The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-08-05
Wednesday, August S, 1891.
The Intended Removal OF Judge
COthran.

It is a matter OF regret to our people tina
Judge Cothran and his family have deter
mined to leave Abbeville. His son, Thoma
p. Cothran, Esq, will also leave US. The,
Will make Greenville their future home.
Judge Cothran has been prominently before
the people OF Abbeville for more than thirty
years, and In that time mas served them II
many positions OF honor and trust.
In the war no man did his duty more brave
ly or more patriotically than did Judge Goth
ran, and to-day he bears upon his per son the
scars Of honorable wounds.
Since the war he has been q leader of the
Abbevllle Bar. and a safe and courageous
counsellor Of the people. In all the scenes o.
civil life, he has always taken place in the
forefront.
1t was largely through his influence that the
plan Of the State campaign in 1876 was adopt
ed, and he took an equally important part In
staying so long the inevitable bolt from the
Democratic nomination of last year. He had
the courage to lead an aggressive campaign in
1876, but his wisdom and moderation counsel
led submission TO the defeat which came to q
faction of the Democratic party in 1880.
In politics Judge Cothran was n leader
whose power with the people was not surpass
ed, and they were glad to confer upon him
their highest honers, as the overwhelming
majorities in his favor would prove.
He filled the office of Circuit Solicitor most
ably and most acceptably, for many years
and until Governor Hagood appointed him
Circuit Judge. The Legislature afterwa-d
showed their appreciation Of him in electing
him twice TO the same place.
Although he was still on the Bench, and al
though he declined to electioneer for the
place, he was elected to Congress about five
years ago, distanclng all competitors. He lit.
orally went to Congress at the call OF the peo-
pie.
His ability as lawyer is appreciated at
home and abroad. While in Congress he was
chosen attorney for the Richmond and Dan.
Vile Railroad system. being lucrative and
responsible position, Of which any lawyer
might well be glad to get.
AS citizen OF Abbeville he has always
been public spirited. and no man has spent as
many dollars in the upbuilding Of the town
as he has expended. He has built more
houses here than any other man. He has al.
ways had great faith in the future of the
place, and We know that it is matter of deep
sorrow that he sewers his relations with our
people.
AS member of the Presbyterian church he
has been most useful in upholding and en-.
couraging every good work of the church,
and no man has paid more literally to the
material advancement of the organization.
His son, Thos. P. Cothran, Esq, is Il worthy
son of worthy sire. He is rising young
lawyer Of promise, and we have no doubt that
many years OF usefulness and honor are in
store for him. He and his father will be
members Of the law firm OF Cothran, w ellis,
Ansel and Cothran. In a city like Greenville
our distinguished felow-citizens will have
a greater field OF usefulness before them. and
they will win new laurels in their new home.
All of Abbeville will be sorry to part with
Mrs. Cothran and her daughter, Miss Clarke
Cothran. They are greatly beloved by all,
and their places will not be filled in either the
church or in the society of Abbeville.
Abbeville will sustain a great loss In their
removal.
They will 60 to Greenvlle at the close OF
the present year.