The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-11-18
Contributed Locals.

ABBEvILLE, S. c., Nov. IL. 1891.
The flower gardens In Abbeville are per
hot house plants. and ever blooming roses In
the gardens. The fine weather and fresh
blooming bowers remind us of the balmy
days of Spring. ,
on the g., G.. &c y. last Monday, somewhat
disturbed the equilibrium OF the trains,
Fortunately no passengers hurt, and very lit
tie danage done.
about finished, and we presume passengers
Will soon receive Il welcome within It's walls.
Did you See the total eclipse OF the moon
last Sunday night? 1t was quite dark for
sometime, but after the shadow passed OH
the sky was filled with beautiful ruit tlcecy
clouds from behind which the moon shone
! forth in all her queenly beauty.
Mr.. Jas. A. Hill has Il curiosity in the shape
of II musical instrument, made after thu
model OF one found In the ruins OF P0mpei.
Mr.. T. 6. Perrin makes Il most efficient
secretary in the Methodist Sunday School.
Tom will stand in the front rank, no matter
The G.. c. 4 y. lrlpped up Ms COW last Sat
urday morning, fortunately she was not Kill
ed, although severely cut and bruised. we
think somebody should be responsible 1or
such unculled for accidents, for with "Gir
brakes" trains can now be stopped almost
instantly.
MIR. w. 1. Branch was the recipient last
week OF a basket Of the mosL beautiful chrys-
unthemums we ever saw. They were from
the garden OF Mrs: Hodges, Of Cokesoary,
and presented with her compliments.
Mrs. Coogler and daughters now live with
her mother. Mrs. &. NJ. wilson, IN the Branch
house next to the Baptist church. =,
We have as yet seen no 'Pr~oclalnntion."
but Thanksgiving Day" should soon be
here. and it mould not he forgotten, for we
as individuals. and rs a people have much TO
be Thankful for. Let all business be sus-
pended. and all rejoice anu be glad, ana I'LL
up their hearts to God in grateful praise.
Mr.. r. {. Seal, who has been quite sick, Is
on his feet once more.
The last church Con ference for this yenr
will be held in the Methodist church next
sunday, after morning services. Every mem.
Der Is not only cordially Invited, but expected
MIR. r. W. Cannon has opened the Alliance
store at Abbeville. No better man could
have been selected. as he is a good financier
Mr.. Jas. l.. Mcmillan has bought the Doug
lass cottage on Magazine Hill, and is fitting
IT. MP for fairy abode"
Mr.. James Lawson Is SILL conhncd 10 MS
bed. We trust, however, he VIII soon be up
aud at his place or business. Many friends
wish for his early recovery.
Mrs. Marshall Kay and her sister Mrs. Geo.
Morrnh, of Mt. Carmel, were shopping IN The
Messrs. Woodell and BowersfcIdt, of the g.,
c.. IL y. X. II. Co., spent last Sunday in Able
willie, 10 the delight of many friends:
Tile many friends of Mr.. George w. Sylan
will he glad to know lie is still improving.
Our venerable friend Mr.. Moses Winstock
Is again on q visit to relatives in Abberille.
He IS not only Il most welcome, but an hon
ored visitors TO his many friends in this his
former home.
Bring your turkeys to town in time for
Thanksgiving Day.
The M~erry-go.rOund is taking the day In
Abbeville, and our young people are having
a Jolly time. go II while you're young"
Mrs. Marion Link, of Long Cane, was visit
ing relatives in Abbevillc last week, but re-
turncd home yesterday.
Mr.. Robert Link is suffering from an at
tack of rheumatism.
Mr.. j. G.. Miller Is off this week pushing the
interests OF the old reliable Manhatta lnsur-
ance Company. He is an active and relia6le
agent. vi.