The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-21
WIDE AWAKE MOUNT CARMEL.
Alliance Picnic---Sunfower Party.
A Prisoner in a Burning Gala
bOOSe-SuntIay TrainS-ViSitOrs.
Mt. CARMEL 6. C.. Aug

Quite a large crowd were present at the AL
lance picnic last week, and was much dlsilp-
pointed at the absence ofseveral of the speak
ers who failed to put In an appearance.
The meeting was opened with prayer py
Rev. w. A. Gaines, after which Mr.. John r.
Blake of Greenwood who Is President OF the
County Alliance, addressed the assembly IN
his usual happy and pleasing style. His re-
marks were humorous and at the same time
well seasoned with good and wholesome ad-
vice to the farmers, and greatly enjoyed by
all.
Col. NJ. 0. Tolman and other gentlemen be-
ing called upon responded in short and ap-
propriate addresses.
Dinner was now announced, and was spread
in abundance, and every one did full Justice.
After dinner fourteen Joined the Alliance,
making membership at this place of about
forty.
prndently and cautiously conducted, it may
yet become power within itself whose intlu-
ence will bring about many needed changes
in this day of monied rings. and mouopolies.
The "Snnfiower Party was not as great a
success financially as 1t should have been
Judging from the crowd. The recitations by
the young ladies were we'll selected, and
most charmingly rendered. To these ladies
the committee return many thanks, especial
ly to those who came from distance. Re.
ceipts OF the evening about f1fteen dollars.
Last Friday afternoon Judge Miller COM
mitted to Jail one Sam Kendix, colored. and 1t
being late Constable Tarrant put the prisoner
In the calaboose for safe keeping until morn
ing About midnight loud cries were heard,
for help when 1t was discovered that the Gala
assistance of Mr.. Powell and ]. r. Kennedy
the prisoner would have met sad and awful
doom. He was rescued and taken next
morning to the Abbeville jail. Our town Is
shovels and picks. also need money. So vio-
lators OF the law will take due notice.
Births-To Mrs w. r. Powell on the 5th
daughter.
Capt. Burch, of Elberton, Ca, with his
charming daughter Miss Belle are visiting re.
latives IN this place.
Mr.. Ed. Salinas, OF Charleston, paid our
town visit last week.
I'M. is of for Lowndesville this week, but
will have the news bottled by his friend, w.
r. McCannon, and will on his return uncork
Our townsman ]. W. Morrah has been sick
with bilious fever, but under the skil(ul
management Of DR.. Carlton Is once more on
his feet
Miss Sallie Scott, formerly of this place, but
now OF Abbeville is visiting in this section
where she has many friends and admirers.
Mr.. w. P. Calhoun, one OF Abbeville's hand
some young lawyers was present at the sun
flower Party" and as we were denied the
pleasure of being present can't say whether
he had SunfloWer pinned on his coat or not,
but we hear he had "fair lily" by his side,
one OF Mt. Carmel's most beautiful young
ladies.
Mrs. Johnson, beloved wife OF Mr.. J. D.
Jc hnson died at this place last week. Many
friends extend their sincere sympathies to
'HH %RememSer SareaSe % the Sabbath day to keep it
holy" is q divine command, and should be
observed not only by individuals, but by ma
tions, then let the influence of Christian peo-
pie everywhere he exerted to stop the run.
hing Of trains on the Sabbath day.
No trains Will be run on the Savannah Val
ley railroad on the Sabbath day at present.
IN ut En fraN O
puplic govern themselves accordingly.
Miss kebecca GriffiE Is visiting relatives In
this town.
hear young lady is coming home, write a
note and leave it to be received on her arrival,
this looks to US q little like taking time by
the forelock, but we suppose all is lair In love
and war, and he who would be first, must be
MIR. and Mrs. Gaines, OF Edgef1eld, who have
been visiting their parents at this place nave
returned home.
building a store house on his own lot, and
hopes to have 1t ready for business this fall
This looks like business, and not like our
town was as some are wont to say asleep.
Mt. Carmel has only one unoccupied store
merchants.
Our town is not dead, nor even sleeping,
but is wide awake and don't you forget j.
We have fine crops and will have Dig trade
this fall
Store houses and dwellings for rent are in
demand.
Miss Emmie Boykin with her sister little
Marie are home again, after long absence,
and are cordially welcomed by many friends.
IN" was absent last week, but puts down
the news all the same.
Miss Leona Clinkscales. a charming young
lady from the Lowndesville neighborhood Is
visiting the Misses McAllister.
Mrs. Carlton is off to Georgia on visit.
Miss Maggie Hammond Is visiting frieEds
in the Antreville section.
Miss jamie and Irene Stanton have return
ed from their visit to Georgia.
services last Sabbath in the Presbyterian
church by Rev. J. o. Lindsay, D. D. In the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian church IN
the afternoon by Rev. A. l.. Patterson.
A large Sabbath School In the afternoon at
the Methodist church.
A meeting in the Methodist church at this
place will commence on the 4th Sabbath IN
this month.
Justice Miller married a white couple last
week, who were on the "wing."
Mr.. Bob Smith, OF Augusta, Is In town. NJ