The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-04-06
Green wood, S. c., April 4, 1872

on Saturday.
There is woeful inconsistency between
| Hon. II. a. Graham's opening and closing
paragraphs. He must have departed from his
raising.
The entertainment for the Methodist
church was most enjoyable occasion. All
the music by Mrs. j. G. Gibbs, and recta-
tions by Mr.. Gonzales. and Miss Catbie Rey-
nolds deserve special mention. The receipts
were $3.50, for which the ladies return
thanks.
AS is generally known, there Is great affin-
ity between my vocation and a dish pan, 1t is
not so great however that l cont sometimes
associate with gentlemen Of integrity and
ability, and furnish. even them, with the first
warning OF approaching danger, all Of which
the Hon. T. A. Graham does me the honor to
admit.
Rev. Mr.. Stack house and wife are visiting
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Greene
The many friends of Mr.. c. F.. Jordan were
delighted by his presence in town last week.
There are some things in common with
Hon. II. A. Graham and myself we both pay
poll tax and both live In rented houses.
There are also some distinctions, am not a
first honor graduate. an eX-member of the
house of representatives.. nor a Tillmanite,
but pay my rent promptly and can look
every man square in the face whenever
meet him.
There were five accessions 10 the Baptist
church on Sunday.
Miss Ada Jones, of Mulbury, stopped in
town a few hours last week on her way to
laurens, where she Is teaching large music
class.
Hon. E. G. Graydon was in town Friday,
purely on private business.
MY com IN endatory paragraphs In last issue
regarding two of our best citizens, were op-
perfume but appeared as an eighth of q grain
OF morphine to pound OF trough on rats" In
comparison with Thos. A. Graham's TRADE.
Mrs. DR.. Epiing has been In Orangeburg for
several weeks, at the bedside OF her sick fa-
ther DR.. Eptingwas called TO Newberry on
on Saturday because Of the serious illness Of
his father.
land last, least and most contemplate of
all, the little one cared peach orchard, town
shoat who don't own seven pence OF pro-
perty and ought TO have q guarandian Is
abroad abusing and ridiculing the farmers
and their candidates, and lauding those OF
thirteen convention none OF whom would al
low such cattle to feed from their Kitchen Ia
bles. With all this to contend with. come to
the meetings, stand up like men. Don't let
the preachers influence you, your chances
for future happiness are better than his.
Don't allow the aforesaid town shoat TO talk
to you at all, he is unworthy to loose your
drawer strings'-"ClOd Hopper" In Medium.
Well really, didn't know there was man
in the world, except myself, who was in any
way Inconvenience or at all concerned
about my poverty. The proper thing tor
man TO do who wages war against weather
and poverty, intellect and religion all at the
same time is to HE himself away to the
land ofehe heathenite as there remains no
cause. save ignorance and superstition, for
him to champion.
MIR. Walter Simmons, of Cross Hill, was on
our streets last week.
hope everybody will keep their predju-
dices bathed in the Ice water of reason dur
ing the campaign, especially the anti,s. 1t Is
said that the liberal and laughing fighter is
the best OF all, and always the victor.
, The business Of the two railroads was sepa-
rated last Monday, MIR NJ. g. Gains remains
in charge of the K. Il ID. and Mr.. Finly from
Mr( InrfnirE Central
The winning ticket this fall will have to
bear the censure for the extra heaVy TAX levy,
which will have 10 he made next year, TO
meet the deficiency caused by the bad mana
cement of the present administration.
Neither Mr.. Graham nor l will kick unless
they Increase the poll.
Our club meets Saturday evening for re-or-
ganiZaton. Let every anti come, or send his
name and have II enrolled.
How few people consider II privilege 10
give. yet Clerk of Court, Thos. l.. Moore ask
ed the privilege OF fltiing up one % Of the best
Mr.. Joseph Il Johnson OF the Laurens bar
was in town Friday.
The line; will have to be much more, close
ly drawn than l think IL possible Tor them TO
be 10 prevent DIR. Z. H. Adams getting q rous-
ing vote from the antis If he should run.
Mr.. ID. j. Rayburn has moved his stock Of
goods into the store in rear OF {. j. Cum
mngs
Hon. r. A. Graham was in town Saturday,
and ,worshipped at the Methodist church
Sunday.
Lieut.. Gov. Gary came down on business
Saturday.
We admire Mr.. Graham's pluck, but think
his Judgment bad and his taste far below par.
! His figures are low and vulgar. but fttingly
applied, using us he did the fleetest and brav-
est. most vigilant and active OF the canine
species ID represent those he would deride.
This error of Judgment can only be account
ed for on the hypothesis, that he was igno-
ant OF their peculiar characteristics, or he
purposely reserved, the worthless cur, Fox
| Aron's" pack, Willie Marse's flee and proba-
bly, the prowllng sheep killer, since we are de-
nominated sheep, for personal application.
The hyperbolic gentleman reminds us OF the
tabled rabbit which de!gned to slap the tar
baby'S face.
Mrs. Baily says her parrot has learned to
say bad words. Neeny has volunteered. 10
assist his mother in finding pollies teacher.
! Mr.. N. o. Pyles, OF Augusta, was IN town
during the week.
Mr.. Sam Major, son OF Mr.. J. NJ. Major, one
OF the best iariuerS in our county, was mar.
ricd to Miss Whatl cy last Thursday evening
lie Is starting life at the right time and in the
right way, and his friends, anticipate tor
them pleasant and happy voyage.
| trust an Intelligent reading public Will eX.
cuse my aid in the prostitution of our beau.
tiful Language, and the semi-polution OF these
columns, for he assured IL is a great condecen.
tiOn for even an ininiteSimal, "fice," pup
pet' or "shOat" 10 have TO meet his traducers,
with language In kind and l promise with
this issue to dismiss MeSsrS. K. +. Hill, T.
A. Graham and "Clodhopper" until they as
cend from the stencil Of the hog pen and dog
house to that elevated plane OF discussion on
which this poor and unlettered scribe Is wont
| to stand. ).