The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-07-10

his whole congregation was highly pleased
with his fine effort: We hope he will remain
Dr. NJ. A. Bailey has the prize dog for ntel.
ligence. 1t Is an Italian greyhound and is a
very sensible animal II given nickle he
will take IL Immediately to the butcher shop
The Maxwell Baseball club are entered to
contest at the Clinton Tournament. The Club
has been considerably strengthened by the
addition of Mr.. w. ]. McDavid, formerly OF
of Greenville, who is a first class baseball
player and Is quite an acquisition to the club
He plays centre field. The boys are in good
spirits for the coming contest and Greenwood
hopes and expects them to sustain their form
er record
Mr.. A. G. Youngblood has purchased the lot
joining Mrs DIR. Boozer and w. '. Blyth and
erect neat residence thereon this summer.
A car Of watermelons passed through the
city last week, but not until some Of them
were left here. car loads are destined for
Messrs Mays Wells have got their brick
works up and are doing some good work.
They are making about 25,OO0 day. AT this
fill their contract for the factory. They have
I temporarily located their mill at the factory
site. The clay there is especially good for
brick, and some Of our best Judges Of mortar
5ds good Do Why
class brick plant will not pay here. This is q
central point and the railroad facilities are
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are being used by the towns Of upper South
Carolina are generally shipped from Augusta
or other distant places, and we do nots why
Greenwood cannot fill the bill. We think
the right direction and we have enough conf
dence in them to assume that they will push
the business and make 1t paying and grow
ing industry.
What is the matter with Greenwood we can
not get up military company? We cannot
see any obstacle in the way If our young men
and some Of the old veterans too, to encour-
age the boys, will but meet and organize; we
| do not profess any pretentious knowledge In
State craft, but 1t seems to US that place the
size of Greenwood stands really in need OF q
tection: Usually q military company is re-
garded as principally an organization OF pleas
ure, something like O baseball or social club.
Not it Is tha eatpse tps
propels and forces the governmental laws OF
our country. peace maker, an organization
which stands as the States protector. It Is
also source Of much pleasure to those who
belong to il and pride to those who do not.
Under whose flag town asserts its rights and
whose citizens are assured OF safety. In the
face Of these facts let our people come togeth-
er and organize company and assure our
citizens and the adjacent vicinity Of some
means Of safety and let Greenwood have
something 10 be proud Of besides her.commer.
| Clal r6pQLaUlOu.
Hon. W. c. Benet, of Abbeville, was in the
Mr.; ]: K: Hood spent several days in the
Mr.. Julius and Walter visanska. of Able.
Vile, stopped over day last week on their
way to Charleston.
Miss Minnie Wilson, of Yorkville, is visit
| ing Mrs. w. T. Matthews.
Dr. and Mrs. ]. c. Maxwell are off for a trip
to Glenn Springs. We sincerity hope that
Mrs. Maxwell's health will be greatly improv-
Mr.. Sam sherard, of Ninety+six, was in
Messrs. J. K. burst Geo., have had an avn
ing built over the front Of their mammoth
establishments. The Times says for the bene-
A new street has been put in shape leading
to the factory. We think this will bea popu-
lar street some day, and we think our worthy
and efficient council would do well to open
| up some more.
Mr. Robert Tarrant and his sister Miss
| Louise, Of Newberry, have been visiting
friends in the place. They returned Satur-
NJ Mr. Nv ". E. Beard left for North Carolina, on
a visit last Wednesday.
Antony Tolbert, q negro, got his leg broken
| by horse licking him Thursday last. he
reached over to arrange some part of the
breechings when the horse commenced kick
ing and resulted In the breaking Of his leg
Just below the knee. Only one Of the bones
by DR.. George P. Neel. When last heard from
he was getting on very well.
Mrs. w. H. Pearce arrived In the city last
week, and is stopping with Mrs. G.. A. Swy.
light machinery motor Of which she is the in
The Citadel Cadets passed up through this
place for Greenville on Friday last IN their
| special train.
Messrs. A. s. sparkman and d. c. DuPreare
| off for Glenn Sdrings.
w. N: Graydon, of Abbeville, was in the
city last week.
daughters Of our cashier Greene returned
from visit with friends and relatives In
Clinton last Saturday.
Mrs Ida Cook returned from Bradley Thurs
day where she has been spending sometime
Mrs. Chas. Bland, of Augusta. is in the city
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. c. W.
Mrs. E. E. Andrews and her sister Miss
Daisy Sales. Of Augusta, Is visiting Mrs. j. X.
burst
Bacon was In big demand in our town Sat-
chants were out Of bacon. But Monday
morning found two car loads on the track.
Greenwood is bound to serve the hungry
Mr.. A. J. sproles, the Times agent, and wife
are in the city. Mr.. Sproles will make this
place his home. He says he has met with
good success with the Times, and says every
| BODY likes IL. go
Mr.. w. Ira McDavid formerly of Greenyille
is now with the Times corps.
DR.. q. P. Neel son OF DR.. ]. d. Neel, on
Troy, has formed co-partnership with DIR.
practice his chosen profession. DR.. Neel is a
deserving young man and has had ample
advantages in the Medical Art. We wish
Mr.. Joel BaiIy, Of Clinton, is visit friends
MIR. Elliot and family and Miss Stewart. OF
Beaufort, registered at Riley's Hotel Monday
| last.
Prof R. 0. sains, Of Gaffney, was in the
Miss M. B. wipple, of White Sulphur
Springs. Ga, registered at Riley's Hotel Fri
Miss Ida Keller is visiting in Greenville
and Chick Springs, S. e. 49,, ,,,
Work will soon commence on the OIL MIL
and side track.
the post Office next door to Rileys Hotel.
Farmers In this section are very hopeful OF
the crops. Cotton Is growing rapidly ana
during well. Tho corn prospects are good.
Peas have been in big demand, and the gen.
eral outlook SO for as we can learn Is very
good.
relatives and friends in Georgia and Alabama
Is back again at his post In the telegraph Of
flee at the Augusta depot.
We read with much pleasure the history oil
the Due WeHL colleges duQ II. >. " .. az
count Of the semi-centennial commencement.
The whole thing was nicely gotten up and
highly interesting. The Press and Banner
and Il. S. G. are due unlimited praise for the
| fort. PEMBROKE.
| I Due West Com mencement.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian.
1t is due the vast multitude Of people, who