The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-06-11
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ADBErILLE, S. c., June 10, 1890.
MT. John NJ. Gamorell Is attending Wofford
commencement.
Miss Kate Strickles present session OF
| school closed last Friday, and upon summing
up the good coo duct OF the scholars, and the
high stand they took in their classes 1t was
tied and won the first and highest honor. and
Miss Ellen Gambrell the second We compli-
ment these bright young ladies on the high
position they occupied in their classes.
most enjoyable pound party" last Friday
night at the residence or MIR. J. S. Hammond
The notorious Bob Partlows case is over,
and Bob goes up for five years. How true,
1.-The way OF the transgrc.sor is hard
The building for the better accommodation
OF larger number OF pupils OF the High
school to be taught by the Misses Strlck e is
already under way and will be completed in
time for the next session. We told you so.
When woman sets her head to accomplish
any desired object, the men might just as well
stand aside.
Mr.. Bruce is moving along with his census
taking. Having finished up Magazine Hill
this morning.
Last sobbath was very pleasant day and
services were held In several OF the churches.
Rev. l.. +. Beatty preached a most excellent
sermon In the morning, subject, "Revivals'
| He spoke at some length showing the great
necessity of all being revived and that the
good work should commence IN the church
and among the members. He also spoke OF
the hlndrances that stood in the way of re.
vivals, and among these "clos wheels" OF
church members, especially those who
went 10 the back doors of the grog shop
and those who played cards, and these who
used profane language, all OF which are posi-
lively and emphaticsllly forbidden by the
| Dlcipllne OF the Methodist church, and all o
hich he strongly condemned, and gave iwC
| hclieve) as his honest opinion in the fear Of
| God. that unless men and women could make
up their minds to give up these sinful pleas
ures and live the lives they proic>sCd. they
had better take their names oil the church
roll, as their influence would not be 80 detri
| mental To tho interests OF the church, besides
| the church would be better off without such
inembers. as they were only stumbling
blocks hinderins the growth and prosperity
OF the church.
1t Is lamentnble fact, that many young
men who ought TO be at Sunday School, are Il
be seen standing on the streets around the
public square, or idly lounging about the
hotels. Yes. it is a sad commentary upon
their earlier training. Young men listen dc
you ever think OF that promise made 10 dy
Ing mother? DO you not even now feel the
gentle and tender pressure Of her hand lead.
Ing you In bySone days TO the house of God
Then wake up and be men of courage at al
times daring to do right, and fearing to dc
| wrong.
Next fourth Sunday is "Chldrens Day" al
Mt. Carmel.
Mr.. Ed. Sylan, of Fort Pckens IL mode
farmer. He now has Il large area OF upland
corn, as fine as any In the county. and about
80 acres of genuine red rust proof oats, which
he will keep for seed. Any one wishing seed
oats can be supplied by culiing on him early
| He makes his farm self sustaining and lives
within his means. This Is the secret Of hi.
8uccess.
| mp Is now ruSticating at home. exercising
with the hoe and axe. He has fine garden
and thinks he will have good corn patch il
he can conquer Gen. Green.'
| Fine rain last night
MIS-. Willie e. DuPre, of Latimcr, is visitn.
relatives in town. NJ.