The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-03-06
RippIes From Rocky River.

EoWNDERvILLE, March 4th, lsss.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Baker went TO Augusta, Ga, on
last Monday and returned on Tuesday.
Mr.. J. NJ. Huckabee moved to I,atimer last
Monday, and will Engage In farming.
Mr.. Alex Pressly who moved to Atlanta.
Ga, sometime ago is now here visiting rela-
tives and friends.
There was u run off on the Savannah Val
ley last Tuesday about a mile above here
baggage Car. somewhat danaged-no body
hurt.
Mrs. D. l.. Scott was quite sick for several
days last week, but glad to say she Is better
now
Mrs. J. b. Franks after spending about two
weeks mt Anderson Z. H., returned home last
Mrs +. j. and Miss Annie Barnes, of Barnes,
were in town on last Thursday.
every Thursday night to practice, music In
terspersed with social converse.
Mr.. J. M. Latilner and Mrs. o. II. Horton
went to Anderson c. H. on last Wednesday
and returned on Thursday.
Mr.. Alph Barnes was called to Abbeville G..
II. last Friday on business.
The venerable Col. w. Jas. Lomax left here
last saturday for Augusta, TO visit the family
of his son, Mr.. Jno. e. I,omax.
Mr.. Sumpter McCurry and Miss Anna Giles
were happily married yesterday was week
ago, by Judge ]. H. Bell.
Our merchants had an unusually good
trade last week. Our streets were crowded
every day with wagons, which carried away
the varied supplies needed these hard times.
There was for this place quite novel enter.
tainment at DR.. j. b. Moseley's hotel last Fri.
miissIon pound Of anything as best suited
the caprlces or convenience OF those who
could attend. AT Its close the pounds brought
in were put up to the highest bidder; Or: B.
| A. Henry auctioneer. The sum realized $500
which was devoted to church purposes.
For sometime past there have been quite an
| unusual number of droves OF horses and
mules in this section. They have generally
l. Rsas4 f,tr r,,rtaa md n n
have changed hands. The cotton season with
us Is well nigh over, only now and then q
bale is put upon the market
From appearances and reports some more
OF our young people In the near future Will
enter the, TO them, hitherto untried realms OF
matrimony.
Daring our last visit to Abbeville we had
the pleasure OF dining with our young friend
Mr.. s. G. CasoD. He owns very desirable
place, and he Is increasing its value by setting
out upon 1t choice fruit trees, grape vines, &c
Mrs. Glenn Leroy, Of Atlanta, came yester.
day by rail road to spend sometime with the
| tlves.
Messrs. sherard & Leroy have bought out
the interest of Mr.. w. 8. Baskln In his fathers
land near this place, upon which they pro-
pose to run farm this year.
Rev. J. 8: Murray, Of Anderson c. H., has
| been called 20 and has accepted the pastorate
of the Baptist Church here. He will preach
on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in each month
ing secured the services OF 80 imminent d.
vine, and one whose periodical visits to ouI
community we will be glad to have.
On yesterday, though cloudy and threaten
ing rain, each Of our three pulpits was occu
pied by its respective pastor. each Of whom
had good many vacant seats to preach TO-.
Mr.. W. A. Morehead, Of Bowersyille, Ga.
after visiting his brother Mr.. R. L. Moreh cad
for a day or two. returned home last Monday
From the fancy prices paid for some articles
Of prime necessity at q sale here on last Fri.
day, it would seem as II such things were
scarce, and that there was here a very good
opening for drummers. How about shot at Al
cents per pound, cotton seed q cents per
pound, bacon 25 cents per pound, and many
other things at corresponding rates. Lest
these high prices should keep customers from
our town, would explain by saying that the
above prices were paid for some OF the pounds
taken In at the pound party Friday night: