The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-11-27

MIR. RAMSEY =. BLAKE. of Greenwood, was
an honored visitor to Abbcville last week.
Several years ago. he was u highly prlZeu cor
respondent OF the Press ana Bd'.ner rom the
infant city, and this newspaper IS glad to note
! his continued prosperity and good fortune.
Several years ago he was fortunate in marry
ing one OF the inirest and best young ladies OF
The county, while he has been bountilully
blessed i'm basket and in store. He now owns
one of the most desirable homes in the city,
while he owns farming lands in the country.
HoN. r. MAYS CLEVELAND and Mrs. CIeve-
land lelt Abhcville on Monday for Columbia.
Mr. Cleveland Is a member Of the House from
Greenvillc county, and II prominent candi-
date for the Office of Railroad Commissioners.
Abbevile awarded him pretty and charm
ing wife, and now We have no doubt that all
The delegates from Abbcville will vote for Mr..
Cleveland-Ifnoto on his own account-because
OF the love and respect which they have for
her.
Mr.. Ipowtcn of the vicinity OF Greenwood
is n man after our own heart. lie is II true
and good man In his nci.hborhnol, and Is
Notwithstanding money at farming. The
Press and Bdnacr is always glad I" sec HIM.
lie will always iind tlc Oi.:rc iiIirh->iI:ng on
the outside of the door, and Il c"r!itl greet.
inginSidc.
HoS. f. A. CISHoG Of CokcSbury, w.> l..
the viilngc last week, looking after law I:u>I-
ness and during the spare time, spent Il lnllr
while with friends who are always clad To St.t
him. Mr. COnnOr Is one Of Ahhcvilie'S rich
. men, who has, IN the years that are past done
distinguished service for the State and the
county.
MIR. L. McIEACKES, Of the .dikc,, R"corti
ey came TO town last week tU see his father,
Mr.. r. J. McCracken, who was quite sick al
the home of his son, Mr.. NJ. o. McCrnckvn
He was taken To his own house last Satucday
where he died last MONDAY, Ut the advanced
age OF 10 years.
MIR. AND Mrs. J. 4. BROOKS and family will
leave for MillcdSeville, Ga. Oh next Tuesday
Mr. Brooks is one of our most successful far
native soil. He will carry the wei! wishes o
q host of friends with him 10 his new home.
Charleston is moving in au effort to build q
new railroad from Charleston 10 Augusta
Sl4jWN of the S2IO,ut) necessary 10 success, has
been Subscribed. Effort iS also being made u
hnve the Three Is road come to the city.
THERE will he no preaching at the Baptist
Chnrch next Sunday, rs the pastor will be III
attendance upon the Bapii>t Convention. H(
will preach ut AbbcvIlic The 3rd and 5th Sun
days in December
SOME negro boys broke open Il goods box al
the depot few days ago. and took out Il sup
ply OF ilre-crackers for Christmas use. They
were caught, and then they got what Padd,
give the drum.
OrK old friend. DR.. Ncpl, was an honorct
guest ut Abbeville last Monday. The Doctor
influence Is felt wherever he is known. II
was gallant soldier, and is an honored citi
zen.
PROF. HOOP, of Due West, honored us by
call last SAT urlay. The Professor came dOWl
to assist in the organization OF the new ASsO
ciate Reformed Presbyterian congregation.
Mrs. y. r. SAsSARD has rented her hous
to Mr.. 4. Il. Hamblin. Mrs SaSSard will NOV
TO Charleston the first OF JANUARY to live will
her son, Mr. Arthur Sassard.
Miss HANNAH HEMPHILL is editing tn
Medium during the absence of her father
General Hemphill. who is attending the meet
ing of the Legislature.
Mr.. DrIssr, one "fGrcenwool's most pros
porous merchants. was on our streets on Mon
day, and we ave only sorry that we did no
see more OF him.
Miss SUSIE BHCNSoS and Miss Nelly Brun
son, OF Edgeficld, are visiting In Abbevllt
Their many friends arc always glad to &C
them.
Mr. F. t. GARY is of for Columbia.