The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-08-27
Contributed Locals.


Cotton picking ane f. oder pulling is the or
der Of the day.
The exercises of the Mt. Carmel High School
will begin the first Monday in September an'
der the management of Miss Drake, OF A Il
derson. We congratulate the patrons In Sc
curing the services OF one so capable and
faithful, and we have no hesitancy 10 saying
that this institution of learning will be one
OF which the Valley town will be proud o
and will prove grand success.
A son or Mr.. Lam Brough was badly bitten
by vicious cat q few days ago.
Pompey Mathina an ex-conyict from the
Georgia chain gang drew q pistol from his
pocket and fired at Marian Scott, q peaceaole
coored woman, as she was vending her way
homeward, at the same time robbing her ol
O bundle Of clothing she carried. II seems
that Pompey wants To get back to his chain
gang. ,..
to the church.
Mr.. W. R. Powell, one of the first merchants
Of Mt. Carmel has retired from the merchan-
tile world. and will turn his attention to ag-
Another new store opened here under the
firm name OF Gown & Black. All these young
men need to give them ~ send OF, Is 10 ad-
vertise in the Press and Banner.
ABBEvILLE's DOTS HERE AND THERE.
The race is over and some good men are
left, but II Is worth entering upon such cnm.
paign II for no other purpose than TO lind out
how many friends you have. Don't be dis.
couraged; we were left once ourself and know
how II feels. We will run differently next
time SO rs to "get there"
The bridges over the public road and side
walks On Magazine street are In dangerous
condition-in splendid fix to break the leg OF a
mule or night pedestrian. A little attention
at once might save damages 70 the council.
The sidewalk that leads to the depot Is also
in a bad condition, washed out In great holes,
which makes walking TO blind man on a
dark night not only difficult, but dangerous.
u .ntyc fSrn n
sermons in the NJ. E. Church last Sabbath
morning and night to large and attentive
congregation.
financial business OF the church on the Sab
bath day? We think not and will hold to
our opinion as long us the command, "Re.
member the Sabbath day 10 keep 1t holy" Is
In force What says the ministers and church
officials on the subject?
There will be divine services in the Baptist
church at this place at II o'clock next Sabbath
by the pastor Rev. ]. A. Brown.
Rev. A. F. Berry has gone to Edgefield to as
sist Rev. G. d. Mann in his meeting.
Mrs. NJ. +. Hammond Is visiting friends and
relatives in and around Lowndesville.
We missed the cheerful face of brother
Gambrell last Sunday, and was sorry TO learn
he was sick.
Miss Kate Strickle's High School opens the
1st Monday in September with an overflow
ing attendance.
Mrs. Andrew Penny is quite sick.
LaSG w SuucSudy SNcHluR heSsIS. Dlo"
and Arthur Sy fan gave pleasant surprise to
quite number of young ladies and gentle
men in the way of An evening party. Ice
cream and cake were served In abundance
and the hours passed swiftly. yet pleasantly
by in lively and animated conversations
while instrumental and vocal music served as
q charming compartment TO the happy Oc
casion 10 much enjoyed by all.
The schedule on the Abbeville branch will
change after the 1st instant, making five daily
trips instead OF four as heretofore. This is
more time than was ever made on this roaC
and will give the train hands every night and
Sunday in the City OF Hodges. This looks
like the railroad authorities are waking up tt
the interests OF old Abbeville.
From the first of September next w. T
Mcdonald will be found in the store o
Messrs A. NJ. Hill & Sons, where he will al
all times extend q hearty welcome TO his
many friends, and especially his old custom
ers whom he will be prepared to serve with
the best goods, and at the lowest prices
When you come to the city be sure TO give
him call.
Mr.. r. NJ. Haddon, wife and daughter left
for New York last Monday morning. NJ.