OF Able:
vile for the splendid vote which they had
given him. lie said the result OF the election
was then uncertain, but whatever the result,
that he would hold his head as high Us the
highest. That he had been corn and bred Ill
Abbeville. expected TO live and dlc in -lobc-
ville and that he valued the splendid endorse
ment of his neigbhors even more than the OF
flee ITSELF shou Id he be lucky enough TO get 1t.
He said that he had made the best run that he
could, that being young and perfectly un-
known IN the upper cauntles, anu being from
Abbeville, that he had weight to carry from
the very jump, but that he had the gratefu!
and gratifying selfconsciouSness OF having
done nothing i'll the canvass with which
to repro2ch himself. That he had made
and be the result what II may that he would
always be proud of the wonderful vote that
old Abbevlle had given him.
WE have quite number of marrlageable
young people in town. Let them agree and
begin life anew. \ good man need not defer
his marriage because Of his limited money.
1t would afford good woman the greatest
pleasure to help him make fortune. He
that waits to be rich before he marriages de-
priveS woman of her greatest pieasure--that
Of helping her husband to get rich, and he
that waits too long is discounted ten times as
much as any little mt oney he may acculnu-
late would be worth.
Mr.. RICHARD HODGES, a planter residing
near Hodges Depot, died on the Goth OF .iu.
gust after several months Of suffering. He
was IS years old and leaves wife and five
children. Mr.. Hodges possessed those quail
ties whose brilliancy attracts and wins friends
spontaneously. His neishbors loved him, and
their anxiety was shown by their daily visits
TO his bedside. He was honest, faithful and
true
WIN. L. BELL will leave to-day for Balti-
more and New York to assist Miss Hood In
buying his fall and winter stock. He will buy
the largest stock of goods this season that he
has ever handled, and the ladies can expect
everything new and novel in ladies' goods.
Miss Hood has wide reputation for taste and
style, and understands the wants of the la.
dies.
A difficulty occurred last Monday near
Stevens struck Jerry Turner with an axe,
knocking him down. Turner rose to his feet
and Immediately gave Stevens u severe cut
with knife. We are not informed as to the
extent OF the Injuries.
r. s. GALLOWAY, has for rent, a good one
horse farm and large six roomed dwelling
and plenty out houses 5 miles from Due
West. 100 acres in pasture running right up
to dwelling. 50 acres land can be put in culti-
walton If desired. If
Mr.. w. E. BELL, of this village and Miss
Claudie Ellis, of Due West, are to be married
Tomorrow morning. They 20 Immediately
on trip to New York and elsewhere Long
life and happiness TO them. The Press asld
Banner extends heartieSt congratulations.
Mr.. w. j. GAINES, Of the augusta Chronicle
is In town on q business trip. He now owns
property In the county and is a citizen Of Alb
beville, voting with US IN our elections. He Is
nn antiram-racker.
THE Bailey property at Greenwood sold yes
terday at high figures, front lots bringing
about 800. Mr. Il. Z. Blake was the pur-
chaser Of the homestead at Sl,6CD. Mr.. G. G.
Waller was auctioneer.
On account of Jewish holidays the store of
Messrs. p. Rosenberg & Co., will be closed
next Thursday and Friday, the 9TH and 7th
instant, and also on next Saturday week, the
18th instant.
Mr.. RILEY, living between Greenwood and
Abbeville, has a turkey gobbler that set on
guinea eggs, and hatched them, and the gob-
bier is now caring for the little guineas.
ICE cREAM;-The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church will dispense ice cream next Friday
night In the Court House. \ pleasant even
ing may he expected.
CAPT. +. $. HALE, who has been in town for
several weeks under treatment OF Dr. Hill,
Will return to-day TO his home III Ninety-Six.
much improved.
THERE will be q meeting of the Democratic
citizens in the Court House on next Friday
evening to nominate a ticket for Town Coun-
Gil.
MIR. w. ]. MILFORD is now owner Of the
steam engine which once run the printing
press of the associate Reformed Presbyterian.
TRINITY church will be open next Sunday
for lay reading. Mr.. Hanchel is still absent.
His condition is not materially changed.
MR.. q. w. CROMER has a peach tree with
the second crop Of fruit on IT. He exhibited
specimens IN town Monday.
'"TRoUrE" was in town last saturday He
always gives our readers good budget of
news from LowndeSvile.
Mr.. AND Mrs QUARLfS returned las: Fri
day from q pleasant trip to MIR, and Mrs.
Bowie III Asherilr, y. L.
WASrEp.--A secondhand box stove In
good Address par and
Banner, -Abbcville, :. C..
+. L. WILSON is closing out at cost. don't
fail TO go there before ii Is too late TO secure
some OF his bargains.
MR.. MCMILLAN is having platform scales
put up at his gin. II will be q great convent
ence to customers.
Mr.. w. JOEL. SMITH is in New York buy
Ing in q big stock OF goods for the Fall trade.
Miss MAMIE SEAL and Miss Maggie
Brooks ale visiting friends ut DOualdsvIile.
MR.. AND Mrs. HApDuN Will return this
week from the Northern markets
MR.. Tuos {. PERRIN is in town. Hearty
welcome to him.
Maj. ]. l.. WHITE, OF Bradley, was OH our
streets yesterday.
THE German Club will dance at Mrs Mar
shalrs tonight.
CAPTAIN l.. w. WHITE is Off for the North
ern markets.
ELLIS G. GKATDoN, Esq, and family are in
Edgefteld.
THE trees and vines on Magazine Hill need
trimming.
THE stnreS will close nt six o'clock until the