The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-02-20
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ED. BROWNE, a black man, was sent to Jail
yesterday by Trial Justice DeBruhl to an
swer the charge of burglary and cotton-steal.
ing. 1t seems that Mr.. William L. Gilbert lost
some cotton in the seed in which he had
paGsd little tbs pesss S %hish
ton to Mr.. s. Gibert's gin in which these
papers were found, and hence his present
trouble. If people don't quit putting little
pieces Of paper In their cotton and otherwise
marking 1t, there is no telling what negro
may gel into trouble. These papers were put
in the cotton last November. The next negro
who may take his neighbours cotton should be
particular about getting little papers in it.
We would II not out of place, suggest that ne.
groes stick to their legitimate business or TAX
Ing chickens.
SPRING chickens are beginning to put In
their appearance. Not many days since, one
OF our resident ministers CHANGED to look out
from his back door, and saw what might be
termed rather anomalous sight. A hen,
with her newly hatched brood. was making
her way towards the house. When we con
slider the love Of the brethren of the cloth"
for fried chicken, the wonder is, that her
feathered majesty did not take another direc-
tion.
The CONFEDERATE CERTIFICATE, which has
just been published by the Walker, Evans &
engraving, fit for any parlor. 1t can be used
by individual survivors, or for the dead, or
for Certificate of Membership in Associa-
tions. The Charleston Association has adopt
ed it. Price, on paper, 81; an parchment, So.
Agents wanted every where, to canvass on lib
eral terms. Outfit free.
ONE of the handsomest entertainments ever
given in Abbeville was given by Judge
McGowan last Wednesday evening, The ele.
CANT new house was brilliantly lighted and
decorated with palms and flowers. The even.
ing was most pleasant for every one present.
THE Methodist church was the only church
open for service, on Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Beatty
gathered the scattered clans in the morning,
and preached to them on the faith of Abra-
hsm, as illustrated in the offering of his son
Isaac. There was no service at night.
THE ladies of the Methodist church are to
have a hot supper on next Friday night for
the benefit of their church. The reputation
of these good ladies In the culinary art has
been fairly won, and we bespeak Tor them
the liberal support OF our people.
A prominent citizen Of distant city in re-
newing his subscription to the Press and Ban
rer says: Your paper seems natural and
necessary part OF my weekly life. / am moi
acquainted with more Systematically con-
Quoted newspaper"
MISSES BRUNSoN have returned to their
home in Edgetield after spending some time
with relatives in our town. They have left
amoSt pleasant remembrance, and II is hoped
they will return soon.
THE removal Of our Mayor MIR. T. P. Thorn
son from our town, necessitateS the election
OF new mayor at an early date. We learn
that already u candidate for the vacant office
is in the field.
Miss MCCANTs OF Columbis. who was the
guest Of Gen. Hemphill last week, left for her
home on Saturday. Miss Hannah Hemphill
accompanied her as far as Hodges.
A MEETING OF Democratic citizens will be
held in the Court House, on Friday March lst,
for the town of Abbeville.
TrIp ora foup6 IN tbe Norrood LTetoto
near Hester Station Is attracting good deal
OF attention. There Is plenty or mineral de-
posts in that section.
Mr.. SAMUEL TURNER, the very popular
clerk for Cunningham & Tenn pleton several
years ago, paid short visit to nis friends in
Abbeville last week.
EIGHTEEN Presbyterians and twenty.one
MethodistS attended the Methodist Church
last Sunday. The pastor preached an excel.
lent sermon.
The charming young ladies who have been
visiting Abbevlle, and who have so much
charmed our people, have left for their various
homes.
THE library of the Literary Club has been
removed 10 the store Of +. A. Templeton &
Co. Mr.. Temp!eton will be librarian this
year.
Miss HANNAH HEMPH1LL is now editor Of
the local department of the Medium She
presides with grace, AID handles a ready pen.
We received no mails until yesterday even
ing. Some of the favors OF our friends can
not be set up In time for this issue.
For some time past Abbnyille has been
overrun with balls and germans, butnow she
has quieted down to real business.
Mr.. WILLIAM MORSE, who has been In
the store of Messrs. W. Joel Srnih e. Son, has
gone to his home in Beaufort.
Mrs. S. NJ. CALHOUN and Mrs. A. G. Rucker
are visiting Mrs. Geo. E. Heard and Mrs. A, II
O'Farrell, Of Athens, Ga.
CAPT A. &. MILLER is principal OF large
school in Greenville County. He has ninety
FIVE pupils enrolled.
DRs. CocHRANE and Hood OF Due West,
who are attending lectures in New York, are
expected home soon.
Mr.. w. E. SEAwRIGHT paid flying visit
to his old home q few days since. There must
be some attraction.
CALVIN. the infant son of Sheriff w. D,
Mann, died on Thursday, the 18th instant.
aged three months.
DR. J. LowRIE WILSON, pastor Of the Pres.
byterian church has been quite sick OF cold,
but is improving.
Mr.. ]. c. KLUGn and wife visited relatives
At Coronaca last week. They returned on
Friday afternoon.
Dr. ]. w. W1pEMAN, With his beautiful
daughter Miss jamie, passeu through Abbe-
Willie last Friday.
SOUTH CAROLINA ought 70 get out patents
on her heavy rains. She seems to have mo-
nopoly Of them.
Mr.. ]. II. McDILL expects to take In the
Inauguration and other attractions In Wash
ington.
Mr.. G. Hughes has moved into the house
that was recently occupied by Mrs. b. r.
Smith.
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