The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-10-08
6srccnWOOtl'S Letter.


cess OF the occasion. BESIDES all the Road
officials aud the Commissioners there were
many other guests present, prominent among
them were II on. George Johnstone, Hon. ".
{. Benet, Messrs. NJ. S. Bailey and y. W.
smith. After an oyster supper, with punch,
the crowd repaired to the rooms OF the Green.
wood Club, where DR.. Maxwell. rs master OF
ceremonies, proposed four regular toaSts. The
Observation-Disclosures" was responded To by Com
missioner Jervey. The second-'Onr Lead
ing Industries" Response by Col Johnstonc.
bnncan. TMi5c FS" Fourth "" AbbcvlIe COUNTY"
Response by Hon, w. c. Bcnct. After which
champagne, and general repartee was The or
der OF the evening.
their say, the fun became more general, In
which the over bibulous seemed 10 take
lively interest. 1t was not what they said, so
much rs what they did not say and their eX-
cuscs therefor. that made il amusing to those
In a condition 10 enjoy 1t. 1t would have re-
quired sten0grapher 10 give full report,
but we caught an occasional one: which VIII
serve as examples. \ merchant prince, we
will say, on being called on, excused himself
by saying that he felt so much depressed, ow-
ing to an over abundant use OF pepper sauce
on his oysters, that lie would not be able in
the morning to make the necessary apology
to his friends for attempting to speak.
A lone politician, who evidently remember
ed some campaign literature, said his motn-
er and Peters wife, both lay very sick of
chills and fever and he could not remain.m
A young professional said: "Fricnds, Ro-
mans. aud countrymen; / am not here to
talk, for am pluribus unum, non compos
mentcs."
Another said "he was SO charmed with the
performance OF those gentlemen on the flying
irapeze that he could not speak The fact Is,
il was simply an optical Illusion. The gem
tlemcn referred to were quietly discussing The
future of Greenwood while sitting on bill
lard table in the centre OF the room.
Another, who appeared to be chorlStcr,
said "he couldn't speak, but he could sing"
a ;,, 1, ,ic oJIp,p al tN.l
warble what the crowd supposed he meant
as Little Aunic Rooney" After the first
stanza he took his seat. He was not encored.
Last but not lenst were two reporters, VINO
were loudly called for. one of them, with the
eloQuence of Demosthenes, delivered HIM
self Of a beautifully prepared response, to
toast--that was not offered to his profession
the other, simply said he had been so terribly
punched that he was not physically able to
stand before such an august body. He was
confident that his suffering was not sham
pain. Thus ended most pleasant occasion,
we trust to citizens and guests alike.
DR.. LaFarr, of Florida, Is visiting his friend
Mr.. w. l.. burst.
The Congressional race in the Fourth Dis
trict between Manifesto Shell and Col. Dun
can seems to be getting lively. Our prefer
ence Is for Col. Duncan.
The work on the compress Is progressing as
fast as could be expected for work Of that ma
ture. superintendent Hit hopes TO begin
operation In two weeks.
Miss Bessie Gibbs is visiting in Laurcns.
The many friends OF Mr.. John Cothran
gladly welcome him back to his native coun.
try. Several years ago he ran as conductor
on the G. e. G. road. Subsequently he accept
ell moro lucrative position on Western
road. He recently resigned that 10 accept Il
similar one on the g., &. y.
The Oil Mill will start up rs soon as their
new tank arrives, probably on Wednesday.
The gnnery has been In operation only few
days and have Sined about $50 bales, and give
perfect satisfaction.
Coli NJ L. .icit linn har cictn AIrc
J. w. Sproirs.
Don't Iuil to read Walter Cameron's adver
tiScmcnt in this issue. lie has had several
years experience In New York, is young and
progressive. BY close application 10 business
and low prices he will merit your patronage.
Master Joe Scott, of Abbey lille, is now night
opcrator-our business transaction with him
warrants us in saying he is both polite and cf
licent, studying the interest OF his line and
its patrons as few operators seem to do.
Mr.. s. Il. Turner has moved into his new
house.
Mrs. Britton has purchased from Barton &
Key Il fine upright piano.
We were unexpectedly uShered into the
august presence OF his eXcellency B. II. Till
man, last Wednesday at Riley's hotel: He
was not very communicative on the political
situation, but was sanquine OF his election.
He said his charge against Col. Dargau was
not serious, lie had only called him u guuaS.
Wesuggested TO him that 1t was very serious
one. having once caused Il prominent citizen
We have not been able 10 learn when q
mail and express service will be put on the
G.. &. u n. nor whether they will run Sunday
trains.
Cotton seed Is bringing III cents.
B. o. Varell & Son have glmncd 2I5 bales cot
ton SO far.
Miss Ida Jones, recent graduate at Cedar
Springs, spent 4 mig lit In town last week on
her return from that institution, whittier she
went with her younger sister Miss Susie.
Bailey, Barksdalcs & Co., will move into
their new stores in Il few days.
We are Informed that some perhaps all, the
C; ngregatiOns in town, are beginning to look
after their derelict members especially those
who do homage to Bacchus or TepSichore.
We suppose the devotecs OF both Will share
the same fate.
4 Lodge OF Co!ored Free Masons was organ.
lied here last Tuesday night.
Mr.. {. ii. Dodson, OF Donalds, was in town
last week.
Mr.. Fisher, Of Bradley, has been elected
policeman and entered Oh his duties Friday
in reguiutiOn.style TO our council, we say,
well done thou good and faithful servants.
We now have twenty-:our schedule trains
daily, ten passenger and fourteen freight, be-
sides number OF extras and specials.
On petition of the butchers, council grant
ed them license in the sum OF 500. There
will be three. All country trade in fresh
meats Is cut of.
MIR. w. 4. Branch came in on the p. m.
train from Augusta Sunday. He reported Il
terrible accident 10 the train-it remain ed on
the track all the way from Augusta.
The g., &. d n. have just finished an i'm
mensc cotton platform. erected u mammoth
tank, and are now grading side tract 10 the
cotton mill.
There was quite an exodus of young people
from town last week-some on pleasure bent,
and many for the varions institutions OF
learning. Among these Miss Louise Fleming,
Miss Mamie Williams, and Miss Jessie Aiken
left for he South Carolina Female College at
ColumDia Miss Mo lie MarSe and Miss Mag
gle Finley for Converse; McsSrS. HartZoS,
Waller, Cauthen, Harper Cobb and Calhoun
for Woilord; Mr.. York MCGEE for the Citadel.
Miss Bessie Gibbs left for Laurens, where
she will be the guest OF Mrs. Hattie Jones.
been visiting friends here tor several weeks,
left the same day for Laurens.
Miss Winnie Waters left for Charlotte.
Mr.. W. $. Montgomery returned TO Spartan
burg.
Mrs Bernard Muller, of Columbia, and
Miss CUrrie kinard were guests OF Mrs. James
g. Gibbs last Sunday.
Mrs. Muller returned to Columbia on Mon
day. having spent several weeks pleasantly
in visiting relatives.
Miss Carrie Kinard left for Newberry on
Monday. Miss Carrie is a general fuvorlte
here, and she will be sadly missed y pleas
ant journey and quick returns-is the wish
Of many friends.
Mrs. r. Duncan left for Union on Friday.
Mrs. Ida Parks, OF Clinton, is visiting her
mother, Mrs. James Green.
Miss Curtis Of Clinton, is the guest Of the
Misses Green.
The Cotton Seed MIL Company have finish
ed all extension to their seed wal ichouSc and
now have an extension TO their fertilizer
room ready for the roof. 5.