The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-03-20
WE are late in noting the death of Captain

WE are late In nOtlng the ueatn VI Sapt,lih
Dawson. Although he was killed Tuesday
evening, the news Of his death was not re-
ceived here OH Wednesday morning until az
ter our paper was printed. so much has been
of Captain Dawson, that one who Is week
behind has not room to say much that has
not already been said. Even though we are
late, we will publish the news as soon as the
Weekly Ne,cs and Courier.
E. NOBLE ESQ.,, formerly Of the Abbeville
Bar Is now in San Francisco, at the nome o
his son, Mr.. Patrick Noble. He went 10 san
Francisco several months ago on a visit 10 his
son, and is now quite feeble-his health being
greatly impaired. AT last accounts MS conui'
ton was not favorable.
Miss WILSON from Baltimore, arrived III
town last Thursday, and will take charge o
VIM. E. Bells trimming department., Mis-
Wilson has been in the business several years
and understands the millinery business, and
will be glad to trim your hat In tho latest
style.
SOME of our boys around town are turning
their attention to raising chickens. Ihey
have several fin" breeds, ard if they continue
as we'll as they have begun, no DOUBT tney
will succeed in supplying our market with
frying chickens this Summer.
THE fruit trees are ont in full bloom. We
hope Jack Frost will keep away this Spring
and give US good supply OF fruit, which we
have not had in three years.
THE friends of MeSSrS. - Coleman and
Kenny Milford will be glad TO hear they have
reached California safely, and are much pleas
ed with the country.
MISS WILSON, of Baltimore, can now be
found at Mr.. Bells store, ready to furnish the
ladies with hats and bonnets of the latest
style.
MRS. LAWSON is sending some of her hand
some flowers to New York and Philadelphia,
where they are readily sold for good price.
Mr.. ]. F. G. DUPRE's hot house is prettier
than ever. 1t Is a feast for the eyes. II You
don't believe it 60 and see it.
MISS McDoSALD, Of New York, has return, aI,|
is we'll known in Abbrille.
MIR. AND MRS. R. w. HADDoS and theil
daughter, Mrs. Sibley, of Augusta were shop.
ping In town yesterday.
Miss ANNIE HILL has returned from
Greenville, where she has been attending
school for the past year.
DIR. s. L. SwYGERT, OF Greenwood. has 10.
wishes for his success.
GENERAL HEMPHILL spent several days
last week in Orangeburg with his daughter
Mrs. 6. A. Neutfer.
Miss JENNIE DELPHI, who has been spend
ing the winter in Columbia, Is expected home
this week.
LAST Sunday was st. Patrick's day. 1t wa'
celebrated with usual ceremonies in most o.
our cities.
SATURDAY and Sunday were lovely Sprine
days. Everybody was busy at work in theii
gardens.
THE Rev. II. G. Pearson. the noted evangel
1st, Is preaching to crowded houses in Colum.
bia.
ME. A. d. CALHOUN, OF Greenwood, wor
Shipped at the Presbyterian church Sunday
MISS MAMIE LOU SMITH and Master joel
Morse are OH q visit to relatives in Atlanta.
MASTER JAMES BRADLEY, from Bradley
Mills, is attending Mr.. ThomSOn's school.
ONE OF Mr.. Richard Hill's fine mules run
away on Monday and broke q leg.
LOST a brass key. The finder will please re-
turn to the Press aud Banner office.
DIR. HUNTER and his sister, Miss Hunter
paid Abbeville visit yesterday.
Mr. Y. HADpoN was on n visit to his son
Mr.. II. NJ. Haddon, last week.
Mr.. CAPERs RILEY from Mt Curmel, was
in town on Monday.
REV. ]. IowRIE WILSON returned from
Georgia Saturday.
Mr.. R. s. spARKMAS, Of Greenwood, was in
town on Sunday.
Mr.. H. r. TURNER, of Ninety-Six, was il
town yesterday.
DIR. DoDsoN, of Donalds, was on our streets
Saturday.
Mr.. T. A. WHITE went to Verdery Satur
day.
Mr. j. d. WATSON paid us visit yester
day.
DR.. c. w. CAsoN was in town on Saturday
JUDGE CoTHRAN's health is improving.