The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-07-30
Contributed Locals.

ABBEN1LLE, >. ", july -, loO
Rain at last, and plenty OF 1t.
Mr.. w. c. DuPre and family, of Latimer
accompanied by Mrs. James Shillito are visit
ing relatives here. ,,,
are in demand and we hear Of good people
who are desirous OF coming here, but no
houses for rent. Why don't some of our cap
italists or Building and Loan Associations, OF
loan companies build some neat cottages for
rent? In our humble judgment 1t would be
good Investment. We don't believe there is
vacant house in the town for rent, then now
do We as citizens expect people TO move into
our midst. If .Abbeville Is to be growing
and prosperous town, its own cltiZents nave
by offering inducements tostrangers. 10 max c
it so. In short the future development ol Ao'
beville largely depends upon its own people.
Mr. Henry Hill and his brother Willie have
been quite sick the past week, but we are glad
TO report them better at this writing.
Mr.. r. NJ. Haddon and daughter has return
ed from Little Mountain much improved In
Capt. Williams, the polite and efficient con.
ductur on the Abbeville branch, has oeen
quite sick for the past week, but is up anu at
his p St again.
IL YOU want 10 have an early turnip patch
SOW now, and with them SOW slight sprinkle
of cotton seed, which Will protect them from
the sun, and can afterwards be pulled out. so
says q good farmer who never fails to have q
plenty of early turnipS. ,,
At the conclusion of the regular morning
service in the Methodist church last SaoDatn
in the following reports. Amount raised 1or
ministerial support FOR this charge 10 oate
S59G.50.
dition. Glass meetings were conducted with
much feeling and interest, and enjoyed oy
those who attend. After few timely re-
marks from the pastor the meeting adjourn
AIarried-on July "a, at 7:SO o'clock by Rev.
L. +. Beatty, Mr.. Geo. w. Syfan and Mrs. Mag
gle Mcllwaine. all of Abbeville county. Al
ter the marriage ceremony ana the conSratu,,
Iations of friends, cake and wine were served 's,
and the happy couple together with the inVit-
ed guests spent an hour in merry social chat.
When the entire party were invited to the
home of Mr.. Syfan's where splendid supper
was prepared and to which all did ample JUS
tice. After Willing away all hour or 80 IN
pleasant conversation, the guests bade the
happy couple adieu. wishing that the days
and years Of their future life might pc as
bright and happp as this evening had beento
Is it right and consistent for church mem.
bers to attend public dances or balls are
they not rather lowering Lher m relgnus @ s AMI
ting themselves In the way OF temptation anu
by their presence encouraging others VINO
should not be at such places3 Answer ior
yourself.
The Rev. A. L. Patterson Is preaching &C,
ceptably TO large congregations in Texas, ana
will return to South Carolina about the ISL OIL
September next.
Mr. ]. d. Johnson formerly a resident OF
Mt. Carmel died u few days ago IN Edgenelu
county, to which place he had Just removed.
ue was q worthy member of the Methodlst
church, and good citizen.
Rev. R. F. Bradley will fll the pulpit IN the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian church at
Mt. Carmel the lst Sabbath in August.
We hear that Trial Justice Gown at MI.
Carmel Is having good deal OF Mormanlsln
TO contend with in his court, restricted ex-
clusively to the Afro American" race.
The crops Of corn and cotton upon SaVan,
nah and Little rivers were never better, and
the recent rains have done them no damage:
We regret to learn of the extreme illness Oh
Mr.. Ezekiel White who lives near Mt. Car
mel. His son Mr.. r. N. White, Of Little
Rock, Arkansas has just arrived In time TO
see his father alive.
'Tis said there is n class OF people In this
country still passing Confederate money, and
declaring for Andrew Jackson as Governor.
Is it, SO?
The young people enjoyed quite q pleasant
"Croauette Party" given by Miss Bessie Ed
wards last Monday evening. Ice cream, cake
and fruits were served, while music and
merry conversation made up the pleasures OF
the evening.
Beginning with the End Sabbath In August,
the>Bev. l.. f. Beatty will preach the II O'CLOCK
sermon TO the children, and will make IT q
'children's service" every succeeding 2nd
Sabbath throughout the year. NJ.