The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-11
Contributed Locals.

ABBEvILLE, Dec. o, 1850.
Mr.. Latmcr, OF Bolton, has placed one OF
his Fire EXtingulshers in the oil mill ut this
place.
Miss Porter, of Wellington, was shopping in
town last week and reported proceeds OF the
supper given by the ladies Of the Baptist
church at Mt. Carmel TO be 81, and an enjoy
able time for all
Mrs. II. T. Lyon has been spending 4 few
days with relatives in town.
The Baptists of MI. Carmel have finished the
seats In their new church anu held services
there last Sabbath.
The Misses Mars from the Savannah side
were in the city last week.
Miss Emma and Luuie Riley were tue guests
of the Misses Moore last week.
II. w. Lawson d Co., have put down q neat
and substantial brick pavement In front OF
their store. This is an example worthy 10 be
followed by some Of our other merchants as
brick pavements.
The managers Of the oil mill tells us they
are running the machinery and will very
likely be crushing seed by this issue Of the
paper. Look out for oil.
Miss Belle Visanska is off to the city by tho
Sea, visiting relatives.
Mir. Henry Hill, of our town is lucky tel
low, attending two marriages in one-day.
"Better to be born lucky than rich"
Mr.. Richard Hill was driving some thigh
steppers" last week. He Is an expert in his
business, and has fine eye for the beautiful.
In obedience to the proclamation OF the
Governor there will be memorial services TO-
day wv ednesday l1th inst, in the Methodist
church, In honor of Jefferson Davis, who was
President of the Confederate States, and
whose remains will be inferred today. Thus
mother good and noble man has passed from
the sphere Of action. This Is a just and beau
tiful tribute Of respect and should be observ-
ed by all our people.
Last Sabbath was lovely day, and large
number Of our people attended services In
the different churches. Rev. Beatty preached
an eXcellentisermon In the morning, and we
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Merry Christmas will soon be here and
what u happy time for the little "brlSht
eyes," II you wish to see santa Clause"
just take a peep into Jim Lawson's store.
Our young ladies are anticipating pleas
ant time at the "calico ball" to be given at
the residence Of Mrs. Lee this evening 11th
instant.
Capt. John T.. BrOWnlee was In toWn last
Miss Mamie WInstock, OF Charleston. is
visiting relatives in ,Abberille: Miss Win
stock has many friends here and Is always q
welcome visitor TO our town.
Mr.. Miles Brooks, together with his sister
and Miss Darlington, worshipped at Rocky
River church last Sabbath.
Our town according to the vote OF the peo-
pie of AbberilIe county. was made dry
town" for two years, and It's citizens look to
those In authority for the suppression OF all
nuisances as we'll as rigid enforcement OF
stands be carried out, without mooting the
question Of "license or no license" until the
two years have expired in regard TO the plous
instruction Of their children.
The Methodist church is now supplied with
new hymn aud tune books, both choir and
pew, and we trust all will join in singing.
Rev. A. l.. Patterson filled the pulpit in the
Presby terian church last Sabbath evening,
and preached an excellent sermon to an at
tentive congregations.
DIR. :. G. Thomson is off to Charleston at
the annual meeting of the grand
lodge.
Palmetto leaves by an Abbevilc lady, who
now lives near Jacksonville, Florida. Miss
Mary Mcmillan had them for sale ut u cents
each. vi.