The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-17
H. GOES 10 GEORGIA.
THE RIVER IS WIDE, THE WATER Is DEEP
AND THE FERRYMAN IS IN THE
DISTANCE, = ~

THE RIVER IS WIDE, THE WATER Is DEEP
AND THE FERRYMAN IS IN THE
DISTANCE, b
Our Correspondent Said HIS Prayers
and Listened to the WhippOrwfll-
Break fasts at One Hotel and Drinks4
From Two WeIIs-HartweIl-G Good
Friends-Lawyers, Editors and the D
Like. f
Mt. CARMEL, s. c.. Jrllys. 1889
At an early hour on the morning Of the LIST
your correspondent, accompanied by bis
friend, w. r. p, left for Hartweli, Ga. by
private CONVEYANCE: Notwi.nstanaing n g.S Sas az
along, and would have reached our destina-
tion about sunset OF the same day had the
high waters not caused some delay, put at (
in and our faithful Charlie" carried us safely
We reached Parks ferry about dusk.
and the ierryman was, as usual, out OF DE
the lateness OF the hour) but my friend, W. Is.
P, after about fifteen minutes exercise Of his
lung power (Which was powerfni), succeeded
IN bringing forward our dnsky, aus y,yd yedt iaisn.nl
the Georgia shore. The river at this ferry ia
2so yards wide, with an average depth Of 20 I
Our faithful horse being now weary In
well doing,n we remained over night at the
hospitabIe home Of Mr.. Parks, which is about
one-quarter Of a mile from the river. After
saying our prayers we laid US down n nophings Ing
as we were strangers in strange Land, kind
nature seemed 10 forsake us, and as We tossed
from side to side, no sound greeted our ears
save the plaintive monotonous cry OF the 2
whippoorwill, and the low whistle Of the
nitengale; but after all, we spent pleasant.
night. We arose early next morning and
our way. The morning was cloudy and cool
and the roads fine. so We he'd delightful ride z
Of miles, when we reached the town OF Hart
well just as the breakfast bells rang out on
the morning air their most welcome sound. s
Upon inquiry we were told that the cravings.
OF two hungry men could be satisfied at the
Booo House. We Immediately made for tltss
Plaee, where & we met @ the pr0praeto M md
attentive host 1t is needless TO say after our
ride we enjoyed our morning repast, whtchs
was nicely served In variety and abundance.
a number of people had gathered in from the
country. We had the pleasure Of making the
acquaintance OF the High Sheriff OF this conn.
ty, Mr.. James Roberts, and from his sfhbie
and courteous bearing to rs, we should feel
pretty safe should we be SO unfortunate as to
fall into his hands. .5ssss
Will now give your many readers as In
town as my limited observation Will allow
Hartwell is a very pretty little town Of about
500 inhabitants, and is the county seat ~ y
indeed "beautiful for situation being hif1S
above the level OF the sea; the soil Is Light
sandy gray, with o sufficient quantity OF
gravel intermixed Ito insure firm walking
even after q, heavy rain. The public square
contains about four acres and fs g perfect
square, dotted on all sides by beautiful cot
tages, many Of them new and all uicely paint
ed. ~ Il y y * ~
The Court House, q large twostory brick
building, stands on an emtnence directly M
. tt,oo av,I hos mn ri q :
about two acres, having four gates, making
an entrance on either side Of the square.
which is beautifully shaded by original forest
oaks. III. ~
There are two public wells on the square
which afford an abundant supply OF cool,
sparkling water, they are each covered with (
beautiful well houses, which add greatly to-
There are two churches in the town Metho--
dist and Baptist, both built OF wood and are
very pretty buildings. The Methodist Church
is now under repairs, receiving 2 81 handsome M @
Hartwell can boast ofa magnificent college
building, which is built OF wood and Is two.
portion Of the town in a beautiful grove, The
building is well ventilated, nicely painted.
outside and plastered and ceiled inside, max
ing 1t not only attractive but comfortable.
and Stribbling, with two assistants and 9
music teacher, the past session was grand
success. q S
which all the branches oftrade are representas
ed, The merchants seem to be live, energetic
business men, and, judging from their prices
they certainly know how and when 70 buy9
goods as they sell at "rock bottom" prices
they have q branch road connecting them
with the Elberton and Air Line road with two
daily trains. Walking down Depot street we
find large and we'll arranged depot building
with two large private warehouses on either
side of 1t that would do credit TO q city. y5
The streets are laid off systematically runsa
ming 1--WE beiieve) from northeast to south west,
iul live oaks. eln,s, naples and other varieties
Of trees which are useful as well as quite orna-a
mental. ' 49, -. .Sasi
We had the pleasure of meeting the editor
of the Hart,0eH Sun, Mr.. J. II. .Magtu, who ts.
a wideawake and live man, always looking
after the interests OF his neat and newsy journ.
al. We also forrnel the acquaintance OF some
of the leading merchants, among whom were
Mr. A. r. McCurry and Mr.. Benson representst
ing two Of the largest and most successful
| firms In the place. i Z [. a. y. II.
We would not forget the most important
Of S whom @ seem to be young men, full OF energy
and we'll up with the times. Among the mum.
ber we had the pleasure OF meeting Mr.. A. G.I
McCurry. who Is a. courteous and ponte gen.
| tleman, and seems to stand high, II not at the,
head Of the profession. III there Ia any luck In
"odd" numbers theseJaRyers havett After
dinner we called at the livery stable OF C.I.:
Kidd, who Is D KIND ana ACCOMMODATING
gentleman and seems to be the right man in
| tie right place. Our turnout being ready, We
bid adleu to the beautiful town OF Hartweli
and our newly made friends, for whom wa
will cherish the highest regard and to whom
wa extend many thanks for their pro1ered
hospitality as well as many courtesles SHOWN
us. The writer was stranger 70 these people,
but before he left felt as much at home as dtd
| his friend w. r. p. who was really "at home1
as the cordial greetings from old acqueintan.
ces and friends on every side truly testified. >
| Leaving Hartwell at o'clock p. m Tues.
day, we headed for the old Powell Home
stead" which place we reached about 90 CLOCK.
This was the childhood home OF my friend w.
r. p, and many fond memories OF the past
rose up vividly before him as he gazed upon
old and familiar things and places. In the
language OF the poet: Childhood DAYS now
passed hefore him. ... s.s.s,s. 80
From this once lively and happy home faith
er, sisters and brothers have passed away,
some on earth, some In heaven: but the dear
est of all on her now fingers there still-the
aged mother; whose slivery LOCKS are put
earth She seems TO be cheerful and happy,
and we hope that her declining years may oe
peaceful and calm rs the setting sun so that
We met here our friend, Mr.. J. g. White,
who, with his excellent wife and five sweet
| little children, reside under this hospstaple
roof. MIR White Is In charge OF the plantation
and has = most excellent crop: hs TSspean p'nna =
after an early break fast bade all our Georgia
friends farewell. After q drive Of about four
miles we crossed the rolling Savannah at
Crafts ferry the Is sssery
We had nearly forgotten In our hurry 70
mention the fact that the people OF HartWelt
are jubilant over an Interstate ineeu1S "
Ue held ut AndrrSohvilie, on July tue L1tn,
the "Grady Meeting" This people propose to
unite with the good people OF Elberton, who