The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-27

make most exCellcnG TOdu. llItit
changes in the routes of other roads woul d be
q vast improvement. Let the good work 60
on. No matter if we do have TO pay few
dollars for the right OF way.
IMMENSE amounts of freight are daily ar
irving. If the cars on our railroads should
stop, this people-and many mules-in all
probability, would starve to death. When the
building of this road was agitated, forty years
ago, one Of the strongest arguments for get
ting subscriptions was, that the road would
carry our corn, wheat, flour, and bacon to
market. When the road was first built Its
chief business was to carry our breadstuffs to
market, but in little while our farmers dis
covered that the cars could haul provisions
this way, and then they stopped raising corn,
wheat and bacon. Why should they 60 to the
trouble OF raising their supplies when they
can get them from the stores by simply giving
n lien? Why should they raise mules when
they can come to town, and lead off an ami
mai at the end OF a cotton string?
THE Comptroller General has directed that
the Trial Justices be entrusted with the bust.
ness of collecting the poll tax. AS the Legis-
lature has made II a felony or other crime t.
be too poor 10 pay the poll tax. and as q con-
scientious Court has ratified and confirmed
that law, the State will put Trial Justices to
valuable work. They receive salaries for
their services in criminal matters, and hence
costs will be saved.
Mr.. WM. F. CARTER, Of the Tribune made
pleasant call last Monday. He is full Of ener-
gy, and has given Greenwood live paper
since he has been there. We are glad to learn
from him that he and Mr.. Britton will most
this week, and will settle their differences
amicably.
THE snow fell about eight inches on Thurs
day. The young people took advantage OF 1t:
Judging from the snow balling on the street
they must have enjoyed il. Friday two seighs
were out but soon went III as the snow began
to melt. It Is said that q snow in February
is sign for good crop and fruit year.
Mr.. WILLIE HILL leaves this week for AT
lanta, where he expects to continue his les
sons in painting. He has a wonderful talent
and IL he continues TO improve as heretofore,
some day he will rank among the artists Of
our country.
FROM the various notices which County
that he is actively at work, discharging the
the duties of his office. We hope he will re-
survey and level some OF the roads.
MR.. FRANK B. GARY had turned his atten:
ton to cultirating flowers. The recent cold
weather injured them very much. He unfor-
tunately left his pit open Thursday afternoon
and most of them were killed.
MISS KATE HESTER and Mr.. Dickson were
married on the 22d instant by the Rev. MIR.
Patterson, at the home Of the brides father.
May heavens richest blessings ever attend
them.
DON'T forget Messrs. A. w. Smith & Co.,
when You contemplate buying mule, They
are liberal traders. and would just as soon
give you good bargain, as anybody else.
GREATER preparations than ever are being
made for the Inauguration on Monday next.
Windows from where the procession can be
seen are renting for $40 10 $50 eacl..
LAST week Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Parker were
called to their son, Mr.. Lewis Parker, who
was quite sick with pneumonia. We are glad
to learn he Is some better.
Mr.. SAMUEL V1sANsKA reached home from
Philadelphia Thursday, where he has been
studying pharmacy for two years. He intends
to return in May.
EVERY Democrat in town should turn out
nomination Of an Intendant on Friday eve
ming, March 2.
THE ladies of the Episcopal church will
give an oyster supper on next Tuesday night
March 5th, in the hall above Mr.. r. w. Can
mons store.
In on US for few minutes one evening last
week. He ought to come oftener and stay
longer.
The bad weather prevented the Methodist
ladies from having their hot supper Frida
but 1t took place last night and was quite
success.
Mr.. WM. f. BELL will leave to-day for
Baltimore and New York where he will join
his milliner, and assist In buying his spring
stock.
TIE ladies of the Episcopal church will give
an oyster supper on next Tuesday night
March 9TH, in the hall over Mr.. Cannon's store
The cannon ball was late again one day last
week. The train which went out In the morn
Ing didn't get back until nearly midnight.
LAST Thursday the cannon ball train did
not reach Abbcville until eleven O'Clock that
night. The engine gave out.
Mr.. f. F. S. GILES, prominent citizen Of
Greenwood, honored the Press and Banner
with call yesterday.
MIR. AND Mrs. KLUGH have moved into
General Bonhani's house. Long life and hap.
pincsS 10 them.
Mrs. w. f. BELL left to day for Due West,
from the North.
Mr.. w. II. BAILEY, Of Greenwood, Is in
town. He says that factory will be built In
that city.
Mr. J. II. McDTLL Is quite sick. His trip
TO Washington has been postponed until
April.
MEssRs. w. f. BELL and p. Rosenberg
leave 10 day fol the North for spring goods.
Mrs. Il. VI. HADDON left last Monday for
New York to purchase Spring stock.
MASTER LEWIS PERRIN has n position in
Mr.. +. b. Speeds drug store.
MRS. HADDoN and her daughter, Miss Bell
left Monday for New York.
Miss ANNIE WHITNER left Monday for her
home in Anderson last week.
MISS LILA SHARP. OF Donads, was shop
ping in town yesterday
Mr.. w. C. MCGOWAN attended Court last
week in Laurens.
THERE are fewer tax executions this year
than ever before
Mr.. JOHN TARRANT, of Mt. Carmel, was In
town yesterday.
Mr.. JAMES LEsIY's condition is Very much
improved.
ANOTHER german" will be given in town
tonight.
MR.. w. D. LoMAX paid us visit last week