The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-31
THE CREAM OF THE NEWS.
As CulIed and Reported from Mount
Carmel to rIs by our Wide Awake
COrrcSp0ndent.

MOUNT CARMEL, July %, 1889.
We notice with great pleasure the change
.ns the of the % M
Sunday School Lessons" well as the contin
ued story, we think the change good one
especially the lessons, and believe 1t Will be
had a column for the '.boys and girls" and 6
letter every week from "Bill Arp" then in
deed would the Press and Banner be the "peo
tion since our last writing and our people al
wear q smile. Crops are excellent.
Our farmers are making unto themselves 9
name, the power and influence OF which VIII
be felt all over this land. They should Wield
q mighty influence as they are the "back
bone" Of our country.
The picnic of the season was given last Sat.
urday in the beautiful grove at the hospitable
home of Prof B; L. JONES' better known as
We regret to hear of The death Of the belov.
ed wife Of our friend W. V. Clinkscales. She
was most estimable lady, beautifully adorn'
ing the many Christian gracss and ~ virtues dIHs
which she possessed. "Blessed are the deao
who die in the Lord"
Miss Mary Rogers after long absence Is
once more visiting friends and relatives IN
this community. .
to Augusta has returned home again.
Persons sending to the depot for freight, and
to the postoffice for mail should send q writ
ten order, thus saving time and trouble This
M" returns many thanks to his friends for
fruit sent him.
II YOU wish TO buy q most desirable house
and lot, address lock box No 2, at this place
! Little Clara" lovely child Of three years
old while passing through the yard was
caught under the arm by the horns Of COW
and was tossed several feet. We congratulate
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Gaines at her mira
culous escape. and are glad to report no nc
serious hurt, only few bruises and scratches.
Mr.. Joseph S. Britt, Of Wideman's passed
through our town last week enroute 1or An
dersonville where he expected to JOIN IT.; the
zen Of AbbevilIe county, and is one Of her
best farmers. His son DR.. Charlie Britt &C.
companied him to this place on business
Mrs. VIM. Wardlaw and her daughter Miss
town. W1f last St Wees Visiting thsir old and
relations in Abbeville. They have oeautl-
full home and are doing well in Georgia. J.,
Mrs. Tribble, of the Antreville section, is
here on q visit to her sister Mrs. Miller.
DR.. G. w. Abney has returned from visit
TO Edgeheld. He reports splendid crops and
q pleasant visit
We hear it whispered that several good bus.
mess men are asking about our town, contem-
plating business here. We would say to any
so inclined that this Is good opening for
wide awake business men with ctpltal. Store
houses can be rented at fair price. crops
are fine and much business is expected thls
season. Any information will be cheerfufiy
given by 'M" If you will write him.
The negro Sabe MattoX, Of Georgia, who
was supposed to be killed, has turned up all
right, except little trouble in the upper
story. His mind seems to be affected. He
was found near Hester's walking up ana
down the railroad track, and did not know
where he was going, or what ne was oolng,
having walked nearly to Augusta and back
and fasting for several days and nights; Sape
is q faithful servant and we are glad that ne
was not murdered.
ly trust that the faithful, jealous, ana earnest
sermons delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Bussey, OF
Parksv.lle, will not be in vain, but Will be as
"bread cast upon the waters, that shall! be
gathered in after days" Several accessions
were made to the church both by letter and
application for baptism.
Miss Katie Scott, Of Abbeville, is visiting
relatives here.
A considerable gale of wind with hail
passed through this section last Thursday
evening. We have heard of nc damage as
yet Ill,
have public basket picnic on Saturday the
10th of August. They expect speakers from
abroad. The public are invited to come ana
bring large full baskets.
The ordinance of baptism will be admins
tered by Rev. w. A. Gaines at this church on
the 2nd Sabbath in August.
Rev. A. F. Berry accompanied by Mr.. 9. p.
Carter filled his appointment at this church
last Sabbath.
an" returns thanks for premium list Of
the Ninety-Six Fair Association and hopes 10
be present.
The ladies will give a rs" nfiower Party on
the evening of the 10Th O. August, at TN,
academy for the benefit Of the Presbyterian
church. Ice cream, lemonade and cake Will
be served, while music and recitations Will
make up the pleasures of the evening.